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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1971
Page
6
A question and answer guide outlines rent increase rules under the Price Commission. Landlords may add 2.5 percent plus cost-based increases, with potential rollbacks in some cases. Rules go into effect December 29 and require 30 days notice with reasons.
Eighteen city officials presented to Mayor W. L. Jack Howard a bronze plaque reading in grateful appreciation for years of association. The gift marked a personal friendship rather than a formal city gesture with Mrs. Howard present.
New Orleans AP The state purchases Honey Island Swamp a 15 594 acre tract northeast of New Orleans for 1.285 million dollars. The Baronne Services Corp sale funds split between federal aid and water conservation. The Wildlife and Fisheries Commission will develop the site for camping boating photography and various outdoor activities with deer turkey waterfowl and other game.
Gulfport leaders state the coliseum and highway construction are needed for the coast and not tied to any coalition. Rep. Tommy Gollott and Sen. N L Cassidy of Gulfport comment on reports of northeast and southern lawmakers aligning to push the project.
Chicago security inventor Roger Leyden pitches Kord Kontrol as a deterrent to theft during the Christmas rush. The device uses a rope like cord linked to a hidden alarm to trip theft attempts on items such as jewelry and electronics. Leyden argues store security budgets rise as shops replace detectors with dedicated security directors.
Termites attack two of every five American homes though Alaska is spared, costing homeowners about 75 million dollars each year. An expert notes a tiny blind gray insect can nest 25 feet underground and ruin woodwork while 800000 homes are treated annually, per the National Pest Control Association.
Tokyo reports final approval by the Diet upper house of a treaty returning Okinawa to Japan while allowing the United States to retain troops and most bases. The 131 to 108 vote follows lower house approval, with U.S. forces to keep 88 of 134 facilities and about 50,000 troops.
The speaker thanks the people of district B for their trust and confidence and pledges to continue work toward a better school system for local children.
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