French L. Smith Dead Former Monroe Utilities Chief
The News-Star notes the death of French L. Smith, longtime Monroe Utilities Commission general manager. A West Virginia native who came to Monroe in 1929, he served the public with dedication from 1956 as the commission’s leader. Known as “Frenchie,” he refused gifts to stay free of outside influence and was active in Grace Episcopal Church, Masonic Lodge, Lotus Club, Carter Oil, and local chambers. He died at 78 after a period of illness, leaving a deep personal and public loss.
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French L. Smith
Monroe Utilities Commission
Smith
Monroe Power System
Frenchie
West Virginia
Hope Producing Company
Standard Oil
Grace Episcopal Church
Masonic Lodge
Lotus Club
Carter Oil Company
Chamber of Commerce
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Press and Officials Clash as Healthy Public Dialogue
The article argues the press and government share a constructive friction fundamental to a free democracy. It cites historical tensions from Jefferson to Johnson, notes the rise of tape recorders, and defends ongoing adversarial relations as preferable to censorship or subservience. It concludes that recognizing press achievements benefits the public.
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Theodore White
Robert Novak
Clark Mollenhoff
Nixon
White
Mollenhoff
Bobby Baker
Baker
Senate
Democrats
Spain
Czechoslovakia
Russia
Middle East
Woman candidate eyed for Fortas seat on Supreme Court
President Nixon may consider appointing a woman to the Fortas chair as talk turns to a female nominee among about 150 judges and lawyers. The process follows the Senate rejection of Haynsworth, with investigations to be thorough and refined before a final choice.
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Fortas
Supreme Court
Senate
Clement Haynsworth
John Mitchell
Haynsworth
Nixon
Greek Remarks Stall Appointment in U S Greece Tug of War
Diplomatic narrows stall confirmation of Henry Tasca for Athens post as Panayiotis Pipinellis remarks insult U S democracy. Senate Foreign Relations delays while State Department hides briefing. Pell rider to curb Greece military aid gains footing amid Greek official’s criticism of Nixon policies. New campaign reshuffles loom as GOP eyes leadership and youth leverage rises from Pennsylvania teen David Lloyd’s bold critique of Agnew.
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State Department
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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Greece
Pipinellis
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Switzerland
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Henry J. Tasca
Nixon
J. W. Fulbright
Arkansas
Foreign Relations Committee
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Fulbright
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Rhode Island
Mr. Nixon
Far East
America
Philip Crane
Chicago
I. Lee Potter
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
White House
Potter
Virginia
Bob Wilson
California
Harry Dent
Albany
N.Y
David Lloyd
Pennsylvania
Lloyd
National Party
Rogers Morton
Spiro Agnew
Butler
Agnew
Republican Party
Cities May Refuse Permits For Demonstrations
Washington debates permitting street protests after a large Vietnam War march. Editorial argues cities may deny permits to avoid violence, property damage, and mob dynamics, while allowing park or arena gatherings with safety measures and media access.
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Gerald Ford
House of Representatives
District of Columbia
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Mob Spirit
Lower TV Brass With Agnew
The article argues major TV executives missed Agnew’s critique of news coverage, noting comments from CBS’s Frank Stanton ABC’s Leonard Goldenson and others. It cites Edith Efron’s September 1969 interview revealing concerns about bias and focus in TV news, including emphasis on radicals and neglect of the silent majority. It quotes responses from NBC CBS and ABC figures reflecting on coverage and public view, highlighting internal doubts and calls for broader representation.
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Spiro Agnew
Tribune of the People
Edith Efron
TV Guide
CBS
Bill Leonard
ABC
Steve Fleischman
Lester Cooper
NBC
Eliot Frankel
Desmond Smith
Shad Northshield
Dr. Stanton
Mr. Goldenson
Goldenson
Leonard Goldenson
Agnew
ABC News
Miss Efron
Fleishman
Mr. Northshield
Efron
Northshield
Nixon
NBC News
Reuven Frank
Phil Lewis
America
Hudson
CBS News
Joseph Benti
SDS
Fred Freed
Newsweek
New York Times
Detroit
Thank Heaven For Achesons Aides Critique Rhodesia Policy
Washington remarks by former Secretary of State Dean Acheson urged withdrawing from UN economic sanctions on Rhodesia and maintaining a Salisbury consulate. He faulted sanctions as hypocritical and warned of risks from CIA and DIA support to guerrillas, urging practical, non punitive engagement over moral posturing. He contrasted Western hypocrisy with Rhodesia's internal issues and warned against double standards in global policy.
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Harry Truman
House
United States
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Rhodesia
Salisbury
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CIA
Vietnam
Nellie
France
White House
Bobby Seale
Great Britain
London
Parker
G. Mennen Williams
Wilams
Williams
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Czechoslovakia
Russia
Monroe News-Star Masthead and publishing details
The Monroe News-Star airs as a daily paper with second class post status since June 1 1909. It lists offices in Monroe Louisiana at 4th and Oliver with zip 71201 and notes staff including publishers editors and managers over the years.
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