Flu Epidemic Spreads in North and West States
Health officials warn of a rising influenza outbreak spreading to northern and western areas. Dr. Breedman notes peak reached a month ago in New Orleans while lab-confirmed Asian flu cases rise, with vaccines urged as the main protection. Louisiana agencies report limited vaccine supplies and continued quarantines at state facilities through mid October.
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Breedman
New ¢Ee
Freedman
Thei Eee Baie Geareesy
Baton Rouge
Edward Grant
State Penitentiary
Grant
Pineville
Runaways From L. Rock Caught
Two sisters who fled North Little Rock with only five cents between them were captured after a journey that drew aid from motorists. A probation officer said they would be held at the Otero County Jail until disposition is made, and relatives were notified.
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North Little Rock
Louis T. Vanscourt
Alamozordo
Iris
Otero County
Colony Spending To Undergo Probe By State Board
The state board of institutions will widen its inquiry into Colony spending after a budget examiner’s report. It cites purchases for the superintendent and residence improvements, questions reimbursements and gasoline use, and mentions a trip to St. Louis tied to a national program. Legislators Teekell Downs Holt criticized car use at the Colony.
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State Board of Instittions
Division of Administration
Ltate
Lioyd Teekel
G. Earl Guinn
Institutions Board
H. E. McKnight
Dr. Ed Institutions
Ward Grant
Alexandria
Pineville
Colony
MekKmaght
Sloan
St. Louis
National Association For
Joan
Crewwcards
Elaine T. Harper
McKnight
Rapides Parish
Teekell
C. H
Sammy) Downs
Rep
Ben F. Holt
U N Pledges 21 Million In Refugee Aid
The United Nations pledges twenty one million dollars for refugee relief as global tensions loom. Egypt and Iraq warn against Western involvement in Syria while France cautions UN action in Algeria. French Ambassador Georges-Picot urges more time for France to resolve the issue.
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U. N
Egypt
Iraq
Syria
France
United Nations
Algeria
Gililaume Georges-Picot
Assembly
Algeri
Possible Leads To Cancer Found By Researchers
Researchers report that when injected into laboratory animals certain cells become cancerous, while cells taken from a newborn mother cause no cancer. Dr. Stanley notes the search aims to pinpoint the moment cells turn malignant for microscopic and chemical tests. Dr. Williams describes dozens of cancer types seen under the microscope, seeking a common particle in cancer cells.
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Stanley
Willams
General Defends Troop Conduct in Paratrooper Incidents
General Brucker defended troop actions and said no civilian was detained by authorities for longer than an hour before civil custody. He described two incidents where paratroopers used force including a rifle butt strike on C. E. Blake at Central High School and a confrontation with a man resisting orders. He cited vague newspaper accounts of bayonet threats but noted no one claimed bayonets were pressed to throats.
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Louisiana
Penn
Meni
Rein
Griffin
Brucker
Aoma
Amed C. EL Blake
Blake
William E. Savage Top Student in Collinston Group
William Ernest Savage of Collinston, son of Afr and Mrs. J. E. Savage, maintained over 2.0 GPA in the 1957 spring semester. He was pledictorian of the 1955 graduating class of Collinston High School and is now a sophomore at Louisiana Tech University majoring in electrical engineering.
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William Ernest Savage
Collinston, Sons
Afr
J. E. Savace
Savage
Collinston High School
la. Teca
West Monroe Kickoff Breakfast Urges Unit ed Givers Fund Support
About 150 people attended the West Monroe division kickoff breakfast at Frances Hotel. W G Haynes Jr urged volunteers to be ready for calls and explained payroll deduction as a practical way to fulfill citizenship duties. Father Dennis Curran and other leaders spoke, naming area chairmen and attendees from Monroe.
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West Monroe
United
Frances
W. G. Haynes
Haynes
United Givers
Monroe ‘Area
Jack Taylor
Lester Carr
J. C. Ussery
Jack ‘May
Hoffa Likely to Win 1967 Teamsters Presidency
Delegates praised Hoffa as “the champion of the Teamsters” as Hoffa looked set for a first ballot victory to succeed retiring President Dave Beck. English touted Hoffa’s leadership amid FBI and Senate probes while opponents urged reform and autonomy under Lee.
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Hoffa
Thomas J. Mahoney
Chicago
Lee
Mahoney
Frank W. Brewster
Seattle
Detroit
Dave Beck
Crisis Talks Stall Over School Integration Crisis
President Eisenhower rejects Faubus statement as undermining a Tuesday White House negotiation with four southern governors to withdraw federal troops. He says Faubus words reset the situation and maintains National Guard orders to prevent Negro students from entering the high school remain in effect.
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Faubus
White House
Pardons Sought for Angola Convicts and Associated Cases
Twenty eight convicts from Angola seek pardons, including Charles Ray Russell and Lannie Dortch, with trials already concluding for all three. Bricey Columbus Cassady and others jailed for armed robbery also seek clemency, while district cases cover burglary and forgery. A student defies segregation rules saying no one will hinder her education as school attendance shows a drop amid integration.
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Charles Ray Russell
Lannie Dortch
Parish
Russell
Bricey Columbus Cassady
Sunset
Fred Weigmann
Edward Lee Moss
No Opposition Greets Troops At High School
The 101st Airborne Division used bayonets to break up crowds of white demonstrators amid a student walkout. A ringleader identified as Jane, a brunette, left Central High after the first period under three day suspension claiming a teacher accused her of making remarks to Beane students. Two other unidentified girls joined the walkout.
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Eisenhower
101St Airborne Division
Jane
Central High
Iecking
Iher
Beane
Local Barber Prices Effective October 1
Notice states price changes in local barber shops. Fiat Top Haircuts and Ladies' Haircuts. Shaves rise to 1.50 and 1.00 respectively starting October 1.
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Fiat
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Washington
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J. Stoan
SAFE @ SOUND
Hollywood
West Monroe Division
UGF
Teamsters
English
FBI
Senate
Jimmy
Haggerty
Peter J. Hoban
Hoban
Newport
R.I
T. V
Westgate
Dessard
Angola
Arthur Ford
Forth Judicial District
Morehouse
Quachita
Virgil Blossom
Blossom
Oist
Honal
Peters City Club
Downtown Park
MEN & Boys Store
Desiard
Faulk - Collier
Monroe
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