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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1971
Page
11
The piece reviews 1971 economic events including a housing starts surge above 2 million, profit recovery for insurers, an industry debate on Amtrak profitability, and a resilient economy despite inflation and unemployment fears. It notes savings rates rose then eased and ends with a cautious 1972 outlook.
Radio Hanoi reports two American F4 pilots died when their aircraft crashed nose-first into a rice field south of Hanoi after antiaircraft fire, with another Phantom shot down in Thanh Hoa and a third dive incident noted. The Hanoi broadcast cites three antiaircraft batteries under leader Luu Dinh Chi.
Funeral services for George T. Joseph, 49, of 601 N. McGuire Monroe, were held at Our Lady of Fatima Church with Father George Martinez officiating. Burial followed at St Matthews Cemetery under Mulhearn's Funeral Home. Joseph died Sunday morning at St. Francis Hospital. Survivors include brother Joe T. Joseph and sisters Wadel, Lillie, and Elizabeth Joseph, all of Monroe. Pallbearers named Albert Eli as, Ron Davies, Ed J. McFadden, Charles J. Cascio, and Cary Messina.
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