Waldheim Favored for U.N. Secretary General by Security Council
After an initial Chinese veto, Kurt Waldheim won second ballots 140 to 1 abstention in the Security Council to be recommended for a new five year term as United Nations secretary general. The General Assembly will have the final say in the Austrians’ bid, supported by the United States, Soviet Union, Britain, and France.
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U.N
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General Assembly
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Soviet Union
Sritet
France
Waldheim
U.N. Post
Carter aims for jobs plan faces early hurdles
President-Elect Jimmy Carter faces questions over his goal to reduce joblessness in coming years. Ronald Reagan sees no deep Republican split despite a hard-fought election. Accidental alcohol poisoning rises among children under five. Northeast's Youth visit Louisiana Tech in Ruston at Memorial Gym tonight.
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Jimmy Carter
Ronald
Northeast
Louisiana Tech
Ruston
Bulldogs’ Memorial
Weather Outlook for Five Parishes and Nearby Areas
Forecast for Union Lincoln Bienville Jackson and Winn shows clearing by afternoon with fair tonight and Wednesday. High today around 38 to 57 degrees, low tonight near freezing. northerly lake winds 9 to 33 mph easing tonight. Wind warnings remain in effect for several lakes.
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Lincoln
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Jackson
Winn Clearing
Tensas
Grant
LaSalle
Catahoule
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Twin Cities Chit Chat and James Lancaster Horoscope
A chatter column cites James C. Lancaster predicting zodiac news after a resignation statement. The piece references his System ht and a message to school officials at a gathering described as a saorning conference.
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James C. Lancaster
Classifieds Offer Help Find Buyers For Excess Cars
Want ads help buyers find cars and assist sellers with unwanted vehicles. Reader notes a second car issue and emphasizes placing a Want Ad. Includes garbled phrases about a 43,000 mile vehicle and incautious wording.
Supreme Court Upholds GE Pregnancy Coverage Policy
In a 6 3 ruling the Supreme Court said General Electric did not violate the Civil Rights Act by excluding pregnancy from its disability program. The decision overturns an EEOC policy that required sick leave and other benefits for pregnant workers if offered for other disabilities.
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General Electric Co
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Pearl Harbor survivors recall attack during 35th anniversary
In Honolulu memorials marked 35 years since the December 7, 1941 strike on Pearl Harbor drawing about 2,500 veterans. Survivors recalled both vivid memories and lingering bitterness while Hawaii officials urged remembrance of courage and the lasting impact of war.
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Pearl Harbor
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Prear Harbor
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U.S. Naval Base
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Coren Wn
One Salle
Edteeaye
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Aloha
Hugh de Sta Etares
Mississippi Wreck Kills Monroe Men
Two Monroe residents, Edward Palmby aged 84 and Kenneth Edward Palmby aged 61, died after an automobile collided with a heavy truck on Woodrow Wilson in Jackson. Edward was pinned in his car and died en route to the hospital. Kenneth died at the scene. Funeral services are set at Memorial United Methodist Church and Hixson Brothers Funeral Home with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include loved ones in Monroe.
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Miss
Monroe
Jackson City
Edward Palmby
Kentucky St
Kenneth Palmby
Pecan Drive
Woodrow Wilson
Edward Paimby
Memorial United Methodist Church
Stone Carraway
Steve Carraway
Memorial Park Cemetery
Hixson Brothers Funeral Home
Lola Miller
Fay Moulle
Edna Fay Palmby
Edward Kenneth Palmby
Fay Mouille
Court declines review in school desegregation case
In an unsigned ruling the Court refused to review a challenge by three Mississippi teachers who enrolled their children in an all white private school. The case involved Calhoun County public schools and sparked debate over racial segregation and district policy.
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Camec Harse
Cali County
Miss
Fred
Hey
Calhoun Academy
Seana Nearswhe
Disney World Trip Contest Prize Offered to Monroe Residents
Monroe residents can enter a Star War themed sweepstakes with the Monroe Chamber of Commerce in partnership with News Star War for a grand prize winter vacation for two to Disney World in Orlando Florida. Twelve personal winners will receive cash prizes of seventy five dollars. The winners will advance to a final drawing.
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ews-Star—War
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Toy World
Orlando
Fla
Sonal
Family of Four Seeks Help Through Goodfellows Drive
A letter from a struggling single parent in Twin City asks for food clothes or toys for a family of four. She explains she is sick and cannot work and notes rent consumes most income while requesting support for her 12 year old daughter and 7 year old grandchild. Neal urged families who can contribute to assist.
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Ton
City Finance Official Reveals 1973 to 1975 Expenditures
Finance Commissioner Sepenimenseteprin presented a breakdown showing the city paid $38,540 in fiscal 1973-74 and outlining 1974-75 costs. City Manager Wallace Hargon warns alternatives may be needed for parish facilities due to rising expenses.
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Harlan Prestridge
Wallace Harg
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