Louisiana chooses 1971 top news story elections
The Associated Press notes Edwin Edwards subverted Bennet Johnston in the Democratic primary and faces David Treen in February. Also highlighted are Jimmy Fitzmorris for lieutenant governor, William Guste for attorney general, and Sherman Bernard for state insurance commissioner amid broader reforms and political upheaval.
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Treen
Hale Boggs
D-La
Jimmy Fitzmorris
New Orleans
William Guste
Veteral
Westwego
Sherman Bernard
Food Stamp Rules Change Not Stated
Washington officials say the administration will not propose changes to new food stamp regulations that broaden eligibility while increasing benefits for many. About 1.7 million people will gain eligibility and nearly six million will receive larger bonuses, though roughly 60,000 could lose stamps as high earners.
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New Orleans toll road declared economically feasible
Project in New Orleans declares the proposed north south toll road economically feasible after a long legal battle. Carlos Marcello serves part of a six month sentence for punching an FBI agent. Racial disturbances tied to court ordered school busing and controversy over Angola state prison conditions. Legislature considers extending voting rights to 18 year olds.
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Angola
Three On Raft Found After Nine Days At Sea
Three castaways from the Ixtapa were found on Elliott Key after nine days at sea. Surviving men Tom Rash Richard Antonio and Jose Puga told Coast Guard of two delirious companions leaping overboard during the ordeal.
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Wilmington
Del
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Mexico
Ixtapa
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Antonio
John Denton
Newcastle
Harold Spalding
Florida Keys
Bush
Puga
Mercy Hospital
Gulf
Soviet Nuclear Test Reported At Semipalatinsk
Uppsala Seismology Institute in Sweden registered an underground explosion in the Semipalatinsk area. Prof Marcus Baath reported a magnitude of 6.1 on the Richter scale and set off at 06.21 GMT.
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Sweden
Semipalatinsk
Uppsala Seismologic Institution
Marcus Baath
Young Graduates Compete For Limited Jobs At AHA Meeting
In New York 2300 graduate students and PhDs seek under 200 positions as HEW hiring rules and campus pressure favor women. A male student from Texas laments likely truck work while a woman jokes about being token. Professors note a market collapse and renewed activism reshaping academia.
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American Historical Association
University of Texas
Federal
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Northeastern University
Four Held in Lafayette Holdup Case
Four Baton Rouge menAlbert Hubbell Tyrone Castle Michael Ruffin and Fred Leduff were charged in three armed robberies Lafayette police said today. They were arrested Wednesday and jailed in lieu of 75000 bond each for the 50000 jewelry store 25000 Guaranty Bank branch and 7000 discount store robberies from last April and May.
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Lafayette
Baton Rouge
Albert Hubbell
Tyrone Castle
Michael Ruffin
Fred Leduff
Guaranty Bank
Illinois No-Fault Insurance Law Ruled Unconstitutional
Circuit Judge Covelli ruled Illinois no fault auto insurance law unconstitutional for discriminating against the poor. He noted the pain and suffering cap tied to medical expenses creates unequal compensation, while Gov Ogilvie said the decision would be appealed and the law would still take effect Jan 1.
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Illinois
Daniel Covelli
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Covelli
Richard B. Ogilvie
Ilinois Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court
Massachusetts
Banks toOffer Automatic Pay Deposit Service
In California banks will start a computerized payroll deposit system called SCOPE next year. Employers transmit payroll tapes to banks or the Federal Reserve, enabling automatic direct deposits with employees still receiving paycheck statements. The plan may face initial reluctance but aims for 5 percent of payroll checks via the system in five years.
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California
Federal Reserve Bank
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Russ Fenwick
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