23 Oct 1967
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1967
Page
1
Independent steel haulers in eight states vote to end a three month violence marred strike. 67 percent approve ending the walkout and returning to work. Pittsburgh vote shows 46 2 1 1 2? 462 341 margin on pact rejection.
The Board of Directors of Cen tral Louisiana Electric Company Inc announces dividends on various stock types. Common dividend 20 cents per share payable November 15 1967 to holders of record October 30 1967. Several preferred dividends listed with December 1 1967 payment dates and record dates in November. Details include 1955 4.5 percent, 1944 1964, 1965 series and 1967 5.04 percent convertible preferred stock with pro rata quarterly dividend per share.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk will urge restraint in talks with Abba Eban in Washington after Israel says an Israeli destroyer was hit by Egyptian missiles. Embassy sources say Rusk arrives for two days of talks and a National Press Club lunch, with no independent confirmation of the ship’s location. The U.S. emphasizes a measured response and seeks de escalation.
United Nations diplomacy pressed toward a first steps resolution on Arab Israeli disputes as Security Council talks faced friction over Egypt's destruction of the Israeli destroyer Elath. Israel and Egypt traded formal letters while nonpermanent members sought a path to broad agreement and a future council vote.
Two African American men once on death row seek to drop 1950 rape charges in New Orleans. Edgar Labat, 44, and Clifton Peret, 38, spent 14 years on death row before conviction was voided for jury bias. They await motions to quash indictment and demand particulars as appeals affirmed their release.
Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska, began as the Alaska Railroad headquarters in 1914. The settlement grew into a major regional center.
House rejects Rep Sikes 5 percent pay cut for its payroll amid broader budget cuts. Debate centers on 500 workers earning 20 000 plus annually and proposed trims to federal pay while politicians push for reduced spending and a possible 6 to 8 billion cut in this fiscal year.
An Chicago publisher promotes a self training method to boost memory for business and social success. It claims improved poise and influence by remembering all you see hear or read and offers a free booklet Ad ventures in Memory mailed to Memory Studies 835 Diversey Parkway Dept 363-710 Chicago Ill 60614 with no obligation.
Mary DeCorte 16 Monroe dies in Saturday auto crash at U S 80 east and I 20 Webster Parish. Rosary at Mulhearn Monroe chapel tonight. Services Tuesday at St. Josephs Catholic Church with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include parents two brothers sister and grandparents.
Billy Brooks also known as Walter Leon Jenkins heads the Louisiana Black Advancement Association and goes to trial in Baton Rouge on three counts related to August firebombings in a Negro section. He faces intimidation of an officer inciting a felony with aggravated arson and simple battery with a possible $1,500 fine or eight years.
Gen Harold K Johnson told a Senate preparedness subcommittee that the Viet Cong use about 5 000 bicycles donated by East Germany to carry 400 to 600 pounds of supplies. Maj Gen Gilbert Myers noted batteries are bought in Saigon to power radios for field control. Sen Strom Thurmond marveled at one rider moving heavy loads and asked about tires.
Brooks remains jailed on a $15,000 bond after pleading not guilty to three charges. The report states potential prison terms if convicted.
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