Nixon plans large farm subsidy boost for 1972
The Nixon administration aims to make 1972 the most costly farm subsidy year, possibly exceeding $4 billion. A new wheat subsidy plan could add about $200 million, financed by taking more land out of production. Surpluses from record crops drive the expansion, with major costs in feed grains and wheat.
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Winter Storm Dumps Snow In Northeast
A coastal winter storm spread snow high winds and cold air across the northeast. Travelers warnings covered coastal Maine New Hampshire and western New York with snow sleet freezing rain and high winds. Greenville Maine reported seven inches of fresh snow raising ground totals to 28 inches.
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Actor Peter Duel Found Shot To Death In Hollywood Hills
Hollywood police said actor Peter Duel known for Alias Smith and Jones was found with a bullet wound to the head at his Hollywood Hills home. Detectives consider the death a possible homicide. Duel, a Rochester native, appeared on Combat The Fugitive The Bold Ones and Name of the Game. He was in his late 20s or early 30s.
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Armadillos in Louisiana Show Leprosy Case Doubled
Scientists say a second armadillo in Louisiana has contracted Hansen's disease boosting hopes for a cure or vaccine for about 15 million people affected globally. Carville researchers caution that proof is necessary and note broader implications for cancer and transplant research.
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Allied Forces Observe 24 Hour New Year Truce in Vietnam War
Allied and South Vietnamese troops observe a New Year cease-fire in South Vietnam beginning at 6 p.m. Saigon time while U S air forces continue raids on Laos supply routes near the Mu Gia Ban Raving and Ban Karai passes. U S Command reports 11 air defense sites destroyed and two planes lost to SAM missiles.
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Monroe Grants 30 Day Tax Payment Extension
Monroe city secretary treasurer Mel J. Cook announced a 30 day extension on ad valorem tax payments. Taxpayers may file payments until January 31, 1972 without penalties. taxes were due today.
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Mel J. Cook
Varied World Parties Ring In 1972 Across Cities
The year end celebration spans Rome New York London and San Francisco with customs from throwing crockery to large Central Park festivities Italian housewives smash crockery France hosts oysters and champagne and Spain eats 12 grapes New York hosts a massive Central Park parade fireworks and dancing Indianapolis Jaycees plan a 2000 person all night fundraiser Union Station gorilla party in San Francisco Zoo hosts six gorillas with acacia trees and food National Safety Council warns annual weekend deaths 400 to 500 from traffic accidents and urges caution on drinking and driving.
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Ouachita Parish Voter Registration Deadline Approaches
Today marks the deadline for Ouachita Parish residents to register to vote in the February 1 general election. Required proofs include one year in Louisiana, six months in the parish, and three months at the current address, filed at the Registrar's Office before 5 p.m. Eligible voters may cast ballots regardless of party.
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Sheriff Department celebrates triple birthday
Saturday marks New Year’s Day and the birthdays of Sheriff Bailey Grant Chief Civil Deputy C D Meredith and Deputy Robert Kirby. The Ouachita Parish Sheriff Department wishes them a happy day.
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Inside The News-Star: Two Sections and 20 Pages
A brief note outlines The News-Star newspaper as published in two sections with twenty pages. It highlights structure and layout for readers seeking sectioned content.
Pleasant Days Forecast for Monroe and Surrounding Areas
The first day of the year looks pleasant for Monroe with partly cloudy skies. Highs in the low 60s and overnight lows in the low 40s through Saturday. Rainfall for the year at Monroe Municipal Airport totaled 45.46 inches. Humid drying conditions under 60 percent relative humidity. Dew points in upper 30s to low 40s with about 60 percent sunshine today and Saturday.
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New York Bank Drops Base Lending Rate to 5 Percent
Irving Trust Co cuts base lending rate to 5 percent from 9 4. First National City Bank also lowers to 5 1 8 percent from 5 1 4. Both banks use dealer rate for 90 day commercial paper. West Coast banks reduce prime rate to 5 1 4 percent from 5 1 2 percent to stay competitive.
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Humphrey Plans Nomination Bid Announcement Date
Sen Hubert H. Humphrey of Minnesota will formally declare on January 10 his decision to seek the 1972 Democratic presidential nomination. A spokesman said the date complies with Pennsylvania law requiring notice to field a slate of delegates.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
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Humphrey
Pennsylvania
Good Deed Offer Made Blinded Girl Is Offered An Eye
Seventeen year old Wilma Chestnut was blinded in both eyes during a theft attempt that also saw a tape recorder and a record player stolen. An unidentified woman offered to donate an eye after hearing of the attack, though doctors said eye transplants are not yet possible. The attacker, an ex convict, was arrested and charged with assault with intent to maim.
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Wilma Chestnut
Gene Barbour
Officials Say Jets Sale To Israel Stated
Washington officials said the United States will allow Israel to buy F4 Phantom jets on easy terms next month while Israel agrees to modify talks with Egypt on reopening the Suez Canal. Phantoms to arrive gradually in 1972 to avoid signaling a massive buildup.
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Slayer Of Two Police Troopers Dies In Shootout
In New Buffalo Michigan two state troopers were shot to death during a stop on the Red Arrow Highway near New Buffalo. The assailant, the driver, was killed later by pursuing troopers after a gunfight. The driver’s female companion was with him.
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