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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1975

Page

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Hunters Stranded By Snow Rescue Efforts Under Strain

A party of 22 hunters is stranded in Washington's Asotin County as snow and gale winds hinder rescue work. A Lewiston radio operator says winches are inching vehicles through timber while one hunter with a serious heart condition may need Air Force helicopter help if conditions worsen.

Associated Press Washington Asotin Lewiston Idaho Herbert Reeves Air Force Oregon Southern Pacific U.S Montana Colorado Wyoming Upper Michigan Sec Lake Michigan Macon County Payton Decatur Gerald Payton Paytons Dwayne Payton Malik Council Moynihan United States Syria Israel Kissinger

Ford Is Told Russian Acts To Cause War

In Peking Ford receives a sharp Chinese critique of detente. Premier Teng Usiao-ping accuses Moscow of driving toward a new world war, while Ford's envoy Kissinger and the U.S. side seek calm and frank talks on Sino American relations during a four day visit.

Peking UPI China Ford Soviet Union Teng Usiao-ping Henry A. Kissinger Teng White House U.S Air Force One Peking Airport Richard M. Nixon Fettle Fort Susan Kissinger Tong People’s Liberation Army United States Nixon Mao Tse-tung Moscow Europe Ron Nessen

Goodfellows Open Yule Campaign Seeks Donations

The Goodfellows drive launches with an $18 000 cash goal to aid over 500 families in Monroe. Jackie Neal leads volunteers from area groups with support from the News Star World and Salvation Army. Deadline for requests is December 15, donations accepted at city recreation centers and the News Star World office.

Jackie Neal Monroe Recreation Department Twin Cities Wilson Ewing News - Star World B. B. Martin Monroe News-Star—World Corporation N. 4Th St Harvey Benoit Oaklawn Drive Saul Adler Center Westminster Liller Marbles Renwick Henrietta Johnson Center Burg Jones West Monroe Goodfellows

Traffic Deaths Diminish From Predicted Thanksgiving Toll

The nation’s Thanksgiving weekend traffic deaths totaled 357, well below the National Safety Council’s forecast of 450 to 500 fatalities. The NSC cited slower speeds and safer driving as key factors, while AP had counted 504 highway fatalities last year during the period. Vincent Tofany, NSC president, noted drivers’ caution improved safety.

Associated Press National Safety Council Vincent Tofany The Safety Council

Birthday Greetings For Eileen Semmes In Monroe

The Twin Cities CHIT CHAT notes a belated happy birthday for Eileen Semmes daughter of Mr and Mrs T A Semmes Sr of Gordon Ave Monroe. She turns 12 on Sunday celebrating with family in the city.

Eileen Semmes T. A. Semmes Sr Gordon Ave Monroe

Birthday Wishes for Eunice Sims in Calhoun

Chit chat notes a birthday for Mrs. Eunice Sims of Calhoun celebrated today. The item appears on page 5 A as a local greeting.

U N Extends Golan Heights Buffer Force

The United Nations voted 13 to 0 to extend for six months the 1,192 member UN Disengagement Observer Force on the Golan Heights, anew mandating peace while inviting the PLO to participate in January talks. Syria and the US reached a compromise, and Israel denounced the move as surrender to blackmail. Israel also ceded the Abu Rudeijs oil field as it withdraws from Sinai.

United Nations, N.Y United Nations Golan Heights Palestine Liberation Organization Security Council U.N Middle East Jacob A. Malik Soviet Union PLO Syria United States Chaim Herzog U.S Daniel Patrick Moynihan Council General Assembly Malik Israel Abu Rudeijs Sinai Peninsula

Fewer Weaker Hurricanes Mark 1973 Season End

AP reports Neil Frank of the National Hurricane Center notes the 1973 Atlantic season closed with six hurricanes and two tropical storms, continuing a trend of weaker, less frequent storms. Eloise caused up to 34 deaths and $150 million in Florida damage, with broader losses across Puerto Rico Hispaniola and the U.S. East.

Eloise National Hurricane Center Neil Frank Frank Gulf of Mexico Tropics Atlantic Bahamas Puerto Rico Hispaniola United States Haiti Dominican Republic Cuba Florida Panhandle Fort Walton Beach Panama City Florida Panhandle

Pittsburgh Teachers Strike Again With City Pupils In Class

Pittsburgh teachers walk out for the third time in eight years while 62,000 public school students are told to attend classes after a midday start. The union rejects the district offer of a $1,000 across the board raise and vows a potentially two month strike amid unresolved issues.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers Albert Fondy Fondy Jerry C. Olson

Weather Today Twin Cities Shaped By Sun, Mild Temps

Residents may expect sunny skies and mild today with clear cold tonight and a return to warmer, mostly sunny conditions Tuesday. highs in the upper 50s today, mid 60s Tuesday, with northeast winds easing. FAA at Monroe Airport logged a 73 high and 28 low Sunday morning. 0.59 inch rainfall in last 24 hours. Louisiana outlook shows mild temps and little rain, overnights mostly in the 40s and daytime highs in the 60s.

Twin Cities FAA Monroe Municipal Louisiana

Expert Comments On Bottled Water Caution From Loyola Expert

New Orleans reports warn that bottled water may not be safer than tap water. Dr. John Christman of Loyola University says forthcoming EPA rules may apply to bottled water and municipal supply. He notes bottled water lacks federal dating and could harbor bacteria if stored warm or long. He favors home purification despite cost as the only reliable safety method.

New Orleans John Christman Loyola University Christman Environmental Protection Agency EPA

Supreme Court declines review of Dayton school desegregation plan

The Supreme Court lets stand a Cincinnati circuit court ruling mandating a systemwide desegregation plan for Dayton schools with possible busing for the 1976-77 year. Ohio officials criticize the decision as based on a land mine theory and say the court ignored alternatives required by a 1974 federal law.

Washington Supreme Court Dayton Ohio U.S. Circuit Court Cincinnati Circuit Court Dec. SL Ohio Supreme Court Georgia Circuit

Bruce to Leave NATO Ambassador Post at End of January

Bruce will depart as U S ambassador to NATO in Brussels at age 78, ending a tenure noted for ties with Ford Kissinger and Rumsfeld. He previously served as ambassador to France West Germany Britain and was the first U S liaison to the People Republic of China.

Brussels Belgium David K. E. Bruce U.S Bruce White House Ford Henry A. Kissinger Donald Rumsfeld France West Germany Britain Peking

Inside The News-Star highlights and sections

The News-Star issue presents Abby 2B Horoscope Broadway Jumble Classified Lowman Comics Radio- TV Crossword Sports Deaths VA Theater Editorial Van Dellen Weather Women and more across Sections 1 3 and 5A 40 pages total.

Abby Lowman Radio-Tv VA Theater van Dellen

Blind hiker completes 50 mile Kennedy Hike Run

Tom Rothrock 29, blind, completed the 50 mile John F Kennedy Hike Run in 10 hours 52 minutes 55 seconds tying to two guides with two foot ropes. He placed 133rd among 630 starters and 341 finishers. Rothrock holds a masters in rehabilitation and works in Washington Frederick and Carroll counties.

Hagerstown Tom Rothrock John F. Kennedy Rothrock Don Muffley Dick Heiks Moffley Heiks Washington Indiana University Washington, Frederick Carroll Bill Jackson Bill Muffley Tom

River Stages Station Flood Present Change Stage

River stage readings show changes at multiple stations with Monroe at 40 and Camden at 26 as flood indicators rise. Measurements include 9 and 7.2 feet with a negative 21.5 value noted, signaling evolving flood conditions.

Monroe Camden

Prospective buyer taunts auto salesman with crawl joke

A potential buyer quips to an auto salesman that he drives in heavy traffic and wants a car that will really crawl. The exchange highlights a humorous street-level view of car shopping and urban commuting.

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