Miners Strike as Talks Fail Nationwide Walkout Begins
The United Mine Workers launched a broad wage and benefits demand based strike involving about 1,800 mines across multiple states. Contract talks with the Bituminous Coal Operators Association collapsed, expiring at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, halting most production and triggering widespread closures.
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Bituminous Coal Operators Association
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Light turnout marked Ouachita Parish school bond election
Voter participation was light at noon in the 33 million school bond and 7 mill maintenance tax election across Ouachita Parish. Swartz, Olin Cafeteria, Cypress Street library, and Calhoun precincts showed turnout near or below 200 of 1,200 or more registered voters. Polls stay open to 8 p.m. with officials predicting a slim result despite publicity and local division on the proposals.
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Calhoun
Bill Downey
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Bert
Hatten
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Goodfellows Donations Pass The $1,200 Mark
The Monroe News Star World and the City of Monroe report Goodfellows donations totaling 1262 toward a 20000 goal as Christmas aid appeals grow. Residents urged to send funds and written requests detailing needy households to the Goodfellows publishing office in Monroe.
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Monroe News-Star— World
Monroe
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Northeast Louisiana Weather Tapering To Warmer Midweek
Forecast calls for a hard freeze tonight in Northeast Louisiana with clear skies and colder temps. Tuesday will see highs near 40 and lows in the mid 20s, then Wednesday warms to mid 50s. Northerly winds around 15 mph today, gusts, then light and variable. Governor Edwards says he will seek court action to determine State Mineral Board member rights.
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Louisiana
Edwin Edwards
Mineral Board
Social Security Legislation Seen Delayed Until Next Year
National Senator Russell Long of Louisiana says final action on new Social Security legislation will wait until next year. Police Chief Edward M. Davis comments on the ten slayings of young women in the Los Angeles area over the past six weeks.
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Russell Long
Louisiana
Edward M. Davis
Los Angeles
Monroe budget misc category hides broader city costs
A News Star review shows $1,773,085.22 of Monroe's $2,786,272.44 administrative budget is in miscellaneous. It covers 12 subjects from street lighting to insurance, with payroll taxes and retirement as the largest line item at $573,301 and capital expenditures at $372,540.
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Monroe
News-Star
Ouachita Council of Governments
Prisoner exchange: first planeload to depart Mexico City Friday
The first planeload of prisoners from Mexico under a swap is due to depart Mexico City on Friday with about 235 Americans expected home by Christmas. Stan Musial recalls nearly ending his career over a $4000 salary dispute amid today's multi year contracts. Northeast Indians, fresh from beating Mississippi State, prep for home opener versus McNeese on Wednesday.
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Mexico City
Stan Musial
Northeast Indians
Mississippi State
McNeese
Busy fortune teller drinks instant tea leaves
A lighthearted note recalls a fortune teller so busy she used instant tea leaves to read the future.
House Leader Sees Progress on Energy Tax Talks
Rep. Thomas Ashley says progress on a compromise energy tax plan but doubts Congress will finish energy bill this year. He expects a crude oil tax accord may come but not until early 1978 as conferees enter day ten of discussions led by Rep. Al Ullman.
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Washington
Congress
Thomas Ashley
Ohio
Carter
Rep
al Ullman
D-Ore
Birthday for Adams Rodgers Celebrate Monroe Toddler
Chit Chat marks Adams Rodgers turning three with a party among friends. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Wirt A Rodgers III of 606 Matthew St Monroe.
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Little Adams Rodgers
Adams
Mrs. Wirt A. Rodgers III
Matthew St
Monroe
Monroe Welcomes New Police Clerk Marcia Burge
A new face joins the Monroe Police Department as Marcia Burge starts Monday as a clerk in the jail office. Welcome to the force, Marcia.
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Monroe
Marcia Burge
Police Department
Marcia
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