Draft Halted Until Holiday Season Over
Washington AP Curtis W Tarr head of Selective Service halted inductions for registrants awaiting hearings amid criticism of new deferment rules. November December quota of 10000 men filled, so drafting paused through holidays. Local boards will still register classify and examine, while appeals suspended to preserve new rights. Uniform National Call System to issue draft notices by lottery number established.
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Washington
Curtis W. Tarr
Tarr
Congress
Defense Department
Selective Service
Senate Sets Vote On Rehnquist Confirmation Time
The Senate agreed to a 5 p.m. vote on the confirmation of William H. Rehnquist as associate justice. Earlier, lawmakers defeated a bid to end debate, 52 to 4, seven short of the two-thirds needed.
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Senate
Rehnquist
Washington
Supreme Court
Asst. Atty
William H. Rehnquist
Mike Mansfield
Heat record tops across continental U.S. in Texas town
Highest reading by the National Weather Service excluding Alaska and Hawaii reached 88 degrees in Kingsville Texas on Thursday. The coldest reported area was Alamosa Colorado with a low of 13 degrees below zero.
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New York
Inside The News-Star Index Entry
A catalog-like listing shows sections and page identifiers such as Abby 2C Lowman ac Classified 2D Popenoe 1D Comics 2D Radio-TV 2B Crossword 8B Sports 3B Editorial 4A Theater 6C Horoscope 6C Van Dellen 4C Jumble 1D Women 1c Weather 9A for the newspaper issue.
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Abby
Lowman Ac
Radio-Tv
van Dellen
Yuletide Help Drive Seeks Gifts for Needy Families
The Goodfellows pursue a $9,000 Christmas goal as $2,177 is collected to aid about 550 families. Requests arrive at the News-Star-World building as donors are urged to mail letters or deliver money and goods to aid children. Contributions and usable clothing or toys are welcome at Adler or Benoit Recreation Centers.
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Santa Claus
Goodfellows
News-Star — World
the Goodfellows
News - Star
Christmas Gift List Totals Acknowledgments
A mixed list honors memory of James E Kelley and thanks supporters from Mrs James E Kelley and others. Contributions include 15 from Bill Ballard 3 from Mrs Bulah Crowell 5 from Miss Adness Hart 15 from Samuel Klotz 7 from Progressive Baptist Church Ushers Board, plus donations from ERA and multiple families. Total to date not shown.
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James E. Kelley
Bill Ballard
Bulah Crowell
Progressive Baptist Church
Adness Hart
Samuel Klotz
van E. Leigh
Della Jordan
Arthur Jordan Perry
T. A. Breard
Angulus
Steve Breard
Oscar Woolley
Fred
Mickey Cook
John Logen
W. E. Leigh
G&g
Smith St
West Monroe
George von Diezelski
Gerald
Pee Wee) Myer
F. A. Phillips
Birthday Salute to Two Monroe Police Veterans
Twin Cities chitchat marks the birthdays of Monroe figures Chief James C. Kelly Jr. and retired Assistant Chief George A. Wood. The write up notes their day passes with quiet acknowledgment and warm wishes from the community.
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Monroe
James C. Kelly Jr
George A. Wood
Police Help Aiding Disabled Man In Garden Steps
In Ridgefield New Jersey four years ago Mrs Ida Mazzacaro sought help for her diabetic father Anthony Meloro a retired architect with both legs amputated. Police chief allowed officers to assist with getting him in and out of the garden stairs.
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Ridgefield
N. J
Ida Mazzacaro
Mazzacaro
Meloro
Ouachita Parish Absentee Voting Nears Deadline
More than 300 residents of Ouachita parish have cast absentee ballots for the December 18 second Democratic primary. The clerk reports 316 voted before noon, with voting continuing until 5 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday. Monroe voters face a United Gas Pipeline distribution system proposal.
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Ouachita Parish
Monroe
United Gas Pipeline
High Winds Sweep Monroe Area Causes Damage
Early today heavy gusts up to 58 mph hit Northeast Louisiana causing downed trees and limbs across power lines and residences. Utilities crews restored power within 35 minutes after a large limb cut the Selman Field area, with other incidents reported on Mary Street and Louisville Avenue in Monroe and damage to a home roof in Claiborne Community.
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Louisiana
Selman Field
South Sherrouse
Monroe
West Monroe
Claiborne
Robert Forrest
Arlington
Roy Lange
Monroe Utilities Commission
Monroe Christmas Parade Adds Bands for 10am Event
New developments announce two phase plans for the Yuletide Festival. The Saturday parade gains the NLU War Bonnets Grambling College Marching Band NLU Color Guard and Drill Team NLU Marching Band and Tech Color Guard and Tech Drill Team Louisiana Tech Band will not march due to bowl game.
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Monroe
Charles C. Allen
Jerry Carter
Monroe Sertoma Club
Northeast Louisiana University Warbonnets
Louisiana Tech University
Tech
Louisiana Techs
Ouachita River
Forsythe Point
Levee
Forsythe Park
Louisville Avenue
W. L. “Jack
Monroe City Council backs purchase of gas distribution system
The Monroe City Council released a statement urging residents to vote on December 18 after noting that buying the gas facility would reduce the general fund by more than a million dollars annually. It cited the 1972 contract expiration and possible gas rate changes, and warned of impacts on city services and electricity profits.
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W. T. Taylor
Taylor
Commission
Roy Theriot
Robert Munson
Cheneyville
B. Rayburn
Bogalusa
Louisiana
Howard
Monroe
Monroe Municipal Boatdock
Bob Barry
Oliver Road
18Th St
19Th St
Louisville Avenue
Eastgate
Citizens’ Committee
Monroe Unities Commission
Camden Monroe Flood Stage Change Noted
A brief entry records a stage change of 14.32.0 with a rise of 40 units for Camden Monroe Flood, though details are not fully listed.
Housewife reports car break in and grocery theft
A housewife says her parked car was broken into and about $50 worth of groceries were taken from the glove compartment. No suspects named and no further details provided.
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J J Steele Sr
Louise Endom
J. A. Baker
Choudrant
Ethel Thompson
Clyde Burkholder
A. J. Varnado
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Sam Davis
Beatrice Joy Gorn
Jacob Gorn
Don
Richard Blate
Jerry
Marilyn
Brad Lamensdorf
Mrs
Demetra Johnson
Twin Cities
Happy
Baton Rouge
State Bond Commission
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Legislative Auditor
Legislative Council
Highway Department
John I. Fogleman
Yuletide
Camden Monroe
North 18Th Street
Tower Drive
US 80
Sertoma Club of Monroe
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