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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1961

Page

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Kennedy to Name Dulles Successor At Newport

President Kennedy plans a 10 45 a m announcement at the Naval War College in Newport naming a CIA chief to replace Allen W Dulles. John A McCone, former AEC head, may be chosen after Dulles retires this year. Kennedy and the First Lady are at Hammersmith Farm for a week of rest.

Newport R. I Kennedy Central Intelligence Agency Allen W. Dulles Inter Gence Newport White House Naval War College Dulles John A. McCone Atomic Energy Commission White House J. Edgar Hoover FBI Pierre Salinger Hammersmith Farm Newport Neck Germany Italy McCone AEC Dwight D. Eisenhower United States Air Force CIA

Congress closes longest session in a decade amid Senate anger

In Washington, the Senate adjourned after a 19 hour plus session as the House left for the holidays in a move critics called an outrage. The House passed a 1.125 billion supplemental money bill, prompting Senate leaders to threaten action including a potential recall and quorum call.

Washington UPI Congress Senate House Kennedy Everett M. Dirksen Dirksen Mike Mansfield

Communist Court Sentences American Students in East Berlin

Gilbert Ferrey and Victor Pankey, both 20 and 18 from Tustin California, began serving a two year prison term in East Germany after being convicted by an East Berlin court for aiding East Germans to escape to the West. The six total defendants included a Dutchman, an Englishman, and two Egyptians, with charges tied to slave trade and violations of the pass ordinance.

Joseph B. Fleming United Press International Berlin UPI East Berlin Gilbert Ferrey Victor Pankey Tustin Calif ADN German Democratic Republic Humboldt University West Berlin U.S Friedrich Strasse David McFadden Santa Ana Ferrey

Ex Governor Sam H Jones Speaks to Monroe Kiwanis

Former Governor Sam H. Jones of Lake Charles arrived in Monroe shortly before 10 a.m. to address the Kiwanis Club at noon. Jones, who led Louisiana from 1940 to 1944, was billed to speak on state affairs.

Sam H. Jones Lake Charles Monroe

United Nations Likely to Involve Itself in Berlin Crisis

UN officials see a potential role for the organization in resolving the Berlin crisis. If US and Soviet talks stall on a starting formula, the dispute could become a General Assembly issue. Should negotiations proceed, both sides may seek UN involvement to implement any agreed plan.

United Nations N.Y Berlin Apa United States Russia General Assembly Soviet Union

Britain urges Soviet to seek honorable deal at UN

Britain’s Foreign Secretary Lord Home told the U N General Assembly that the Soviet Union is playing with nuclear fire by trying to set man against his neighbors and urged Moscow to seek an honorable deal with the Western powers on Berlin disarmament and other critical issues.

United Nations, N. Y Britain Soviet Union Berlin Lord Home U. N. General Assembly

Berlin talks hinge on what to negotiate with Soviets

Western and Soviet leaders seek a way to restart East West negotiations on Berlin. Secretary Rusk and Foreign Minister Gromyko planned another meeting amid questions over the core issue to negotiate. Gromyko's General Assembly address offered no new policy shifts, leaving prospects uncertain.

West Berlin Dean Rusk Andrei A.gromyko Gromyko General Assembly Berlin

Five Girls Burned in FHA Initiation at Baldwin High

Baldwin Florida police and school officials plan to question more members of the Future Homemakers of America club after five girls, including 15 year old Minnie Mead, were burned by a mysterious liquid during an initiation. One student remained hospitalized while four were treated and released. The liquid was sent to a laboratory for analysis.

Baldwin, Fla UPI Baldwin High C. B. Nolan Homemakers of America Club Nolan Minnie Mead

River Channel Plan Funds Get Final OK

Congress approved public works funding including 250000 for planning the Ouachita Black River nine foot channel. The package also funds LaFourche Jump Waterway Calcasieu River and Pass freshwater bayou. A presidential signature is expected.

Washington Senate House LaFourche Jump Calcasieu River Pass Freshwater Bayou Baton Rouge Gulf Channel Tidewater Channel South Red River McGee Bend Lake Pontchartrain Mississippi Boeuf Tensas Atchafalaya Lake Providence

Sorensen Classified as Conscientious Objector

U S Senator Goldwater cited a Chicago Tribune report noting Theodore C. Sorensen, President Kennedy's counsel, was classified as a conscientious objector by a Nebraska draft board on December 31, 1948. Goldwater said the matter raises questions about unequal sacrifice among Americans during the draft era.

Washington Barry Goldwater R-Ariz Congressional Record Theodore C. Sorensen Sorensen Kennedy Walter Trahan Chicago Tribune Goldwater Senate the Tribune Trohan Nebraska

Woman Spurns Exercise Stretching Key To Good Health

Washington AP. Millicent Linden promotes non traditional stretching as better than exercise. She cites Da Vinci Newton and atomic science and outlines five stretches such as the embryo and quadruped stretches. Linden argues stretches are natural and harmoni ous unlike boring exercises and has published Why You Should Not Exercise.

Raymond J. Crowley Washington Millicent Linden Kennedy Leonardo da Vinci Miss Linden da Vinci Isaac Newton

Soviet Reply Hints At Possible Berlin Easing

The Soviet Union signaled guarded hope for reducing Berlin tensions after Andrei Gromyko’s United Nations speech. He rejected a nuclear test ban, urged a three man UN secretary board, and affirmed a peace treaty with East Germany while warning the West against threats. He also proposed a free city concept for West Berlin with access under East German accords.

United Nations N. Y Kennedy U. N Berlin Andrei A. Gromyko Dag Hammarskjold Gromyko General Assembly Soviet Union East Germany

Nixon weighs California governor bid amid TV reveal

Richard Nixon prepared to announce in a televised news conference whether he will run for governor of California next year. Advisors offered no clear answer as Republicans split on the move, citing a possible path to a 1964 or 1968 national bid or remaining in national politics without a state post. Brown, amid rival candidates, is expected to declare candidacy for the $40 000 a year post.

Los Angeles Richard M. Nixon California Edmund G. Brown Nixon Goodwin J. Knight ABC Brown

Today’s Chuckle on shared items and a mother’s age

A light joke notes that children readily share only two things a communicable disease and their mother's age. The quip plays on parental wisdom and common humor about family life.

Tanker Potomac Explodes At Morehead City Pier

A Navy tanker named Potomac exploded while discharging aviation fuel at Morehead City. One person was killed and at least 21 injured with one missing as fireboats fought the blaze for hours near tanks holding more than 10 million gallons. Firefighters and shore crews contained the flames around the pier and fuel storage tanks while witnesses described a wall of fire and crew members leaping into the water.

Morehead City N.C Coast Guard

Castro Boasts Russian Support For Cuba Defenses

Premier Fidel Castro claimed thousands of troops and backing from Russia and Red China to repel any U S attack on Cuba. The anti American speech broadcast by Radio Havana emphasized communism and threat of invasion, fitting a long running pattern in Castro’s rhetoric.

Miami UPI Fidel Castro Russia Red China U. S Cuba Radio

Temperatures To Cool Off In Northeast Louisiana

A cool spell is predicted for northeast Louisiana with highs 80 to 85 tomorrow after overnight lows 68 to 74. Scattered thundershowers expected. Today remains warm with highs 86 to 90, while yesterday’s highs ranged 86 to 92 and overnight lows 65 to 77.

Louisiana Monroe Lafayette New Orleans

Clergymen Disagree On Violence To Protect Family

In New York AP report, Catholic priest Rev. L. C. McHugh argues that self defense permits violence to defend a fallout shelter and family life during an atomic attack. Rabbi Herbert Brichto counters, Jewish law allows defense but warns against shelter prep. A Protestant theologian declines attribution pending full article.

New York America L. C. McHugh Father McHugh Herbert Brichto Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute

Passman Wins Fight To Cut Foreign Aid

Rep. Otto E. Passman wins a major House battle preserving foreign aid at about 3.015 billion dollars, a lean cut from Kennedy’s request. The measure passed 192 to 81, with Passman hailed by colleagues while critics warn the plan still spends too much.

Passman Washington UPI Louisiana Otto E. Passman D-La Senate House Conference Committee House Foreign Aid Appropriations Kennedy Congress Cornelius Gallagher D-N.j Foreign Affairs Committee Gallagher

Cancer treatment near cure says ACS chief

The president of the American Cancer Society stated that drug treatment of cancer is close to an effective cure. Dr. John W. Cline of San Francisco cautioned that prognosis hinges on disease stage, but most cancers are curable if detected early. He noted cancer virus research as the latest shift in the fight.

Columbus, Ohio UPI American Cancer Society John W. Cline San Francisco

White House plans fall social season announced

The White House outlines a staggered fall social schedule with a Monday judicial reception Oct. 9 for the Supreme Court and federal judges. Mrs. Kennedy will host informal 6 to 8 p.m. events, and a state visit dinner for President Ibrahim Abboud of Sudan is set for Oct. 4 with a Shakespeare Festival performance by Stratford actors.

Washington Supreme Court White House Manuel Prado Peru Kennedy Cape Cod Newport R.I Ibrahim Abboud Sudan American Shakespeare Festival Theater Academy Stratford, Conn Letitia Ae

Kennedy to stake political standing on four issues

President Kennedy plans to press four major issues in the next Congress. He aims to revive general education aid medical care for the aged and a Cabinet department of urban affairs plus an extension of the reciprocal trade agreements act. Partners expect tough fights but see possible Senate support for elderly care if financed by Social taxes.

Kennedy Washington House Senate Department of Urban Affairs

Room for rent ad seeks housing in Monroe area

Want ad advertises three room houses with bath on 60th Street Monroe. Contact FA 5-1893 for details and availability.

News- Star World Bath St. Monroe

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