17 Aug 1976
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1976
Page
1
Citizens band radio clubs nationwide raise funds for local causes. In the Bitterroot Mountains the last West mining claim is prepared for operation. White Water shooting in the Grand Canyon is thrilling yet hazardous practice noted.
Partly cloudy conditions through today and Wednesday with a 20 percent chance of mainly afternoon thundershowers. Highs reach the low 90s, lows near 70, light variable winds today and calm tonight across Union and neighboring parishes.
Twin Cities Chit Chat notes a birthday greeting for Mrs. Julia Dixon of 506 Clayton St West Monroe. It also reports that 18 to 20 emergency medical technicians completed a seven session recertification at Conway Hospital to retain EMT status. Roy Hendrix of Paramedic Ambulance Service confirms the requirement.
Classic motorcycle listed at 90 dollars. Runs but needs rewiring and electrical work to be rideable. Suitable for a fixer or parts bike. Located for potential pickup or inspection.
AP reports more than 1,000 dead or missing after two major quakes strike Mindanao and nearby areas in the Philippines. The first tremor at 12 13 a m and a noon event devastate Cotabato City, Zamboanga, and coastal towns as Marcos declares Mindanao a national calamity area and orders relief.
Monroe Finance Commissioner Harlan Prestridge warned the city may run a $3.39 million shortfall unless new revenues appear. Budgets from departments push the total beyond 16 million, with about 690,000 in unpaid debts. Anticipated revenues total 9.3 million, leaving a gap. The final audit is due in weeks, and four months of the fiscal year remain.
Ford neared the required 1,130 votes on opening day as uncommitted delegates shifted to support. He gained 10 votes in 24 hours to reach 1,127, with Reagan still close at 1,036. The pool of uncommitted delegates dropped below 100 for the first time in months.
Republican National Convention lineup for today features speeches by Sen Edward Brooke and President Patricia Hutar, followed by credentials reports and addresses by John Connally and Rep John Rhodes. Ted Stevens also speaks on the committee chairing and platform resolutions before adjournment.
The first Atlantic Ocean oil and gas lease sale faced a four hour delay as New York state counties and environmental groups argued before Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. Interior officials expect bids on 876 750 acres 60 miles south of New York with potential value up to 11 billion dollars, while appeals court plans hearings the week of Sept 27 on environmental issues.
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