Louisiana Fourth District Court Sees Fast Dockets Growth
The Louisiana Judicial Council’s 1971 report highlights the Fourth District Court covering Ouachita and Morehouse parishes as efficient with 3 438 civil filings and 3 081 terminations, while the Second Circuit shows low pending appeals. Judge Jim Dennis to join January 10 brings total judges to four, aiming to speed trials and reduce backlogs.
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Louisiana Fourth District Court
News-Star
Judicial Council of the Supreme Court of Louisiana
Fourth District Court
Ouachita and Morehouse
Second Circuit Court of Appeals
Shreveport
Fourth District
Jim Dennis
Robert T. Farr
Farr
Jude
Bastrop
Monroe
Record Warmest In Continental U.S. at Ocala Florida
The National Weather Service reported the day’s high of 87 degrees in Ocala Florida, the warmest in the continental United States excluding Alaska and Hawaii. Evanston Wyoming recorded a low of 12 degrees below zero.
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New York
Chuckle: Grownups Grumbling About Being Among Younger
A witty line notes that a grownup is someone who no longer belongs to the younger generation and begins to complain about it. The quip highlights the aging perspective and retroactive dislike of youth culture.
Monroe Council Offers Full Cooperation in Inquiry
The Monroe City Council pledged full cooperation with any fair and impartial investigation into city affairs. Mayor W. L. Howard urged District Attorney Elect Johnny Carl Parkerson to begin promptly, denying ownership of Ko Ko Mo and defending against politically motivated charges.
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Monroe
City of
W. L
Jack” Howard
Ouachita Parish
Dist
Atty
Johnny Carl Parkerson
Howard
Zelma P. Cleveland
Cleveland
Ko Ko Mo Corporation
Uill
Monroe Civic Center
Civic Center
Ko Ko Mo
Dist Atty
Parkerson
Justices To Rule On Wiretap Issue
The Supreme Court agreed to decide if grand jury witnesses may challenge illegal wiretapping before testifying in two cases. The ruling would resolve conflicts among federal appeals courts over whether witnesses can refuse to testify due to alleged wiretapping.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Henry A. Kissinger
Las Vegas
Philadelphia
Jovenesean
Anne Walsh
Kissing
India Attacks Dacca as East Pakistan War Intensifies
Indian artillery opened fire on military targets in Dacca and Chittagong harbor was bombarded by sea and air forces. Defense Minister Ram voiced hope for Bangla Desh liberation as Pakistan forces reportedly retreat with about 80,000 troops in East Pakistan.
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Dacca
East Pakistan
Chittagong
Jaxjivan Ram
India
Pakistan
A. K. Niazi
Calcutta
New Delhi
Navy
Cox’s Bazar
Pakistan Army
Christmas flotilla hosts river parade boat decoration contest
Twin City boats compete in the Christmas flotilla and river parade for first to third place plaques. Boats are judged as they pass a review area on originality and extensive light displays. Bob Barry coordinates prizes funded by the Northeast Louisiana Boating Association.
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Bob Barry
Barry
Northeast Louisiana Boating Association
Warming Trend Continues In Northeast Louisiana
Temperatures rise with highs in the mid 70s and lows around 50s across Northeast Louisiana. The FAA at Monroe Municipal recorded a low of 61 degrees and a high of 62 on Monday with only a trace of precipitation. Skies are partly cloudy today with a chance of showers and cooler, clearer weather expected by Wednesday.
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Louisiana
FAA
Mon‘roe Municipal
River Stage Changes Reported Across Cities
Flood stage readings show Camden at 2 percent and Monroe at 40, with fall levels noted for 23.14 in River Street area. Monroe listing incomplete and not all stations shown. Local authorities monitor stage shifts as water levels rise and influence planning.
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Camden
Monroe
Two Americans Freed by China Return to United States
Mary Ann Harbert of California and Richard Fecteau of Lynn Massachusetts are back in the United States after being released by Communist China. They landed near Philadelphia at Valley Forge Military Hospital after a 10 00 mile flight from Hong Kong and a stop at McGuire Air Force Base New Jersey. Newsmen could not interview them and the pair declined further remarks.
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Farr
China
United States
Mary Ann Harbert
Richard Fecteau
Lynn
Mass
Hong Kong
Fecteau
Miss Harbert
Valley Forge Military Hospital
Here
McGuire Air Force Base
N.J
Air Force
Nashville Youth Keeps Promise With $100 Christmas Tree
Five years after a Nashville boy donated a $100 bill to the Boys' Club tree lot, Ken Norton now 18 and a service station manager returns to buy a Christmas tree and pay with the same $100 bill, fulfilling his pledge to donate to the club.
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Nashville, Tenn
Nashville Boys’ Club
Ken Norton
Nashville
Young Norton
Ken
Christmas Goodfellows seek donations to meet Dec 20 goal
With eleven days left the Goodfellows aim to raise 9000 for 550 needy families. They have 4009.62 raised. appeals from sick and elderly residents describe needs for food and basic gifts. Donations accepted through Christmas Day at News-Star-World Building and listed as Friends of the Goodfellows.
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Goodfellows
The
Monroe
News-Star—World Publishing Corp
News-Star — World
Friends of the Goodfellows
Friends of Goodfellows Honor List Contributions Total 34099.62
A historical charity summary lists numerous donors with donations in memory of relatives and in lieu of Christmas cards. Names include Fin Fitch, Alice Donnell, Mrs. J. L. Wash, and Clifford records show multiple individuals and organizations contributing. Total contributions reach 34,099.62 with Central United Foundation and Central Bank noted among donors.
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Fin Fitch
Pargood Blind
L. G. Adams
Alice Donnell
N. G. W. Adams
James Machine Works
TBO
Access Bahesactee Vgn
Dh Big Beds
Cliffie Olmstead
H. E. Bate
Beryl C. Prankin
Wee
Gannaway
Dof
J. L. Wash
Beg Arnold
Raymond N. Chadderdon
Virgil M. Lee
David
Silverstein
Harry J. Silversie
Alice Br. Silverstein
Wal- Coit Biasee
Hardy Whitehead
Wario
Exchen
Anonymous
Her- Pir Br
Toste Winston
James Worson
Cdc
Donzassednes
Nellie Chambers
Iridescent Art Club
Vivian A
Joseph T. Murray
Joseph
B. Studdard
Melvin Riser
W. D
Bill) Meek
A. J McCready
Central United Foundation, Inc
Central Bank
Justices Refuse Louisiana Case in Gulf Mineral Funds Battle
Supreme Court remains firm against Louisiana in a multi billion dispute over mineral revenues from submerged Gulf lands. Justice Warren Burger interrupted Victor A. Sachse as he argued to release escrowed funds, denying Louisiana’s motion to reconsider in light of new developments.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Louisiana
Gulf of Mexico
Victor A. Sachse
Warren Burger
Nixon Pompidou plan to realign world currencies
President Nixon and President Pompidou announced readiness to devalue the dollar as part of a global revaluation of currencies. The move aims to ease the international monetary crisis by realigning exchange rates and allowing broader price margins, with negotiations to address short term trade issues and domestic wage price stability. The dollar fell against francs and Swiss francs as talks closed.
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Nixon
Georges Pompidou
France
Washington
United States
U.S
Pompidou
Paris
Switzerland
Frances
Marvin Shipp Bosco Farmer Dies Early Today
James Marvin Shipp 57 of Josen died at home after a brief illness. Funeral services under Uixson Brothers Funeral Home of Monroe. Survived by widow Margaret Shipp two sons Wayne Shipp of Greenville South Carolina Jimmy Shipp of Kurwat Arabian Gulf one brother Garland Shipp of Bosco two sisters Vivian Long of Bosco Dorothy Ramsey of Monroe father James A Shipp of Bosco and one grandchild.
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James Marvin Shipp
Josen
Uixson Brothers Funeral Home
Monroe
Margaret Shipp
Wayne Shipp
Greenville
S.C
Jimmy Shipp
Kurwat Arabian Gulf
Garland Shipp
Bosco
Vivian Long
Dorothy Ramsey
James A Shipp
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Palo Alto
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Red China
U. S
California
Bull
Inside the News-Star
Lowman
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Friends of Goodfellows
Clifford Eee
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Germany
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