05 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1977
Page
1
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of daytime thundershowers today and Saturday. Daytime highs in the mid 70s with overnight lows in the low 70s. Winds from the south and southeast at 5 to 10 mph diminishing tonight. Rain probability about 20 percent each day. More weather information on page 5a.
Under state law all children entering public schools in Louisiana for the first time must present birth date proof and immunization records. The Chaplain of Bourbon Street is set to debate an outspoken atheist tonight.
The Tanzanian president lauds President Carter for an activist approach to the southern Africa issue as observers note strong regional leadership. A government report reveals over four tons of bomb grade uranium and plutonium are missing, raising alarm. Cypriot leaders fail to agree on Makarios successor, leaving a leadership void.
New Orleans' Saints begin their preseason with a visit to Chicago this Saturday. The same page notes tennis results where Monroe's Terry Moor fell in three sets to an unfamiliar opponent at the International Tennis Tournament.
A lighthearted quip proposes 90 parking spaces for every 100 employees as a tactic to improve on time attendance. The suggestion highlights parking supply as a driver of punctuality in workplace culture.
Advertisers promise fast results from classified ads by showcasing litters of puppies. The appeal centers on quick responses and eager buyers seeking new pets.
Lisa Ferguson a 15 year old from Toronto was chosen from spectators at Marineland and Game Farm in Niagara Falls Ontario to receive a kiss from the 6000 pound killer whale Kandy responding to trainer Cal Palmeter. The event occurred Thursday as the whale delivered a large watery kiss to her cheek.
The government reports July unemployment at 6.9 percent, down from June as the civilian labor force shrank by 340,000 led by teens. Total employment held near 96 million with 6.7 million unemployed, uneven gains across groups and a drop in teen joblessness offset by black youth unemployment remaining high.
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance in Amman pledged to build consensus for an Arab Israeli settlement after Syria rejected a U S backed foreign ministers meeting. He spoke with King Hussein en route to Geneva while Assad urged focus on resuming the Geneva peace conference and Palestinian rights.
The ARCO Juneau laden with Alaska crude nears Washington state as the first tanker from Valdez approaches the Strait of Juan de Fuca. A specially trained pilot is due at Port Angeles to guide Captain Emery McGowan through the final 90 miles past the San Juan Islands.
President Carter signed a $1 billion program to hire 200 000 young Americans, adding park and forestry jobs similar to the CCC era. The plan includes training and aims to reduce high school dropouts as part of his economic stimulus goals in the White House Rose Garden.
Ruthie Soucek stands three feet tall using a telephone booth shelf to solve her height problem. She is part of a performing group appearing in Lake George New York resort community.
Plaintiff Bob Young said he might consider Mayor Howard's proposal to buy his bonds as the city delays the Monroe Louisiana Power agreement. Howard’s letter pleads relief for families facing high energy costs, while Young awaits confirmation before formal talks with his attorney. The suit challenges the July 9 election and the takeover remains pending a final court decision.
Six American energy firms expect a tentative deal with Pemex to bring surplus Mexican natural gas to the United States this winter. Up to 50 million cubic feet per day could flow from northern Mexican fields as early as the 1977 76 heating season if a 2 billion cubic feet daily purchase becomes reality after a 750 mile pipeline from Chiapas and Tabasco is completed by 1979. The agreement ties gas prices to No 2 fuel oil and awaits government approvals.
Dr. Lonnie T. Bennett and Dr. Alton R. Crawley of the Mathematics Department at Northwestern Louisiana University have passed the first two actuarial exams administered by the Society of Actuaries. The achievement marks progress toward professional actuarial credentials.
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