29 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1977
Page
1
In Monday's Digest Puerto Rico heads to the United Nations to press for a decision on its political status. The report notes regional and international reactions as debates continue.
The Monroe Commission considers refunding outstanding electric and water bonds amid lawsuits. Eight major underwriters attended led by Salomon Brothers and Lehman Brothers as city seeks stable, innovative firms to handle advance refunding. Judell noted issuance delayed until lawsuits conclude. final underwriter decision expected soon.
A tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico nears New Orleans with 30 to 35 mph winds and heavy rain. Offshore rigs brace for gusts up to 60 mph as Air Force hurricane hunters monitor the system.
Twin sisters Terry Ladon and Trentie Todd, freshmen at Grambling State University, celebrate their 18th birthday today. Hunters prepare for dove season with a daily limit of 12, noting high shell costs may limit many.
The article notes that despite films depicting bankers jumping from windows, the U.S. suicide rate did not rise during the Great Depression and stayed at levels seen in prior years.
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury will receive 869000 from the U S Department of Commerce to expand and renovate G B Cooley School in West Monroe The project includes 10 new cottages doubling capacity from 48 to 96 and a maintenance house plus sewer systems Construction must start within 90 days with December potential kickoff and state matching funds of 1 million to accompany the grant
Fourth District Judge Lemmie O. Hightower said he cannot take up Fred E. Young v City of Monroe until about Sept. 15. Both sides plan new motions including a request to name Edward Hakim and Hakim's firm in the harassment charge. A Kirby motion seeks Young's deposition to produce five revenue bonds and related records.
Officials from the 1977 Ark La Miss Agricultural and Industrial Fair host a 7 30 a m breakfast at Monroe Civic Center Conference Hall to outline this years activities. Monroe Mayor Jack Howard will preside as Greg Gregory notes public input is welcome from attendees and commercial exhibitors. The Oct 3 9 fair dates and 1 25 breakfast price are announced with 1977 Promotion Committee members named.
The National Transportation Safety Board warns airlines against pressuring pilots to fly in marginal weather to keep schedules. It urges delaying takeoffs or landings during thunderstorms, aborting approaches when weather worsens, and using onboard radar to bypass storms. Improved weather updates to crews are needed as workload and radar limits hinder hazard assessment.
Washington reports say President Carter prompted by Cyrus Vance trip to China notes a propitious moment for high level contact with Chinese leaders. Vance returned with assurances of U S will and decisive action capability, though Taiwan remains unresolved. Carter holds weekly cabinet meeting after vacation as he weighs future relations with Beijing.
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