Negro enrolls at Ole Miss under bayoneted rifles
James H. Meredith, 29, a Negro, enrolled under federal bayonets as 4,000 troops took over Oxford Mississippi. Violence erupted after, with two dead on campus and 150 arrests amid rioting as Meredith registered and began classes.
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Oxford
Miss
James H. Meredith
Paul Guihard
Agence France Presse
London Daily Sketch
Ray Gunter
Guihard
Meredith
Ole Miss
Robert Ellis
Charles Billingslea
Mississippi
Washington
Justice Department
Ross Barnett
Robert F. Kennedy
Justice
Missis
General Walker Arrested For Inciting Rebellion
Former Army Maj. Gen. Edwin Walker was arrested in Oxford Mississippi on charges of rebellion insurrection and seditious conspiracy. He planned a crusade against federal troops in the Mississippi crisis and was to be arraigned later today.
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Walker
Washington
API
Edwin Walker
Atty
Robert F. Kennedy
Oxford
Miss
Dallas
Mississippi
Justice Department
Jack Rosenthal
U. S
Omar Craig
Rosenthal
Barnett to appeal 5th Circuit over contempt penalties
Gov. Ross Barnett plans to ask the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans to rescind civil contempt penalties for blocking Meredith enrollment at the University of Mississippi. He and Lt. Gov. Paul Johnson face purge by 11 a.m. Tuesday or face jail and $10,000 daily fines. The governor also warned he would not yield in his fight against federal edicts as tensions rose around Ole Miss at Oxford.
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Jackson, Miss
Ross Barnett
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
New Orleans
Barnett
Paul Johnson
Meredith
James H. Meredith
University of Mississippi
Mississippi
Mississippi Governor Tries to Avert Violence in Meredith Case
Federal marshals escort James Meredith to the Oxford campus at sunset. Barnett asks state officers to preserve peace and avoid bloodshed as federalized National Guard and federal power confront local resistance. The governor expresses love for Mississippi while urging calm.
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Ett
Univer
Meredith
Oxford
Barnett
United States of America
Mississippi
West Monroe Budget Cut by About 100000
West Monroe's proposed budget was trimmed by roughly 100000 from preliminary figures presented to the city council. Alderman A L De Loach Jr said Harold Hill City Clerk is finalizing the budget for the council's regular session Tuesday October 9. The panel aims to close a deficit while considering a possible 2 garbage tax and revenue measures.
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West Monroe
News-Star
A. L
Buddy) de- Loach Jr
Harold Hill
DeLoach
Two Meetings Outline Bond Proposals for Monroe
Monroe city officials will outline an 11.25 million capital improvement program at two meetings. Mayor W L Howard said the first gathering is tonight at 7 30 p m at the Harvey Jeweit Recreation Center on Oaklawn Drive with residents from that area invited. A second session is set for Tuesday at 4 p m with the Fifth District Federation Womens Club at City Hall. The program includes a sewerage treatment plant, new City Hall, fire department expansion, civic center work and a new airport terminal building.
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Monroe
W. L
Jack) Howard
Harvey Jeweit
Oaklawn
Howard
Fifth District Federation Womens Club
City Hall
George Foreman
Federation
Civic Center
Japan sees fastest birth-rate decline in recorded history
Population Reference Bureau Inc reports Japan’s birth rate fell from 34.3 per 1000 in 1947 to 16.9 per 1000 in recent years, marking the most rapid decline on record.
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Japan
Population Reference Bureau Inc
Eastland Links Riot to Marshals at Ole Miss
Sen James Eastland told the Senate that incompetence and unjustified actions by Justice Department officials and U S marshals sparked violence at the University of Mississippi during Meredith enrollment. A resume from university officials blamed tear gas shells fired by marshals and said outsiders gathered as entrances remained open. The matter drew calls to withdraw Meredith to prevent more bloodshed.
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U.S
Meredith
Principal speaker to address Northeast Louisiana Camellia Club
Ernest Judice state director for Louisiana in the American Camellia Society will speak on New Camellias at 7 30 p m at Covenant Presbyterian Church Monroe Accompanying Judice will be Homer J Fritchie a camellia show judge A pre meeting vest pocket blooms display will precede the session The club welcomes all camellia enthusiasts The Monroe Chapter of Certified Public Accountants heard Gordon Refoy discuss inventory losses at a recent meeting Refoy manager General Adjustment Bureau Southwest Division Dallas Texas was introduced by L A Branch district manager Monroe bureau The next meeting is planned October 11 at Bayou De Siard Country Club
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Louisiana
American Camellia Society
Ernest Judice
Northeast Louisiana
Homer J. Fritchie
South Louisiana
Monroe
Hospitalized editor Paul Martin shows improving condition
Paul Martin a well known executive sports editor for the News Star World was hospitalized over the weekend with a stomach ailment. He is reported resting comfortably at Glenwood Hospital where he is receiving blood transfusions.
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Paul Martin
News - Star— World
Glenwood Hospital
Federal Troop Units Listed in Oxford Mississippi Area
Defense Department release lists units in or near Oxford Mississippi or on the way. Mentioned are the 70th Engineers at Fort Campbell Kentucky, the 503rd MP Battalion at Fort Bragg North Carolina, the 716th MP Battalion at Fort Dix New Jersey, the 108th Cavalry Mississippi National Guard, the 1st and 2nd Battle Groups Mississippi National Guard, the 2nd Battle Group of the 23rd Infantry at Fort Benning Georgia, and the 720th MP at Fort Hood Texas.
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Oxford
Miss
70Th Engineers
Ft. Campbell
Ft. Bragg
N. C
716Th Military Police
Ft. Dix
N. J
108Th Cavalry Regiment
Mississippi National Guard
23Rd Infantry
Ft. Benning
720Th Military Police
Ft. ‘Hood
Tex
Riot clashes as troops quell Oxford integration protest
Federalized Mississippi troops fired over the heads of rioters in Oxford as the battle over University of Mississippi integration escalated. Troops from the 108th Armored Cavalry operating from Tupelo advanced with bayonets drawn, dispersing youths and detaining dozens at the federal courthouse.
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Oxford
Miss
Mississsippi
University of Mississippi
108Th Armored Cavalry
Tupelo
Edwin Walker
C D Lee Dies Funeral Service Set Wednesday
C D Lee former Monroe businessman of Alexandria died today after months of illness. He was 44. Funeral services set for 10 a m Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompo Succor Church in Alexandria. Arrangements by Hixson Funeral Home. He moved to Alexandria a year ago to run Lee's Variety Store on Forsythe Avenue. Survived by widow Evelyn and four children Michael Patrick Susan and Steven all of Alexandria, his father J D Lee Leaton, four sisters and six brothers.
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C. D. Lee
Monroe
Alexandria
Our Lady of Prompo Succor Catholic Church
Hixson Funeral Home
Leaton
Lee
Morgan & Lindsey
Forsythe Avenue
Monroe Civitan Club
Evelyn Lee
Michael
Patrick
Susan
Steven
J. D. Lee
Kathleen Sasser
Maragrette Pate
Francis Franklin
Beverly Lee
Allen
Dolph
Garland, Prentice and
Neal
1960 Cushman Highlander for sale at 75 dollars
Classified notice lists a 1960 Cushman Highlander in good condition priced at 75 dollars and a 1957 motor scooter in good shape priced at 125 dollars with a contact phone FA 5 3625. Address provided shows 220 Pope Street.
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Cushman Highlander
Pope St
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West Monroe Report
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John Stennis
D-Miss
Thomas J. Tubbs
Board of Trustees of
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J. D. Williams
5Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Tuttle
Supreme Court
Elbert Parr Tuttle
Theniversity
Stennis
Twin City
Camellia Meeting
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