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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1972

Page

5

Carroll Righter Horoscope for Friday August 18 1972

General tendencies warn against blunt comments that offend friends. Aries should consider new interests without abandoning current allies, while Taurus should complete responsibilities with patience. Gemini and Libra should listen and use diplomacy, and Scorpios are advised to avoid risky business moves. A practical forecast for each sign follows.

Aries Taurus Gemini Moon Children Leo LIBRA P.m. Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Carroll Righter Hollywood Calif

McGovern Briefing Attendance Could Improve Intelligence Updates

The White House suggested Senator George McGovern attend White House intelligence briefings personally for better briefings. McGovern planned to have Paul C. Warnke sit in, with Gen. Alexander M. Haag Jr. handling the briefing for Warnke. A spokesman noted briefings might be broader if McGovern attended.

Washington White House George McGovern McGovern Paul C. Warnke Alexander M. Haag Jr Henry A. Kis Singer Warnke

Draft a Model Constitution for Louisiana by Sperry

Burt W. Sperry announces a project to draft a model constitution for Louisiana. He offers 6 to 8 months of personal time and invites all registered voters to participate regardless of party affiliation. Payment is provided by Sperry.

Burt W. Sperry

Multiple arrests led with West Monroe man facing charges

A 22 year old West Monroe man Melvin Morehead was arrested on five counts including resisting arrest carrying a weapon disturbing the peace speeding and failure to appear. Bond set at 1150. Monroe police booked 28 year old Curtis L Bell for discharging a firearm. Benjamin McCoy 23 was booked for aggravated battery. Police investigated two burglaries at Service Cleaners and Cherry’s Pic A Rib on Renwick Street with loot including clothes change and a damaged juke box. State police arrested three Bastrop juveniles on simple burglary charges. Donald Ray Nickerson 47 of Los Angeles was booked for carrying a concealed weapon and drunkenness.

Melvin Morehead Jonesboro Road West Monroe Monroe Carry Mercy Renwick St Cherry’s Bobby Stokes Steven D. Golden Ralph Lee Porter

Driver Given Jail Sentence In Fourth Judicial District Court

In Monroe, Ollie Holloway of 200 Jarvis Alley was fined 300 or 60 days plus 125 days for a second DWI offense and 60 days concurrently for carrying a concealed weapon. Issac C. Dorsey of 212 12th St also fined 300 or 60 days for DWI. James R. Hearn Jr. of 512 Baker St. received three days for speeding 110 mph in a 70 zone.

Fourth Judicial District Monroe Ollie Holloway Jarvis Alley Issac C. Dorsey 12Th St James R. Hearn Jr Baker St

Three Are Fined On Theft Counts

Monroe City Court Judge El vis C. Stout fined three residents and others for theft and related charges. Sandra Jacobs, Adams, Iseah, and Alice Maxine were fined 150 dollars or 45 days in jail for theft by check charges. Raymond Bradford and Beverly Watkins faced 100 dollar fines or 46 and 40 days with suspensions. Mrs Sammy Ferraci also received a 100 dollar suspended sentence. Norman Lee Taylor was sentenced to 30 days per count for damages to property resisting arrest and multiple counts of assault, while Ruth Taylor drew 60 days for habitual offense. A charge against Annie Robinson was suspended. West Monroe City Court Judge William Norris fined Mrs James Underwood and Jolene Truax.

Sandra Kay Jacobs Bear Adams Dianne Iseah South 1St Alice Maxine North 14Th St Raymond Bradford Wilton Dr Beverly Watkins Bethune Sr Sammy Ferraci Magnolia Thomas Ruth Taylor Annie Robinson Johnson Circle West Monroe William Norris James Underwood Rayville Jolene Truax Itorist James E. Honeycutt Riggs St George W. Gaskin Lacy Dr Lee E Johnson North 8Th St Theeodore C. Bergerson Walters Lane Martha J. Cascio Westwood Dr West Monroe Louis Wroten Commerce S Bastrop Marion D. Bagwell Clyde Traylor New Natchitoches

Fines Imposed In Municipal Court In West Monroe

West Monroe city court fines total 650 dollars and 206 days in jail for multiple offenses. James E Honeycutt and others fined for DWI driving without license negligent operation leaving scene of an accident and related charges. Additional fines included drunk and disorderly and driving under revocation with sentences up to 85 days.

Youth Injured In Bicycle Crash At Monroe Intersection

A 10 year old Monroe boy, Lance Rollins of Peach Street, sustained minor abrasions after riding his bicycle into the side of a car driven by Fannie M. Lewis at South 9th and Ouachita streets. He was treated at E A Conway Hospital and released. Police continue the investigation.

Monroe South 9Th Ouachita Lance Rollins Peach St E. A. Conway Hospital Fannie M. Lewis Davis St

Swartz Principal Urges Pre Registration for New Pupils

James Newsom Swartz School principal asks parents of new students in grades one through nine to pre register at the school offices from 9 am to 3 pm between now and Wednesday. An orientation for upcoming session begins at 8 am Monday lasting about 90 minutes.

Swartz James.Newsom Swartz School Newsom

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