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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1971

Page

2

FBI Chief Hoover Says Health Excellent On New Year

FBI Director Edgar Hoover marks his 77th birthday with a firm stance on remaining in office He says his health and vigor allow him to serve and rejects calls for retirement Moynihan and Nixon critics argue the bureau needs reform Hoover defends strict discipline and warns against relaxing standards He notes minority representation but insists the FBI requires qualified male agents with two women suing to challenge the rule.

Washington UPI FBI Edgar Hoover Nixon Hoover Daniel Patrick Moynihan Harvard University EBL Moynihan United States

Body Found in Nose Wheel Well After Delta Flight

In Chicago an unidentified man about 40 was found dead in the nose wheel well of a Delta Air Lines freighter after landing from Atlanta at O’Hare. The body wore a white coverall and vest. a letter to "Bob" was found. Police consider stowaway possible.

Chicago Delta Airlines O'Hare International Atlanta Hoine Bob Delta

Newspaper Subscription Rates Summary

The notice lists combined morning and evening and Sunday subscription options for several papers. Prices shown include one month two months and annual rates for Morning World Evening News Star and News Star, with variations for Sunday only and add-ons like Saturday.

Morning World News-Star Daily & Sun

Economic Gains In 1972 Forecast By U.S. Chamber Chief

The U S Chamber of Commerce economist predicts a 9.5 percent rise in 1972 output with inflation to be tempered. He cites a record economic advance across sectors and falling jobless rates as the economy strengthens. Administrations officials also foresee inflation cooling and strong expansion 1972.

Washington UPI U.S. Chamber of Commerce Carl H. Madden Madden Nation's Business Magazine Nixon The Hie Commerce Maurice H. Stans Agriculture Earl L. Butz Labor Laurence H. Silberman Stans

Bus Station Owner Shot in Belzoni Mississippi

Belzoni police say a robbery motive appeared likely after W. M. Fry, owner and operator of the Greyhound bus station, was found shot in the head at the Belzoni station. He was in critical condition at a Greenville hospital. The exact motive remained undetermined.

Belzoni, Miss Belzoni W. M. Fry Greenville Toby Wood

Minister Shaves Beard In Church Pulpit

Rev James H O'Brien Jr shaved his five month beard in his First Parish Congregational Church pulpit to illustrate changes in appearance do not reflect inner character. He noted more women kissed him on leaving as a light consequence. his wife reacted with mixed embarrassment then approval.

Brockton, Mass James H. O’brien Jr Carolyn O’brien First Parish Congregational Church

Robbery attempt linked shooting at bus station

Police report a shooting at the bus station involving a robbery attempt. Wood said money was unaccounted for after the incident. Fry, about 65, was involved. police found two shots from a small caliber pistol but no immediate suspects or witnesses.

Wood Fry

Man Seized In Hijack Attempt Over Utah

A man armed with a toy pistol and a hunting knife tried to hijack an American Airlines 707 en route from Chicago to San Francisco. He was overpowered by two crewmen and two passengers after the plane landed in Salt Lake City. FBI notes say he did not get to the cabin and will face air piracy charges. The suspect, Donald L. Coleman, 24, of Downers Grove, Illinois, carried a plastic gun replica and a 5 inch knife.

Salt Lake City UPS American Airlines Russell Calame FBI Wyoming San Francisco Chicago Donald L. Coleman Ers Grove Ill Calame Coleman

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