Rate Hike Slated By Postal Service
The U S Postal Service announced a temporary full Fourth class increase to the planned five year schedule, effective Sept 16. The Direct Mail Advertising Association vows to sue to block the rise, arguing the Rate Commission can adjust the phasing while the service cites insufficient Congress funding.
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U.S. Postal Rate Commission
Commission
Vietnam To Enact Wartime Drug Crackdown With Death Penalty
Saigon leaders announce emergency anti drug bill making narcotics dealing a wartime crime with the death penalty for importers and ring leaders. The measure targets supply to troops and youth, while stressing rehabilitation and rapid wartime court proceedings.
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Neuyen van Thien
National Assembly
Thieu
U.S
Republic of Vietnam
United States
Cam Ranh Bay
South Vietnam
Vietnam
Thailand
Laos
Burma
Customs Department
Violence erupts again as Northern Ireland endures bloodshed
Fresh clashes between British troops and rioters follow the bloodiest day in 50 years of sectarian fighting in Northern Ireland. The toll rises with reports of 14 dead and 94 injured, while property damage and factory losses mount across Belfast Londonderry and Newry as internment and security measures escalate.
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Northern Ireland
Northern
Lreland
Andersontown
Londonderry
Brian Faulkner
Irish Republican Army
Irish Republic
Newry
Commerce Ministry
England
Scotland Yard
Dublin
Jack Lynch
Lynch
Record Heat Reaches 121 Degrees at Furnace Creek
Highest reading in contiguous United States was 121 degrees at Furnace Creek California. A separate low of 40 degrees occurred at Evanston Wyoming.
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New York
River Stage Changes Signal Flood Update
River stages show Camden at 15.6 rising 2.8 feet while Monroe reaches 16.0 and climbs 4 feet, indicating escalating flood conditions as gauges respond to rising water. Local authorities warn of possible downstream impacts and urge preparedness.
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Monroe
Monroe Commission Council reviews street improvement bids
Five street projects drew action at the Monroe Commission Council meeting at the Monroe Government Center. Bid details cover Contract 571 on N 7th Morrison Farrand and 33th streets. DeSiard Street Cutoff improvements. Lamy Lane widening from drainage canal to Louisville Avenue. Roggerson Road report and public hearing. and bids for Bon Aire Drive Cecille Drive and Peston Drive plus university cooperation on payments. Louisiana Industries gains land at Monroe Municipal Airport.
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Ae Ieee Ane
7Th St
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Farrand
33Th Streets
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Monroe
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DeSiard Street
Civic Center Expressway
Lamy Lane
Louisville Avenue
Monroe Redevelopment Agency
Washington Street
Breard Street
Roggerson Road
Bon Aire Drive
Cecille Drive
Peston Drive
Louisiana University
University
State Highway Department
Pexston Drive
Sterlington Road
Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo
Louisiana Industries, Inc
Texas Industries
Monroe Municipal Airport
Egypt recalling U S and Russian envoys for consultations
Egypt has recalled its diplomatic representatives from Washington Moscow and the United Nations for important consultations on Middle East questions. Foreign Minister Mahmoud Riad will lead talks with U N Ambassador Hassan el Zayatt Moscow envoy Murad Ghaled and Ashraf Ghorbal. The talks aim to plan for the opening of the U N General Assembly next month amid tensions with the United States over interim peace efforts.
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Egypt
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Moscow
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Middle East
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Hassan el Zayatt
Murad Ghaled
Ashraf Ghorbal
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Ghaled
Ghorbal
Dollar Losses Trimmed In Europe After Sharp Plunge
The U S dollar steadied in most European markets after a sharp drop, with a brief relapse in Italy as Bank of Italy support helped near the 620.50 lire mark in Milan. Swiss action froze hot dollars for 10 days while banks and the Swiss National Bank met to discuss the dollar’s run. Gold prices eased from a 28 year high as demand and currency realignment fears lingered ahead of IMF talks.
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House Senate Economics
London
Thundershowers Expected in Northeast Louisiana Weather Notes
Partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures persist through Wednesday in Northeast Louisiana with a risk of afternoon thundershowers. Highs 88 to 92, lows 72 to 78, humidity above 60 percent, dew points in the 70s. FAA Monroe reports 0.01 inch rain. some Twin Cities streets flooded and parish areas inundated after heavy downpours. Monday high 90, low 72.
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Federal Aviation Agency
Monroe Municipal
Twin Cities
Red Car Nation Joke Turns Cars Red
A playful quip imagines a world of uniformly red cars if every automobile were painted red, creating a vivid tongue in cheek scenario about color obsession and car culture.
Moon rock sample delayed for analysis at Houston center
Apollo 15 scientists postpone opening a fragment from the lunar rock cache until Friday. David Scott and James Irwin collected the sample near the Apennine Mountains and the team seeks precise origin data before examination. The待 fragment may be anorthositic crust material, with researchers noting its coarse plagiclase content and potential lunar crust implications.
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Houston
Moon
David R. Scott
James B. Irwin
Apennine
Scott
Earth
Michael Duke
Lunar
Manned Spacecraft Center
Irwin
Howit
Scot
Twin Cities CHIT CHAT Birthday for Little Jason Dewees
One year old Jason Douglas Dewees, son of Mr and Mrs A E Dewees of 220 Alta Mira West Monroe, celebrates his birthday tonight at a party hosted by his grandmother Mrs Amos Hood.
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AE. Dewees
Alta Mira
West Monroe
Amos Hood
Birthday Shroud Over Birthday Cheer at Monroe Church
The Rev W Bradley Trim Inc of 501 Erin St Monroe appears unaware as well wishers try to slip him a birthday greeting. The notice notes a quiet approach to marking the special day and records a lighthearted aim to surprise him.
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W. Bradley
Government Urges TV Ban For Doomsday Flight
FAA Administrator John H. Shaffer urged 500 television stations in 150 cities not to air The Doomsday Flight a 1967 film about a bomb hoax on an airliner. He said repeated airings could trigger real bomb threats and noted only 2A stations would not show it.
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