West Monroe Building Permits Show Apartment Boom Growth
West Monroe issued permits totaling about 7.6 million dollars in 1973, led by apartment projects on Thomas Road and Elias property, plus McMillan Mall expansion valued at 792 thousand. The year featured large complexes including Glenwick with 120 units and several 48 unit and 144 unit buildings, with commercial space and a major Lowe's facility among planned additions.
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West Monroe
McMillan Mall
Glenwick
Thomas Road
Elias Property
Warren Drive - Wellerman Oad
Morvan and Lindsay
United States
Hanelines, Bed and Bath
Norris Shoe
Merle Noman's
Lowe's Company
Natchitoches Street
Osborne
George Zuber
N. 5Th
Royal Villas
Guipha
Regency Weet Alsa
Guivha
William A. Ford
Fithiol and Sand
McMillan Road
Su-Quak-Natch-Ah
Three Oaks
Warren and
Gilbert
Unis
Tom Sander
Parkwood
Branding Iron
Cypress
McDonald's
South Vietnamese casualties rise under cease fire in 1973
Saigon military reports nearly 120000 Vietnamese casualties in 11 months of the cease-fire. North Vietnamese and Viet Cong deaths total 42612 while South Vietnamese military losses include 12096 killed 53553 wounded and 3 75 missing. Civilians die 2048 with 5670 wounded.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
Former Louisiana Sclon Found Dead in Florida
Former Louisiana State Rep. Dr. Jimmy Strain was found dead at his Jacksonville home in what police said was a self-inflicted gunshot. Officers found two pistols in the bedroom and Strain’s one year old son said he tried to wake his father. Strain had sparked bribery allegations years earlier and faced jail over contempt related to Mafia-tinged claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Louisiana
Jimmy Strain
Strain
Daniel
Florida State Health Office
Maryland
Shreveport
John J. McKeithen
State Supreme Court
State House
U.S. Still Exports Some Oil Products
The United States continues exporting oil products despite a major domestic shortage. Exports in October rose for gasoline and distillates, with critics arguing prices abroad drive shipments. Authorities say most exports are lubricants and residuals not usable domestically, while some aid to allies in Southeast Asia continues.
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America
Middle East
United States
American Petroleum Institute
Les Aspin
D-Wis
Aspin
Mexico
Canada
Mobil Oil Corp
Fleet
Sudan
Saudia Arabia
Syria
Algeria
Exxon Corp
Free World
Atlantic Richfield Co
South Vietnam
Cambodia
Thailand
Southeast Asia
Southeast
U.S. Pacific Ocean
Earhart Solo Flight Sets First for Woman Pilot
Amelia Earhart becomes first woman to fly solo from Hawaii to California on January 12, 1935, marking a historic milestone in aviation history.
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Amelia Earhart
Hawaii
California
Five Americans In Argentina Kidnapped In 1973
UPI reports in 1973 five American businessmen were among foreigners seized by guerrillas in Argentina. Kodak executive Antony da Cruz was abducted after a warning of danger, with ransom costs cited at about 1.5 million dollars. The ERP and other groups claimed large ransom cash and goods.
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Antony da Cruz
da Cruz
U.S
Argentina
Kodak
People’s Revolutionary Army
ERP
Swissair
Kurt Schmid
Victor Samuelson
Esso
Ranson
Samuelson
Jury Selection Begins for Ned Alday Farm Slayings Trial
In Donalsonville Georgia jurors are being selected for the trial of Wayne Coleman and Carl Isaacs charged in the Ned Alday farm family killings. George Dundee and Isaacs potential first defendant. Billy Isaacs 16 pleaded guilty to burglary and armed robbery. News crews barred from the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donalsonville
UPT
Ned Alday
Walter J. Geer
Geer
Wayne Coleman
Carl Isaacs
Parkville
George Dundee
Baltimore
Billy Isaacs
Billy
Peter Zack Geer
Seminole County
Georgia
Alday
Ralph Foster Geer
Peter Geer
Isaacs
Bobby Hill
Savannah
Aldays
Auburey
Jerry
Chester
Jimmy
Jimmy Alday
Mary
Gulf Searched For Shrimp Boat
In New Orleans AP report the Coast Guard carried out ongoing search operations in the Gulf of Mexico for a 67-foot shrimp boat overdue near Brownsville Texas area. Aircraft would sweep a zone between Port Isabel and Port Aransas offshore up to 50 miles while the Ajax vessel, previously reported sinking, received a pump from a Coast Guard plane and remains out of danger.
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New Orleans
Gulf of Mexico
Brownsville
Tex
Coast Guard
Port Isabelle
Port Aransas
Ajax
Delacambre
Skylab Astronauts Plan to Increase Flight Tests
Skylab 3 astronauts and Mission Control chart a plan to raise scientific output by rescheduling previously off limits periods. Carr Porue Gibson promise relief in physical training medical tests and earth resources prep with proposed changes within 24 hours, seeks lighter workload and rest time to maintain health and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald P. Carr
William R. Porue
Edward G. Gibson
Commander Carr
Carr
Mission Control
Richard
Control Center
Do It Yourselfers Rule for Thinners and Brush Cleaning
Do it yourself painters use the thinner compatible with their paint to clean brushes after finishing. The rule of thumb guides material choice to ensure effective cleanup and solvent compatibility.
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Khmer Rouge
Phnom Penh
West
Monroe
First Assembly of God Church
Cypress Street
Crosley School
Dravo Street
Kilpatrick's Funeral Home
Burger Chefs
Miller’s
J&a Enterprises
Pohlman - Wilbanks
Motor Supply Co
Cypress and Circle
Cypress and Crosley
Thomas
Garnet's Athletic
Flannigan
James Mack
N. 7Th
Gulf Station
T. Ke, Flourney
Hopkins & Sons
Westside
K. N. 6Th
Drew
Peter Skov
Contempo
Don
Cypress and Haynes
American Bank & Trust Co
Frantom
Central Bank
Highland
Coleman
Powell Tire Service
Guy's
Fisherman's
Sacramento
Calif
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Florida
Peter Arnett
Department of Commerce
Earhart
Buenos Aires
UPI
Juan DD. Peron
FRP
Ford Motor Co
Ford
John A. Swint
Peronist Armed Forces
FAP
Swint
PAP
Otis Elevator
Coca-Cola
Skylab
the Uniform Shoppe Bank Americard
North Grand
Sterlington Road
City OF
Ouachita Parish
Mel Cook
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