Doctor Warns of Rising Oral Cancer Cases in Louisiana
Senior dental hygiene students in Monroe heard Dr. Victor Halperin of New Orleans report 450 new Louisiana oral cancer cases annually and about 150 deaths. He noted nationwide 655,000 yearly cases and urged early detection, high suspicion by dentists, and awareness of high risk factors including tobacco use and poor oral hygiene.
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Victor Halperin
LSU School of Dentistry
New Orleans
Ramada Inn
Northeast Louisiana University
Louisiana
Halperin
Monroe
John P. McCoy
American Cancer Society
Fred W. Huenefeld Jr
Monroe. Org
Ouachita Irish Unit
National Society
Seegers Sees Ruling Eroding School Authority
Monroe City Schools Superintendent Sidney Seegers says a recent Supreme Court ruling on student searches erodes school authority and public confidence. He outlines guidelines for probable cause, police notification, and warrant requirements, while noting routine locker checks remain unaffected for non disciplinary outcomes.
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Seegers
Tom Walker
Monroe City
Sidney Seegers
Supreme Court
U. S. Supreme Court
Louisiana Supreme Court
Louisiana
Worms Rise as Possible Farm Venture in Carter Era
Washington AP reports interest in worm farming as a potential income for small farmers during the Carter administration. A Department of Agriculture official says the idea has been ignored, while Hugh A. Carter, cousin of the president-elect, promotes the worm business with brochures touting Carter’s purebred red wrigglers and ready-to-fish worms.
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Washington
Agriculture Sea
Carter
Agriculture Department
Hugh A. Carter
Plains
Carter Worm Farm
Fire Marshal Warns Holiday Fire Safety Precautions
Chief Fire Marshal A W Christman urges Twin City residents to follow fire regulations this holiday season. Do not leave Christmas tree lights on unattended or indoors outside use lighting. direct bulbs away from woodwork and avoid outdoor lights during rain or wet weather to prevent electrical shortages. The Fire Prevention Bureau and Monroe Fire Department seek cooperation for a safe holiday. John Tyler served as president from 1841 to 1845 and was the first to be photographed in office.
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A. W. Christman
Twin City
Christman
Bureau of Fire Prevention
Monroe Fire Department
John Tyler
U.S
Nixon and Frost Reach Terms for Nixon Interview Series
Richard Nixon agrees to a Frost interview project to address Watergate. Frost plans 12 two hour tapings at Nixon’s San Clemente estate, editing 24 hours of material into four minute shows. Frost states Nixon may not see questions or review airings before broadcast, funding undisclosed.
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Watergate Sage
Frost
Nixon
San Clemente
Pat Nixon
Soviets signaled readiness to talk with Carter on arms limits
Washington reports Soviet leaders indicate through private and public channels a SALT II pact and a comprehensive nuclear test ban are possible in 1977. Brezhnev would seek a second phase SALT II accord, a total nuclear test ban with limited onsite inspection, and removal of trade barriers, with U S officials noting progress could occur within months.
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Washington
Carter
U.S
Moscow
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Brezhnev
Ford Administration
Cyrus R. Vance
Kremlin
W. Averell Harriman
United Nations Association
Harriman
Soviet Union
Ford
Vladivostock
Tax Violations Uncovered In Louisiana Auto Industry
Louisiana Secretary of Revenue Shirley McNamara announced investigations by the Department of Revenue and Taxation reveal substantial tax violations in auto and truck sales, rental, and lease sectors. Probes, conducted with the Motor Vehicle Division and the Attorney General, suggest widespread issues beyond isolated cases, including fake trade-ins, overstated values, unauthorized use of tax-free demonstrators, and abuse of 20 day temporary plates.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Attorney General's Office
McNamara
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