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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1973
Page
10
The Bicycle Institute of America chronicles a shift from car dominance to cycling as urban congestion and health concerns grow. From 1960 to 1973 bike sales surge from 3.7 million to 13.9 million annually, with over 60 million bikes in use and a new federal bikeway funding pledge in 1973.
The New Orleans City Council approved a strict anti obscenity ordinance 6-1 to align with Supreme Court rulings on pornography. It will take effect once Mayor Moon Landrieu signs it. Judge Andrew Bucaro noted potential impact and urged caution during remarks to the council.
In New Orleans the Army Corps hearing heard shipping interests and port authorities push for widening the Mississippi River from the Gulf to Baton Rouge. They split on locks with some fearing saltwater intrusion if locks are omitted. The corps favors a larger Southwest Pass approach for max benefits, though it would affect salinity intrusion. An abrupt local remark about law enforcement ends the piece.
An Associated Press survey finds ample beef on shelves but high costs dampen Labor Day plans across the country. Shoppers in Allentown and Washington adjust menus to cheaper options while retailers report slight price relief on certain cuts. Navajo Nation faces funding strain as free barbecues face shortages, and Rep Fascell cancels his Key Biscayne picnic due to rising food prices.
The Rideau Canal cuts through Ottawa's center and was built in the 1820s as part of a military plan to link Montreal with Lake Ontario and bypass the St. Lawrence River.
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