30 Dec 1971
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1971
Page
1
Several agencies in the Monroe West Monroe area plan New Year holiday closures Friday with federal and local offices observing the day. Some offices stay open or operate normally while others close including police juries school boards and utilities. emergency services remain on duty.
Four people were killed and about 35 were missing after Villarrica Volcano near Pucon erupted around midnight. Residents of Conaripe and Licanray were evacuated as the 9186 foot volcano unleashed lava and ash in Chile's southern lake region. The area has hosted royalty and celebrities, including Queen Elizabeth and King Baudouin, along with political figures.
President Nixon reluctantly signed the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 1971 extending emergency unemployment benefits to about 750000 workers in 11 hard hit states. The measure applies to states with unemployment at 5 percent or higher and exhausted benefits.
The National Weather Service reports the day's high of 85 degrees in McAllen Texas, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. In contrast Cribou Maine posted a low of 17 degrees below zero.
Letters Warren G. Harding wrote to Carrie Phillips are sealed for 50 years under a 1964 settlement. Originals go to the Library of Congress, copies to the Ohio Historical Society, with public access after July 29, 2014.
Ashley Michelle Gibson, first child for her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Gibson of 214 Smith Street Monroe, was born Tuesday at St Francis Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Virgil Musick of Monroe and Mr and Mrs Boyce Gibson of Monroe. Paternal grandfather is Steve Gibson.
Washington AP reports the U S birth rate fell to 17 3 births per thousand in 1971 from 18 3 in 1970, marking a historic low. Census officials expect final figures in February or March and warn against overinterpretation while noting continued population growth despite the decline.
Washington AP report states Daniel Ellsberg and a former Rand Corp. colleague were indicted in Los Angeles on a conspiracy charge connected to the Pentagon Papers. The case also names Vu Van Thai as an unindicted coconspirator and notes Anthony Russo Jr remains at large.
U.S. Command said one American was killed in action in Vietnam last week, the lowest weekly toll in almost seven years. Five Americans died of nonhostile causes and 24 were wounded. South Vietnamese reports showed 287 government troops killed and 633 wounded. Enemy killed totaled 1,035, with both ground counts and aerial estimates included.
Partly cloudy skies linger as temperatures rise. Recorded low near 69 degrees with high around the low 70s. Showers and a few thundershowers possible today, then partial clearing and cooler temperatures tonight into Friday. Winds southeasterly around 15 mph shifting to lighter tonight. Rain probability about 50 percent today, 60 percent Friday.
About 70 000 men with lottery numbers 125 or lower could avoid draft calls next year if no new calls are issued in January February March. Most are students who lost deferments by graduation or dropping out, with many facing extended priority status and a possible April 1 call.
Saigon reports the largest air strike on North Vietnam in over three years ended after more than 1 000 combat strikes across five days. Three U S planes were lost, five fliers missing, one rescued. North Vietnam claimed numerous losses.
Flood stage readings show Camden rising to 4 feet with a 7 rise and Monroe dropping to 1 foot after an 18.4 rise followed by a fall in subsequent hours.
A brief fragment lists sections and page markers for a newspaper issue including Abby Lowmanse Broadway Popenoe TA Classified 5D Radio-TV 4D Comics 2B Sports SB Crossword 1B Theater 3D Editorial 4A Van Dellen 2B Horoscope 6A Women 1 Jumble 5D Weather SA.
Friday is the final day for Ouachita Parish residents to register to vote in the February 1 general election. Any 18 year old citizen of Louisiana may participate regardless of party, and the article notes how narrow margins in past races show a single vote can alter outcomes.
A lighthearted note highlights a man admiring a woman for her listening, not for what she says. The quip plays on attention and understanding as the valued trait in a relationship.
West Palm Beach residents Tom Hughes and Jim McLean opened Free Enterprise as a crafts marketplace selling tie-dye clothes candles leather objects and jewelry. The venture funds basic needs like running water though it still lacks electricity and a telephone. Tim Sill a Palm Beach Junior College student envisions the project evolving into a cooperative owned and run by exhibitors. The nearby city mayor considers a similar project through his recreation department to teach youth business skills and promote craftsmanship.
A store clerk and Monroe police arrested Wendell Hicks of Wilmington NC and Berlin Rollins of Monroe NC after a high speed pursuit and gun battle. The duo, armed with a pistol and a 30-06 rifle, robbed 7 11 Store No 6 on Jackson Street, taking 131 dollars. Police dogs and sheriff units assisted, with a 90 mph chase and roadblocks citywide. Hicks was treated for a dog bite and Robins surrendered. authorities investigate links to other recent robberies.
Louisiana's oil allowable for January is 1,863,360 barrels per day, announced by the State Department of Conservation. The figure marks a 6.06 percent decline from December.
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