Water shortages deepen as heat wave lasts
Cities across the Northeast and Midwest face water shortages and power cuts as a prolonged heat wave continues. New York declares a water emergency amid record highs. Philadelphia pumps river water to reservoirs, while DC halts a vehicle inspection station due to heat and fumes.
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Barton Reonett
Associated Press
National Weather Service
New York City
Philadelphia
New York State
Ohio
Washington
New York
Water Department
Robert O. Lowery
Carmen F. Guarino
District of Columbia
Joseph A. Cimino
Cimino
Virginia
Canada
John Mayer
Weather Service
Maryanne Hayes among 140 graduates at University of Texas
Maryanne Hayes of Monroe is among 140 candidates for bachelor of arts at the University of Texas Austin announced by Dean Werbow. Forsythe Park Miniature Golf Course schedule changes begin next week with new hours on weekdays Saturdays and Sundays. Dr. August Danti of Monroe elected Lt Governor of Kiwanis International Division 6 at district convention in Shreveport where over 700 attended.
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Maryanne Hayes
Bon Aire
Monroe
University of Texas, Austin
Stanley N. Werbow
Forsythe Park
August Danti
Kiwanis International
West Tennessee
Shreveport
Chou Details Planned Attacks on Mao and Lin Piao's Downfall
Premier Chou En lai disclosed at the 10th Chinese Communist party congress that Defense Minister Lin Piao plotted two coups against Mao Tse tung, the second in 1971. Lin Piao died in a plane crash in Mongolia after his conspiracy unraveled, with Chou presenting evidence in a speech released by Hsinhua.
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Tokyo
Chou En-lai
Communist Party Congress
Lin Pian
Communist Party
Mao Tse-tung
Mao
Chou
Lin
U H Central Committee
Tin Piao
Andur Khan
People’s Republic of
Mongolia
U S Squadron Leaves Thailand for Japan
A squadron of U S Marine F4 Phantom jets departed Nam Phong Air Base in northeast Thailand for Japan. It marked the second Marine aircraft withdrawal from Thailand this week.
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Bangkok
Thailand
Nam Phong
Japan
Motors Urge Safe Driving For 84 Hour Holiday Toll
Louisiana police urge motorists to drive defensively during an 84 hour Labor Day period from 6 p m today to 6 a m Tuesday amid expected heavy traffic. August saw 19 fatalities in Troop F area with multiple fatal crashes and six deaths on Highway 80 near Waverly and Delta Point. Police plan intensified patrols and strict enforcement to curb violations and ensure a safe weekend.
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Cliff Madsen
Troop F
Louisiana State Police
Madsen
Waverly
Delta Point
Morehouse
Madison
Jackson Parishes
West Monroe
Johnny Mitchell
Mitchell
Monroe
R. L. Johnson
Johnson
Cost Council Approves Partial Postal Rate Increases
The Cost Living Council approved a second stage of USPS rate increases for second third and fourth class mail delaying the July raise due to the price freeze. It also endorsed wage settlements for about 608000 non supervisory workers and 90000 supervisors noted to take effect mid and November.
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Washington
Cost of Living Council
U.S. Postal Service
Postal Service
Tropical Storm Christine Heads West In Atlantic
Miami AP reports Tropical Storm Christine moved westward at 14 mph in the Atlantic with winds near 60 mph. The center lay about 900 miles east southeast of Barbados with potential for strengthening, while forecasters noted uncertain final strength and course.
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Christine
Atlantic
Miami
Atlantic Ocean
Barbados
National Hurricane Center
Robert Simpson
Hurricane Center
Thundershowers Expected Across Twin Cities and Monroe
Partly cloudy skies with afternoon thundershowers forecast for the Twin Cities and Monroe area. Highs near 90 today and Saturday, lows around 70, with light variable to southerly winds. FAA records show 89 high and 69 low at Monroe Municipal Airport. no rain in 24 hours. Extended Louisiana outlook calls for partly cloudy in Sunday through Tuesday with scattered mainly afternoon storms.
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Twin Cities
Monroe
FAA
Monroe Municipal
Louisiana
Two Charged With Plot To Steal Secrets
In Detroit a Romanian official Alexandru Patrascu and Ford engineer John Akfirat are charged with conspiring to steal Ford glass making secrets. Akfirat allegedly sought 250000 dollars from Covina Nacional of Lisbon to sell data for European plant use. Patrascu held on 50000 bond. FBI says documents were in Patrascu’s possession and data copied from Ford facilities.
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Detroit
Ford
Washington
FBI
Alexandru Patrascu
Ministry of Light Industry
John C. Akfirat
Ann Arbor
Mich
Akfirat
Pilkington Brothers, Ltd
Liverpool
England
U.S
Welch
Patrascu
FBL
Covina Companhia Vidreira Nacional
Lisbon
Turkey
Covina
Dearborn
Sub rescue team hooks line to sunken Pisces III off Cork
Two man submersible rescue effort resumed as Pisces V linked Pisces III at 1,375 feet deep 150 miles southwest of Cork. Crewmembers Mallinson and Chapman reported they are in good shape while rescue workers aim to haul the sunken vessel to the surface before air runs out.
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Cork
Ireland
UPI
Vickers Voyager
Roger Mallinson
Roger Chapman
Vickers
Vickers Oceanics
John Cabot
Case seeks Senate probe into newsprint shortage
Senator Clifford Case urges a Senate Commerce Committee inquiry into the newsprint shortage. He cites six New Jersey weeklies halted, others trimmed to save paper, and notes 65 percent of U.S. supply comes from Canada with a railway strike worsening the issue, predicting a long-term shortage of at least 18 months.
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Washington
Clifford P. Case
R-N.j
Senate Committee
Warren G. Magnuson
D-Wash
Senate Commerce Committee
Case
New Jersey
U.S
Canada
River Stage Readings Show Flood Rise At Station
River stage readings indicate rising water levels at multiple stations including Monroe and Camden. Officials report stage increases with specific values noted as 40 and 92, signaling potential flood conditions.
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Monroe
Camden
Stations Near Closure as Labor Day Weekend Approaches
Drivers may find service stations closed over Labor Day weekend due to fuel shortages or protests against the governments price controls. The Phase 4 price ceilings were postponed for a week by the Cost of Living Council, extending the current freeze and tempering shutdown threats.
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Cost of Living Council
Bastille
Robert Jacobs
Illinois Gasoline Dealers Association
American Automobile Association
Washington
AAA
Charles Shipley
Michigan Retail Service Stations Association
Charles Binsted
National Congress of Petroleum Retailers
Mid- America Gasoline Dealers Association
Kansas
Missouri
Propane Allocation Plan Aims to Aid Farm States
The administration plans mandatory propane allocation directing supplies to areas of greatest need, prioritizing farmers who dry crops and rural heating. With 46.1 million barrels on hand versus 61.5 million a year earlier, shortages threaten Midwest farming and rural residences. Iowa Governor Ray urged action amid harvest season and potential crop loss.
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Office of Oil and Gas
Department of Interior
Midwest
Washington Star-News
Star-News
John A. Love
Energy Policy Office
Love
Cost of Living Council
Iowa
T. Robert Ray
Ray
Lova
Mother seeks cooperation from six kids at breakfast
A mother addresses her six children at breakfast asking for cooperation, then defines it as doing what she says to resolve their puzzled expressions. The simple family moment captures a humorous lesson on obedience and household order.
Ask About Our Low 10 Day Rate With Cancellation Privileges
A local business promotes a ten day rate option with cancellation privileges. The offer highlights flexible terms and potential savings for short term stays or services. Customers are encouraged to inquire for specifics and eligibility.
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U. S
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Broadway
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Theater
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Sen. Case
Serge Schmemann
UPS
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