Congo UN lifts broadcast ban as Kasavubu and Lumumba clash
In Leopoldville the United Nations ease airport and broadcasting limits while Congo's Kasavubu moves to solidify control. Loyal troops surround the Leopoldville radio station after Lumumba’s release, as Bolikango issues arrest warrants and pleads for Western support amid the political struggle.
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Leopoldville, the Congo
United Nations
Congo
Joseph Kasavubu
Wadia
Leopoldville
U. N
Patrice Lumumba
Jean Bolikango
Joseph Ileo
Bolikango
Kasavubu
Lumumba
Memline
Donna Fades Over Atlantic Leaves At Least 143 Dead
Tropical storm Donna weakens after a 3 000 mile rampage leaving at least 143 dead. National and local authorities report 27 deaths in the United States as Florida lands the bulk of damage estimated over 1 billion dollars. The storm continues northeast past Maine with winds down to 50 mph and a broad cleanup across coastal communities.
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Donna
Atlantic
Boston
Mass
UPI
United States
Boston Weather Bureau
Florida
New England
Maine
Caribou
Caribbean
New
Khrushchev Objects to U N Restrictions During Assembly
Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev complained from the Baltika about U S restrictions limiting him to Manhattan Island during the U N General Assembly. He accused Washington of bad faith toward the United Nations and attacked Dag Hammarskjold over the Congo crisis.
Kennedy Urges Strong America in Dallas Rally
In a Dallas speech, Senator John F. Kennedy pressed for a strong United States as the single goal of his campaign and warned Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev not to be misled by campaign rhetoric. He argued Democrats Republicans and independents unite against communism and that the party will work to win the election and defend the free world.
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Kennedy
Texas
John F. Kennedy
America
United States
Dallas
Nikita Khrushchev
United Nations
Khrushchev
Democratic Party
Options On 2 Recreation Sites Okayed
City officials approved options on two sites for recreation centers proposed by the Monroe Recreation Board. The city plans a $1.5 million bond issue for four centers, with options of 10 acres near Carroll High for 50 000 and 20 acres off Louisville Avenue for 59 670 to 70 720.
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Monroe Recreation Board
Carroll High School
Breard Place
Louisville Avenue
W. L
Jack) Howard
James C. Steel
Jack Steel
Joy McCue
Carroll High
Breard
H. F. Breard Jr
Charles Robert Reichler
Alyce Hill Breard Wilhite
Gram Currie Breard
Ann Breard
H. W. McSherry
33Rd Streets
Echo Satellite Over Louisiana Schedule Released by NASA
NASA announced the Echo satellite pass over northeast Louisiana with times: today at 1 19 PM and 3 27 PM heading northeast, 5 32 PM 7 37 PM and 9 46 PM southeast. Tomorrow shows passes at 10 43 AM 12 56 PM and 3 04 PM northeast and 5 09 PM southeast.
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Louisiana
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Washington
Back to School Night At Nevill High School
The annual event at Nevill High School begins at 7 30 PM in the Neville auditorium to foster better parent teacher relations. After the assembly, parents will tour the classrooms with students. The Monroe chapter of the American Petroleum Institute meets at 6 PM at the Paragon Club with members from Shreve.
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Nevill High School
Neville
Monroe
The
American Petroleum Institute
Paragon Club
Shreve
Airlift Launched to Aid Louisiana's Deprived Children
In Newcastle upon Tyne an airlift of free baby food for Negro children in New Orleans began, led by Theresa Russell. A 23 pound consignment flew to London for a free transatlantic crossing, with plans to send daily shipments and funds to the Urban League of New Orleans.
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Newcastle ON Tyne
England
New Orleans
London
Theresa Russell
Davis
James Davis
Louisiana
General Pershing Birthday Observance Marks 100 Years
The article notes General John J. Pershing born near Laclede Missouri on September 13 1860 and honors his rise to General of the Armies in 1919. It mentions Eisenhower urging national observances and the home birthplace being dedicated as a public shrine.
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Laclede
United States Military Academy
Congress
George Washington
Washington
John J. Pershing
Eisenhower
Secretary of Defense
Gen
Arlington National Cemetery
Pershing
Chorus Raised To Play Down Khrushchev U N A Pr opaganda
Readers urge silence on Khrushchev at the United Nations general assembly as he arrives in New York Monday. The press trade and many editors oppose silencing coverage while some call for restrained reporting of his propaganda activities.
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Khrushchev
U.N
New York
Author David Cohn Dies In Denmark Cremated
Washington author David Cohn, 64, died after a two day illness in Copenhagen. The body was cremated at Frederiksberg hospital chapel with the U S Consulate noting a probable heart attack. Cohn had arrived with his wife on the Gripsholm and planned to travel to the Middle East. He authored The Fabulous Democrats God Shakes Creation and The Good Old Days.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
David Cohn
Washington, D. C
Frederiksberg Hospital
Cohn
U.S
Gripsholm
Middle East
Maurice Newton
Israel
Harvard Law School
Hopewell
Greenville
Miss
New Orleans
Two Candidates In 9th District Special Election Race
In Alexandria Louisiana two definite candidates emerged for the 9th District special election after the 8th District committee selected Earl Longs successor. State Sen Speedy Long of Jena and former state Rep Lloyd Teekell of Alexandria announced their bids. Walter Melson, an Alexandria radio executive, also said he would run. The election hinges on a $95 000 funding provision by the State Board of Liquidation of State Debt, with Oct 1 set for the referendum and Oct 15 for a potential runoff.
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Alexandria
Democratic Executive Committee
Earl K. Long
Speedy O. Long
Jena
Lloyd S. Teekell
Walter Melson
Harold McSween
Long
Sen. Long
Earl Long
Teekell
Rep. McSween
State Board of
Jimmie Davis
Davis
Mild Weather Continues In Northeast Louisiana Outlook
The forecast calls for mild and fair conditions with partly cloudy skies for another day or two. Temperatures will range from lows of 58 to 62 and highs of 82 to 86 with Selman Field noting a 61 degree low and 85 degree high yesterday. Sunset is 6 18 p.m. and sunrise tomorrow at 6 51 a.m.
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Louisiana
Federal Aviation Agency
Selman Field
Twin Jet Plane Crashes at England AFB
An Air Force Voodoo reconnaissance jet crashed on takeoff at England Air Force Base near Alexandria today igniting flames. The twin jet pair was on a Shaw AFB training flight from South Carolina. The pilot was critically burned and flown to Lackland AFB for treatment.
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Alexandria
England Air Force Base
Here
Shaw Air Force Base
South Carolina
Air Force
Lackland Air Force Base
Texas
Morrison Opposes Negro Sit-Ins in New Orleans
New Orleans Mayor deLesseps Morrison directs police to crack down on sit-ins and picketing by Blacks seeking integrated facilities. He commends police handling of a Friday sit-in and Saturday picketing, urging enforcement of 1960 laws to curb such demonstrations.
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New Orleans
deLesseps Morrison
Morrison
Police Department
Today’s Chuckle about pants and fur coat quip
A humorous quip notes that when a wife insists on wearing the pants some other woman ends up in the fur coat. The joke plays on role reversals and social wardrobes for playful effect.
Funds Sought for 8th District Special Election
John J. McKeithen urged the Board of Liquidation to provide about 90000 for the 8th District special congressional election to fill the Earl K. Long vacancy. The 15th District committee had approved the election, and McKeithen cited strong voter support for both the election and board funding.
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John J. McKeithen
Board of Liquidation
Nixon Deplores Church Issue In Campaign
Nixon says he accepts Kennedy's religious stance and will keep the issue out of the race. He backs Eisenhower on Khrushchev limit for security. He prepares a major speech on civil rights tied to peace through freedom worldwide. He will not comment further on religion to avoid fuel for debate.
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San Francisco
Richard M. Nixon
John F. Kennedy
Eisenhower
Nikita Khrushchev
Manhattan
United Nations
Kennedy
Houston
Tex
Caddo DA Dies Of Heart Attack
Edwin L. Blewer longtime Caddo Parish district attorney since 1942 died at a Shreveport hospital from a heart attack. He previously served as assistant district attorney under James A. Galloway. Survivors include his widow three sons Edwin and John and Robert a senior at LSU, a daughter Betty, another sister.
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Edwin L. Blewer
Caddo Parish
Blewer
James A. Galloway
Shreveport
Louisiana
American Bar Associations
John
Owensboro
Edwin
Robert
LSU
Betty
Mel Pingree
Rumford, R. 1
School superintendents warn of tight funds in Northeast Louisiana
Northeast Louisiana superintendents at a monthly meeting warned of funding shortages due to legislative cuts. Aubrey Brooks of Catahoula Parish said a short term is possible. Richland Parish’s Jimmy Thompson noted funds may not carry to next year. The survey listed Ouachita, Morehouse, Lincoln, East/West Carroll, Caldwell, Jackson, Madison, Tensas, Union, Franklin and others facing shortfalls. Monroe’s Van Dodom could not attend.
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Aubrey Brooks
Catahoula Parish
Jimmy Thompson
Richland Parish
Monroe
East Baton Rouge Parish
Ouachita
Morehouse
Lincoln
Fast Carroll
West Carroll
Caldwell
Jackson
Madison
Tensas
Catahoula
Union
Richland
Franklin
van Dodom
City of
Soviets Charge U N Violated Congo Resolution at U N
The Soviet Union accuses Dag Hammarskjold of breaking Security Council Congo resolutions and asks the council to convene. Valerian Zorin cites U N disarmament actions and Belgian interference in Katanga under U N protection. Lumumba seeks planes and arms from Hammarskjold amid Congo tensions.
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Soviet Union
Dagi Hammarskjold
Security Council
Congo
Egidio Ortona
Valerian A. Zorin
U.N
Hammarskjold
Zorin
Katanga
US N
Lumumba
Council
United Arab Republic
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