Delay in Lance Missile Production Tied to System Repair
The Army postpones Lance missile production after tests reveal a leaky propulsion system. The 30 mile range weapon, intended to replace Honest John, could affect a $1 billion NATO program and may risk the XRL extended range version. Officials say the delay is undetermined, with procurement deferred to a future year.
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John Petersons Carol of Christmas at First Assembly
Two performances of John Petersons Carol of Christmas by the First Assembly of God Church choir are set for 7 and 9 p.m. today at Pine and Cotton Streets West Monroe. The event uses the churches Singing Christmas Tree program and features local hospitality at a St. Francis Hospital party. Dan Frantom celebrates 97 with well wishers including his daughter and Mrs Tarver. Frantom is a longtime Ouachita resident from Eros.
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First Assembly of God Church
Pine and
Cotton Streets
West
Monroe
Dan Frantom
Collision injures none. Japanese plane crashes killing pilot
At Misawa Air Base Japan a U S Air Force F4C jet piloted by Col Vernon J Henderson on an instrument approach collided with a Japanese L19 on Friday The American aircraft landed with minor damage while the Japanese plane crashed killing its pilot Sachio Masuda 24 Evening reports from U S spokesmen said
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UPI
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Misawa Air Base
Sachio Masuda
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Weather summary for the region
Northeast Louisiana and surrounding areas forecast clearing and cold today with highs in the 40s to 50s and overnight lows 24 to 34. Winds northerly 10 to 26 mph diminishing tonight. Saturday brings fair, colder conditions with similar wind trends and no precipitation through Sunday.
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Bey
Elta
Saturda
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Mississippi
Winter Officially Arrives Today
New York reports that the solstice marks the shortest daylight period in the Northern Hemisphere while the Southern Hemisphere enters its first day of summer. The piece notes the seasonal contrast on the calendar day.
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New York
McKeithen Vows to Restore Glasgow Authority in Wildlife Fight
Governor McKeithen says he will do whatever is required to restore hiring and firing power to Wild Life and Fisheries Director Leslie Glasgow. He hints he may remove an unconfirmed commission member who led the motion stripping Glasgow. The story covers commission dynamics, Coburn Hood’s status, gambling policy shifts, and upcoming grand jury developments.
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John J. McKeithen
Wild Life and Fisheries
Leslie Glasgow
Wild Life and Fisheries Commission
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McKeithen
Senate
Clarence A. Guidry
Houma
Guidry
Coburn Hood
Hood
Joe D. Hair Jr
Hair
Grand Isle
Heir
Louisiana State University
Parents Attend Children's Play Christmas Dinner in Mother Goose Land
Mrs Womack s second grade entertained their parents this week with a play titled Christmas Dinner in Mother Goose Land The first and second grades were present The theme was true Christmas spirit shown in friendly deeds as they share from their storehouse of plenty with those in need Participants include Marsha Harris John Thrower Jimmy Hendrixson Jamie Fox Donna Cobb Kathy Tucker Sean Sandlin Jeff Zagone Paul Myers Sharon Lentz Polly Barry Howell Kemp Lanny Ray Holly Hardley Bill Mahaffey Steve Conroe Steve Moore Desi Kozlovsky Carole McLemore Bryan Hixon Lisa Luffey Lori Carlisle Brenda Brewer Holly Cromwell Dana Marrs
Christmas Here With Shades Of Arabian Nights
Santa brings half a Neiman Marcus present a camel named Camellia arrived in Dallas in a pink crate. The female half will live at Six Flags Over Texas Arlington until delivered to an unspecified recipient for Christmas.
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Six Flags Over Texas Amusement Park
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Tex
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