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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1971
Page
2
Capt. Ernest Medina and his wife Barbara depart the court-martial at Fort McPherson Georgia as Barbara Medina faces trial on charges tied to the My Lai massacre killings of 102 civilians in 1968 and related interrogation abuse.
Summary of 90 day wage rent price freeze actions across sectors. Air fares frozen at peak 30 day period. Shipping rates moratorium Aug 15 to Nov 12. Education allows pre-Aug 15 tuition increases. Military pay raises possibly delayed. Proposals for car tax repeal may include retroactive refunds. Unions urged to end strikes during freeze, with possible legal backing. Exemption decision pending for police and teachers. Raw farm products remain exempt. Public info centers set up in multiple cities to answer consumer questions.
Medina, captain of Charlie Company, faces mur der charges for the My Lai killings but witnesses in his court martial say none placed him at the massacre scene. Sledge and Turner testified about others’ actions while Turner linked Medina to the aftermath but Bailey argued Medina’s knowledge of killings remains unproven.
West Monroe Mayor W B Bert Hatten voiced support for the North South Toll Road's northeast leg if routed where authorities deem feasible. He said growth favors a western expansion and could be boosted by the highway, noting he does not oppose an east of Cheniere route but cautions near West Monroe.
The city of San Francisco and a Chinese parents group ask Justice Douglas for a temporary delay of a desegregation order by Judge Weigel. They argue de facto segregation and oppose long bus rides to keep neighborhood schools.
H A Lott Inc of Houston submitted the low base bid of 23 784 000 for the LSU School of Medicine complex in Shreveport. The second lowest bid was 23 994 000 by Pittman Construction Co of New Orleans. LSU Board expected to announce within 30 days. Construction will take about three years.
Israeli Foreign Minister Abba Eban warned the conflict would stay in the political arena despite Sadat threats of renewed warfare. He said the cease fire year influences Egyptian opinion and that the U.S. must decide the next move on reopening the Suez Canal as Cairo and Jerusalem pursue interim peace efforts.
Carroll Crow, director of the Ouachita Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency new Public Service Careers program, will attend an August 24 to 26 institute in Washington DC on the Emergency Employment Act of 1971. The conference, sponsored by the National Civil Service League, will cover act thrust, agency impact, funds available, and application guidelines.
Nissan Motor Co finalizes a five percent price hike on 1972 model exports to the United States. The rise applies to wholesale and retail prices and goes into effect as 1972 models hit U.S. showrooms September 1, despite Nixon's 10 percent import surcharge. Toyota is reviewing a similar move for its 1972 line.
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