03 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1977
Page
1
Weather outlook shows partly cloudy skies with a 20 percent chance of rain Thursday. Highs in the mid 90s and lows around 70s. Winds light to southerly. Other items note city schools’ integration plan, a rescue at a New Orleans motel fire, Schlesinger as Energy Secretary pick, a killer taunt in an Oklahoma cave, Major Williams’ long war career, Jim Coons’ pitching identity, and the Red Sox taking first in the AL East.
A humorous note suggests the surefire method for teaching children to count is to give them different allowances, highlighting a playful take on arithmetic and parenting.
New in town guide highlights items for settling in. Two baby beds with mattresses are in good condition, a large daycare center cut is sold, and a 7 HP Mustang 25 inch cut riding lawn mower is listed for 135 dollars. Contact 322-5161.
Governor Edwards said it is marginal whether the Legislature will approve new taxes to fund pay raises for teachers and state workers. He plans a 11 day special session and will veto any raises not funded by new revenue. He notes likely $60 million from regular session measures and proposed income tax changes, with raises under $1,200 across 130000 workers.
Louisiana legislators debate how to fund a proposed pay raise for teachers and state workers as a special session opens. Opinions vary on taxes including corporate income, severance, sales, and general income taxes, with lawmakers signaling support for some level of raise but differing on methods. Teachers in the southern region demand 1500 dollars annually, while a 1200 dollar figure is floated as a compromise.
Monroe postpones turning over its electrical system to LP&L due to a pending Fourth District Court suit by Fred E. Young over bond security. City officials warn delays will raise homeowner costs and push takeover to October, prompting court hearing requests and bond refunding proposals.
Bombs exploded in two midtown Manhattan towers injuring six and killing one. Police evacuated the World Trade Center complex and Mobil Oil and Chase Manhattan Bank buildings after a FALN claim. Authorities search remaining sites amid threats of further blasts.
Secretary of State Cyrus R. Vance arrives in Beirut and offers Lebanon 100 million dollars in easy credits over three years to rebuild its army. He discusses a U N observer force on the southern border and moves toward U S coordinated Mideast peace talks with Arab and Israeli approval. Local explosions raise security concerns as Vance travels to Syria.
Archbishop Makarios of Cyprus dies at 63 after a second heart attack in four months. He suffered the first attack on Palm Sunday April 3 and continued the service, with state duties from bed. He died at 5:15 a.m. in the Byzantine palace in Nicosia as crowds gathered outside the palace.
Luther T. Dick Harper resumes duties at his office in a half day schedule to regain strength after surgery. He says he is glad to be back and looks forward to reconnecting with colleagues.
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