Weather across the Deep South and Delta region forecast
Northeast Louisiana shows cloudy to partly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and cooler conditions today and tonight. Highs 66 to 72, lows around 50s. Winds light, rain chance 20 percent. Louisiana also expects a few showers through Wednesday with cooler north. highs 66 to 72, lows 50s to 60s. Arkansas partly cloudy north, scattered showers south. highs 40s to 60s, lows 30s to 40s. Mississippi mostly cloudy through Wednesday with a few showers and highs in the low to mid 70s, lows in the upper 50s.
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Area Weather Summary For Monday Temperatures And Rain
Highest temperature reported Monday across the region reached into the upper range while the lowest fell into the mid range during the last 12 hours. A 24 hour precipitation total ending at 6 am today varied by location with rain in some areas and dry pockets elsewhere. Weather elsewhere shows scattered showers and cooler conditions in surrounding areas.
Flood Stage 24-hour Change Today
AP brief notes flood stage measurements for today with a 24-hour change report. Details include water levels, potential crest timing, and brief regional impact indications across affected areas.
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Balance Of Trade Deficit Expected In 1971 Outlook
U S faces likely first annual trade deficit since 1893 as 1971 shows a $1.7 billion deficit for the first 11 months. November exports $3.16B imports $3.39B amid East West dock strikes. Mortgage rates may ease in 1972 while IRS pushes base price displays. Price Commission denies one fertilizer price rise but approves 52 more, 249 of 1,917 applications.
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Democrats Hit Bombing Escalation Over North Vietnam
Washington reports Democrats condemn stepped up bombing raids while Defense Secretary Laird says strikes followed 1968 understanding violations. McGovern calls escalation a quagmire risk. Humphrey urges total U.S. withdrawal and ceasefire. debate grows over war strategy and POW prospects.
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Mail Early Plea Receives Good Local Response
Monroe Postmaster Woodrow W. Hathorn reports the downtown post office handled 7,202,889 pieces of mail from December 1 to 24, up 741,000 from 1970. The increase reflects outgoing mail for 58 nearby post offices and marks a new distribution role for the office.
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Satellite Fall Confusion Clears With Ocean Sighting
Confusion over an expected satellite fall centered on Bad Axe Michigan as NORAD and the Air Force puzzled over a string of alerts. The satellite reportedly landed in the Indian Ocean near Australia, after misattributed reports from Port Austin and NORAD in Colorado Springs.
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Twin Cities Birthday Greetings and Bennie the Orangutan
Birthday greetings go out to Mrs. H. C. Bauer Jr. and the birth of Alicia Dianne to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Bell. Bennie the baby orangutan of Monroe gains national attention after print in a Los Angeles paper and a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer contact. Local photographer Kenneth Purcell captured Bennie in a Christmas stocking at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens. Marguerite Reagan Odom recuperates from a broken back in Glenwood Hospital.
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Middle East Guns Silent During 1971 War Cease Fire
Officials note the Middle East guns were silent in 1971 but warn that prospects for a peace settlement are weaker. United Nations envoy Jarring is stalled. Big Four talks are abandoned. Suez Canal talks shelved. Israel and Egypt face tough terms for any compromise, with talks hinging on cease fire stability and access to the canal.
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Luther Lights Christmas Tree Candles for Children
Martin Luther likely became the first to light a Christmas tree with candles to bring the stars indoors for his children, a practice linked to festive customs.
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