Public Hearings Set Over Auto and Steel Price Increases
Washington AP reports the Cost of Living Council will hold hearings on auto price increases August 28 and steel price hikes August 30 and 31 to examine potential economic impact. Major steel firms eyed raises up to 5 percent and GM plans about 102 dollars per car, with Phase 4 powers to adjust. Cross Brothers of Philadelphia received a rare exception to raise beef costs enabling resumed operations for 390 workers.
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Washington
Cost of Living Council
Council
U.S. Steel
General Motors
John T. Dunlop
Steed
Cross Brothers of
Philadelphia
Garrison Trial Opens Over Bribery Evidence
In New Orleans federal court prosecutors outline tapes and cashings in a bribery case tied to illegal pinball machine gambling. Defendants include Jim Garrison, John Arms Callery, and Robert Nims as a conspiracy to protect illicit gambling. A 9 judge jury sits as the trial unfolds with recordings from 1970 to 1971 introduced.
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New Orleans
Jim Garreet
Ta Tevile Son
U.S
Gerald Gallinghouse
Gallinghouse
Garrison
John Arms Callery
New Orleans Novelty Co
Robert Nims
REN Interprises
Jim Garrison
U.S. District Court
McDougall Promoted To Chief Examiner In Civil Service
W W McDougall former governor aide is elevated to chief examiner of the State Civil Service Commission by Harold Forbes. McDougall will run the New Orleans office from Baton Rouge as others retire illnesses thin the staff. He faces federal charges for allegedly lying to a grand jury in an insurance commission kickback probe with a trial set for October 29.
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Baton Rouge
W. W McDougall
State Civil Service Commission
Civil Service
Harold Forbes
Forbes
McDougall
Department
John McKeithen
New Orleans
Office of
State Insurance Commission
S. E
Buck” Vines
Chuckle Kissing Theme Promotes Close View of Each Other
A lighthearted saying notes that when two people lean in close they overlook faults and see each other as perfect. The quip highlights affection as a lens that softens flaws.
Caldwell and Whittington Family Reunion Elects Officers
Wille Caldwell of West Monroe was re elected president of the Jowers Caldwell and Whittington families at the annual reunion in Area 4 Cheniere Park. Clare Jowers of Monroe was elected secretary succeeding Valma Jowers of West Monroe. More than 100 attended and the Caldwell Cow belles earned a 100 percent membership certificate at the State ConBelle meeting in Lafayette Evangeline Downs.
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Wille Caldwell
West Monroe
Jowers
Caldwell
Caldwell Cowbelles
Evangeline Downs
Lafayette
New UGF Goal Announced For 1974 Drive
United Givers Fund of Ouachita Parish sets a 461026 goal for the fall campaign. John Laffey and James Nicholson announce the target, increasing by 40000 from last year to fund 17 health welfare and character building agencies. A new Northeast Louisiana Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Council joins UG programs.
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United Givers Fund
Ouachita Parish
John Laffey
UGF
James Nicholson
Jack Tayior
Luffey
Northeast Louisiana
Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Council
American Red Cross
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Twin City Community Welfare
Mental Health Center
Retarded Children Association
Salvation Army
Strauss Rehabilitation Center
Council On Alcoholism
Twin City Athletic Association
West Monroe Boy's Club
Tri - District Boys Club
Council On Aging
Ouachita Parish Rated High in National Survey
Ouachita Parish earns above average in a national buying power survey by Sales Management. The parish shows stronger retail activity with a 277.07 million dollar sales volume, up from 258.67 million, and median cash income per household at 7 198 with half of families earning more.
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News-Star News Service
New York
Ouachita Parish
United States
Forest fires rage across six Western states
Fire crews battled outbreaks in Oregon Idaho Montana Utah and California as six blazes expanded to cover more than 50 700 acres. The Oregon Snake River Canyon fire jumped to 9 000 acres with trees infested by moths fanned by winds. Authorities reported 6 500 trained firefighters and 3 000 National Guardsmen aiding the effort amid dry conditions and limited precipitation.
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Associated Press
Oregon
Utah
California
Idaho
Montana
Snake River Canyon
Don Miller
US Forest Service
Rocky Canyon
Wasatch National Forest
Bureau of Land Management
Lassen County
Interagency Fire Center
Rescue Workers Seek Access To Trapped Miners In Arizona
Rescue teams work to drill six inch shafts into a 1300 foot deep drift at Hecla Lakeshore Mine to feed and communicate with two miners trapped for four days. David Deeder and Perry Udall were trapped after earth collapsed from a bore hole, and while smoke and heat hinder rescue, officials express optimism they survive.
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Casa Grande
Ariz
Jim Hunter
Hecla Mining Co
Lakeshore
David Deeder
Perry Udall
Fort Collins
Colo
Clear Warm Forecast For Twin Cities And Monroe
Residents in the Twin Cities area can expect clear skies and warm temperatures with highs in the lower 90s today and Wednesday. FAA data from Monroe Municipal Airport show a high of 92 and a 69 low. no rainfall in the last 24 hours. The outlook for Louisiana calls for continued heat with 70s to 90s and a slight weekend shower chance.
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Twin Cities
Monroe
FAA
Louisiana
Auto Workers To Designate Strike Target
About 1,000 UAW leaders gather in Milwaukee to name a target among GM Ford or Chrysler as bargaining resumes after three year contracts. Officers will present the recommendation to the councils, with Ford favored by some leaders for the next pattern settlement.
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Milwaukee
Wis
United Auto Workers
UAW
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
International Executive Board
Leonard Woodcock
Detroit
Woodcock
Auto Labor
Mack
Workers Action Movement
Ken Bannon
Ford Department
Ford Workers
Inside The News-Star Page Snapshot
A catalog of sections and page numbers from The News-Star newspaper. It lists Abby Lowman Broadway Radio-TV Classified Sports Comics Theater Crossword Van Dellen Editorial and features Horoscope Weather Jumble across 22 pages.
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Abby
Lowman
Radio-Tv
van Dellen
Suspect Sought in Nixon Threat Near Taos New Mexico
Police and TV crews searched Morning Star commune near Taos for Edwin M. Gaudet known as Cat, charged in New Orleans with threatening President Nixon. Officers exchanged gunfire Monday, and Gaudet allegedly fired on two officers with a 30-06 rifle. Morning Star owner Mike Duncan criticized the raid as an invasion of privacy.
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Arroyo Hondo
Morning Star
New Orleans
Nixon
Taos
Secret Service
Cat
Edwin M
Punchy" Gaudet
Mike Duncan
Duncan
John Ramming
Taos County
Tom Cantu
Ernest Aragon
Gaudet
John Paul Jones
New Mexico
Taos City
Jose Lucero
Joe G. Martinez
Lucero
Pentagon tightens use of enlisted aides in military ranks
The Pentagon issues limits on enlisted personnel serving generals and admirals, reducing enlisted aides by about 500 and banning duties that solely benefit an officer personally. Deputy Secretary William P. Clements signs the order, a move pursued by former Defense Secretary Elliott Richardson, now attorney general.
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Washington
Pentagon
Defense
William P. Clements
Elliot L. Richardson
Louisiana Crime Charges Shift In Louisiana Report
A statewide report by Atty Gen William Guste shows major crimes charged fell 14.8 percent last year while total charges rose 64 percent. The rise reflects police and district attorney activity, not necessarily more crimes, with marijuana possession up 26 percent and burglary, theft, rape, and assault down. Parish variations place Jefferson Parish atop total crimes and West Baton Rouge top in major crimes by population share.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
William Guste
Guste
St. Bernard, St. Mary, St. Charles and
Bossier
Brenda Inland After Peru Storm Shrugs Off Coast
Hurricane Brenda moves inland near Ciudad del Carmen with 52 mph winds gusting to 58. Coast Guard reports a distressed 441 foot freighter Yucatan taking on water and listing, while heavy rains threaten floods along the coast and northern interior mountains. Shipping advised to exercise caution as tides surge 5 to 10 feet in the Campeche Gulf.
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Mexico
National Hurricane Center
Miami
Ciudad del Carmen
Yucatan Peninsula
U.S. Coast Guard
Gulf of Mexico
Hurricane
Brenda
Mexican
Interior
Yucatan
Coast Guard
Interior Mexican Mountains
Gulf of Campeche
Heavy Washington Rain Causes Power Loss and Flooding
A storm dumped up to 6 inches in Silver Spring Maryland and 3.27 inches at National Airport Washington DC. The downpour disrupted commutes as roads closed and later reopened by noon. Four Mile Run overflow flooded basements and apartments in Alexandria Virginia with about 49 people evacuated.
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Washington
National Weather Service
National Airport
Silver Spring
Arlandria
Alexandria
Four Mile Run
Rate Of Increase In Living Costs Low During July
The government reports consumer prices rose only two tenths of a percent in July the smallest monthly rise in eight months. Nixon’s 60 day price freeze appears to have limited the advance. Food rent and household services rose while clothing fell. Food costs were five tenths higher than June.
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Washington
Nixon
Labor Department
River Stage Readings Show Flood Level Changes
River stages at Monroe Camden and Fall report fluctuating flood levels with values 40 20.1 and 26 49 recorded, indicating stage changes across stations. Data reflects fall measurements and stage numbering 1 2.3.
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Monroe
Camden
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Iian
John F. Kennedy
W. W. McDougall
Interagency
Dick Klade
Richard Nixon
Sen
Russell Long
D-La
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