Regional Weather Summary Across Parishes
Weather reports forecast mostly cloudy warm conditions through Wednesday for Union Lincoln Bienville Jackson Winn Morehouse Ouachita Richland Caldwell Franklin W Carroll E Carroll Madison Tensas Parishes. Rain chances 40 50 percent. highs in upper 60s to near 70. lows mid 40s to mid 50s. winds southeast 6 16 mph. humidity 60 percent or less then rising.
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Morehouse
Ouachita
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Caldwell
Franklin
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E. Carroll
Madison
Tensas Parishes
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LaSalle
Catahoula
Concordia
Delta
Louisiana
U S Plans Beef For School Lunch Menus
Washington AP reports the Agriculture Department will supply government donated ground beef and pork for school lunches after months of turkey hash and stewed chicken, targeting millions of students.
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Agriculture Department
McGovern Warns Bombing Renewal Will Lengthen War
Senator George McGovern says Nixon renewed bombing of North Vietnam will prolong the war and stiffen enemy resolve. He urges withdrawal, end to bombing, and cuts to military aid, blaming a South Vietnamese government for blocking peace.
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Washington
George McGovern
Nixon
North Vietnam
South Dakota
North
South Vietnam
Lavelle Testimony Spurs War Policy Debate in Congress
Gen. John D. Lavelle testified that he discussed unauthorized air strikes with Gen. Creighton Abrams before ordering them. The House subcommittee released his June 12 testimony and a report praising the strikes as essential while noting uncertainty over civilian control and legality.
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7Th Air Force
Vietna
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U.S
Otis G. Pike
Hebert
Ryan
River Trends and Flood Stage Report Across Regions
The Associated Press notes river stage changes with daily rises. Pearl River shows a 0.2 rise at 126.7 while Venice sinks two inches closer to oblivion amid rising sea levels. The piece contrasts regional flood readings and global ice melt impacts.
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Adriatic
Venice
Twin Cities Chit Chat and Swearing-in Details
District Attorney Johnny Carl Parkerson begins a full six year term after a temporary year and continues to bring his own office furnishings per parish custom. Special ceremonies at Selman Field Naval Reserve marked Navy Chief Radioman Billy R. Hogue receiving the bronze medal for meritorious service in Vietnam and moving to duties as petty officer in charge. Todd Landrum of Northeast Louisiana University carols season cheer with Happy Again.
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Parkerson
Robert W
Bob) Kostelka
Naval Reserve Facility
Selman Field
Navy
Billy R. Hogue
Vietnam
Chief Hogue
L. J. Milan
Todd Landrum
Northeast Louisiana University
Todd
Williams Family Welcomes Kemp Williams New Baby
The household of Dr. and Mrs. E. Russ Williams of Monroe announces a new member Kemp McLain Williams born November 18 in New Orleans. He joins sister Anne Charlotte Williams age two and a half. Dr. Williams teaches history at Northeast Louisiana University. West Monroe Mayor W B Hatten to review the city annual audit with aldermen before release.
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Monroe
Kemp Was
New Orleans
Anne Charlotte Williams
Dr. Williams
Northeast Louisiana University
West Monroe
W. B
Bert) Hatten
Battle of Lake Erie Triumph Afloat in 1813
The American fleet under Captain Perry defeated the British on Lake Erie on September 10 1813. The victory secured control of the lake and reinforced U.S. military momentum in the War of 1812.
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Perry
Lake Erie
Best Yet Christ mas tree stand claims top national rating
The 2 percent pound stand built from medium impact polystyrene assembles quickly and holds trees up to nine feet tall with trunks 1 to 4 inches in diameter. A water bowl is built in and adjustable legs compensate for trunk irregularities or floor slope. The stand is described as offering maximum stability for natural or artificial trees. The Library of Congress houses 35 million manuscripts in fireproof stacks described as the library’s principal glory.
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