Soviet China Feud Over Border Escalates With Atlas Claim
Moscow reports public clash with Peking over Asia border as China publishes a new world atlas. Izvestia accuses Beijing of justifying 114 million square kilometers of Soviet territory, citing historic treaties and unequal terms. Military buildup noted on both sides amid stalled talks.
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Soviet Union
China
Asia
Peking
Izvestia
Siberia
Soviet Far East
Russia
People’s Republic of China
Ussr
Damasky Island
Ussuri
Far Eastern
Alexei N. Kosygin
Lucian Pye
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Reds Attack South Viet Nam Near Saigon
Communist led forces struck 17 miles east of Saigon while 30 to 40 South Vietnamese troops were reported killed and as many wounded. The clash near Long Thanh on Highway 15 disrupted traffic to resort areas like Vung Tau with reinforcements rushing in and mortars pounding South Vietnamese positions.
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Saigon
Vung Tau
Long Thanh
Cambodia
Mekong Delta
Kompong Trabek
Saigon-Phnom Penh
Prek Trabek
Phnom Penh
Svay Rieng
Ford Station Wagons Recalled
Ford Motor Co recalls its 1972 full size station wagons for inspection and possible bumper jack-slot modification. About 157,467 cars affected, with roughly 30 percent having a bumper support bracket blocking the jack slot, potentially making jacking impossible or dangerous.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Co
Ford
Humorous Advice on Becoming a Conversationalist
The quip mocks the idea of rapid social skill growth and suggests a comically drastic measure to force improvement. It uses playful hyperbole to urge sharper, more tactful speaking.
Absentee Voting Advised for August 19 Election
Voters plan to be away on election day should cast absentee ballots. Applications accepted at the Clerk of Court's office through August 12.
Democrats Expected to Nominate Shriver as VP Pick
In Washington the Democratic National Committee plans to nominate Sargent Shriver as George McGovern’s running mate at a 7:30 p.m. meeting amid credentials challenges from five states. The party aims to finish balloting and have McGovern speak closing remarks.
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Washington
Sargent Shriver
Nixon
Democratic National Committee
Shriver
George McGovern
DNC
Ohio
Frank King
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Thomas Eagleton
Eagleton
McGovern
Thanks and Welcome From the Ferracci and Harrison Families
The Sammy Ferracci family thanks friends and relatives for help after their son Jeff Ferracci was shot in the arm and is recovering. John R Harrison of Monroe returns Monday from Northwestern University Law School convention in Chicago where prosecutors attended a five day briefing.
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Sammy Ferracci
Magnolia Dr
Chit Chat
Jeff Ferracci
John R. Harrison
Monroe
Harrison
Northwestern University Law School
Chicago
Shower Chances Increase Today in Twin City Forecast
The forecast calls for a 30 percent chance of afternoon and early evening thunderstorms today with highs in the low 90s and a low around 70. Winds will be variable to southwest at 5 to 15 mph. rain chances drop to 20 percent tonight and again Wednesday.
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Twin City
Louisiana
FAA
Senate Vote On No-Fault Insurance Set
Washington AP report on a Senate vote by 8 p.m. to send the Commerce Committee bill on no fault auto insurance to the Judiciary Committee. Supporters argue it corrects inequities while opponents question constitutional scope and impact on state courts.
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Senate
Washington
Roman Hruska
Rneb
Commerce Committee
Judiciary Committee
Marlow Cook
R-Ky
Philip Hart
Dmich
Toro Planetoid Makes Closest Swing To Earth
San Diego report notes Toro the tiny planetoid, Earths other moon, passed 12.6 million miles away in its closest approach of the centuries long orbit. At about 1.5 by 1 mile, it cant be seen without powerful telescopes though observatories may detect it and Goldstone planned to bounce a radio signal off Toro.
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San Diego
UPS
Toro
Venus
Earth
University of California At
Boy Remembers Fat Jaws After Alligator Attack
Six year old David Wayne Abbott recalls the incident as Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission agents remove an alligator from Casa Linda Lake in Jacksonville. The boy, with a 2 1/2 inch leg wound, faces weeks in hospital and possible skin graft. Cub Scout Carolyn Higgins pulled him free and saved his leg.
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Jacksonville
Fla
David Wayne — Abbott
Fred Abbott
Florida Game and Fresh ‘Water Fish Commission
David
Jacksonville Naval Air Station
Casa Linda Lake
Carolyn Higgins
Florida
Game Commission
Gators
Clifford O. Frye
The
David Wayne Abbott
Little League honors pitcher hit and throw award winner
The city council meeting honored the Little League Pitch Hit and Throw award winner who received a gold toned baseball bat. The attendee told Anthony that you have done your city proud and we hope you will go far in the world of baseball.
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Anthony
Kenneth Purcell
Navy Allows Women to Serve Aboard Warships
Navy Chief Admiral Zumwalt announced sweeping orders opening sea duty to women after the equal rights amendment ratification. A pilot program will assign a limited number of women to the hospital ship Sanctuary, expanding roles beyond hospital and transport ships where previous federal limits applied.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Zumwalt
Pentalon
Plans On Property Tax Outlined In Louisiana
BATON ROUGE AP The drafting subcommittee of Gov Edwin Edwards Property Tax Study Committee outlined two options to fix Louisiana property tax issues They will present to the full committee on Aug 14 ahead of a special session by Sept 1 The proposals call for repealing the 575 mill statewide tax or statewide equalization of assessments Parish assessors would value all property at 100 percent of cash value and the legislature would set millage rates or ratios An appeal procedure would be ensured and the Tax Commission would enforce the equalization law School tax laws would be amended to fit the equalization plan
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Hart
Baton Rouge
Edwin Edwards
C. W. Roberts
Senate
Roberts
State Tax Commission
Record heat tops 110 degrees in California and Michigan cools
The National Weather Service reported the highest temperature Monday excluding Alaska and Hawaii reached 110 degrees at China Lake California. Saulte Ste. Marie Michigan recorded a low of 41 degrees.
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New York
Absentee Ballots Cast for Aug 19 Democratic Primary
Absentee ballots numbered 205 had been cast by noon today as Ouachita Parish prepares for the August 19 first Democratic primary. Balloting ends at noon Saturday with voters urged to contact the Clerk of Court for in person or in absentia voting options.
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Ouachita Parish
Bill C. Downey
Ouachita Parish Court House
U.S
Louisiana Public Service Commission
State Board of Education
Third Public Service District
Court of Appeal
Second Circuit
Monroe
West Monroe
Monroe City
Inside The News-Star Abby 2B Lowman 2B Broadway
Classified notes and feature briefs span sections 2B 3B 4B across radio TV comics and sports. The page highlights local items, column briefs, and notices from the Abby area, with sections 6A 8A detailing theater and horoscopes.
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Abby
Lowman
Radio-Tv
van Dellen
Edicts Would Sharply Curb Powers In Mix Cases
The House Education and Labor Committee approved a desegregation bill by 21 to 16 to curb court busing powers. It sets standards guiding courts, upgrades inner city schools as alternatives, and bars reopening existing orders. It authorizes 500 million dollars annually for the plan, funded from 1 billion in a related bill.
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Washington
House Education and Labor Committee
Nixon
Augustus F. Hawkins
D-Calif
Hawkins
Funds Allocated For Selman Field Reserve Center
Congress appropriated nearly 500000 dollars for a new 200 man reserve center on 4.4 acres at Selman Field. Ground breaking is at 2 p.m. Saturday with Rep. Otto FE Passman attending. F C Barron of Farmerville awarded the building contract. completion expected Feb 6 1973. land leased from the City of Monroe for 1 dollar.
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Washington
Congress
Selman Field
Otto FE. Passman
Passman
F. C. Barron
Farmerville
Monroe
Fifth Congressional District
River Stages Station Flood Present Change Stage
River levels rise at Monroe and Camden stations noting a 0.2 rise. flood stage reached 265.0 at one station while others not listed. Trade inquiry appears in classified notices contrasting with weekend news ads for cars.
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Monroe
Camden
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