Apollo 15 astronauts honor fallen spacemen on moon memorial
Apollo 15 crew David Scott Alfred Worden and James Irwin described planting a memorial plaque and a fallen astronaut figure in a small crater on the moon to honor 14 dead spacemen from the United States and Soviet space programs. They spoke at a Houston briefing about the mission and future plans.
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Apollo VA
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James B. Irwin
Ky charges Thieu with rigged election in Vietnam
Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky accused President Nguyen Van Thieu of using the supreme court to fix the upcoming vote. He warned of possible revolt if Thieu runs unopposed and said his ballot exclusion was unlawful. Ky said he would not say if he would withdraw and would coordinate with General Minh against a rigged result.
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Theu
Minh
Neo Dinh Diem
Independence Palace
Truong Vinh le
Supreme Court
Secretariat
North Viet negotiators skip Paris peace talks
Hanoi's Xuan Thuy and deputy Nguyen Minh Vy did not attend the 125th Paris session amid protest at U S pace in replacing chief negotiator David FE Bruce. Madam Nguyen Thi Binh assailed Nixon's support for South Vietnam's Thieu. Habib urged clarity on seven point plan and prisoner releases. Hanoi said Thuy was indisposed.
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UPI
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Xuan Thuy
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U.S
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Nixon
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Habib
South Vietnam
Thuy
Phan Hien
North Vietnamese Foreign Ministry
Record Heat Tops 123 Degrees at Furnace Creek
New York UPI reports the National Weather Service logged the day's highest temperature excluding Hawaii and Alaska as 123 degrees at Furnace Creek California. Bradford Pennsylvania recorded a low of 38 degrees today.
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New York
Birth of third child for Mr. and Mrs Arnold in West Monroe
Mr and Mrs Arnold celebrate the birth of their third child William Darren on Friday at Glenwood Hospital weighing 9 lb 13 oz. Siblings Arnie aged five and Duane aged four await at home. A birthday hamburger supper for Jason Bennett also noted, with the Bennetts at 207 Ferndale Drive.
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Martin St. West Monroe
William Darren
Glenwood Hospital
Arnie
Duane
Jason
J. L. Bennett
Ferndale Drive
West Monroe
Chuckle Humor Piece Describes a Hole in a Shirt
A humorous line notes a hole that lets the sawdust out of a stuffed shirt. The quip relies on wordplay about clothing and messiness to poke fun at pretension.
Mechanical Heart Keeps Man Alive in Detroit
DETROIT API Haskell Shanks 63 on artificial respirator with a six inch partial mechanical heart device attached to his aorta remains in satisfactory condition at Sinai Hospital. A hospital spokesman said he is progressing and a 7:30 a.m. EST progress report would follow unless drastic change occurs. The implant was a five hour operation by eight doctors making Shanks the first potential permanent mechanical heart recipient.
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API
Haskell Shanks
Sinai Hospital
Shanks
Warren
Adrian Kantrowitz
Uniroyal Corp
Londonderry Riot Flares as Belfast Quietly Rages
Riot violence surged across Londonderry with Protestant bonfires marking a historic battle while Belfast endured the quietest night amid gun battles and mass arrests. British troops faced sniper fire as the week’s toll climbed and thousands fled their homes.
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Northern Ireland
Londonderry
Oersons
Solldiers
Irish Republican Army
Harry Tate
IRA
Bogside
Monroe Granted 1.4 Million for Urban Redevelopment
The City of Monroe receives 1.4 million dollars in federal funds to pursue urban redevelopment including land purchase and construction of a 1,750 foot floodwall. US HUD official Angel Miranda and Congressman Otto Passman outline the plan with Nixon revenue sharing expectations. A portion funds will support administrative costs in New Orleans.
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Monroe
Angel Miranda
US S Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Miranda
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Congress
Senate Appropriations Committee
Bomb scare uncovers $1 million heroin haul on Delta flight
FBI and Broward deputies halted Delta Airlines flight 848 from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago after a bomb threat. A gift wrapped bag revealed over five pounds of heroin worth up to $1.5 million in street sales. Suspects Abraham Migdall and Anthony Legate were jailed on heroin possession charges with $150,000 bail.
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Abraham Migdall
Miami
Anthony Legate
Broward County
Chicago
River Stage Changes Reported Across Cities
Flood alert notes present stage changes on River St with Camden and Monroe. Camden 2697 not listed. Monroe 40 unlisted. Authorities monitor evolving water levels and publish updates.
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Camden
Monroe
Slightly Warmer Weather Forecast for Northeast Louisiana
The forecast calls for warmer temperatures in Northeast Louisiana through Friday with a chance of afternoon showers. Highs are expected to reach 90 to 94 degrees with lows around 72 to 76, winds 6 to 16 mph, and humidity above 60 percent. The Monroe Municipal Airport reported a Wednesday high of 92 degrees and a low of 69 this morning, with no rainfall.
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Louisiana
Federal Aviation Agency
Monroe Municipal
Early DMZ attacks signal possible new enemy offensive
North Vietnamese forces launched seven rocket and mortar strikes and three ground assaults along the DMZ, killing at least 15 South Vietnamese and 26 North Vietnamese. The Cam Lo area saw the heaviest fighting, with sapper raids and U.S. adviser casualties, as ground and air support attempted to repel the attack. Separately, South Vietnam and U.S. officials reported a widening security picture amid political moves as Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky faced election disqualification questions.
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Demilitarized Zone
Ing
le Trung Hien
Saison Command
Dmz
Cam Lo
Shehtis
Cum Lo
Altarlane
Tts
Aff Mont
Cam
U.S
United States Eyes Mideast Summit Plan With Israel and Arabs
United Press International reports the United States proposed a Geneva type summit with Israel and Arab nations to resolve the Middle East conflict. France may push the plan at the next U.N. General Assembly with Britain and the Soviet Union, and Gunnar Vojarring could attend as UN mediator. In Cairo, Ali Sabry faces trial on August 25 for a plot against President Sadat, with 100 Egyptians slated for trial. Five ministers resigned after Sabry was dismissed, signaling instability in Sadat’s regime.
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Sweden
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al Akhbar
Ali ‘Sabry
Anwar Sadat
Sabri
Sadat
Sabry
Zero Population Growth Plan Sparks Church Criticism
Washington officials clash as Catholic leader James T. McHugh accuses a coalition led by Milton S. Eisenhower and Joseph D. Tydings of pushing government policies to coerce family size. Eisenhower and Tydings defend a noncoercive, voluntary stabilization goal amid disputed population projections.
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CUP
Catholic Church
James T. McHugh
Family — Life Division
U.S. Catholic Conference
Milton S. Fisenhower
Joseph D. Tydings
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Tydines
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India
U.S
McHugh
Tydings
Used items for sale in News-Star-World Want Ads
Classified listings offer a Massey-Ferguson tractor with gas line run bush hogging disc for 1600 dollars and a 12 ft Ryan Craft boat with trailer and tires for 135 dollars. Contact numbers 387-2565 and 322-7256 provided. Ad mentions ten day rate and cancellation privileges.
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