Republicans Ready to Nominate Nixon at Miami Convention
At the Miami Beach convention Nixon nears renomination with confident backers saying Democrats will struggle to retain Congress. Agnew is unopposed. McCloskey narrowly wins New Mexico delegate vote as Nixon prepares to address 1,348 delegates.
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Miami Beach
UPI
George McGovern
Miami International Airport
Key Biscayne
Spiro T. Agnew
Eden Roc
Rules Committee
Congress
South
Senate
Agnew
New Mexico
Paul McCloskey
California
Fischer Arrives For 17th World Chess Match Game
In Reykjavik Fischer arrives almost on time for the 17th game against Spassky after threatening to quit the match. He trails 9 6 to three points behind the champion and surprises with the Pirc defense as his opponent opens with pawn to queen three.
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Reykjavik
Iceland
Bobby Fischer
Boris Spassky
Spassky
Fischer
Pirc
Record Heat Tops U.S. Readings in Blythe Calif
The National Weather Service reports the highest temperature Monday excluding Alaska and Hawaii as 110 degrees in Blythe California. Evanston Wyoming registered a low of 40 degrees.
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New York
Borrowing From A Pessimist Becomes Everyday Habit
A short, wry note points to the habit of borrowing from pessimists who rarely expect repayment. The line suggests a sly social practice, with a humorous edge about money and expectations.
Timothy James Griffin Born to Tim and Tim Griffin
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Griffin of 212 Riggs St West Monroe announce the birth of a son Timothy James on August 15. The baby was greeted by ten grandparents including his great grandparents and great great grandmothers. West Monroe grandparents are Mr. and Mrs Jimmy Griffin and Mr. and Mrs Virgie Red Green. Great grandparents include Mrs Thelma Nannie Griffin of West Monroe Mrs Florence Lee of Bernice and Mr and Mrs H B Green of Dubach. Great great grandmothers are Mrs Ann Brantley of West Monroe and Mrs No na King of Dubach.
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Tim Griffin
Riggs St
West Monroe
Timothy James
Jimmy Griffin
Virgie ‘‘Red” Green
Thelma “Nannie” Griffin
Florence,Lee
Bernice
H. B. Green
Dubach
Ann Brantley
Nona King
Station Flood Present Change Stage
Flood stage readings show Monroe at 40 with 20.0 rise units and Camden at 26 with 7.4 rise units as stages advance.
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Monroe
Camden
Living Costs and Wages Rise in July
The Labor Department reports a 0.4 percent rise in cost of living in July, driven by a 1.0 percent jump in food prices. Average weekly earnings among production workers rose 0.8 percent, exceeding consumer inflation, boosting real earnings by 0.4 percent. Meats and fish led food price hikes, while apparel and new car prices fell as supplies shift.
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Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Seven Die in Newry Bomb Blast at Customs Post
Seven people are dead after a 60 pound bomb exploded at a British customs clearing post in Newry Northern Ireland. Two IRA bombers were among the dead and six others were wounded as security forces removed bodies from the rubble on the Belfast Dublin highway near the border.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Newry
Irish Republican Army
Irish Republic
Claudy
Londonderry
Dublin
Gunfire Exchange Across Golan Heights Reports No Casualties
Israeli and Arab gunners traded fire along the cease-fire line on the Golan Heights. Mortar shells from Syria drew a return barrage from Israel with no casualties or damage reported. In Beirut, Cairo and Damascus tensions rise over Soviet advisers and a possible Egypt Libya unification. Jordan's King Hussein reshuffles cabinet to boost economy and aims to advance a West Bank Palestinian state.
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United Press International
Golan Heights
Tel Aviv
Beirut
Egypt
Syria
Damascus
Anwar Sadat
Hafez As
Sad
L’orient-Le Jour
Cairo
Libya
Amman
Jordan
Hussein Monday
Palestinian State On the West Bank
Ahmed Lawzi
Press Is Barred At LBJ Meeting With McGovern
Sen. George McGovern met Lyndon B. Johnson at the LBJ Ranch to discuss campaign strategy and party unity. McGovern praised Johnson's Vietnam policies while aides and press were barred, signaling a low key session amid a warm Austin airport welcome for the ticket.
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Tex
George McGovern
Lyndon B. Johnson
McGovern
Sargent Shriver
LBJ Ranch
Austin
Johnson
Texas Hill Country
Chance Of Rains Continues Here
Weather remains partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain today and 40 percent on Wednesday. Highs near 90s and lows in the 70s, with cooler patterns Thursday through Saturday and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. FAA Monroe Municipal Airport reported a high of 98 and a low of 71 with no rain.
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Monroe Municipal
Solons Shelve Bill For Tax Equalization In Louisiana
Louisiana House Ways and Means committee shelved a bill to equalize property assessment. Rep. Simoneaux proposed listing property at cash value and assessing at 20 percent, but the panel deferred action amid debates tied to Edwards tax plan. Critics warned it could raise Jefferson Parish taxes. administration favored removing the state from ad valorem taxes.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana House Ways and Means Committee
Edwin Edwards
Frank Simoneaux
Simoneaux
Edwards
John Alario
Westwego
Jefferson Parish
Jefferson
Council For A Better
Louisiana
League of Women Voters
Rishy Triche
Napoleonville
Triche
Monroe council hears 2 a.m. closing debate
Spokesmen from bar owners mothers clergy law enforcement and alcoholics presented arguments for and against a proposed 2 a.m. bar closing in Monroe with no action taken. Mayor Relph Troy promised at least 30 days notice before any formal vote.
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Relph Troy
Council
Jerry A. Kirby
T. Earl Ogg
College Place Baptist Church
Committee of Concern
Ruth) Mickel
George J
Sonny) Burroughs
United Givers Fund
Edwards Urges Offshore Leasing in Louisiana Seeking Federal Sale
Louisiana officials led by Gov. Edwards urged approval of a December oil and gas lease sale on 135 tracts off the Louisiana coast. Testimony began at an Interior Department hearing with supporters citing energy crisis needs and opponents including Sierra Club seeking more environmental review. The 350 mile offshore stretch runs from West Cameron to Main Pass. 132 witnesses were scheduled with ten minute limits.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Husband and Wife Act
Edwin Edwards
Baton Rouge
Interior Department
Elaine Edwards
D-La
Sierra Club
Anna Pleasonton
Gulf of Mexico
West Cameron
Lake Charles
Main Pass
Mississippi River
Edwards Says He Has 75 Votes to OK Gas Tax Bill
Gov. Edwards claims 75 votes in hand as House leaders plan to debate the severance tax increase on natural gas in the 12 day special session. The tax would rise from 2.3 to 3.3 cents per thousand cubic feet and replace lost property tax revenue. Industry opposition argues the move could harm jobs.
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Edwin Edwards
Risley Triche
Napoleonville
Edwards
Triche
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Senate
Tribe
Ways and Means
House Appropriations Committee
Morris Lottinger
Houma
William McLeod
Lake Charles
Edward Booker
New Orleans
House of Representatives
Robert R. Brooksher
Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association
General Fund
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