Justice Dept to Probe Alleged Vote Buying in Ouachita Area
A U S Justice Department Election Division investigator will visit Monroe Friday to examine allegations of vote buying in Ouachita and Morehouse parishes. The inquiry follows a telegram from Paul Henry Kidd asking federal action and cites possible violations of the federal voting rights act. Local candidates voiced cautious support for investigation while stressing cooperation with federal officials.
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Ouachita Parish
U. S. Justice Department
Paul Henry Kidd
Monroe
Morehouse- Ouachita
Carl Suttliff
Justice Department
Ouachita
Morehouse
Kidd
Johnny Carl Parkerson
Parkerson
John Jordan
Robert W. Kostelka
Kostelka
iThat
W. L. ‘Jack’ Hoiward
Louisiana Highway Board backs higher raises for lower paid workers
The Louisiana Board of Highways voted to seek raises for lower echelon employees above Civil Service proposals, estimating $4.9 million annual cost versus $3.3 million. Director W T Taylor Jr said higher salaries would help recruit and retain staff, with plan to submit to Civil Service.
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Baton Rouge, la
Louisiana Board of Highways
State Civil Service Department
W.T. Taylor Jr
Department
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service
Taylor
House Vote Near On Antiwar Plan
Washington AP reports mounting pressure as the House moves toward a vote on an end-the-war mandate tied to a $2.1 billion foreign aid measure. Key players include Speaker Carl Albert and GOP Leader Gerald R. Ford amid lobbying by antiwar congressmen and the Common Cause group. The outcome hinges on whether the war-pullout amendment survives and how party loyalty influences Democrats.
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Washington
House
Senate
Carl Albert
U.S
Indochina
Congress
Thailand
Hanoi
Pentagon
Gerald R. Nord
Ford
Israel
Albert
House Democrats
Common Cause
Citizens’ Lobby
River Stages Station Flood Present Change
Flood stage at River Station shows change with Monroe and Camden areas affected while Camden remains not listed. River levels at 2644.6 fall.
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Monroe
Camden
Absentee Voting Advised for August 19 Election
If you plan to be out of the parish on election day August 19 vote absentee. Applications or ballots are available through August 12 at the Clerk of Court's office.
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William L. Morris Sr. Commemorated On 85th Birthday
Twin Cities Chit Chat notes William L. Morris Sr. reaches 85 as Monroes well known for years of service as city purchasing agent after a long railroad career. He jokes about aging but still enjoys grocery runs with Mrs. Morris and hopes birthday cake is on the errand list.
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William L. Morris Sr
Monroe
Bill
Democrats Name Shriver as McGovern’s VP Nominee
Washington AP reports the Democratic National Committee endorsed Sargent Shriver for vice president, delivering 2,936 of 3,016 votes. McGovern aims to unite the party after replacing Eagleton who withdrew over past mental health treatment. Shriver vowed not to be shy about talent.
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Eunice
Democratic National Committee
Washington
Nixon
Spiro T. Agnew
George McGoverns
Shriver
Paty
Spiro Agnew
McGovern
Sen
Thomas F. Eagleton
Missouri
Lawmakers Eye Uniform Law To Protect Medical Impairments
National panel proposes a model statute to bar arrest of epileptics diabetics and others found in public in a dazed or disabled state. Police would seek medical identification and summon aid even if none is found while protecting officers from privacy or theft suits. The plan grew from John Cassidy a Philadelphia teacher activist after a 1960s arrest of an epileptic man Cassidy inspired governors and health groups to back the measure.
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San Francisco
Robinson
Everett
Durham
N.C
Duke University
Georgia
Pennsylvania
National Conference ‘of Commissioners
Uniform
State
Iperson
Easton
Congress Ready To Scrap Nixon's Safety Request
Congress moves to end open-ended funding for highway safety programs amid 300000 traffic deaths in six years. Transportation Secretary Volpe urged revisions to boost research testing information campaigns and safety standards while preserving existing yearly appropriations for now.
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Congress
Transportation
John A. Volpe
National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Department
Senate
House
Thundershowers Possible Today in Twin Cities
The Twin Cities area may see thundery showers with a 30 percent rain chance today and 20 percent tonight, rising to 30 percent Thursday. Highs near 95, lows around 76, with southeasterly winds 5 to 15 mph. No significant temperature change expected.
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Twin Cities
Arkansas
Arkansas - Louisiana
Gulf of Mexico
FAA
Monroe Municipal
Bob Hope to Receive Washington Award This Year
Vicedes of Uniontown Pennsylvania reports in Washington that the Washington award mirrors past recipients President Nixon and Defense Secretary Melvin Laird. This year the honor goes to Bob Hope.
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Uniontown
Washington
Nixon
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Bob Hope
Rangers push to outflank Viet Cong near Saigon
South Vietnamese rangers moved to skirt behind an estimated 250 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops in the Binh Long rubber plantation near Highway 15, as militiamen suffered heavy losses. The clash near Saigon, the largest in Long Thanh in two years, followed renewed Cambodian resistance at Kompong Trabek where Cambodian forces repelled a tank assault.
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Saigon
Binh Long
Vung Tau
Binh Son
Long Thanh
U.S
Highway 15
Cambodia
Kompong Trabek
Senate amends handgun bill to permit certain self defense sales
The Senate approved a Stevens amendment allowing sale of handguns suitable for self protection as well as sport. Sponsor Bayh noted weight and size criteria remain. The bill faces final votes with Hruska proposing dealer exemptions and Treasury model approvals, drawing Bayh's concern over enforcement.
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Washington
Senate
Ted Stevens
Alaska
Birch Bayh
D-Ind
Bayh
Stevens
Roman L. Hruska
R-Neb
Hruska
Secretary of the Treasury
British plan new campaign against smoking
The British government to wage a new anti smoking campaign targeting persistent smokers. Secretary Sir Keith Joseph said tables rating cigarette brands by tar and nicotine content will be published twice yearly starting next year. The move marks a shift from preventing initiation to aiding cessation.
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Keith Joseph
Short Man Hopes To Get Police Job
Detroit AP reports Sanshiro Miyamoto, two inches too short for the city police, endures head whacks, traction, and a neck brace to gain height. He plans to keep trying or seek a standard reduction to join the force. His wife aids his efforts while Lt. Kenneth P. praises his persistence.
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Short Man
Detroit
Sanshiro Miyamoto
Miyamoto
Kenneth P
Police Recruiting Office
Washington on Money Faces a New Hands-On Era
Old-timers recall Washington alone on money. The piece notes a shift to Washington’s hands appearing on currency, signaling a broader symbolic change in national imagery.
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Washington
Disaster Relief Bill Approved By House Committee
The House Appropriations Committee approved a 1.59 billion emergency disaster relief bill for Tropical Storm Agnes victims and public facilities repairs. The panel called it the largest federal relief effort. The total exceeds Nixon’s July request by 17.5 million.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
House
Nixon
Congress
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