Grand Jury Dispute Over Indictment Signatures
In Atlanta the U.S. Attorney argues before seven appeals judges that the Justice Department may refuse to prosecute grand jury charges. The dispute centers on a Mississippi prosecutor cited for contempt for not drafting or signing perjury indictments in a racial voter registration case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Robert E. Hauberg
Mississippi
W. Harold Cox
Justice Department
Atlanta
Atlanta, Ga
John W. Douglas
Sth
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Executive Department
Douglas
Hauberg
Grand Jury
FBI
Cox
Griffin B. Bell
Elbert P. Tuttle
Georgia
Credit Card Bill Reflects Past Fun Recalled
A humorous note warns that a credit card bill brings back memories of the enjoyment felt during purchases. The piece playfully reminds readers how spending seemed exciting at the moment.
Twin City Chit Chat Christmas Open House at Sheriff’s Office
Ouachita Parish sheriff and deputies host their annual Christmas open house turning offices into reception rooms for Yuletide refreshments. Secretaries in business uniforms wear festive attire as friends visit the department during the party event.
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Ouachita Parish
Peggy Downey Involved In Minor West Monroe Car Collision
Mrs Peggy Downey of 2611 No 10th St West Monroe was traveling on N 7th St when her car was struck at the 7th and Pine Streets intersection. No injuries or major damage were reported and a friend remarked they could close out the year after the accident.
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Peggy Downey
No. 10Th St
West Monroe
Britain defers 175.8 million loan payment to 2002
Britain defers 175.8 million in principal and interest on postwar US and Canadian loans to 2002 under a 1957 ferment provision. The move, cited as due to a large adverse trade balance, follows three such postponements since 1957 and is agreed with the United States and Canada. The London market steadied after the decision, with gold shares rising amid broader stock hesitance.
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London
Britain
Ae LL. TN de Oenoe Twin
United States
Canada
Ford Signals Bid to Unseat Halleck as GOP Leader
WASHINGTON AP Ford appears ready to challenge Rep. Charles Halleck for House Republican leadership with a news conference set for 11 a.m. Saturday. Senior allies Rep. Goodell and Rep. Griffin push for Ford’s candidacy as party leaders vote January 4 for the 89th Congress.
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Washington
House
Gerald R. Ford
Michigan
Charles A. Halleck
Indiana
Ford
Halleck
Charles E. Goodell
R-N.y
Robert P. Griffin
R-Mich
Goodell
Gerald Ford
Griffin
Scranton Battles IRS Over Mother’s Estate Tax Claims
Gov. William W. Scranton of Pennsylvania contests an IRS claim of 663 151 against his mother Marion Margery Scranton’s estate. He asserts overpayment and seeks refunds, while arguing gifts totaling 338 745 to relatives were not transfers in contemplation of death. The case, filed at the U S Tax Court, names Northeastern Pennsylvania National Bank & Trust as co executor.
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Washington
William W. Scranton
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Marion Margery Scranton
U.S. Tax Court
Internal Revenue Service
Northeastern Pennsylvania National Bank & Trust of
IRS
Monroes Christmas Home Lighting Contest Judging Tonight
Sixteen judges across three divisions begin evaluating more than 130 entries in the city Christmas lighting contest. Judges will assess originality aesthetic appeal and workmanship with prizes in three expenditure based classes.
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Monroe
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Morning World
News-Star
Boat capsizes on Old River. 17-year-old drown near Marksville
A boat overturns on wind whipped Old River near Marksville as 17 year old Wayne Desselle drowns. He and 18 year old Carmouche were returning from a duck hunting trip when the craft capsized in eight feet of water. Carmouche swam to safety.
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Marksville
Old River
Here
Wayne Desselle
Desselle
Jerry Carmouche
Carmouche
Early population estimate of precolumbian U S aims
Before 1492 the aboriginal population of the future United States is estimated at no more than 750000, per World Scope Encyclopedia. The figure reflects mainland residents prior to European contact.
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America
United States
Engineer And Red Chauffeur Plead Innocent
An American engineer John W. Butenko and Russian Igor Ivanov were sentenced to long terms after pleading innocence in a New Jersey espionage trial. Butenko got 30 years plus two five year terms. Ivanov received 20 years plus five concurrent. They were convicted of conspiring to pass U.S. Air Force secrets to the Soviet Union and of failing to register foreign agents.
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Newark
N.J
Russia
John W. Butenko
Igor Ivanov
Butenko
Soviet Union
U.S
Raymond Brown
Angelli
Hudson County
Ivanov
United States
Augelli
Cold Snap Locks Northeast Louisiana In Weekend Chill
Cold air lingers over northeast Louisiana through Saturday with highs 34 to 38 degrees and lows 20 to 26. Northerly winds 15 to 25 mph ease by Saturday as skies clear after a 1.07 inch rainfall and sleet. A moderating trend begins next week with a chance of light precipitation.
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Louisiana
Donations Mount for Goodfellows in Monroe Area
Donations trail toward a $6,000 goal as Monroe residents contribute $437 on Thursday, bringing total receipts to $4,130.50. Letters requesting aid continue to arrive, with volunteers from local Junior Chamber of Commerce and Jaycee groups screening applicants and a new aid building at 2500 Lee Avenue.
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Goodfellow
Monroe Area
Jack Hesketh
Monroe Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycee Jaynes
The
West Monroe Jaycees
Hesketh
Goodfellows
Lee Avenue
Fire Devastates Maples Convalescent Home Killing 16
At least 16 elderly residents confirmed dead as a blaze at Maples Convalescent Home in Fountaintown Indiana tears through the two story facility. Fourteen survivors, many hospitalized, faced the cold and smoke as fire crews battled ice clogged water supply. Owner Max McGraw and staff mourn the losses of residents who were like family.
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Fountaintown
Ind
Upt
Maples
Murphy Funeral Home
Shelbyville
W. J. Major
W. L. Green
Indianapolis
Indiana
Brandywine Creek
Brandywine
Ronald White
Valeria Everhart
Max McGraw
Contributions to Goodfellows total 4150.50
A list of donors and amounts for Goodfellows shows contributions from Ralph E F Linton to Miriam Elizabeth Campbell and others, with a running total of 4150.50. Several donors give in memory of relatives, including J D McKeithen Sr and W P Elliott. The record ends with the total to date.
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Weaks Supply Co
Ralph EF
Linton
Farnsworth
Fruin-Connon Contracting Co
L V. Hicks
J. A Bailey
Mickey
Penny
B. Norby
J. D. McKeithen Sr
C. H. Frier
Jim Fuetrell
Paul
Marshall Mott
Nous Book Club
Miriam Elizabeth Campbell
Betty Jean Campbell
Richard Campbell
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Kim
Jenny
Robin
Emergency Farm Loans Now Available in Seven Parishes
Emergency loans at 3 percent interest are offered through the Farmers Home Administration for eligible farmers in Franklin Jackson Lincoln Morehouse Tensas Union and West Carroll parishes. Applications go to the local FHA office. Loans support normal farm operations amid drought and October hurricane damage.
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Washington
Otto E. Passman
Department of Agriculture
Farmers Home Administration
Louisiana
Passman
Allen J. Ellender
Russell Long
Franklin
Jackson
Lincoln
Morehouse
Tensas
Union
West Carroll
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U.S. Attorney
Tangle
U.S. Dist
Dist
Jackson, Miss
Twin City
James Callaghan
House of Commons
Red Chauffeur
Englewood, N.J
International Telephone & Telegraph Corp
Paramus
Tients
the Goodfellows
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Mary Anne
Ellen
Christine
Rose
Kathy Gibson
Erma Dudding
Raymon W. Emmons
Anonymous
Ann Whitaker
Mary Whitaker
Charlotte Whitaker
Charles Whitaker Jr
Rob Keeling
W P. Elliott
Fluker Lane
Ann
Hank
W. P. Elliott
J. D. Smith
Cookstons
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