22 Nov 1961
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1961
Page
1
A garbled message outlines a building program aimed at the United States for housing development. The text references various segments of planning and policy, with unclear phrasing and partial terms.
Ouachita Parish School Board, after an executive session, lists priority projects funded by $4 million of a $7 million bond issue. Plans include additions at Woodlawn Swartz Drew. new elementary and high schools in Nutland area. expansions at several sites, with occupancy hoped for September 1963 and bids possibly by May.
The State Board discusses buying about 1090 acres from Mrs Fred Kalil and Joe Brown near Bastrop to extend Northeast State College facilities. Govm e H Tav is and other officials praise the bond and building commission for assistance as Legislators Gibbs John Jr and Adcock supported the project. The panel also approves funds for roofing and heating system upgrades at Quachita and related halls, and a $250 000 recreation center project though bids exceeded estimates prompting added funding. Swanson notes recreation space remains lacking and credits the governor and Ouachita delegation.
Grant To Speak At Scout Meet annual banquet of the Order of the Arrow set for Saturday night on the roof of the Hotel Frances. The program starts at 7 p.m. with dancing at 8 p.m. New officers will be installed led by Jack F. Pankey. Ouachita Valley Council executive Alien Tuten lodge chef James Willis vice chief Larry Wade secretary Robbie James treasurer.
Property owners of Epps voted to authorize a $118,900 bond issue to fund the construction of water and sewer facilities in the community.
Thanksgiving observances span union services at Southside Methodist and First Christian. Temple Israel hosts interfaith gatherings with multiple congregations. Grace and several Episcopal churches schedule holy communion and morning services as the community gives thanks to God for providence and blessings.
Louisiana Tech affiliated groups including Glenn E. Clark and five Black and Birdie Club members travel to Chicago November 27 to 28 for animal science meet. Delegates include Donald Tucker, Joe Marlon Lee, James Batton, Jackson Wise, and Nolan Young. Moonshine donation noted in UGE report for Warren County fund drive.
Former FBI agent explains voluntary resignation as NSA personnel director Maurice Klein faced scrutiny over a 12 year old application lie. Defense Department cites a lead from the House Un-American Activities Committee as investigation continues. FHA fires Cash after a columnist report of a $7000 blackjack debt and IOUs. agency says it was for the good of the housing agencies.
Libby argues fallout shelters increase survival for those not hit by blast While Iowa physicists challenge his 90 to 95 percent survival estimate They note fires could reach far beyond shelter protection and casualty ranges vary with bomb size Libby says he used a no fallout scenario to illustrate insurance against nuclear attack and stresses value of protection amid extreme uncertainties
Gifts pour in for Terry Jo Duperrault the 11 year old survivor of the Bluebelle tragedy. Donors including a Greek freighter crew and Captain Theo Constsodantis supply a 94.74 dollar doll and clothing. Terri Jo lies in a Miami hospital after three days at sea on a shark infested voyage.
Former Vice President John Nance Garner vetoed a large birthday party for his 93rd birthday in Uvalde Texas. He spoke of not wanting a fuss and described spending long hours in bed with naps, while recalling past public service and noting his declining sight.
Western Union announced telegrams to Santo Domingo Dominican Republic will be delivered to Santo Domingo, not Ciudad Trujillo, as the ouster of the Trujillo dictatorship accelerates a campaign to restore the historic name. Telegrams to Ciudad Trujillo will still be delivered promptly.
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