Delta Attack by North Vietnamese Repelled in Mekong Delta
North Vietnamese troops attacked Tuyen Binh in the Mekong Delta as 300 militiamen police civilians and pacification workers repelled the assault. Field reports say 29 defenders were killed 150 attackers died and 50 wounded amid a five hour battle near Saigon. American advisers praised the defenders and noted the clash as the delta's largest in six months.
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Saigon
Mekong Delta
Delta
Tuyen Binh
Cambodia
North Vietnam
In Memory of Wilson Fwine and Local Supporters
A memorial note lists Wilson Ewing and George Laf ton French Smith among donors to the Friends Of Goodfellows fund. Granddaughter Susan and Laurel Louis Masur Heller appear among contributors with totals shown as 1060. Akas Lena Fe Lene Nancy Jane Barnes also feature in the listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Fwine
Wilson Ewing
George
Lena Fe Lene
Nancy Jane Barnes
Susan
Laurel
Tax relief plan raises personal exemption for all taxpayers
Senate backed Gore amendments to raise the personal exemption to 800 over two years and 1000 standard deduction plus a low income allowance. The vote set a framework for tax relief with the House to reconcile differences and Nixon’s veto warning looming.
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Washington
Senate
Albert Gore
D-Tenn
Nixon
Senate House
Gore
Charles H. Percy
R-ld
Percy
Senate Finance Committee
House
Finance Committee
Committee
Goza, Monroe News-Star World Circulation Chief, Dies
William B. Goza Sr., 77, circulation manager for the News-Star-World, died at his Monroe residence from an apparent heart attack. Funeral plans by Hixson Brothers, with graveside services in North Little Rock. Survived by two sons, a daughter, two sisters, and two grandchildren.
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William B. Goza Sr
The
News-Star- World
Milton St
Monroe
Hixson Brothers Funeral Home
Funeral Home
North Little Rock
Goza
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas Gazette
First Baptist Church
Southern Circulation Managers Association
William B. Goza Jr
Warren Goza
Grady Helen Wilkerson
W. G. Hodges
Ella Goza
Malvern
Israel strikes large Lebanon guerrilla base from Mount Hermon
Israeli helicopter and plane offensive hits Arab guerrilla base on Mount Hermon in Lebanon, killing 12 combatants and destroying supplies. The attack follows an ambush on the Golan Heights and aligns with earlier raids near Aitgroun and Masraat Daghat.
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United Press International
Israel
Lebanon
Suez Canal
Tel Aviv
Mount Hermon
Israel Border
Golan Heights
Aitgroun
Masraat Daghat
Ain Beirut
Kfar Chouba
Coebiia
Solons OK 15 Percent Social Security Increase
The House Ways and Means Committee voted unanimously to recommend a 15 percent across the board rise in Social Security benefits effective January 1. Beneficiaries would see the full increase reflected in April due to check processing schedules. The average payment would rise from about $100 to $115, with March's check updated in April.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Wilbur D. Mills
Senate
Congress
Mills
Social Security Administration
Nixon
House Democratic
Nixon urges info over penalties to curb drug abuse
President Nixon tells governors at the White House conference that more information and understanding, not harsher penalties, are needed to fight drugs. He cites college and high school use, urges public education, and notes involvement of families in the session with Drug Policy leaders and public officials.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
America
Cuff
White House
Territories
State Department
Administration
John Ingersoll
Narcotics Bureau
HEW
Robert H. Finch
Art Bankletter
Linkletter
Usare
Dianne
Spence Couple Returns After Weeklong Mississippi Visit
Mr and Mrs Doug Spence of Nevada Monroe have settled back home after a week of holiday travel. They visited friends and relatives not seen in several months in Mississippi. Doug resumes college and work this week.
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Doug Spence
Nevada
Monroe
Mississippi
Doug
Birthday Wishes for Mrs Gladys Meeks of Swartz
A note marks a birthday for Mrs Gladys Meeks of Swartz. The greeting hopes for many more birthdays and says her family will play a big part in today’s activities.
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Gladys Meeks
Swartz
State Laws Urged To Combat Drugs
Atty Gen John Mitchell urged states to enact no knock search laws for illegal drugs and to issue warrants for night time searches with probable cause The model law aims to update state narcotics statutes and keep control at the state level while adding education and training programs No rehab provisions are included but a draft for optional consideration is planned
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Washington
John On
Matchell
Mitchell
District of Columbia Police
Prices On Stock Market Continue Downward Slide
Prices on the stock market fell broadly after dropping below the 800 Dow level. The Dow Jones average slid to 796.20, down about 15 points, after a low of 801.35 the prior day. A federal survey showing higher capital spending in Q1 next year signaled tighter money to curb inflation.
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New York
All
Allman
Dow
Mild Afternoons Cold Nights In Monroe Area Weather
The Monroe area will see clear to partly cloudy skies through Thursday with mild afternoon temperatures and cold nights. Highs reach 66 to 70 degrees today and Thursday, lows 34 to 38, winds mainly west at 5 to 15 mph. Selman Field Monroe reports 63 high and 33 low on Tuesday morning with no rain. Drying conditions stay good today and Thursday, dew points in 30s to 40s daytime and 20s to 30s night. sunshine near 80 percent both days. No precipitation expected through Friday.
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Monroe
Federal Aviation Agency
Selman Field
Airmen Freed By Korea Reds Get Checkups
Three American helicopter crewmen released after 32 months in North Korea were reported in good condition after initial medical checkups at the 10th Army hospital near Seoul. An Army spokesman said they are tentatively set to depart for the United States to meet their families.
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Seoul
North Korea
Army
United States
Paul Sheffler
Lorst
Panmunjom
U.S
Arthur H. Adams
North Korean
U.S. Army
Ean David Ho Crawford
Pooler, Ga
WO Matedim Wo Leepke
Richmond
Ind
Poon
Requests For Aid Pouring In For Goodfellows Drive
Donations to the 1969 Goodfellows drive in Monroe are pouring in as letters seek help for needy families in Orienta Parish. The first total reached 240 dollars toward a 9000 dollar goal to provide food and clothing for Christmas Eve deliveries.
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Twin Cities
News-Star — World
The
Goodfellows
Orienta Parish
News Star— World Publishing Corp
Monroe
Jackie Neal
Ome
Two Killed in Truck Train Wreck Near Lake Providence
Two men, relatives of the Paving family, were killed when a truck they drove was struck by a train one mile south of Lake Providence around 7:30 a.m. The vehicle, owned by Sam Mitchner, was en route to Mitchner Plantation. Sheriff Eugene Capers investigated the wreck.
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Epps
Lake Providence
Missour
Eo: Bf Paving
Nathaniel Tusylor
Sam Mitchner
Mitchner
West Carroll Parish
Eugene Capers
Chuckle Science Probes Odd Wardrobe Effects
A lighthearted note observes puzzling wardrobe quirks as science explores why a woman's slip sags and a man's shirt creeps up. The playful line hints at the limits of scientific understanding in everyday clothing behavior.
Man Shot Dead Outside Baton Rouge Nightclub
George Ballas was killed by multiple gunshots outside a Baton Rouge nightclub near the Mississippi River. Henry Andrew Staggs, 22, of Tennessee, is held on murder charges after witnesses say he fired four or five shots following an argument and fled toward US 190. Staggs, on leave from Fort Hood, was apprehended near the river crossing. Ballas reportedly left Monroe with another man before the incident.
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Baton Rouge
Soeur-east Monroe
West Baton Hawais
Cotherac Eurtly
Belwin Bergeron
George Ballas
Ballas
CS. 190
Henry Andrew Stages
Hohenwald
Tenn
Staggs
US 190
Polo
Denver
Baton Royvge
Sherff
Stagas
Fast Hood
Tex
Monroe
River Stanes Risad Present Stage Change
A brief sports update notes a stage change during a river race. The event lists Sanden D8 achieving a 5.42 fall and Monroe finishing with a 40 net, indicating final placements and scoring details.
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Risad
Sanden
Dial 322-5161 for Want Ad Rate Offer
A brief classified note advertises a low 19 day rate with cancellation privileges and provides the contact telephone number 322 5161 for readers to call and place ads.
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Janice Crawford
David H. Crawford
Pooler
Crawford
Friends of Goodfellows
French Smith Mhm
Louis Masur
Davai Heller
Masur
Henry Heller
Eva F. Heller
W. B. Goza
William B. Goza
Solons
Happy
Korea
Saul Adler
Benoit
River
Stanes
Johnson
Moody
Ruston
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