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ALEXANDRIA DAILY TOWN TALK, ALEXANDRIA-PINEVILLE, TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1966 SECTION PAGE FIVE OUR BOARDING HOUSE Political Activity Accelerates 2 Congressional Hopefuls in Campaign 1 LOT WIPON'TVOU REMEMBER -AD0TJZ7Y CONFIDENCE Ji BOYINT AN ACRE Of- I WaSV AREDlWHeM HE TRIED LMO FKOA HloMTHE a air iuw f( UO- PENy REl. BARGAIN IP errwrmr Riff von ALL 0VER ONLV LANO MAT (town 1 away fkow we lake MAKE HIN OUT JO BE A I INSTEAD OF UNDER IT ill Kir Northern Solons Chided for Failure To Criticize Recent Race Violence (AP Wirephoto) are able to raise sheep in this section of the Aleutians because of reasonably moderate temperatures which average slightly above 40 degrees year-around. WITHOUT A COAT Freshly shorn sheep are herded on a ranch on Um-nak Island in the Aleutian chain of western Alaska where 95 per cent of Alaska's wool is produced. Ranchers Four States Goto Polls In Primaries By United Prtss International Primaries in four states today marked the halfway point in the 1966 primary season. Republican conservatives figured in the Michigan and Idaho contests.

The other races were in Kansas and Missouri. When the results are in, 25 of the 28 states which nominate candidates in primaries will have selected opponents for the Nov. 8 general election. Demo crats hoped to win Senate seats in Michigan and Idaho. In Michigan, former six-term Gov.

G. Mennen (SoaDv) Williams, 51, was favored to beat Detroit Mavor Jerome Cavanagh, 38, for the Senate Democratic nomination. The winner will face Sen. Robert P. Griffin, whom Republican Gov.

Georee Romney appointed last spring to succeed the late Pat McNamara. Romney's Future Griffin is riding Romney's coattails, and the outcome could affect Romney's chances for the 1968 GOP presidential nomination. Romney is also battling conservatives for control in three counties near Detroit, which could affect his vote-getting power, and thus Griffin. Romney is counting on an overwhelming re-election victo ry for himself in November against Zsolton Ferency, former state Democratic chairman who is unopposed in today's primary. Democrats are watching the Idaho senatorial race where former Rep.

Ralph Harding is unopposed for the Democratic nomination to fight for the seat of Sen. Len B. Jordan, also unopposed in the GOP primary. The big contest in Idaho, however, pits moderate Republican Gov. Robert E.

Smylie against state Sen. Donald W. Samuelson, who has the support of the state's GOP conservatives, in their party's primary. Smylie did support Barry Goldwater for the presidency in 1964 but after a brief period of supporting New York Gov. Nelson Rockefeller for the GOP presidential nomination.

Conser vatives have criticized him for this. The only major primary contest for an incumbent Republican senator this year is in Kansas, where voters will choose between Sen. James Pearson and Rep. Robert Ellsworth, who gave up a relatively safe House seat to gamble for the nomination. Pearson is expected to win the Republican blessing for his first full six-year term.

He will face the winner of the Democratic primary fight be tween state Sen. Harold Herd and former Rep. J. Floyd Breeding. Kansas Gov.

William Avery was expected to win renomina tion in the GOP primary over Del Crozier of Wichita. Robert Docking, son of the late former Gov. George Docking, is favored to win the Democratic Trade Barbs By Btn Thomas Associated Prtss Writer Fiery exchanges between two congressional candidates and the first appearance of all six candidates for the 3rd District Public Service Commission seat highlighted political activity in Louisiana Monday. U.S. Rep.

Jimmy Morrison of Hammond and John Rarick of St. Francisville, one of Morrison's Democratic primary foes, traded charges of unethical campaigning. "The truth is hurting Rarick to such an extent that he and the Ku Klux Klan would say anything whether it was true or not and would do anything in their sheer desperation," said Rep. Morrison. He claimed that Rarick's campaign "is the dirtiest on record to date in Louisiana." Rarick, speaking to the Melrose Citizens Council rally at the Melrose school in Baton Rouge, again blasted Morrison for inserting a statement in the Congressional Record that Rarick belongs to the Klan.

Rarick challenged Morrison to make the statement to his face in a debate in the 6th District. Rarick's campaign workers also claimed that two billboards advertising Rarick's candidacy had been damaged by vandals. Theo Edwards said one billboard between Independence and Amite had been burned. Edwards said authorities had been asked to investigate. Termed 'Fake' "It was a fake news release on Rarick's part," said Morrison, "and if any sign was burned, it must have been the Ku Klux Klan, since these Kluxers seem so adept at church burning, cross burnings and other such acts." Pete Poursine of Hammond, a Morrison aide, said he had talked with Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Tom Sanders and had reached the conclusion that no billboard had been burned.

The Associated Press was unable to contact the sheriff. A deputy in Sanders' office, Tommy Cody, said he knew nothing about any political signs being burned or defaced. He also said he hadn't seen or heard from Sheriff Sanders in several days. Morrison naa claimed previ ously that Rarick supporters had forced the driver of a Mor rison sound truck off the road in Livingston Parish. "I suppose my opponent Rarick thinks that completely distorting my voting record is just clean, fine, wholesome cam paigning on his part," said Morrison in a statement issued Mon day.

The congressman announced that the town of Ponchatoula in his district would get a new post office which would have 7,000 square feet of work area. Morrl son said the new postal facilities for the town show that he can accomplish much for the district because of his seniority. Morn son has been in Congress 24 years and is vice chairman of the House Post Office Commit tee. Others in the 6th District Democratic race in the Aug. 13 primary include former state Rep.

John Humonville of Plaque-mine; James E. (Jim) Ed as he is anywhere else," said Parker. The airbase is located at Alexandria. Parker planned a handshaking tour through parts of Ra WASHINGTON (AP) Rep. Thomas G.

Abernethy, chided northern members of the House Monday for failing io speak out in criticism of recent racial violence in northern cities. He mentioned rioting and un rest in Chicago, Cleveland, Brooklyn, Baltimore and Omaha. "'Why are the members who are berating Mississippi, Ala bama, Georgia, Louisiana and other deep South areas so qui et? Abernethy asked in a brief House talk. "Why don't you speak out?" nomination over former state Treasurer George Hart. In Missouri, only three of 10 incumbent House members face primary opposition.

Missouri does not elect a governor or senator this year. Special Horse Show Is Aug. 13 The Alexandria Paint Horse show will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 13 in the air-conditioned Rapides Parish Coliseum, according to J.

D. Hooter. Competition in 27 categories, including four youth classes and one color class, win be held under American Paint Horse Assn. and Louisiana Paint Horse Assn. rules.

Show chairman Lloyd E. Dean of Colfax and vice chairman W. G. Landrum are handling entries. Inside stalls are still available.

with Major Hoople "There are many of you who, every time an incident, large or small, happens down my way, catch a plane and go down to investigate and to impress your home constituents. "It would he very interesting if these opportunist congression al travelers would insert in the congressional record the crime standings of their respective states as reported by the FBI. I would do so myself but I would hate to be so cruel." Abernethy said last week's FBI report showed Mississippi with the "best crime record of any stae in he 3ouh and he seventh best in the nation." Being seventh is not the best, he said, "but it is far better than that of states from whence our civil rights critics, who serve in this body, hail." TOOTH TROUBLES CHESTERFIELD, England (UPI) A magistrate recommended Monday that a 17-year-old boy, charged with stealing money from a coin-operated gas meter at his house, should have his teeth extracted. Police told the court that the youth was "very intelligent" but turned to crime when the severe and constant pain of toothaches prevented him from keeping a job. to of Your Ages 0 Through 6 Years Photographer's Hours 9 a.m.

to 6 p.m. No Appointment Necessary Shopping Center iii)G wards of Mount Hermon; and James E. Morrison of Slidell, who is not related to the incumbent. Morrison's headquarters said the congressman would work today on campaign plans and perhaps make some handshaking tours. Rarick said he would visit with workers at Baton Rouge industrial plants, campaign in the afternoon at Tick- faw and address the Hammond Jaycees tonight.

The 3rd PSC District race is attracting attent i because both the late Huey P. Long and Gov. John J. McKeithen used the office as a springboard to the governor's mansion. And some political savants say that since McKeithen is sup porting incumbent Commissioner John S.

Hunt, that the race is a test of McKeithen's popu larity and may have bearing on the two-term amendment to be voted on in November. All six candidates for the PSC post appeared together for the first time Monday night at a forum sponsored by the Shreve-port Jaycees. Here's what each had to say: Parey Branton of Shonga- loo, a state representative, spent considerable time talking about his support for Alabama Gov. George Wallace and Barry Goldwater. He said that the PSC post had not been an "office of service to the public" but instead had been used to further the officeholder's political ambitions.

"There has been appeasement of big business for future political gain," said Branton. He said he would work for elimination of party lines if elected and also for rate reductions for gas service. Perry H. (Buster) Coleman of Pollock, charged that "Southern Bell has been running the Public Service Commission since they put up money to elect (John) McKeithen governor." He said both John Hunt and John Garrett were receiving campaign help from the telephone company. 'Pawns in System' Hunt and Garrett, said Coleman, are "pawns in the mysterious game now being played by our governor." He also attacked John McKin-ley, another opponent, claiming that McKinley had "the best deadhead job in the state" until he quit to run for the commission seat.

McKinley was head of the Sovereignty Commission. State Rep. John S. Garrett of Haynesville, said one of the biggest problems in the race was that 95 per cent of the people don't know the identity of the present commissioner. (Hunt is the incumbent, serving by appointment of Gov.

McKeithen). He also said 90 per cent of the people don't know the responsibilities of the PSC, which he called an office with more responsibility than any other post in the state except the governor's office. Garrett said his aims were to bring utilities to every home at a reasonable rate and also to promote more industry for north Louisiana. He also said surveys should Code. Register Now ST.

FRANCIS CABRINI KINDERGARTEN NURSERY Classes Beginning September 1 2200 Texas Ave. Phone 442-8475 Language Development Imaginative and Creative Work Health Habits Social Courtesy Completely Supervised pides and Natchitoches parishes today. State Rep. Dick Guidry of Galliano, a Democratic candidate for the 3rd Congressional District nomination, planned to stump along Bayou Lafourche today. Guidry was in St.

Mary Parish Monday. Guidry announced Monday that he had received the endorsement of State Rep. Richard E. Talbot of Terrebonne, one of the eight parishes in the district. Guidry's campaign headquarters quoted Talbot as saying: "I know Dick Guidry can get things done for your area in Washington because I've watched him earn the respect of his colleagues by getting things done in the legislature." Ernest A.

Kelly, the 32-year-old Houma lawyer who is also seeking the 3rd District nomination, spent Monday at home recuperating. His ca a i staff said Kelly aggravated a back injury sustained as a high school athlete while pumping hands of prospective supporters in the Lafayette area over the weekend. Kelly planned to work in his Houma office today and skip any campaigning until Wednesday night when he speaks at a rally. Other Candidates The other candidates for the 3rd District seat, incumbent Edwin E. Willis of St.

Martin-ville and state Sen. Dudley J. LeBlanc of Abbeville, made no reports of campaign activity. Troyce Guice, campaigning for the U.S. Senate, planned to stump today in Opelousas, Eunice and Lafayette.

Guice, a Ferriday auto dealer, spoke to a Jaycee meeting Monday night in Baton Rouge after campaigning during the day in New Orleans. Interviewed at the newsmaker's luncheon at the New Orleans Press Club, Guice said he believed more socialistic legislation had been passed by Congress in the past two years than in the entire history of the United States before 1964. "Representation is needed in Washington to stem this tide of socialism," said Guice. "Inactive seniority is not the solution Aggressive leadership is." That was an oblique reference to U.S. Sen.

Allen J.Ellcnder of Houma, who ranks third in Senate seniority. Ellendcr is a candidale renomination. State Sen. J. D.

DcBlieux of Baton Rouge is also in the race. Sulphur businessman M. J. LaBordc, who is opposing Rep. Edwin Edwards of Crowley for the 7th District seat in the U.S.

House, announced he would campaign today in Acadia Parish. LaBorde was stumping in Jefferson Davis Parish Mon day. A 5x7 PHOTOGRAPH 2 Are Charged In Negro's Death BOGALUSA, La. (UPI) -Bo-galusa police charged two local white men with the murder of Negro Clarence Triggs Monday, apparently heading off a series of demonstrations and night marches by Negroes. Arrested and charged with murder were Homer Richard (Kingfish) Seale and John W.

Copling both of Bogalusa. Triggs' body was found Saturday near a wrecked car which belonged to Seale's wife. He was shot to death. While most Negroes believed the killing was racially inspired, Police Chief Claxton Knight denied it and made no mention of race when he announced the arrests. Triggs, 24, was an unem ployed bricklayer who was re leased from the armed forces earlier this summer.

He was seen only once at a Civil Rgiths demonstration in this racially-troubled Southeast Louisiana city. A spokesman for the Bogalusa Civic and Voters League, the Negro civil rights group here, said the arrests had at least temporarily halted plans for demonstrations. Negroes had threatened to gather at least 500 persons for a march tonight whether they received a parade permit or not. Sheriff Faces Charge of Fraud BATON ROUGE, La. (UPI)-Sheriff R.

D. Bridges of St. Helena Parish may have violated the state's public contract fraud law, according to legislative auditor J. B. Lancaster.

Lancaster said in an audit report Monday the sheriff's office had purchased $2,910 in supplies from the Florida Parish Oil which he understood was partly owned by Bridges. Public contract fraud occurs when an official uses his power to spend public funds with himself or any firm of which he is an officer, stockholder or director and carries a maximum penalty of $1,000 fine and two years imprisonment or both. Lancaster said a copy of the audit was sent to district attorney Duncan S. Kemp of the 21st Judicial District. IKE DUE OUT WASHINGTON (UPI) -Former President Dwight D.

Eisenhower may be released from Walter Reed Army Medical Center in a day or two. The hospital said Monday the 75-ycar-old general, who entered Walter Reed July 26, has been undergoing routine examinations and studies. "He came here for a general checkup for his heart and arthritic conditions and no new diagnoses have been found," the official announcement said. HELP ELECT JACK BROOK SCHOOL BOARD Ward 1 be made of railroad grade crossings and signal lights placed where there is heavy traffic to cut down accidents. John Hunt of Monroe cited what he called the progress of the state since he was named to the PSC.

He said he would work to abolish the eight-party lines in rural areas, but added that only 6.5 per cent of the state's telephone users were on such lines. "Today Louisiana is moving and we must keep it moving moving ahead for better jobs, better wages and a better state for all our people." Wellborn Jack of Shreve-port, a former state representative, said he felt too many persons in rural areas were on party telephone lines with 8-10 other users. He said that as an example a telephone user at Lees-ville supposedly pays $11 for his phone service on a multi-party line whereas an urban user pays $3.85. Jack advocated setting up the three major trade districts of north Louisiana Shreveport, Alexandria, and Monroe as local phone districts and all telephone calls within a given district would pay only local rates. John B.

McKinley of Monroe, denied Coleman's charge that the Sovereignty Commission post was "a deadhead job." He said he had accomplished much good for the state while serving in the post. McKinley said he was in the race because he believed every citizen had the right to seek office, although he had to quit the Sovereignty Commission and had severed his law partnership with McKeithen. McKinley said he felt it was bad that it cost more to call by telephone from Shreveport to Monroe than it did from Shreveport to Jackson, Miss. Garrett, in answer to a question, said that former Gov. Jim- mie H.

Davis, had nothing to do with his campaign. Hunt's campaign headquarters said the candidate would visit with supporters today in the Shreveport area and then return late tonight to Monroe. Campaigns in Jena State Rep. Larry Parker of Pineville, running against Rep. Speedy O.

Long, for the 8th District Congressional nomination, lashed out at Long in a speech at the incumbent's home of Jena. "Speedy doesn't look like a Long, doesn't sound like a Long and certainly doesn't vote like a Long," said Parker. Long is a distant relation of Sen. Russell B. Long, D-La.

Parker told his Jena audience that the thought had occurred to him that "possibly Speedy doesn't want the job and that he realizes that this is out of his league." Parker said he thought Long "deep down inside would like to lose and return to Louisiana and maybe be appointed to something like director of the Wild Life and Fisheries Commission to succeed Joe D. Hair." Hair, the present director, is under fire and the commission holds a hearing on Hair Tuesday in Baton Rouge. Parker also claimed that Long "has been bragging about the Importance of his position on the Military Affairs Committee of the House, but in actuality, there has been a reduction in forces and personnel at England Air Force Base in the last few months. "Speedy Is as Ineffective there CHILD FOR ONLY I (mum We are quite sure that you are plagued with prejudice, misinformation, revulsion, misconceptions, fear or doubt about mental retardation. Learn the truth.

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