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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1968

Page

8

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Why Grow Old Enjoy It Women Can Wear Anything Now

Advice for middle aged women on fashion in flexible styles. Emphasizes that modern designers, varied skirt lengths, and flattering silhouettes allow many body types to look current. Encourages choosing outfits to flatter figures and promote fitness through simple exercises.

Piper Ay Ee & Wen

Explosion Hits Deepsea Tugboat Off Gulf Coast

The chartered deepsea tug Satur geon and its phosphate barge, towed toward Tampa, Florida, were escorted by a salvage tug after an explosion and fire in the tug’s main engine. Six crew were picked up by the German ship S S Ansgarit or. the tugmaster and two crewmen remained aboard in good condition as the vessel headed to Houston.

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Synthetic Drugs Cause New Worry for Marijuana Threats

A rising concern over synthetic or artificial marijuana arises as underground chemists may convert simple cigarettes into potent THC. Federal action looms with new penalties for illegal THC manufacture or sale, while tests show THC effects at varying doses and routes.

Alton Blakeslee Associated Press Washington (Ap John Finlator Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Finlator U.S Fred Garfield Congress

Deep Dome Stadium plan abandoned in New Orleans

David Dixon, executive director of the sports facility, says digging 25 to 30 feet for the domed stadium base would not save costs due to waterproofing issues and potential lawsuits from nearby property owners. The plan shifts to two artificial floor layers costing about 1 million, with private boxes at a lower level and no full plumbing facilities in mic boxes.

New Orleans David Dixon Commission Dixon Astrodome Houston

Funeral services for Mollie Crow in Monroe

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church in Monroe for Mollie Bales Crow 75 of Rt. 3 Monroe. Burial followed at Memorial Park Cemetery under Hixson Brothers Funeral Home. She died unexpectedly in a local nursing home early Sunday. Survivors include three sons three daughters two brothers and one sister plus 16 grandchildren.

Assembly of God Monroe Mollie Bales Crow Rt. 3 Memorial Park Hixson Brothers Funeral Home Crow John Travis Crow Charles Clifton Crow Bastrop William Ernest Crow Jr Shreveport Thelma L. Hammons Lee Venters J. L. Cash W. H. Hilburn West Monroe Henry Bales California Sarah Fullman Scranton, Ark

Labor Heads Hit Governor For 3 Vetoes

Louisiana AFL-CIO attacked Gov. John McKeithen for vetoing three workmen s compensation bills and urged laws that guarantee benefits exceed the vetoed measures. Delegates at a special convention condemned the governor as unfair to labor and debated tax exemptions tied to Avondale Shipyards drill stems and petrochemical rebates. A legislative committee was set to study compensation laws as Bussie warned writing a consensus law is unlikely. The governor addressed delegates in a private session. remarks were not released and both sides declined to comment.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Afl-Cio John McKeithen Labor Union McKeithen Aflcio Victor Bussie Afl-Cio Bussie Avondale

Monday Is Worst Job Accident Day

A New York AP digest notes Mondays have the most on the job accidents, with Fridays second. It also surveys humor and trivia on topics from cattle sounds to diabetes tests, wigs, hairpieces, and superstitions.

New York U.S Christopher Isherwood Automobile Legal Association

Masonic Council To Confer Royal and Select Masters

The Monroe Council No. 8 R and SM will confer royal and select masters degrees at the regular meeting tonight. A. P. Knight, publicity chairman, said the gathering will start at 7 30 p.m. at the Monroe Masonic Temple.

Monroe Council No. 8 R & SM A. P. Knight Monroe Masonic Temple

Linen Shower Planned by St Paschal's Confraternity

The Confraternity of Christian Mothers at St Paschal's Church meets at 7 30 p m in the Parish Hall. Publicity chair Mrs Richard LeBrun says a linen shower will be given for the convent.

Confraternity of Christian Mothers of St. Paschal’s Catholic Church Richard LeBrun

Restore and Sparkle: Bring Your Old Photos In

Can be restored then they will sparkle again as a highlight in your home or treasured gift. Bring your cherished old photographs in soon.

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