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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1971

Page

2

Britain Demands Gunmen's Capture After Border Ambush

Britain pressed Ireland to capture IRA gunmen who killed a British corporal and wounded another during a border clash after two armored cars crossed into the Republic. The IRA admitted ambushing the patrol in a half hour firefight near Hackballs Cross as Irish and British ambivalently blamed each other and security measures were boosted.

London Britain Irish Republic Northern Ireland Foreign Office Dublin John Peck IRA Republic Ireland Hackballs Cross Ian Armstrong Michael Palmer Palmer Belfast Londonderry

Japanese expect Nixon visit to Japan next year

Japanese officials expect President Nixon to visit Japan early next year to ease friction over trade and economic disputes. It would be the first trip by a U.S. president to Japan, with invitation to be issued by Foreign Minister Takeo Fukuda when he visits Washington for the U S Japan joint economic conference.

Tokyo UPI Nixon Japan Foreign Ministry Dwight D. Eisenhower Takeo Fukuda Washington White House Ronald Ziegler San Clemente Calif Fisaku Sato China Sato Long United States Sato

Mississippi Weekend Fatalities Report Nine Lives Lost

The Associated Press notes at least nine people died in Mississippi over the weekend in multiple accidents. Victims include Roy Lenore and Bertha Lenore, both 19, and their 10-year-old son Bruce Stogner in a Walthall County two car wreck near Tyler. Coroner's jury rules Henry Hardy's death a self inflicted gunshot wound. Other fatalities involve Larry Harris in Alcorn County, Charles Duncan in Ocean Springs, Johnny O. Elkins in Lauderdale County, Riley Magee near Pascagoula, and Jimmy H. Raby north of Pontotoc.

Associated Press Mississippi Tylertown Walthall County Roy Lenore Rt. 5 Bertha Bruce Stogner Henry Hardy Jackson Larry Harris Rt. 1 Glen Alcorn Corinth Charles Duncan Biloxi Ocean Springs Johnny O. Elkins Hickory Lauderdale County Riley Magee Moss Point Pascagoula Jimmy H. Raby Ecra Pontotoc

Janitor to Earn Fourth Degree at Wayne State

Elmer Fischer, a Wayne State University janitor for 31 years, will retire at 65 with four academic degrees. He holds bachelor’s degrees in history mortuary science and sculpting and will receive a master of fine arts in December. He envisions teaching sculpture at a small Negro college or opening his own studio or funeral home in a small town.

Detroit Elmer Fischer Wayne State University South Fischer

Thieu Supporters Edge Toward Lower House Majority

In Saigon the Thieu camp appears set to gain a majority in South Vietnam's new lower house though size unclear. Official returns show Thieu 58 seats to 32 for the opposition from 140 of 159. 47 independents, many from the Mekong Delta, remain. U.S. envoy Bunker met Thieu amid concerns over a single candidate in the upcoming presidential race.

Thieu Mekong Delta Delta Saigon U.S Ellsworth Bunker Bunker Nixon Duong van Big

Dollar Values Fluctuate On Foreign Marts

The US dollar fell to its lowest Paris level since France’s two tier system and eased in Frankfurt while rising slightly in Zurich. Tokyo steadied above 341 yen as markets opened slowly. Lt. Gen. Graham ordered a temporary suspension of new sales at US facilities in Japan. Finance Minister Mizuta urged resolve during the ten dollar crisis and outlined plans for heavy public spending to support the economy and offset dollar defenses.

London Paris France Frankfurt Zurich Tokyo Gordon M. Graham U.S Japan Mikio Mizuta

Israel opens summer camps for Gaza children

In cooperation with Save the Children Sweden, Israel opens five summer camps in the Gaza Strip for children. About 7 000 kids attend these camps offering activities and shelter during the hot months.

Tel Aviv Save the Children Society of Sweden Gaza Strip

Gunman shoots up Ingleside Station killing sergeant

A man with a 12 gauge shotgun burst into the Ingleside Station in San Francisco, killing Sgt. John V. Young and wounding a clerk. Police reported no leads and tightened security at city stations while investigators considered a second weapon and possible second gunman.

San Francisco Ingleside John V. Young Ellen Lipney Young James Nanz

Douglas Refuses to Halt San Francisco School Busing

Justice William C. Douglas refused to suspend a court ordered busing plan in San Francisco Chinatown. Chinatown groups oppose integration, fearing loss of cultural heritage, and threaten boycotts as classes resume. Douglas mailed his opinion from Yakima, noting the plan applies to all races under federal law.

San Francisco William C. Douglas Chinatown San Francisco Examiner The Examiner Douglas Yakima Wash U.S. Supreme Court Casacade Mountains High Court Washington, D.C U.S. 9Th Circuit Court of Appeals San Francico Supreme Court Densley U.S. District Court

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