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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1971
Page
2
Consumer questions about washable fabrics and phosphate cleaners are explored. The piece explains washability goals, soil release, redeposition, and the role of detergents, urging adoption of ASTM's Controlled Naturally Soiled Home Laundering Test to judge clean performance and guide FTC claims.
Advertisement lists various newspaper subscription options with pricing for 1 month 12 months and combinations. Includes Morning World Daily and Daily Sunday plans with prices such as 3.8 and 39.60, and Evening Star options with daily and Sunday figures. It presents variants with and without Saturday delivery and different billing periods.
Examinations for the Certified Public Accountant certificates will be held Nov 3 to 5 in New Orleans Baton Rouge and Shreveport per an announcement by the Louisiana State Board. Last filing day for the complete examination is Sept 15. The uniform exam is prepared with the AICPA and graded by them.
The famed 1930s Boeing Stratoliner named the Flying Penthouse, once owned by Howard Hughes, is stripped of engines and wings and tied to a tree in Dania Florida. It was sold to various owners, refitted for luxury, then abandoned after storms and sale losses.
Washington AP reports the 90 day wage price freeze ordered by President Nixon. The ceiling for prices wages and rents remains at the August 14 1971 level for all goods and services except raw agricultural products. Some announced steel increases are suspended and may take effect 90 days from the August 14 date. Wage increases may not take effect until 90 days after the freeze. Wage negotiations should continue but any increases are delayed 90 days. The cost of living escalator clause is addressed in the ongoing discussions.
Ouachita Parish Police Jury and Monroe Commission Council will discuss long range planning in meetings today and Tuesday. The Police Jury will meet at 6 pm to map planning and at 7 pm consider bids for parish courthouse additions. The Monroe Council will meet at 10 am to review a boundary extension request for Cole Estate along Bayou Desiard, with bids on kitchen equipment for the Civic Center and a proposed parking lot.
AP report compares Nixon price and dollar policy to FDRs New Deal era. It notes Nixon aims to curb inflation and speculators, protect workers and business through a broad plan, including price and wage freezes for 90 days. It draws parallels to the 1930s and the move off the gold standard.
Alabama Governor George Wallace faces federal desegregation orders and vows defiance unless Nixon enacts a nationwide ban on forced busing. Mississippi Governor John Bell Williams voices support, while Louisiana Governor John McKeithen pledges to use police power to block bused students. Wallace warned he would end federal integration programs if Nixon does not act by a stated deadline.
Capt. James M. Hill Jr. 46, commanded Gulfport Seabee recovery operations after Camille in 1969. Died Sunday at Bethesda Naval Hospital. A Wiggins native raised in Laurel, Hill earned two Legion of Merit awards and two Navy commendations. Survived by wife and two children. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
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