16 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1977
Page
1
A Tuesday digest reports partly cloudy conditions tonight through Wednesday with scattered thundershowers mainly in the afternoon. Highs near 90 and lows in the low 70s, with southerly winds near 10 mph easing tonight and rain chances 30 percent today and 50 percent Wednesday.
A light joke plays on sunbathing mishaps with a playful twist about a sunbather being a fry in the ointment. The pun lands as a quick, cheeky tease fit for a playful newspaper amuse.
New in town buyers can grab a used twin bed mattress and box springs for 25 dollars and a frost free refrigerator priced at 180 dollars. The items are offered in a local classifieds section and labeled with basic pricing.
Former Watergate special prosecutor Leon Jaworski arrives in Washington to serve as Special Counsel to the House Ethics Committee. He will oversee an investigation into alleged South Korean influence-buying in Congress with assistant Peter White present in the desk photo.
Former Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski begins a thorough ethics probe into alleged South Korean gifts and cash to U.S. congressmen. He warns against haste and speculation and emphasizes independence as he leads the House ethics committee inquiry.
Mayor presents 5250 in cash to buy West Monroe bond held by Fred Young to forestall a suit over the LP and L takeover of Monroe power. Young refuses, insisting on legal proceedings. additional suits challenge the July 9 election. Howard says he may file damage actions if delays persist.
Airman First Class Charles David May, based at Kadena Air Base Japan, completes a 27 month overseas tour and will return to the United States. He served as Squadron Security Police Monitor Disciplinary Actions Monitor and Administrative Specialist for the Airlift Coordination Center and is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles E May of Calhoun. May received the 603rd Military Airlift Support Squadron Airman of the Month for January and was Runner-up for the Military Airlift Command in the Pacific for January through March.
Analysis shows July bills for 2000 kWh would drop from 99.60 dollars under present rates to about 60.41 dollars under the LP&L franchise plan. City officials note fuel charges and possible rebates depend on PSC decisions on LP&L's request for a 24 percent rate increase.
The Carter administration privately briefs former President Ford and Henry Kissinger on the Panama Canal treaty seeking GOP support. Ambassador Linowitz and Gen Brown met Ford at his Vail Colorado home with plans for a news conference after briefing. Ford’s spokesman said the deal is generally consistent with past talks and odds favor approval.
The Louisiana House approved the Edwards administration appropriations bill 57 to 35 to fund teacher and state employee pay raises and provide more private and public school aid. The Senate had cleared the measure 38 to 0 and floor amendments added 500000 for parish school boards and college student transport. The bill moves to Gov. Edwards for a signing ceremony at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Senator Edward Kennedy proposes full diplomatic ties with the People's Republic of China by 1978 while preserving Taiwan security and economic links. He calls for immediate steps to normalize relations and withdraw 1400 troops from Taiwan, arguing China’s rise is essential to global peace and progress.
Dr. Terry King 38 chief of the pediatric cardiology section at Ochsner Foundation Hospital announces candidacy for Louisiana governor in 1979 with a three year budget exceeding $1 million. He has no prior political involvement.
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