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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1973
Page
15
New York AP columnist Hal Boyle riffs on public perception of the Watergate saga and the nature of memory and politics. He muses on the value of aging, color TV, romance, and everyday fears in a light, wry style.
Court motions assert Gov. George C. Wallace of Alabama was the target in a Lake Pontchartrain Causeway bribery conspiracy case. The filing cites alleged illegal wiretaps and seeks release of surveillance records, while naming former officials and arguing statute of limitations. The Volkert matter involves Faulkner and others accused of paying for a bridge contract.
Governor Edwin Edwards told aides only four officials may speak for him and others must stop using his name to push for actions. He named Shelly Beychok, George Fischer, Jim Donelson, and Ann Davenport as authorized. He warned agency heads to deny requests not coming from those four and announced a temporary suspension for unauthorized state car use. He also directed steps to fix security at the Louisiana Training Institute and to coordinate park improvements.
Miami report says U S Customs seized the 121 foot yacht Patricia II valued at 1.4 million believed to belong to financier Robert L. Vesco. Vesco, linked to indictment with John N. Mitchell and Maurice H. Stans, faces conspiracy and obstruction charges. Vessel was docked for repairs on the Miami River under a court injunction.
A damaged OCR fragment shows a 1972 notice from the Department of the Treasury Revenue division. It includes references to Pennsylvania Avenue Washington DC and a total payment percentage, with dated stamps and payment details.
An onscreen catalog lists legal notices lodge and club notices card of thanks in memoriam monuments and lots nurseries child care personals lost and found franchised dealers auto and trucks for sale accessories and tires moves detailing trades and services. It also covers real estate housing jobs and many category listings for buyers sellers and renters.
Blind singer Stevie Wonder was injured in an auto truck collision on Interstate 85 near Salisbury North Carolina. He suffered head injuries but was listed in good condition at Rowan Memorial Hospital. The accident involved a car driven by John Harris of New York City colliding with a logging truck. the truck driver was not hospitalized. Wonder, 23, is a native of Saginaw Michigan and has 13 gold records. Identification came from his band members traveling in two other cars.
The Herald notes a U S extradition request linked to a yacht purchased last spring from a Dutch charter firm seized by customs after $70 000 in duties remained unpaid by the buyer who is American. Minutes from Monroe City School Board July 13 1973 show a zoning plan to integrate schools and a tied legal motion.
Sealed bids for Caldwell Parish Louisiana drainage improvement program are due by 7:00 P.M. August 2 at the Gravity Drainage District No 1 office and will be publicly opened. Plans and proposals are available from the Louisiana Department of Public Works in Baton Rouge. Five percent bid security required. right to reject bids reserved. Monroe LA July 24 31 August 7 1973.
City of Monroe Utilities Commission invites sealed bids by August 30 1973 for gas distribution installation. Project covers 7700 feet of 8 inch 6800 6 inch 14500 feet 4 inch 49000 feet 2 inch coated steel mains and related work with 900 new service lines 5 regulating stations and retirement of parts of the existing system. Bids open and read aloud at 3 pm and must be accompanied by references from at least three prior similar projects.
A notice asserts strict scrutiny of all classified and display ads, pledging truthful descriptions and fair pricing. Readers may contact the Better Business Bureau of Northeast Louisiana or the Advertiser Manager in Monroe for concerns about ad accuracy.
Lost note executed by James Lee Elmore to Acadian Finance Company dated June 22 1972 for 2600.64 payable in 24 installments at 108 each. Contact Billy Alger Courtesy Finance at 201 Roselawn Monroe LA 367-8982 August 7 1973. Also cemetery plots and swimming am listings with prices and contact numbers.
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