Mitchell Rejected Dairy Coop Probe
Former Atty. Gen. John Mitchell turned down recommendations for a federal grand jury probe of AMPI, the nation’s largest dairy cooperative, and chose a civil antitrust suit instead. The affidavit notes Mitchell’s awareness of political contributions to Nixon’s campaign and outlines the timeline of memos urging a grand jury investigation, followed by a civil action filed in 1972.
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Washington
Atty
John N. Mitchell
Justice Department
Mitchell
Associated Milk Producers Inc
Nixon
Richard W. McLaren
Antitrust
Chicago
Department
San Antonio
Tex
AMPI
Antitrust Division
Midwest
McLaren
Cooperative
Parish Police Jury weighs redesignation for criminal justice planning
The Rapid es Parish Police Jury is advised to redesignate a development agency to conduct criminal justice planning. The Legislative Election Committee approved the request on January 8. A federal grant of about 750000 dollars to help fund a new parish jail was also recommended for action by Louisiana’s congressional delegation. Bids for construction and courthouse renovations are expected early next year.
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News-Star
Alexandria Bureau
Alexandria
Rapides Parish
Kisatehie - Delta Acnneniee
Louisiana
French Aviation Pioneer Voisin Dies at 93 in Moulin d'Ozenay
Gabriel Voisin a pioneer of French aviation and WWI aircraft maker died at 93 in Moulin d'Ozenay. His first motorized glider flew in 1904. He built 10,400 reconnaissance and bombing planes during the war and worked on a Berlin bombing triplane at the armistice. After the war he produced about 25,000 luxury cars retiring in 1936.
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Paris
Gabriel Voisin
Moulin d'Ozenay
Voisin
Berlin
Holidays Police: No Fatalities In Christmas Traffic
Louisiana and Arkansas state police report light Christmas travel with no fatalities or serious injuries across 19 parishes and seven counties. Troop F in Warren Arkansas notes light traffic and reduced speeds, while Louisiana Troops F and G report average overall volumes and few serious incidents.
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Ruston
Louisiana
Arkansas
J. T. Lowman
Warren
Ark
Union
Columbia
Ouachita
Calhoun
Bradley
Cleveland
Dallas
Bossier City
Monroe
Louisiana State Police
Lincoln, Union
Jackson Parishes
North Louisiana
Claiborne
Bienville Parishes
Fire Destroys Home Of Provençal Resident
Fire officials probe a Tuesday blaze at Mae Bella Norsworthy’s Provençal residence. The home and contents were destroyed after outbreak around 8 a.m. No injuries reported as the resident was away. Investigations continue.
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News-Star
Aatchitoches Bureau
Provencal
Mae Bella Norsworthy
Miss Norsworthy
Dollar Strengths Across Europe Markets After Oil Cuts
The U S dollar rose to a six month high in Frankfurt reaching 2.686 marks as trading opened, with gains seen in Zurich and Brussels. The move followed Arab oil producers' oil production cutback signals and gold held at 107 25 an ounce in London and Zurich. London reopened after Christmas trading with the dollar at 2 3095 per pound.
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London
UPI
U.S
Frankfurt
Zurich
Brussels
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Uidkee
KMART
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Blackeye
Louisville Ave
Family Fair
Frey
Lara Lynn
I.e. Ae
Franks
Hormel Value Brand
Sally
CT. Biscuits
Europe
Catfish
J. M. Brown
Jonesboro RD
West
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