Regional Meeting backs highway widening and policy changes
In Rayville the Fifth District Police Jury Association approved a plan to widen La 133 from Rayville to Archibald and La 15 to Ferriday. The vote came after remarks by state Senator Jim Brown. The group also moved to make cattle rustling a felony and shorten bond election voting hours.
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Louisiana
Rockets Hit Phnom Penh Villa and Palace in Cambodian Attack
Rebels fired four 122mm rockets into Phnom Penh injuring five Cambodians near an American official’s villa and killing seven in a crowded residential area near Lon Nol’s palace compound. Lon Nol was reportedly unharmed as officials vowed further countermeasures.
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Am Rong
Chancar Mon Palace
Khmer Rouge
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Japan China oil pact eyed by linking trade and pipelines
Asahi Shimbun reports China may export five million tons of crude oil to Japan annually if Tokyo helps build pipelines and port facilities. Japan currently imports about one million tons from China, with an estimated rise to three million tons in 1974, tied to a possible aviation treaty.
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Tornadoes Touch Down In Southeast
Several tornadoes struck Alabama and Georgia Sunday as a low pressure system and moist upper level winds fueled violent weather. At Ft. Rucker 15 duplexes were destroyed or damaged near 14 injured. Ozark saw four mobile homes ruined with another damaged. Douglas reported about 106000 dollars in damage to homes, businesses, planes and structures. Warnings and a watch covered broad areas including South Carolina and parts of Mississippi as meteorologists noted 40 to 50 mph upper level winds intensifying activity.
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Guerriero Rites Slated Wednesday
Mrs Marion Dowling Guerriero 65 of New Orleans formerly Monroe died Sunday at Ochsner Hospital New Orleans. Funeral services set for Wednesday 9 am at Holy Name of Jesus Church New Orleans burial Greenwood Cemetery New Orleans. Survivors include son Joe D Guerriero Monroe daughter Mrs Samuel Welborn New Orleans sisters William J Langlois Ruby Dowling brothers Richard Dowling Allen Dowling Clarence Dowling all of New Orleans and six grandchildren.
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Ttichard A. Dowling
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Maritime delegation visits Beijing amid oil trade signals
A maritime delegation recently visited Beijing with no official communique issued. The Asai report cites a Chinese source stating China could ship five million tons of oil to Japan if oil pipes and port facilities are in place.
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Japan
Britain Adopts Three Day Week Amid Economic Crisis
LONDON AP Britain shifts to a three day work week to save fuel as coal shortages deepen with miners' slowdown and Middle East oil cuts. Government cites gravest crisis since WWII. protests of wage demands amid potential bankruptcies and mass unemployment.
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Britain
Middle East
Navy cargo ship towed to Avila after fuel spill
The 455-foot USNS Pvt. Joseph Merrill carrying 9 000 gallons of fuel was towed into Avila California after colliding with the Pearl Venture off Point San Martin. A 16 000 gallon spill prompted containment efforts though seas were too rough for full cleanup.
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Butane Carrier Derails in Port Huron Michigan Evacuations Lifted
A railroad tanker carrying 30 000 gallons of butane derailed near U S 25 in Port Huron prompting evacuations for a 10 block area. About 120 to 150 residents evacuated to friends homes and a sports arena until the tank was moved to C O yards and an all clear was given 12 hours after the 6 a m derailment.
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Saginaw
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Macao Fire Razes 200 Homes in Far Chi Kee District
A major blaze in Macao's Far Chi Kee resettlement area destroyed over 200 houses and wooden huts leaving about 1,000 people displaced. Police reported dozens missing while firefighters battled the flames for over four hours to bring the fire under control.
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UPI
Far Chi Kee
Governor Shapp Opposes Federal Rail Plan
Pennsylvania Governor Milton J. Shapp warned that the Shoup Adams bill could trigger economic disaster by bailing out six bankrupt railroads including Penn Central. He argued the plan benefits creditors and investors, not shippers, and warns of massive track abandonment amid a government drive to cut 30 000 miles of rail to an 80 000 mile core system. A separate note mentions diamond blades cutting safety grooves in pavement to prevent skidding.
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Milton J. Shapp
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Shapp-Adams
Franco praises Spain after Carrero Blanco assassination
In a New Year broadcast Gen. Francisco Franco lauds serenity and resolve as Spain reels from the Basque blamed killing of Premier Luis Carrero Blanco. He vows to continue serving, calls the attack a cowardly act and says Spain remains stronger and united.
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Pat Nixon Appointed To National Volunteer Council
President Nixon named his wife Pat Nixon and 24 others Sunday to a National Voluntary Service Advisory Council created by Congress. Mrs Nixon chair an interim group and will later vote to elect a permanent chair. Members may claim a daily consultant fee of 138.48 dollars for council work through ACTION.
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