20 Nov 1961
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1961
Page
1
At the state board of directors meeting in Kenner the Farmerville Junior Chamber of Commerce earned first place for best project of the quarter. Attendees included Jaycee president Carlton White and member Truett Hearn. The award cited the playground equipment and cooking pits project.
The Russian Church joins world Christian unity talks, with East and West church leaders noting broader representation and a step forward in ecumenical efforts. The council reports the addition expands denominations to over 200 million adherents across about 90 countries, while emphasizing dialogue and shared mission.
Professors George J. Sixby and Glenn F. Powers of Northeast Louisiana State College have an article in The Modern Language Journal’s November issue. Titled Game Factor in Learning FLs it draws parallels between learning foreign languages and mastering chess.
The report lists several deaths from weekend crashes and an accidental shotgun discharge. Victims include Mrs. Jack Thayer in a three car collision near Glenmora Louisiana and Mrs. Davis, Baton Rouge, mother of State Sen Jackson C. Davis, in Pine Grove two car collision, plus others named from Shreveport Red River parish and Lake Charles. A plane tire incident at Chennault Air Force Base is noted and Tallulah names Fulton as campaign chair for a March push through Sunday.
Daggett was elected president of the Jonesville Block High School Dramatic Club for 1961 62 term with Lana Collins as vice president Deanne Knicely secretary Brenda Gibson treasurer Cathy Peyton reporter and Mary Fistes program chairman Parmerville Special Appointment of John C Wagnon as vice chairman of the American Legion National Security Commission announced by J B Broussard Louisi ana Department commander Wagnon’s appointment confirmed by the national executive committee at Indianapolis meeting
Tallulah Bagh School 4 H Club member Miss Margaret Gilfor earned an all expense paid trip to the International Lovestock Show in Chicago November 20 to 28 after exhibiting her champion Hereford steer at the state fair. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim Gilford of Omega near Tallulah and will join the Louisiana group in Jackson, Mississippi on November 21 for the trip. Miss Cookie Young, Tallulah High School junior, was chosen FFA Sweetheart by the Tallulah Chapter of Future Farmers of America.
Kennedy and Adenauer prepared for high level talks as Schroeder and Franz Joseph Strauss join advisers. Officials anticipated a White House session with Rusk and McNamara, while noting Adenauer’s mood and flexibility on Berlin and Fast-West negotiations remain open.
A blast shattered a cannon base and blew concrete fragments like shrapnel. Fire officials say the Army issued detonators from 1954 not available to civilians. Police sealed the area. residents report fear of further blasts and a possible motive remains unclear.
An Indian dance group on a U.S. tour, sponsored by the Asia Society and backed by the State Department, faced possible cancellation of southern stops after Indrani was refused entry at two Bossier City restaurants. The troupe planned to perform at Duke University after Denton, Texas, and prepared to adjust meal arrangements for the dancers due to segregation barriers. The Indian Embassy in Washington was notified as officials investigated the incidents.
Terry Jo Duppelault rode a cork raft for 32 days after the 60 foot ketch sank in a squall and fire. Harvey, 45, perished. his wife and others also died. The Captain Theo rescued Terry Jo near Houston, where she recovered in a Miami hospital and began writing letters.
Ruston hosts a tentative Aerospace Education symposium from Nov 20 to Dec 1 aimed at educators at college and high school levels. The event, organized by the AFA Aerospace Foundation and Louisiana Tech, features sessions with Governor Jimmie Davis, Dr. Walter Dornberger, and leaders from USAF, Bell Aerosystems, and NASA, plus panels on space technology and education.
A group of 29 Trujillo family members and associates arrived in Miami aboard a chartered Pan American plane from Ciudad Trujillo. They dispersed to five south Florida taxi spots as President Balaguer extends control in the Dominican Republic. Names aboard were not released. security was tight with a US Secret Service agent in charge. The party reportedly included Maj. Gen. Fernandez Sanchez, former Dominican air force chief, and Mrs McLaughlin among others and several children.
Akron report notes Nancy oom and Charles Bennett fitting a unique journey to Lima State Heeee, followed by time in the Summit County sheriff's jail division as details emerge.
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