Northeast Booster Club Indoor Meet to Feature Olympic Champions
Northeast Louisiana fans will see 12 current or former national and Olympic champions at the Northeast Booster Club Indoor Meet in the Civic Center Arena Saturday night. John Pennel and Bob Seagren lead a star field including Larry Ashley, with about 200 athletes expected to compete from 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale. last year drew 2,500.
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Bob Groseclose
Nixon selects cabinet amid cautious optimism for new era
The piece notes President-elect Nixon’s planned four year term beginning January 20 and his cautious approach to cabinet formation. It highlights twelve cabinet picks as capable Republicans, praises for Defense and State choices Melvin Laird and William Rogers, and Mansfield’s approval of Rogers. It emphasizes independence and robust debate within Nixon’s team to guide policy and move the nation forward.
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Lawrence, Evans , Novak
Melvin Laird
New York
Washington
William Rogers
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Rogers
West Germany’s work ethic fuels economic strength in 1968
The article credits West Germany’s love of work for its booming 1968 trade surplus and record gold reserves, noting massive capital inflows and a recovery driven by thrift. It argues the Bonn government resisted revaluing the mark to aid franc relief, and suggests West German industriousness could help the United States as well.
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West Germany
Europe
United States
Nixon picks Rogers and Laird to shape a loyal inner circle
The president elect chooses William Pierce Rogers as Secretary of State and Melvin Laird as Defense Chief, pairing non-diplomatic experts with trusted insiders. The move signals a governance style centered on personal loyalty, not glamorous outsiders, and suggests easing tensions with China while keeping a tight White House grip.
Laird Called Strong Choice for Defense Boss
Washington notes President-elect Nixon may nominate Melvin R. Laird of Wisconsin to lead the Defense Department. Laird, 46, a House Republican Conference chair, has long studied defense issues, favors research and deterrence by force, and could balance military needs with congressional realities. He has 16 years in Congress and strong Senate trust.
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Johnson
McNamara
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Laird
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Cyrus Vance
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Senate
Routine Cruise Signals Shift in US Soviet Tactics
The piece argues two US destroyers in the Black Sea would pressure Moscow, suggesting carriers under Turkish control and a new Indian Ocean fleet as leverage. It warns such moves clash with Johnson Rusk disarmament aims, and favors NATO reform to deter Soviet expansion.
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U.S
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Egypt
Algeria
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Rusk
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Kennedy
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Ayub Khan
Iran
India
Europe
Israel
Soviet Union
Germany
Italy
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Repair Charges Frighten Car Owners on Capitol Hill
Washington editorial notes Senate hearings on the auto repair business reveal widespread overcharging and substandard service. It cites Glenn F. Kriegel's claims that only 1 percent of items found defective were repaired to manufacturers' specs and cites rising repair costs totaling billions annually.
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Denver
Glenn F. Kriegel
Philip Hart
B-Mich
Hart
Undefined phrase offers similar qualifications to defense secretaries
Fragment mentions an individual whose qualifications are akin to those of leading U S defense secretaries. It notes comparisons to established figures in national security roles without detailing the person or context.
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Monroe News-Star History and Mission Statement
The Monroe News-Star lists its post office origin date and publication details. It outlines ownership, executives, and staff history from 1929 to 1952. It notes Associated Press membership and declares independence and impartial reporting in its editorial policy.
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News-Star
Robert Ewing, Jr
John D. Ewing
Wilson Ewing
William H. Bronson
Jack S. Campbell
Edmund G. Brown
William C. Hardin
Associated Press
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