31 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1977
Page
1
The weather update predicts mainly afternoon and evening thundershowers today through Thursday with highs in the lower 90s and a low tonight near 70. Winds east and southeast 10 to 12 mph today diminishing tonight. Rain chance 30 percent today and Thursday, 20 percent tonight.
Critics say some psychiatrists advise parents to spend more time with children to generate more business. The claim suggests financial motivation behind family therapy recommendations.
Bloomington police officer Scott Reinhardt escaped a half submerged squad car while responding to a cave in call as nearly seven inches of rain drenched the Twin Cities. Flash flood warnings followed as spot flooding affected wide areas Tuesday night.
President Carter urged an end to the eight year conflict in Northern Ireland calling for a just solution that protects human rights and prevents discrimination. He pressed Americans to avoid funding guerrillas and offered encouragement for US investment if peace returns, while governments welcomed the move and local parties gave mixed responses.
The American Legion Post 13 in Twin Cities will provide flags for Labor Day and other holidays per Ken Willis with contact options for Willis or Charles Cascio. Monty Williams marks his 13th birthday with a party tonight, joined by Angie and football friends. In Dublin, Ireland calls Carter's remarks a constructive step in US relations. Carter’s stance on power sharing in Northern Ireland drew mixed reactions from British and Irish leaders, while Catholic and Protestant groups gave cautious responses. The piece notes a 255 million dollar US investment in Northern Ireland and upcoming visits by Roy Mason to the US and his deputy to Europe seeking more investment.
Hurricane Anita moved slowly west across the Gulf of Mexico with winds near 95 mph and potential strengthening. The center was about 300 miles from New Orleans and Galveston as advisories stretched from Tarpon Springs to Corpus Christi. Evacuations began in western Louisiana and coastal Texas areas while forecasters warned of further sea rise and uncertain landfall timing.
The advisory places Anita about 300 miles from the Texas coast at 1 p.m. with gale forces extending 150 miles east and 100 miles west. Offshore workers safety evacuation reached 4,500 and 10,000 residents along 430 miles of coast urged to inland. A hurricane watch spans Vermilion Bay to the Mexican border as landfall risks rise.
About 150 Monroe and West Monroe businesspeople attended a promotional breakfast at the Monroe Civic Center to hear plans for the Ark La Miss Agricultural and Industrial Fair October 3 to 9. Officials forecast 75 000 to 100 000 attendees and emphasized broad community involvement to ensure a successful event.
Cameron residents evacuated early as Anita approaches, recalling 1957 Audrey which killed 526 and leveled much of the town. Sheriff Claude Eagleson urged northward movement to Lake Charles, with about 75 percent already gone and fewer than 10 percent staying overnight.
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