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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1967
Page
4
Defense Department study will confirm marijuana use among U S troops in Vietnam. General Westmoreland says Steinbeck figure exaggerated, with Pentagon data showing only small proportions using drugs. The piece notes marijuana flourishes in Vietnam and urges strong enforcement and vigilant import controls.
J Edgar Hoover notes crime victim risk up 48 percent since 1960 prompting concern about urban safety. A Washington panel urges paired service workers into slums to deter crime while weighing cost and labor concerns.
Miami police chief Walter Headley vows an armed crackdown citing 240 robberies last November as he targets “unn elements.” Chicago mayor Richard Daley blasts protests and warns no one will take over the city in July. The exchange follows threats from comedian-activist Dick Gregory about disrupting the Democratic National Convention.
Washington warns 1968 may test U S finances as deficits surge and debt reliance grows. Analysts note weak balance of payments and rising social welfare costs while urging stricter budgeting and economizing to avert a dollar devaluation and broader currency weakness.
In Washington, Max Rafferty outlines bold education reform and a hardline stance on crime and riots. He criticizes the 1965 Education Act and favors directing federal funds to needy individuals, not affluent areas, while signaling a strong anti Big Daddyism posture.
The columnist argues the balance of payments will worsen before it improves. Copper unions strike, raising import costs and risking U.S. manufacturers losing domestic copper to cheaper overseas sources. Commercial attaches abroad are criticized for weak effort in aiding exporters, with Lang noting poor oversight in Latin America and many missed opportunities. Public officials are urged to bolster overseas trade support to bolster American exports and the dollar.
Insomnia rises after age thirty due to stress, environment, and stimulants. EEG studies show brain activity during sleep. deep sleep levels rise and fall with waves. Sleep quality matters more than hours, with rest restoring energy and reducing fatigue. Tomorrow topic and reader questions on medical topics follow.
The excerpt discusses political strategy and party unity. It criticizes rafferty and big helloism as methods to submerge differences and make elections popularity contests. It hints Wallace could run third if Rafferty defeats Rachel and GOP hints influence him.
Mrs. C C explains why a person feels washed out after influenza. She notes weakness comes from the virus toxins and possible secondary infections accompanying the flu. Fatigue is a common aftermath of many viral infections.
A writer notes leakage when laughing coughing or sneezing persists for a year. The issue stems from weakened pelvic floor after childbirth or surgery. Surgery is suggested as a corrective option.
A brief safety note advising vigilance to place the baby's high chair away from counters to prevent reach hazards near the Slove.
The fragment provides historical masthead details for the Monroe News-Star, listing ownership, staff positions, and publishing notes. It includes date references, city and postal information, and a brief note on Associated Press affiliation and advertising representation.
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