26 Apr 1977
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1977
Page
1
Tuesday's Digest reports sunny weather with highs mid seventies today and near eighty tomorrow, plus a fair night with upper forty temperatures. It notes Gov. Edwards speaking Wednesday at noon, flood damage in 11 parishes, and a preliminary hearing date for ex-Shreveport Police Commissioner George D'Artoise.
President Carter after meetings with King Hussein of Jordan said there will be no Geneva peace talks this year unless substantial achievements are reached beforehand. He described the visit as highly productive and noted that broader PLO participation depends on pre Geneva progress.
W. Gilbert Faulk of Monroe a prominent real estate broker and civic figure died at home after a brief illness. He chaired local boards, aided the Louisiana Legislature and port efforts, and served in the state House. Funeral set for 2 p.m. at Jesus the Good Shepherd Church with burial in Old City Cemetery.
Followers in Hangchow keep changing the temple couch linen since 514 A.D. awaiting the monk's return from the dead. Carter, after meeting Hussein, says he is not pessimistic about Middle East peace but cautions against expectations and notes broad, deep differences among leaders.
Mr and Mrs Odell Carr announce the birth of their granddaughter Vicki Elizabeth Carr at Glenwood Hospital weighing eight pounds five ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs A B Cripps and Mr and Mrs Odell Carr.
American blowout specialists led by Boots Hansen and Richard Hattenerg delay capping of the Ekofisk offshore well amid gale winds. Norway forms a blue ribbon panel to probe the first offshore blowout, with booms and skimmers deployed to contain a large slick. Weather and logistics push efforts to close the leak to within 24 hours.
Foreman Bernie Rae and an unnamed helper started the first coat in a decade on the Ouachita National Bank flagpole in downtown Monroe. Rae, a veteran flagpole and smokestack painter, previously worked in Alexandria Bay New York.
The market edged higher in a technical rally from a 15 month low with the Dow at 919.10, up 4.50 at noon after a 12.47-point drop earlier. Gainers held a slight edge as some buyers stepped in amid low spirits and lower prices on NYSE issues.
Monroe city attorney Haynes Harkey said review of the Citizens Energy Committee and Louisiana Power & Light proposal for the Monroe power plant should finish tonight. The plan aims to lower electricity costs. tonight's public meeting was canceled until a new time is set.
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