Cuban Missile Site Threat To U S Base
U S officials report a new Soviet style missile site near Banes on Cuba's northeast coast could threaten Guantanamo Bay and nearby Navy shipping lanes. Surface to surface missiles with 20 to 35 mile range may defend a Cuban naval base, with Cuba’s plans tied to recent underground reports.
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Washington
Cuba
U.S
Guantanamo
Banes
U.S. Navy
Puerto Rico
Caribbean
Kennedy Demonstrates Campaign Form in Pennsylvania Stop
President Kennedy resumes public campaigning in Harrisburg Pennsylvania with a rally before about 3000 partisans. He urges stronger Democratic congressional support and notes PA helped secure his nomination and election. He hints at a West Virginia trip to follow.
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Harrisburg
Kennedy
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Congress
Washington
Three Convicted in Mossville Slaying Case
In Lake Charles, Louisiana, a jury found John T. Miller and Cleve Thibodaux of Sulphur and Wilson Pleasant of Westlake guilty of killing 65 year old Fate Anderson. The trio was convicted after an 11 day trial with no capital punishment recommended. sentencing slated for September 27.
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Lake Charles
Mossville
John T. Miller
Cleve Thibodaux
Wilson Pleasant
Westlake
Fate Anderson
Bank Robbery Suspect Holds Baker Bank President
An armed Black man robbed Baker Bank and Trust Co. of forty eight thousand seventy nine dollars and held president Raymond Coxe hostage in his office before fleeing in Coxe's car. The bandit, about 35 and six feet tall, demanded all the bank's money and warned staff of the danger of public exposure. FBI and state police joined local authorities in the manhunt as connections surface with state political funds and Baker Bank's board members.
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Raymond Coxe
Baker, Law Bank
Coxe
Baker
UPI
FBI
Baker Bank and Trust Co
Raymond
Baton
Rouge
Jimmie J. Davis
Davis
Institution
Baker ‘Bank
E. Milton Benton
Rutledge Recommended For Ouachita School Board Post
Gov. Jimmie H. Davis will be asked to appoint J. A. Rutledge of West Monroe to replace Harry Wheelis in Ward 8 on the Ouachita Parish School Board Wheelis resigns to become superintendent of buildings and grounds with about four years left in his term Adcock says Ouachita delegation agreed on the recommendation after requests from interested parties.
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Jimmie H. Davis
J. A. Rutledge
Rt. 3
West Monroe
Harry Wheelis
Ouachita Parish
Wheelis
Jamar Adcock
Ouachita
Adcock
Mayor Norris attends Tulsa conference and local student walks to school
Mayor J Allan Norris of West Monroe is away on a personal trip to attend a building and loan conference in Tulsa. At Lee Junior High School a student named Michael Zombie now walks from 2205 Diane Street for daily exercise after his bicycle was stolen last weekend near CHIT-CHAT page 6-A.
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J. Allan Norris
West Monroe
Norris
Tulsa
Lee Junior High School
Diane Street
Michael Zombie
House Approves Foreign Aid Cut Amid Cuban Amendments
The House passed a $5.96 billion foreign aid bill, cutting overseas funding by 1.4 billion and ignoring Kennedy’s pleas. Three Cuban-targeting amendments won key votes as the bill goes to the Senate, which often restores portions of House cuts.
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Washington
House
Kennedy
Senate
House Appropriations Committee
Cease Fire Declared in Argentina as Generals Ousted
President Jose Maria Guido proclaimed a cease-fire after a four day crisis and forced out three top military leaders. Rival Gen Juan Carlos Organia claimed victory for democratic resumption though fighting persisted near Buenos Aires with 3,500 government troops at Florencio Varela and rebel tanks in action.
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Buenos Aires
Jose Maria Guido
Argentina
Juan Carlos Organia
Jose Cornejo Saravia
Juan Lorio
Bernardino Labayru
Guido
Florencio Varela
KKK Commends Barnett Stand In Mississippi
The Franklin Parish chapter of the Ku Klux Klan commends Gov. Ross Barnett for his stance against integration. A telegram was left on News-Star reporter Otis Hassell’s car door praising his fight for states rights and thanking Barnett, signed Franklin Parish Chapter KKK.
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Winnsboro
Franklin Parish
Ku Klux Klan
Ross Barnett
Louisiana
Barnett
News - Star
Otis Hassell
Hassell
Common Street
McCoy
Mississippi
Franklin
Paris
KKK
Soviet Union refuses Congo force funding at UN address
At the United Nations General Assembly Andrei Gromyko says the Soviet Union will not pay for the U.N. Congo force. He signals the finances may be addressed in his speech, which covers Cold War issues and U.S. Cuba policies. His remarks kick off the 108 nation policy debate.
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United Nations
N.Y
U.N. General Assembly
Andrei A. Gromyko
U.N
Congo
Gromyko
U.S
Cuba
Leaders Press Troop-Use Resolution in Cuba Standoff
House leaders push for quick approval of a resolution warning Havana and Moscow against military buildup in Cuba that could threaten the United States. Some members seek tougher language, possibly delaying action until Monday as U S officials report increased Soviet arms deliveries to Cuba. About 65 to 75 ships have arrived since late July, with 4200 Soviet personnel and 60 MiG fighters, plus 12 short-range missile sites in western Cuba.
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Washington
House
Havana
Moscow
Cuba
United States
Senate
U.S
Soviet Union
Cuban
Temperature dips to mid 40s in northeast area
Temperatures fell to the mid forties across the northeast as autumn nears. Overnight readings ranged from 46 in Columbia to 53 in St. Joseph, with daytime highs in the 80s and a stretch of fair, mild weather predicted through Sunday before a chance of showers Monday.
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Columbia
Winnsboro
Oak Ridge
Calhoun
Monroe
Jonesville
Tallulah
St. Joseph
Weather Bureau
So viet Union Holds Vast Gold Reserves
Recent data indicate the Soviet Union possessed about $7 billion in monetary gold, representing roughly one fifth of the world supply, according to the Statesman’s Year Book.
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Soviet Union
the Statesman
Democrats Regret 1962 Congress Record Despite Trade Bill
Democratic leaders say the 1962 Congress left a mixed record though the trade expansion bill stands as a landmark. They fault White House handling and warn voters they will emphasize last year’s actions, noting laws on manpower retraining expansion of the Peace Corps and a $900 million public works bill.
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Washington
Kennedy
Congress
Senate
House
White House
Sen
Hubert H. Humphrey
D.minn
Seven Survive Jungle Crash in Katanga Strike
U N I plane shot down near Kihumba in Katanga Kasai border area. Swedish officials report seven of ten on board found alive five uninjured and two with injuries one body recovered. U N officials confirm the aircraft was shot down and search missions continue for remaining crew.
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Elisabethville
Katanga
UPI
United Nations
U.N
Stockholm
Defense Ministry
Kihumba
Kasai
Kamina
John Ryg
Norway
Leopoldville
Today’s Chuckle Wallet Pocket
A light joke about how a wife helps keep a wallet pocket neat and presentable, suggesting humor in domestic life and everyday tidy habits.
Chlorine Barge to be Raised in Mississippi River Area
The Concordia Parish Police Jury in Vidalia convened to discuss Operation Chlorine a plan to raise a barge carrying 1100 tons of liquified chlorine gas sunk in March 1961 on the Mississippi River. The U S Army Corps of Engineers and six parishes will lead the operation with public health and civil defense officials present. A residents meeting will follow with dates in Natchez and Woodville Mississippi.
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Vidalia
Concordia Parish
Mississippi
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Louisiana
S. L. Winston Jr
U. S. Public Health Service
Winston
Natchez
Miss
Woodville
Mississippi River
Federal government seeks contempt order over Meredith case
The Justice Department asked a federal panel to hold 13 members of the State College Board in contempt for blocking James Meredith from enrolling at the University of Mississippi. A hearing was set for 1:30 p.m. in New Orleans as Gov. Ross Barnett and university leaders faced federal enforcement of desegregation orders.
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Hattiesburg
Miss
Justice Department
State College Board
James H. Meredith
University of Mississippi
New Orleans
Ross Barnett
5Th
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Appeals Court
Barnett
Oxford
U.S
Sidney Mize
Meridian
Mize
J. D. Williams
Arthur B. Lewis
Robert B. Ellis
Lewis
Williams
Jackson-Dodd Showdown Said Imminent in Baton Rouge
The Louisiana State Education Board meets amid reports of a looming clash between State Education Supt. Shelby Jackson and board members. Board President William Dodd criticizes Rep. John Garrett over desegregation plans and notes contempt proceedings were dismissed against Dodd, Jackson, and others.
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U.S
E. Gordon West
Dodd
Jackson
Rex Smelser
Sowela
Lake Charles
Garrett
Garrett Committee
2 Bedroom Rental Ad at 711 Lazarre
Two bedroom apartment at 711 Lazarre available with cancellation privileges. Contact W. M. FA at 3-6379 to inquire about a seven day rate.
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Lazarre
W. M. FA
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Buddy) Billups
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