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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1962

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Calls For Unity Among Republicans In Illinois

Former President Dwight D Eisenhower urged Republicans to unite and overlook primary differences at an appreciation breakfast in Kankakee Illinois honoring Rep Leslie Arends. He warned against debt and urged electing GOP allies to secure a strong Congress in January. He praised strong Republican areas and noted sturdy corn stands as a sign of the region’s GOP strength.

Kankakee, Ill Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower Northcentral Ilinois Rep Leslie Arends House White House Congress Indiana Sam

No Change In Local Vaccine Program Planned

The Ouachita Parish Oral Polio Mass Immunization Program notes no changes in planning while awaiting a U S Public Health report. Dr Roy Kelly announced the stance as Ontario Canada reports a different tri valent vaccine from a foreign lab not used locally.

Ouachita Parish U. S. Department of Public Health Roy Kelly Monroe Canada Ouachita

Gay Plane Trip Ends In Tragedy

A single engine plane crash near Norwalk Ohio killed four aboard including three NASA Lewis Research Center employees John A Sheldon 29 Allan Cairns 21 Ernest Bialek 22 and his wife Janet 22. The crew were en route to Lake Erie Islands for dinner and their deaths may hinder progress on key projects at NASA Lewis.

Norwalk Ohio Ohio Turnpike Here National Aeronautics and Space Administration Lewis Research Center Cleveland John A. Sheldon Allan James Cairns Ernest Thomas Bialek Janet Lake Erie Islands Sandusky John R. Jack Lewis Laboratory

Escapee Caught In Arkansas After Two Day Chase

Johnny F. Eason a 21 year old escapee from Oak Grove Louisiana led authorities on a two day high speed chase reaching 100 mph. He fled from Lake Providence jail Tuesday night stole a car and hid in heavy woods until officers nabbed him on highway 167 near Sheridan Arkansas. He faces charges of car theft and breaking and entering.

Lake Providence Oak Grove Paul Craig Automobile Agency Craig Eason Claude Butler Butler Arkansas West Carroll B. G. Crook Vernon Hope Sheridan Pine Bluff Hope Cummings

Kennedy says Cuba poses no threat. action not required

President Kennedy states U S military action against Cuba is not now required or justified but warns that if Castro's regime endangers U S security the United States will do whatever is necessary. He urges restraint from critics and says U S will intensify Cuba region monitoring.

Washington Kennedy U.S Cuba United States Castro Russia Caribbean Congress Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower Joint Chiefs of Staff

Pilot Thanks Tomatoes For Cushioning Fall

London AP report says test pilot George Aird, 34, credited tomatoes with saving his life after ejecting from a Lightning jet at 250 feet near Hatfield. He landed in a greenhouse, his parachute failing to open in time. witness says he descended through the greenhouse roof.

London George Aird Britain Aird Hatfield Arthur Seeley

Teen-age dance at Monroe recreation center this Saturday

A teen-age dance is set for Saturday at the Monroe Recreation Department center on Oaklawn Drive and Westminster Street from 7 30 to 10 30 p m. Boys must wear a coat with a sport shirt or tie. Details continue on CHIT CHAT page 8A.

Oaklawn Drive Westminster Street Recreation Department City of Monroe

Death Valley Days Couple Rescued From Desert

Odiorne James H. 21 and wife Pam ela 17 were marooned near Death Valley after their car stuck in sand. He found a water cache nearby and left a note on a rock barrier. They were rescued Thursday night and treated for exposure at Southern Inyo Hospital.

Lone Pine Calif Odiorne Desert James H. Odiorne Death Eallonines Valley Pamela Independence Eureka Valley Mick Williams Odiornes Inyo

Meredith Hangs in Effigy at Ole Miss Campus

James Meredith a 29 year old Negro seeking entry to the University of Mississippi was found hung in effigy on the campus early today. The incident adds to the tense civil rights climate as the nation monitors integration tensions at the university.

Steel firms accused of contempt for cost data refusal

Sen. John L. McClellan charged four steel company executives with borderline contempt of Congress after they refused to provide production cost figures. The Arkansas Democrat pressed for the data during a Washington hearing.

Washington John L. McClellan D-Ark Congress

Pakistan Leader Proposes Wider EU Market Role

President Mohammed Ayub Khan of Pakistan urged a large expansion of the economic scope of the European Common Market to foster global stability, arguing the United Nations has not achieved this aim.

London Mohammed Ayb Khan Pakistan United Nations

Glenwood Hospital Dedicated Sunday Afternoon

The new 102 bed Glenwood Hospital on McMillian Road in West Monroe will be dedicated Sunday with a 2:30 p.m. ceremony led by Bishop Aubrey G. Walton. Judge Jesse Heard will open the program at 3 p.m. and local officials will cut the ribbon. The four story facility cost about 2.18 million and opens for patients Tuesday under hospital administrator Ewell Singleton.

Glenwood Hospital McMillian Road West Monroe Aubrey G. Walton New Orleans Louisiana Methodist Conference Methodist Church Ewell Singleton Jesse Heard Board of Commissioners R. H. Riggs Shreveport Louisiana Medical Society A. O. Evans Methodist Board of Trustees Judge Heard J. Allan Norris J. W Roberson First National Bank

Crowe Named Assistant To Lassiter In Ouachita Parish

William L. Crowe 32 of Monroe an LSU graduate is named assistant district attorney for Ouachita and Morehouse parishes succeeding Hillyer S. Parker who becomes district judge. Crowe will be sworn in Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Ouachita courthouse. He has served as assistant city attorney and is a member of multiple bar associations and the Monroe Optimist Club.

William L. Crowe Monroe Ouachita and Morehouse Parishes Hillyer S. Parker Crowe Parker Ouachita Bill Crowe Lassiter LSU Jesse Heard Mack Barham Fourth Judicial District Infantry Crowe & Parkerson Law Firm Alice O'Kelly Logan JG. Crowe Monroe Optimist Club LSU Alumni Federation Fourth Judicial District Bar Association Louisiana State Bar Association American Bar Association

British Newsmen To Be Released In A Few Days

London reports Cuba informed Britain that two British newsmen held in Cuba will be freed soon. Foreign Office spokesman cited Cuba's Foreign Ministry to ambassador U S Marchant and gave no further case details on John Bland of Reuters and John Barnes of Newsweek.

London Cuba Britain British Foreign Office Foreign Ministry Havana U. S Marchant John Bland Reuters John Barnes Newsweek

Pair Cheats Firing Squad Execution Chairs Dismantled

Utah prison dismantles two wooden execution chairs at Point of the Mountain. Jessie Garcia Jr with death sentence commuted to life, Mack Rivenburgh Jr dies by apparent suicide after a note claiming innocence. Autopsy finds poison. investigators seek source. Bowne serves life for the 1958 slaying that sparked prison reforms.

Salt Lake City, Utah Point of the Mountain Utah Jessie M. Garcia Jr Mack Merrill Rivenburgh Jr Garcia Rivenburgh John D. Turner Jessie Garcia, Rivenburgh Leonard Warner Bowne Bowne

Reverse Sit In Plans Target Desegregated Lunch Counters

In New Orleans a Citizens Council rally announced a reverse sit in to occupy every integrated lunch counter, with George Singelmann saying they will close counters and sit all day. The rally of about 1800 attendees also discussed renting houses rent free to Negro residents in white areas. Dr. Emmett Irwin urged a full boycott of stores near desegregated eateries.

New Orleans Citizens Council George Singelmann Citizens Council of Greater Emmett Irwin

Land Bought for Washington D C Area by Federal Government

The World Almanac and Book of Facts states that land in the area that became Washington D.C. was purchased by the federal government under President Washington at about 66 dollars per acre.

Washington, D.C Washington

Trusty To Get Good Time Off

In St. Petersburg Florida a prison road detail foreman forgot inmate Cortez Barnes 21 serving three years for auto theft and breaking and entering. Barnes walked back to camp five miles, found four miles from camp by deputies. Warden Lynwood Watts said Barnes a trusty has 90 days to serve but will receive more good time off for this.

ST. Petersburg Fla Cortez Barnes Barnes Lynwood Watts

LSU study links fluoridated milk to fewer cavities in children

LSU researchers report a seven year pilot showing a 75 percent drop in dental cavities among 170 Baton Rouge children aged 6 to 9 at start. Dr L L Rusoff notes milk fluoridation could complement or substitute for fluoridated water where water systems are lacking.

Baton Rouge Louisiana State University LSU American Journal of Clinical Nutrition L. L. Rusoff United States

Mize and Barnett clash over Ole Miss desegregation order

In Jackson Mississippi Gov. Ross Barnett and U S District Judge Sidney Mize issued conflicting orders in the Ole Miss desegregation fight. Mize ordered the University of Mississippi to admit James Meredith under same terms as white students while Barnett urged defiance and warned of jail over federal mandates.

Jackson, Miss Ross Barnett U.S Sidney Mize University of Mississippi Mize Meridian James Mereidith Kosciusko Barnett Gulfport 5Th Circuit Court of Appeals New Orleans Meredith

Armed Services Group Approves Kennedy Reserve Request

The House Armed Services Committee unanimously approves President Kennedy’s bid for standby authority to call 150000 Reservists to active duty. The measure moves to a likely Monday House vote after Senate approval, with a two thirds requirement and no amendments allowed. Kennedy cites multiple crisis stages and flags possible air sea or ground deployments if needed.

Washington House Armed Services Committee Kennedy House Senate Congress

Don’t Needs Sold via News-Star-World Want Ad

Bargain notice offers a 40 foot redwood fence with gate for 15 dollars and a living room suite with two end tables coffee table and stereo for sale. Contact FA 3 5027 or FA 5 44 to inquire. Low seven day rate and cancellation privileges mentioned.

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