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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1971
Page
7
An AP Wire photo notes flurries in the Rockies and showers in portions of the Southern states. River Stages Convention Hall in Atlantic City, N.J., seats 41,009.
Northeast Louisiana sees decreasing clouds today with cooler highs in the mid 60s and tonight near 40. Thursday highs mid 60s, lows near 40 to 50, westerly then variable winds, possible showers east and north. Mississippi shows thunderstorms ending north and west, partly cloudy Thursday with highs from the low 50s north to mid 60s south and low 30s to near 50 for tonight.
London reports a rise in dog food purchases by five percent over three years while the canine population falls. The trend appears in an advertising survey noting consumers still spend on pets despite inflation.
The Sanctuary Choir of the First Assembly of God Church will present portions of a Christmas cantata in voice and sign language at the Twin City Mall on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Miss Romana Ashbrook will sign the lyrics while singing, with 15 minute breaks between performances. Portions were arranged by choir director Mrs. Bertie Hibbard and pianist Mrs. Dorothy Mahoney.
North American wildlife such as jumping mice badgers bats woodchucks chipmunks bears and ground squirrels endure winter by hibernation or extended torpor. The list highlights species known for deep or prolonged dormancy adapting to cold months.
Senator John G. Schwegmann of Jefferson Parish endorses James E. Fitzmorris in the Louisiana Second Primary for lieutenant governor. He criticizes rival Senator Jamar Adcock for milk and liquor price fixes tax votes and bond issues, calling Fitzmorris a true representative and friend of the people.
Employees of Ouachita Parish Health Unit were treated to a holiday gathering by Northeast Louisiana University student nurses in public health. The program featured Christmas carols with guitar accompaniment and festive decorations around the auditorium.
Kampala AP report says the Miss Uganda organizer vanished with prize money just as 19 local beauty queens and 500 guests waited to learn who would represent Uganda in Miss World in London. The contest remains unresolved and police search ongoing.
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