30 Nov 1961
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1961
Page
1
Brentwood NY. School officials cracked down on exposed knees issuing suspensions for too-high hemlines. Warnings failed to deter as female students were penalized for skirt lengths amid a knee scandal.
Natchez Mississippi and Vidalia Louisiana share maintenance of the 8301 ton bridge as crews led by Drew Eidt power wash and sand blast the steel from 1000 to 2000 feet above the river. The team has eight years without accidents, with $10403087 spent on red lead and aluminum paint and sand.
In New Concord Ohio John H Glenn Sr ahead of the planned space orbit for his son Lt. Col. John H Glenn Jr the Marine astronaut chosen to pilot the first United States orbital flight. He and his wife express confidence and happiness in the Mercury project and his son achievement.
Former California Governor Goodwin J. Knight is ill with hepatitis and will remain bedridden for about two months. Staff says he will be hospitalized for three to four weeks and then stay at home another month before resuming his campaign for the Republican nomination. His opponents include former Vice President Richard Nixon.
New Jersey authorities say the New Jersey Turnpike, opened in 1951, has surpassed traffic projections. Since opening, over 800 million people have traveled the 118 mile road, with more than 330 million vehicles recorded to date and the 52 million vehicle forecast for this year.
Six defendants were fined in U S District Court for violations of federal game bird laws in the Tensas Madison area. W H Farmer son Donald J Farmer and Tom C Caruthers each fined 100 dollars with 60 day suspended sentence. Lamar T Lee Sr of Tallulah fined 125 dollars with 60 days suspended. Joe J Ring Jr and George L Adams fined 100 dollars with 60 days suspended after pleading guilty. Several others pleaded not guilty and remained on bond for further proceedings.
The notice lists donations including Anonymous, AEM, and contributions from Robert, es and Harry McVea Oliver totaling 245.81 with a previously acknowledged 215.81, and states all gifts will be listed in both papers.
The State Cotton Industry Committee annual meeting opens at 6:20 AM at the France Hotel with talks by NC Blackburn of Memphis Union Compress and Warehousing and LSU researcher Dr. John Roussel. Bobby Joe Lee discusses farm cotton production as steering committee members and parish agents present reports and talks.
Fulco criticizes state constitutional boards for heavy costs up to 12000 per year and for infringing on legislative rights. He argues blue ribbon boards entangle spoils politics, while Gov Davis appointment of members aims to curb waste. Critics say boards spark political mess with regime changes and per diem scrutiny.
Louisiana's Little Hoover Commission moves to abolish the state board of registration and create a permanent legislative budget committee. Rep. Edward LeBreton says the governor would assume registration board duties, with director duties shifting to the voting machine custodian Douglas Fowler. The proposed budget panel would cost 35 thousand dollars annually and include five representatives and four senators with a permanent staff.
In Oran an Algeria riot left ten dead and 23 seriously injured as street fighting broke out after a strike by European merchants. Most victims were Algerian. violence spread citywide following the closure of European shops in protest of attacks on Europeans.
The Youth Department of First Pentecostal Church will show the film Time and Eternity at 7 30 p m Friday at 1600 South Second Street The Moody Bible Institute of Science production explains the meaning of time and space to viewers
Shreveport will leave the Southern Association, says Bonneau Peters, amid failing to secure a satisfactory major league working agreement. He notes Mobile may also withdraw, with Birmingham already out. The league is expected to operate with six teams as farm affiliations shift nationwide.
John Hicks tested an electronic shark repellent at the Miami Seaquarium with Navy observers present. On a rubber raft Hicks delivered a mild shock to a small shark and then a stronger charge as an 8 foot shark approached, nearly capsizing the raft.
Teflis Grotto in Monroe will hold officer elections for the next year at a Friday night meeting. Dewey White urges full member participation. Past Monarch Bob Leatherwood notes the grotto’s cerebral research project as a major charity, with fundraising centered on selling enchanted lanterns to members and supporters.
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