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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1973
Page
1
Local grocers warn of a looming paper bag shortage as paper markets run at near capacity. Banks of mills face rising costs and limited expansion, threatening bag supplies through 1974 and into 1975.
U.S. District Judge Edward T. Gignoux ruled today that attorney William M. Kunstler and three Chicago Seven members face no further sentencing for contempt. Dellinger Hoffman and Rubin had already served short jail terms for contempt tied to the 1969-70 riot conspiracy trial, with Dellinger found guilty on seven counts and Hoffman and Rubin on two counts each.
The Postal Service announces rate increases set to begin January 5 after the Christmas mail period. First class letters rise to ten cents, postcards to eight, and air mail letters to thirteen, with similar hikes for second through fourth class mail as part of efforts to reduce an anticipated operating deficit tied to wage gains.
Washington AP reports wholesale prices jumped in November led by higher fuel costs. The Labor Department data show overall prices up sharply from October, while consumer food prices for buyers remained a focal point in the report.
Secretary Kissinger said he expects the Middle East ceasefire to hold and the Geneva conference to proceed on schedule. He urged Arab states to lift their oil boycott and warned Moscow against extremist proposals that could derail a settlement.
The Louisiana Public Service Commission ordered Louisiana Gas Services to refund 619000 dollars, with 321000 passed to customers, after rate litigation left customers with higher interim charges from 1970 to 1972. The PSC ruled refunds must flow to customers to avoid windfall profits by the utility.
Brian R. Fassett, assistant professor of advertising design at Northeast Louisiana University, presents a mixed media sculpture, bowls and jewelry at the American Handicrafts Shop in Twin City Mall. Tryouts for Monroe Little Theatre's The Barretts of Wimpole Street are at Strauss Playhouse Monday and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. casting 18 men and five women.
Letters from Monroe and West Monroe residents plead for aid as Goodfellows collects donations toward a $12,000 goal. Families cite illness, unemployment, single parents, and large households seeking food clothing and toys for Christmas with a Dec. 17 request deadline.
Troopers moved into three areas near Columbus and Toledo to break up a truck blockade on I 70. About 200 troopers from Cleveland and Toledo joined a Columbus effort as windows were broken to access trucks. Governors warned arrests and towing. drivers demanded lower fuel prices and higher speed limits amid widespread protests.
Residents of the Twin Cities may expect sunny skies and cool temperatures today with clear skies and cold temperatures tonight and a light freeze tonight. The Monroe forecast calls for sunny and cool today and Friday with highs in the mid 50s and a clear cold night with a light freeze. FAA at Monroe Municipal recorded a high of 57 and a low of 31 with no rainfall in the last 24 hours ending 6 am.
Two hundred riot equipped Ohio Highway Patrolmen advanced onto the Ohio Turnpike to end a blockade. The move follows protests and potential clashes as authorities seek to restore traffic flow and public safety.
Inside The News-Star page scan shows sections such as Abby 2C Jumble 10D Broadway 8B Lowman 3c Classified 8D Radio-TV 15C Comics 10B Sports 1D Crossword LOA Theater Deaths 16A Van Dellen 103 Fictitorial 4A Women 1C Horoscope 8B Weather 2Bi 5 Sections 88 Pages for user navigation and content organization on the publication.
Washington AP reports an early evening ceremony planned to swear in Gerald R. Ford as vice president after House confirmation. Burger to administer oath at joint House Senate meeting. Ford's approval seen as near certain amid Nixon era Watergate concerns and impeachment debates.
Senator William Proxmire filed a federal suit seeking to remove Robert H. Bork as acting attorney general. The suit argues the 380 day limit for anyone filling a top executive vacancy applies and Bork’s term expired November 18 after Elliot L. Richardson’s resignation.
Highest temperature reported to the National Weather Service was 84 degrees at Vero Beach Florida. The day's low dropped to 12 below zero at Bismarck North Dakota.
The USDA Cotton Classing Office Winnsboro reports heavy sample receipts through November 30 with 342 900 samples for the season, down from 465 000 a year earlier. Morehouse Parish led weekly volume, followed by Richland and Ouachita. quality remains good despite rain with 84 percent 34 staple and 15 percent 35 staple. Prices on Greenwood market show Grade 41 at 79.00 cents, 42 and 51 at 67.00, and 61 and 52 at 2.00 cents. cottonseed mostly 90 to 106 dollars per ton.
Witty aphorism notes that most trouble stems not from ignorance but from knowing many things that aren’t true. The quip highlights human tendency to hold mistaken beliefs despite knowledge.
United Press International reports the first aerial clash since the Oct. 24 cease fire as Israeli and Egyptian warplanes fought over the Gulf of Suez near Ain Sukhneh south of Suez City. Both sides claim fighters were shot down and all planes returned safely amid heightened front alerts.
Sergeant James D. Wood, an 18 year Air Force veteran, pleaded guilty to passing secret documents to a Soviet diplomat. He admitted taking papers from Travis Air Force Base in March and receiving 950 dollars in exchange. He waived a general court martial and faces up to 22 years prison, a dishonorable discharge and other penalties.
River watch notes a rise at Camden reaching 2634.5 with a 1.9 increase while Monroe shows 407.9 RB rise. Station flood stage and present stage indicate ongoing elevated water levels and potential impacts along the river system.
Special offer promotes free kittens or puppies from the classified pet section. Call 33-0147 for kittens and mention the low 10 day rate with cancellation privileges.
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