Passman Honored By Rice Growers Visit
Cong Otto E Passman of Louisiana’s Fifth District was visited by a South Louisiana rice grower delegation in Monroe to thank him for securing 800000 tons of rice sales to South Korea. He and Edwin Edwards arranged talks with President Park and planned trips to Korea.
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Otto E. Passman
Fifth Congressional District
Monroe
Louisiana
Passman
Edwin Edwards
Seventh Congressional District
South Korea
Edwards
Korea
Park
Japan
U. S
L U. S
South Louisiana
Gordon E. Dore
The
Surpreme Rice Mills
Crowley
P Assman
Park Threatens Martial Law If Bill Not Approved
In Seoul a government official warned President Park could proclaim martial law if the National Assembly fails to pass emergency powers before it adjourns. The opposition claims the bill would grant Park supraconstitutional rule and sweeping powers, including wage and price freezes, press censorship, and labor control.
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Park
Seoul
Chung Hee Park
National Assembly
New Democratic Party
North Korea
Yule Holidays Bring Road Hazards and Safe Driving Tips
The Louisiana State Police urges safe driving during the holidays. Giving pedestrians right of way, sober driving, and courteous behavior costs nothing but offers safety. Drivers should signal turns clearly and share the roadway with others to prevent costly accidents.
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Louisiana State Police
Insurance Policy Is Ruled Valid by First Circuit Court of Appeal
The First Circuit Court of Appeal ruled the renewed health and life insurance contract with Blue Cross and Pan American Life valid, overturning a lower judge's finding it illegal. The decision preserves coverage for 44,000 state workers and dependents through year end with premiums up 17.5 percent, awaiting possible Supreme Court appeal. The ruling cites conflicts in state insurance law and notes the contract required only approval by the commissioner, not public bidding.
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News - Star Capital Bureau
Baton Rouge
Uniform Health and Life
1St State Circuit Court of Appeal
Dist
Luther Cole
Blue Cross
Pan American Life
State Supreme Court
John L. Avant
AFL - Cio
Victor Bussie
Bussie
Pan American
W. W. McDougall
Cole
Commissioner of Administration
Youth group eyes Feb general election rally
Ouachita Parish Young Republicans plan a 7:30 p.m. meeting at Treen headquarters to discuss youth turnout for the Feb 1 general election. Rex Albright says the event at 309 Louisville Ave Monroe invites all supporters of David C. Treen for governor and his ticket against Edwin Edwards.
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Ouachita Parish
Treen
Albright
Louisville Ave
Monroe
Gifts Of Books To Library In Memory Of Loved Ones
Miss Frances Flanders urges Christmas gifts of books to parish libraries to honor someone. patrons can call the library to arrange the donation or mail a check, with the library handling billing later.
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Frances Flanders
Ouachita Parish
Trail Blazer
Miss Flanders
Prime Minister Heath Visits Troops in Northern Ireland
Prime Minister Edward Heath secretly visited British troops in Northern Ireland during a period of guerrilla violence. Officials gave few movement details but said no political talks were planned. Heath, returning from Bermuda, toured military units by helicopter starting in Londonderry.
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Northern Ireland
Belfast
Edward Heath
Irish Republican Army
Heath
London
Bermuda
Nixon
Londonderry
Ireland
Britain
Irish Republic
Mayor Yorty Sets Visit For State
Los Angeles Mayor Sam Yorty, a controversial figure in national Democratic circles, heads to Louisiana next Tuesday as part of a campaign swing. He has twice declined to back the party’s presidential nominee, backing Nixon in 1960 and withholding support from Humphrey in 1968.
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News - Star Capital Bureau
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Sam Yorty
Los Angeles
Richard Nixon
John F. Kennedy
Hubert Humphrey
Yorty
Woody Jenkins
LSU
State House of Representatives
Young
New Orleans
Baptist Church Slates Cantata for Christmas Day
The New Light Baptist Church invites the public to a Christmas cantata on Christmas Day at 10 a.m. The service features choir and community participation.
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New Light Baptist Church
Secret itinerary shields trip and social ball for Northern Ireland PM
Heath kept the itinerary secret to prevent an IRA attack while a social ball was planned on Northern Ireland's prime minister Brian Faulkner.
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Ster
Heath
Northern Ireland
Brian Faulkner
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Capt
Charles R. Bailey
South Vietnam
Washington, D. C
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No. Smith
Explorer
Dart Board
Jets
West Monroe
Ile
Hot Wheels
Talking Barbie
P.J
Smarty
Lady Vanity
Dial
Marx
Twin City
Highland Shopping Center
Bankamericaro
Morgan & Lindsey
Ere
Tarey MC Ae
Twin City Mall
Highland
S.C. W. Monroe
Peacock
RING
Longines
Bulova
Elgins
Longine
Wittauer
Accutron
Elgin
Starlite
Wittnauer
Seiko
Rogers International
Bulove
Cornin Royal
Beding Uitiity
Eadcock’s
DeStarp Sr
Iiroe
Elvis
Glen Campbell
Elvis Presley
Dean Martin
Charlie Pride
Specialty Sound Co
TDN
Grenley
Homer
Nort
Eastgate
Clee
C & O Music Dept
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