Blast Wrecks Parked Truck In Arkansas
A tractor trailer exploded at Andy’s Truck Stop in Widener Arkansas blowing the cab from the trailer and scattering wreckage. Police said no injuries occurred amid a wave of park in protest violence across seven states.
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United Press International
Arkansas
Widener
Ark
Andy
Interstate 40
U.S. 70
Andy Jones Jr
Ohio
Dayton
Ohio Highway Patrol
Glasgow
Del
John Sassi
Sassi
Senate
Missouri
St Louis
Fenton
Missouri Highway Patrol
Baird
Delaware
Maryland
Whitemarsh
Armed Robbery Charge Filed On Local Resident
West Monroe police arrested 24 year old L. C. Wood in connection with an armed robbery at the Seven Eleven Store 504 North 7th St West Monroe around 12 05 a m The hold up yielded 82 in assorted bills and change Wood is also being held for questioning in another recent armed robbery in West Monroe.
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West Monroe
L. C. Wood
North 7Th St
Wood
River Stages Station Record Changes At Three Levels
Flood stage readings show changes at stations including Monroe Camden and related values. The data lists river stage readings with numeric changes and inches indicating rise or fall at each site.
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Monroe
Camden
Goodfellows near half way mark in $12000 goal
Goodfellows reports $5900 raised toward a $12000 Christmas aid drive as pleas from Monroe area residents for food and help multiply. Letters detail a mother of five facing Christmas without funds, a jailed husband leaving a family, a trailer in danger, and a 10 month old child needing nourishment. Donations and pickup details are provided.
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West Monroe
Monroe
the Goodfellows
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News-Star — World Publishing Corp
N. 4Th St
Benoit
Saul Adler
Picku
Christmas Benevolence Totals Near Six Thousand In Donations
A local appeal lists numerous patron donors and memorial gifts for Christmas charity. The running total reaches 5900 dollars with gifts from individuals, clubs, and businesses across Monroe and surrounding areas, honoring family and friends.
Skylab 3 Third of Mission Complete
Skylab 3 is one third through its 84 day mission with astronauts Carr Pogue and Gibson at 28 days. Officials say the crew is performing well and the station is behaving well, despite some data losses from a camera filter issue.
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Schneider
Carr
Pogue
Gibson
Kohoutek
Storm Dumps Snow Ice In North Areas
A prewinter storm churned toward the Northeast after deadly South tornadoes and heavy snow and ice in the Midwest. The system shut O'Hare Airport, blasted Chicago suburbs with snow, halted traffic, and left power outages for thousands. fatalities occurred in Ninety Six and Prosperity South Carolina and wind and ice felled trees and damaged homes across several states.
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South Carolina
Georgia
Tennessee
Prosperity
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Gainesville
Berton
Tenn
O'Hare
Chicago
Michigan
Chicago Area
Waukegan
Ohio Valley
Atlantic
New England
Kiwanis and Key Club Tangling In West Monroe Basketball
Harmony between West Monroe Kiwanis Club and Key Club members meets a twist at 7 pm Thursday. Kiwanis will field 10 players against five Key Club members in a school gym game. J O Lancaster got approval to substitute the noon luncheon with the basketball and supper.
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West Monroe High School
Kiwanis Club
J. O. Lancaster
Stan Wall
West Monroe
Chance Of Rain Continues In Twin Cities Area
Residents of the Twin Cities face cloudy skies with a chance of light rain tonight and Saturday morning. Monroe and vicinity see increasing cloudiness today with light rain possible tonight into Saturday. temperatures swing from near 60 highs to around 40 lows. Winds shift from easterly to northerly, 5 to 15 mph today and 10 to 20 mph late tonight into Saturday. Rain probability listed as 380 percent tonight and 20 percent Saturday. FAA at Monroe Municipal Airport records a high of 70 and a low of 35. no rainfall in the last 24 hours.
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Vicinity
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Prison Expert Cites Unsafe Conditions at Angola
Maryland safety administrator William R. Banks testified in federal court that parts of Angola Prison threaten health with food poisoning risk, disease spread, and fire hazards. Fire marshal official Martin Fritcher cited electrical dangers in a homosexual dormitory and urged cautious steps while noting cost and time to fix.
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Angola
William R. Banks
U.S. Bureau of Prisons
Banks
U.S
Frank J. Polozola
Martin Fritcher
Fretcher
Fritcher
Polozola
Today's Chuckle
A witty line notes that men chase an ideal partner who, in turn, pursues her own ideal, making true matchups rare. The quip frames marriage as a chase for perfection where both sides seek the perfect mate.
Inside The News-Star Jumble and Classified Notes
A compact listing from The News-Star outlines sections including Broadway, Radio-TV, Comics, Sports, Theater, Deaths, Women, Editorial, Weather, and Horoscope. It notes page references 4C 2D 5D 4D 10C 3B 2D 10) with brief section tags.
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Abby
Arab Oil Embargo Lift Prospects Improve Amid Talks
Secretary of State Kissinger aides say there is a better than 50-50 chance the Arab oil embargo will be lifted next month as Israel and Egypt move toward disengagement on the Suez front. Kissinger meets King Faisal in Riyadh while Egypt seeks a negotiating path ahead of Christmas.
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Anwar Sadat
Sadat
Kkissinger
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Geneva
Ellsworth Bunker
FCC Commissioner H Rex Lee Resigns Early
Washington UPI Federal Communications Commissioner H Rex Lee quits before his term ends effective December 31 17 months early. Lee 38 years in government says he wants to do something else and will remain in Washington with no policy disputes cited.
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UPI
H. Rex Lee
Lee
Nicholas Johnson
Rigby
Idaho
Fuel Samaritans To Patrol Roads
SAN JOSE California AP Gasoline samaritans will patrol area roads on Sundays to locate open stations and inform motorists stranded without fuel. REACT coordinator Wayne Coombs says 200 calls last weekend prompted expansion with three phone volunteers and five on road patrols. The effort collaborates with state police and the California State Automobile Association as talks of mandatory Sunday closures loom.
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Calif
Gasoline Samaritans
React — Radio Emergency Associated Citizens Team
Wayne Coombs
Nixon
REACT
Coombs
State Patrol
California State Automobile Association
Congress Moves On Year Round Daylight Saving Time
Congress approved a bill sending it to President Nixon to enact year round daylight saving time possibly by January 13. The plan would set clocks ahead one hour on the fourth Sunday after signing and keep advanced time through October 1975 with state exemptions for hardship.
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Congress
House
Senate
White House
Nixon
Indiana
Hawaii
House Committee Extends SBA Funding Amid Probe
The House Banking and Commerce Committee approved a six month extension of Small Business Administration funding. An amendment by Rep. James M. Hanley would fine and jail those pressuring SBA improperly and void loans with improper influence. The panel also boosted the SBA loan ceiling by 4575 million through June 30 1974 ahead of a broader inquiry.
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Small Business Administration
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SBA
Executive Branch
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Senate
Bargain Hunt in Classified Section Offers Wide Range
A classifieds appeal promises a large sale of pets cars antiques furniture and odds and ends with a special 10 day rate and cancellation privileges. Dial 322 516 for details and offers.
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