Passman Details $103 Million Flood Aid for Mississippi Valley
U.S. Rep. Otto E. Passman announced an emergency appropriation of 103 million dollars to support flood controls in the Mississippi Valley. The funds, supplementing about 160 million already allocated, cover repairs, levee construction from Jonesville to Larto Lake, Black River levee projects, Little River levee work, and Sicilian Island Long Branch studies, with bids on the Old River Control Structure set to open later.
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Mississippi Valley
U.S
Otto E. Passman
Corps of Engineers
Concordia
Catahoula
Red River
Passman
Jonesville
Larto Lake
Black River
Little River
Jonesville - Larto
Sicily Island Area i
Long Branch
Tensas - Cocodrie
Tensas- Cocodrie
Gulf of ‘Mexico
Mississippi
Tax Foundations reports big rise in business investment
The Tax Foundation notes that business expenditures for new plant and equipment rose from 26.5 billion dollars in 1952 to 90 billion dollars in 1972, signaling substantial growth in capital spending over two decades.
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The
Tax Foundation, Inc
Hearing Date Set On Quash Rulings
State District Court Judge Robert Farr set a Tuesday hearing to discuss legal technicalities after the court quashed 29 indictments against former Mayor W L Howard and Commissioner H W McSherry. Dist Atty Johnny Carl Parkerson seeks reconvening for a second quash ruling. defense claims Parkerson failed to indicate an appeal intent and argues for denial of any rehearing.
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State District Court
Robert Farr
W. L. Howard
H. W. McSherry
Howard
Dist. Atty
Johnny Carl Parkerson
Farr
Parkerson
Court House
State Supreme Court
Butz Sees Wives Learning About Food Production Progress
UPI Amarillo report quotes U.S. Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz on government programs boosting food production and defeating price ceilings. He predicts a September rise in the consumer price index followed by stabilization and a temporary beef price uptick after the September 12 freeze lift. He notes competing meats easing and ongoing farmer reaction to policy.
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Amarillo
Tex
UPI
U. S. Agriculture
Earl Butz
Buzz
Texas
Agriculture Department
Bomb blasts hit bank and savings building in Solihull
Police cordoned off Solihull near Birmingham after two explosions damaged a Lloyds Bank doorway and a savings and loan office. Three people were treated for minor injuries. Authorities blamed the Irish Republican Army and questioned IRA sympathizers as investigations continued.
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London
UPI
Solihull
Birmingham
Savings and Loan
Britain
Irish Republican Army
IRA
Lloyd’s Bank
Poplar Road
Scotland Yard
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J. T. Lee
T. W. Humphries
Lee
John Ensminger
Lawrence Gibbs
W. D. Brown
K. D. Kilpatrick
Rep
Shady Wall
Cairo
Ill
Gulf
New Mexico
West Texas
Keith Babb
Asociates Auctioneers
Aed Cr
Trai
Tora
Vtech Lie
Udy
Butz
Dupay
Melvyn Dr
Monroe
Cashi
Liberty Loan Corporation and Affiliates
Trenton ST
West Monroe
Louisiana
Jackson
Bankamericard
Uyhiomt
Idec
Radio Shack
Twin City
Louisville Avenue
HJ Aandy Corporation Company
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