Agnew Fires Blast At Senate Tax Cut Bill
The Senate passed its tax reform bill 69 to 22 and sent it to a conference with the House. Negotiators face major differences over Social Security boosts, personal exemptions, oil and gas depletion, and timing of tax relief. President Nixon threatened a veto if the bill remained unchanged, arguing it costs too much and fuels inflation.
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Washington
Senate
House
Nixon
Senate Finance Committee
Russell B. Long
Louisiana
Conference Committee
Wilbur Mills
D-Ark
Mills
Long
Congressional
Gore
D-La
Wilbur D. Mills
Local Idle Force At Year's High
Ouachita Parish idle workforce rose to 2,975 in November the year’s peak and above last year. Unemployment stood at 13 percent higher than October with 58 percent statewide. factors include cutbacks in manufacturing, housing slowdowns, seasonality, and in-migration. The Monroe Labor Market Area shows 38,725 nonfarm employed, nearly unchanged from October, with December gains expected in trade and holiday activity.
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Ouachita Parish
Louisiana State Employment Security Office
Monroe
Employment Security Office
Flood Present Stage Stage Change Camden 26 79 53
Camden reports stage changes amid rising flood levels with 26 79 53 readings. Monroe records 40 M46 as authorities monitor crest and prepare relief.
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Camden
Monroe
Moonwalkers say moon work will be easy for crews
Apollo 12 commander Charles Conrad Jr and astronaut Alan Bean told reporters that men can handle nearly any task on the lunar surface. They described working about twice as fast as on Earth and completing two four hour moonwalks with a sleep interval, noting future crews may work a full nine hour shift with minimal breaks.
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Conrad
Lunar
Bean
Nixon Seeks Hanoi Pact on War Prisoners
President Nixon met with five wives of American prisoners or missing in action in Washington and pledged an earnest effort to secure humane treatment from Hanoi before any broad settlement. The group, including Mrs Sybil Stockdale, described prisoner mail as infrequent and limited, with many awaiting word from husbands.
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Washington
Nixon
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Paris
Sybil Stockdale
Coronado
Calif
James Bond Stockdale
U.S
South Vietnam
Birthday notes and airman microbio: Hicks family and Plummer
Twin Cities Chit Chat notes mark David V Hicks Jr birthday at Pine Crest Road West Monroe. Family celebrations include Michell and Beverly Hicks with August and December dates. Also mentions Airman M C Plummer Jr son of Mr and Mrs M C Plummer of Monroe, recent graduate of Sheppard Air Base radiology training assigned to Laughlin Air Base Texas after Neville High School and Northeast Louisiana State College.
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David V. Hicks, Jr
Pinecrest Road
West Monroe
Michell
Sheppard Air Base
Tex
Air Force
M. C. Plummer Jr
M. C. Plummer
Filhiol Ave
Monroe
Laughlin Air Base
Neville High School
Northeast Louisiana State College
Weather forecast for the weekend stays cold and clear
The weather outlook calls for persistent cold with fair skies. Daytime highs 52 to 60 degrees, nights 28 to 36 inland and 36 to 42 at coasts. Selman Field Monroe records 55 high and 20 low, no rain expected, dew points in 30s, sunshine 75 percent plus today and Saturday.
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Federal Aviation Agency
Selman Field
Monroe
Twin Cities
Yam Queens Visit Monroe for Yam Week Breakfast
Louisiana Yambilee Queen Miss Camille Olivier and State Cooking Queen Angela Fusilier visited Monroe for a yam breakfast at the Holiday Inn. The event, part of Louisiana Yam Week, highlighted yam promotion across major cities, with discussions on preparation, nutrition, and varied recipes.
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Billie Fauntleroy
Department of Agriculture
Camille Olivier
Arthur Grant
Monroe Chamber
Commerce
Angela Fusilier
Vidrine
Frank McDermott
Holiday Inn
John I. Fogleman
Monroe
Louisiana Department of Agriculture
Lousiana
Olivier
Louisiana
Donna Moore
Ouachita Parish
Annette Westbrook
School Food Service
State Department of Education
Jesse Peterson
West Carroll Parish
Peterson
Funds Lagging In Goodfellows Drive
Donations to the Goodfellows in Ouachita Parish lag about $6,000 under a $9,000 goal. As of Thursday total contributions reached $2,610. Workers led by Jackie Neal screen requests for aid, mainly for food clothing and some toys. Letters describe unemployment rent shortfalls and no Christmas without help. Donations may be sent to News-Star-World Monroe. requests must be in writing with a full address.
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Goodfellows
Jackie Neal
Ouachita Parish
Santa Claus
the Goodfellows
Monroe
News-Star—World
N. 4Th
St. Monroe
Benoit Recreation Center
Oakiwan ‘Drive
Neal
Memorial list of Monroe residents and donors
In memory of deceased Monroe citizens, the list names Mr. and Mrs. Max Fink and others, with numerous memorial gifts recorded. Donors include Navy Mothers Club of America, Hill yer Speed Lamkin, David Blaine, Bob Creighton, and multiple anonymous supporters contributing varied amounts from 2 to 100 dollars.
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Gertrude Hart
Belle Turner
Marion
Monroe
Max Fink
Herbert J. Fink
Harry Silverstein
Dave Silverstein
Fred K
Vaughan
Sam Rubin, Sr
Floyd L. Martin
S. John Williams
Gus Kokinos
O. B. Register
Paul Fudickar
Oscar Cahn
Navy Mothers Club of America, Inc
Kathy
Kenneth Goldsmith
Best Wishes
Hillyer Speed Lamkin
David Blaine
Bob, Daisy
Mike Creighton
Robert, Rhymes
McVea Oliver
O. Ware
Jack and
Sally
U S and Red China Diplomats Meet in Warsaw
US and Chinese Communist diplomats held a cordial hour long meeting Thursday at the Red Chinese embassy in Warsaw. The session followed an approach by US Ambassador Walter Stoessel on December 3, aligning with Nixon administration aims to ease barriers and improve relations with Communist China.
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Washington
Warsaw
State Department
U.S
Walter Stoes- Sel
United States
China
Agnew Attacks Tax Bill Tinkering At Governors Meet
At Hot Springs Arkansas vice president Spiro Agnew condemned Senate changes to tax reform calling them a Rube Goldberg toy designed to lure voters. He praised Nixon programs, warned tax tinkering jeopardizes inflation relief, and urged delaying federal highway cutbacks past the 1970 elections.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Spiro T. Agnew
Nixon
Senate
Republican Governors Association
Agnew
United States
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
House
Ways and Means Committee
Mills
Albert Gore
D-Tenn
Gore
Congress
GOP
House- Senate
Congress Passes Housing Bill Aims at Public Homes
Washington AP Congress sent to President Nixon a 48 billion housing bill with new low income dwelling units for each slum housing unit under urban renewal. The Senate and House approved the compromise after passing varying versions. The measure broadens eligibility for public housing for poorer families.
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Washington
Congress
Nixon
Senate
House
Chuckle In Booksellers Brings Dusty Hooks To Readership
A playful note from bookstores today highlights hooks that are not dirty but dusty, signaling a lighthearted trend in cataloging and display. The piece jokes about shelf allure and the quirky charm of well-worn volumes.
Ouachita Aluminum Announces New $85 Caliber Plant
Ouachita Aluminum unveils a new Caliber plant with an $85 million investment. Company officials say the facility will expand production capacity, create regional jobs, and strengthen supply lines for automotive and consumer goods sectors. Local leaders welcome the project and anticipate economic growth.
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Sazisignana
Goodfellow Drive
Friends of Goodfellas
Pat Ramsey
Guss Ledbetter
Shondys
Christian Women's Benevolence League
Sam Orchard
James B. Bradley, Jr
G. Durrett, Jr
Allan Scholars
Monroerminating Co
Anonymous
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Joseph T. Murray
Marcy Gai
Solomon
Bas ‘. Ni
Osa
Aia and
Omee
Joe
Cathy Irene Solomon
Bob Ed Tucker
Bobby Tucker
Red China
News-Star -World
eTheal Ouachita Aluminum
Queenie
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