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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1972
Page
1
Washington reports the first installment of revenue sharing funds totaling 8 billion to about 39 000 state and local governments. The program details require quarterly payments over four years until 30.2 billion is disbursed, with wide distribution and some adjustments to the original allocations.
A U S professor helped foil a hijacking aboard an Ethiopian jetliner. Guards killed seven hijackers including a woman. ten hijackers were involved and three were arrested. The plane landed safely in Addis Ababa despite an engine and rudder loss.
President Nixon announces Richard Kleindienst will remain attorney general and reveals a broader Justice Department shake up. Louis Bruce is out as Indian affairs commissioner and Harrison Loesch leaves as assistant Interior secretary. Robert Bork is chosen to replace retiring Solicitor General Erwin Griswold. Kissinger to remain at Camp David with peace talks ongoing.
In Paris Henry Kissinger and Hanoi's Le Duc Tho met for the fifth time this week in secret negotiations on a Vietnam peace settlement. Kissinger hosted at a guarded white villa owned by a Paris jeweler.
AP reports former President Harry S. Truman remains on the critical list at Research Hospital and Medical Center with a weak heart and irritable condition. Doctors note limited improvement, oxygen support, and a fluctuating temperature as anxiety grows over his prognosis.
Neighbors report festive plantings along Pargoud Blvd as hundreds of bushes form a springtime barrier between lanes. Each bush bears a bright red ribbon to catch drivers' attention and add holiday cheer in the Twin Cities.
River stages show rising water with Camden at 26 and Monroe at 40, indicating flood risk and ongoing stage changes. Officials monitor 12.3 hour intervals as conditions evolve.
Two inmates fled during arraignment in Courtroom Two as deputies and bystanders chased them through the Ouachita Parish district court building. Charles R. McClain of West Monroe was tackled on the courthouse lawn after fleeing. Larry Knighten of Monroe remained at large after a later capture attempt. Knighten faces six counts of theft and was last seen in pink shirt and gray pants.
Dozens of people mostly in their 20s were arrested in the Gainesville Florida area as part of a federal narcotics crackdown. Fifty-five indictments were returned against about 70 individuals by a federal grand jury, with additional state charges sought. Investigators spent about $30,000 to buy illicit drugs, including heroin methadone cocaine LSD amphetamines marijuana hashish and barbiturates.
Voters in Ireland approve eliminating the Catholic Church's special position under Article 44 of the 1937 constitution. Reports indicate about half the electorate voted with a roughly five to one margin in favor. Debate centered on potential impacts on divorce and abortion laws.
Wet and cool weather is in store for the Twin Cities area this weekend. Cloudy with a chance of rain today, then partly cloudy tonight and Saturday. a chance of thunder showers Saturday with a warming trend before turning colder late Saturday. Highs in the 50s, lows in the 40s, and winds from 5 to 18 mph. Temperatures curb to mid 40s to mid 50s Sunday through Tuesday with upper 20s nights. The Monroe Municipal Airport reports a high of 43 Thursday and a low of 41 this morning with a trace of rain during the period.
In Addis Ababa a doctor identified as Prof. Hilsinger picked up a live grenade and hurled it as seven would be hijackers were killed by security guards. A dramatic AP wirephoto shows the moment amid a hospital blaze and firefight.
Apollo 17 astronauts Eugene Cernan Ronald Evans and Harrison Schmitt fired the command module engine for two seconds to place the craft on a correct trajectory toward lunar orbit. Mission Control praised the performance as the burn raised speed to 2 766 mph before gravity resumed control.
Time Inc announced Life magazine will discontinue publication with the December 29 issue in New York. The move ends a long running photography weekly once a major popular image weekly.
The News-Star presents a multi-section layout with Abby Lowman Broadway and radio TV features. Classifieds sports comics theater editorials and women’s pages fill the 40 pages including weather horoscope and Jumble puzzle.
Local readers respond to the Twin Cities Goodfellows Drive with letters describing needy families. Requests include food clothing and toys for children as Christmas aid. Donations may be sent to Monroe News-Star & World, 411 N 4th St Monroe 71201.
In the Gulf of Mexico near the Mississippi River mouth a drilling rig blew out early today. One man died likely from a heart attack as 28 workers jumped into the gulf and were rescued. A second crewman suffered chest pains and was to be airlifted, but heavy fog slowed rescue efforts. This marks the second blowout in the area that week following a Pennzoil rig fire.
In a light hearted note the Chuckle Cooperation announces a plan to boost morale by sharing smiles and friendly acts among members. The initiative encourages small daily kindnesses to improve workplace atmosphere.
A list of donations to Friends Of Goodfellows includes multiple in memory gifts and small tributes from residents such as Frank Guerriero and S. John Williams. Totals show a running sum of 2 150.00 with varied amounts from individuals and local groups across West Monroe and St. Charles areas.
Mayor Ralph Troy proclaims Neville Tiger Day to honor the Neville High football team as it advances to the AAAA playoff finals. He urges citizens to support the Tigers and back them in the final playoff against Airline High School tonight.
Household items you no longer use sell fast with a Classified Ad. BASSET bedroom suite triple dresser double bed chest mattress $225. 6 piece formica dinette $35. Call 373-5239 after 5. Dial 322-5161 with cancellation privileges.
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