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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1972
Page
4
Domestic insights for August 16 1972 outline general tendencies and sun sign guidance. Aries through Pisces receive advice on planning campaigns finances family communication and social activity with emphasis on restraint patience and clarity. The column advises follow up appointments and prudent investments while noting personal growth and potential career talents.
The Louisiana Property Tax Task Force, after two hours of wrangling, did not present a single plan to Gov. Edwards but outlined multiple options. Lt. Gov. James Fitzmorris said many bills will surface in the legislature as the special session focuses on constitutionally challenged tax methods and parish reimbursements for homestead exemptions.
New York gossip column highlights Perry Como watching soaps due to a busted leg and a Pacemaker for Monte Proser after a heart attack. It covers TV, film, theater figures, health updates, and social events with names like Tom McGovern, Burgess Howard, George Carlin, Ann Sothern, Bonnie Lake, James De Priest, and Julie Andrews amid Los Angeles and New York scenes.
A lighthearted item notes a hunting dog from the News-Star Want Ads roaming around the area and interacting with the mailman. The playful mishap captures local attention and adds charm to the day.
Pianist and actor Oscar Levant, known for wit and eccentricities, dies at 65 in Beverly Hills after years of professional inactivity. A Gershwin collaborator and Information Please panelist, he authored memoirs and starred in films and television. He left three daughters with wife June Gale.
Gov Milton J Shapp endorses the United Farm Workers boycott and orders state agencies to halt purchases of nonunion iceberg lettuce in Harrisburg Pennsylvania.
This explainer clarifies that fund profits for managers come from advisory fees, not sales charges. It contrasts load funds with commissions paid to brokers versus no load funds funded by direct fund promotion, noting redemption fees on some no load funds. It also outlines calculating long term tax gain or loss for a redeemed mutual fund, counting total cost including reinvested dividends and capital gains.
The Bry Art Gallery at NOU presents a painting exhibit by Barbara Clayton of Rayville from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Also open are the Wesley Foundation Gallery and NLU faculty show, plus film listings at Eastgate Cinemas and local venues.
Arthur P. Jacobs production of Tom Sawyer will start filming in Missouri in July with Don Taylor directing. no cast has been announced yet.
The column explains that reinvested distributions count as a cost of buying shares just like cash withdrawals for new purchases. Mr Elia will answer representative questions of general interest in this column and cannot respond to phone queries.
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