Weather District Readings and Parishes Forecast
Regional forecast shows varying conditions across parishes. Partly cloudy to Saturday with showers possible in Union Lincoln Bienville Jackson Winn and Morehouse Ouachita Richland Caldwell Franklin West Carroll Carroll Madison Tensas Grant LaSalle Catahoula and Concordia. Highs mostly mid to upper 60s, lows 30s to 40s, wind shifts from south to north and rain chances up to 30 percent tonight and 20 percent Saturday.
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Gas Station Installs Appointments to Ease Traffic Jams
In Terryville Connecticut ARCO dealer Warren Wheeler began taking customers by appointment to buy gasoline. He said lines used to reach 20 cars deep and caused traffic jams and tense behavior before the system started Wednesday.
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Terryville
Nixon's Project Independence Aims for 1980 Energy Self Sufficiency
The Nixon administration pushes Project Independence to reduce oil imports and boost coal gas oil and nuclear power. Experts doubt full self sufficiency by 1980 with eight years needed for major oil and gas projects and ongoing reliance on imported oil into the 1980s.
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Library Saturday Surprise at three Ouachita locations
Library Saturday Surprise unfolds at Ouachita Parish Public Library with Dr. Julia Avant inviting area children. At the main library Bobo The Circus Clown performs starting at 19 a.m. Alyce Stringer coordinates the program. Carver Branch hosts a film J. T. at 10 a.m. Mrs. China Bryant leads. West Monroe Branch offers two films at 1:30 p.m. The Emperor's New Clothes and The Queen's Magic Gifts. Peggy Braswell leads group activities. Children may check out books afterwards.
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J. T
China Bryant
West Monroe
Peggy Braswell
Farmers seek fuel as energy priorities draw questions
Specialist Dr. Stephens tells farmers a dealer must fill forms to obtain fuel while the federal agency allocates supplies. He notes rising prices are needed to uncap wells and that 60 percent of oil remains in ground. Passman pledges to bring updated order details to the next meeting.
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Passman
Washington
West Monroe Office Opens for Property Tax Window
West Monroe Mayor W. B. Hatten announced the City Clerk’s office will be open Monday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to allow residents to pay their property tax, marking the last day for payment.
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W. B
Bert) Hatten
Birth of Gov Winthrop Born in Suffolk England
Governor Winthrop John Winthrop first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony was born in Suffolk England on January 12 1588.
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Massachusetts Bay Colony
Suffolk
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Delayed Retirement Credit and Aging Studies
Frank Carrick explains delaying retirement credits under Social Security and notes the law only covers work after 1970. VA aging research suggests people live longer when they feel needed and highlights early treatment of high blood pressure to extend life. Other Qs cover expected Social Security at 62 and learning new careers through home study programs.
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Washington, D. C., VA
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Twin City Birthdays Highlight West Monroe Celebrants
Mary Young of John Kemp Road and Steve J. Danna of 218 W Heights Street West Monroe celebrate their 16th birthdays today. Gene Clyde Haynes Jr. of Rt 5 observes his 14th birthday on Saturday with family.
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John Kemp
West Monroe
Steve J. Danna
W. Heights St
Gene Clyde Haynes Jr
G. C. Haynes
Rt. 5
West Monroe joins in birthday wishes from grandmother
Box 270 B reports a family note as West Monroe shares birthday greetings from his grandmother.
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West Monroe
George M Pope elected to Louisiana Bureau board
Congratulations to George M Pope deputy regional vice president at State Farm in Monroe for election to the Louisiana Rating and Fire Prevention Bureau Board of Directors for a two year term starting January 1974. Joseph P Kennedy was appointed U S ambassador to Britain on January 7 1938.
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Mid- South
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Monroe
Louisiana Rating and Fire Prevention Bureau
Bureau
Joseph P. Kennedy
U. S
Britain
Cambodia cabinet reshuffle follows U.S. influence claim
Western diplomats describe Cambodia's fourth cabinet reshuffle of 1969 as a product of bargaining between Lon Nol and the U.S. Embassy. An American diplomat says the new Long Boret government offers no clear policy change. Observers note Americans previously pressured Lon Nol to elevate leaders like Sisowat and Matak, with a cabinet limited to 16 members split among factions.
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Cambodia
Lon Nol
United States
Long Boret
Sisowat
Sink Matak
Cheng Heng
Tam
Sirik Matak
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