Rogers Sees Indochina Aid Battle Likely Yet Peacetime Help Approved
Secretary of State William P. Rogers said Congress will struggle to approve postwar U S aid to North Vietnam but should approve peacetime reconstruction for all Indochina. He noted cease fire violations do not negate the accord and voiced optimism on Laos and China ties while warning on Taiwan force levels.
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Washington
William P. Rogers
Congress
U.S
North Vietnam
Rogers
Vietnam
Laos
Paris
Cuba
United States
Fidel Castro
China
Taiwan
India
New Delhi
Second Group Of Liberated POWs Lands In U S Today
The second group of 20 repatriated POWs arrived in the United States at Travis Air Force Base California. Navy Captain James B Stockdale led the flight and spoke of loyalty as tears flowed during the homecoming. The prior day 20 more POWs returned from the Philippines and Vietnam to bases across the country.
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Travis Air Force Base
Calif
U.S
America
Navy
James B. Stockdale
Abingdon
Ben
Vietnam
California
Philippines
Stockdale
North Vietnam
Harlan P. Chapman
Fremont
Travis
Clark Air Base
Air Force
William Arcuri
Yuba City
Brunstrom
Andrea
Terry M. Geloneck
Arcuri
Jane
Gelonecks
Beale Air Force Base
Jeremiah A. Denton
Hawaii
Denton
Planes and Ships Cover Agreement Signed with Cuba
Secretary of State William P. Rogers and Cuban interests signed an antihijack accord to prosecute or extradite hijackers who divert aircraft or vessels to the other party. Negotiations were conducted indirectly via Swiss diplomats, with Havana seeking settlement amid U.S. Cuba tensions and Nixon’s stance unchanged.
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Washington
William P. Rogers
Cuba
Havana
Rogers
Jaroslav Zantovsky
U. S
Nixon
Fidel Castro
United States
U.S
Israel and Egypt clash in Gulf of Suez air battle
Israeli and Egyptian jets fought above the Gulf of Suez for the first time in eight months. Egypt claimed a MIG was downed and a pilot injured, while Israel denied any downed Israeli aircraft. Both sides reported engagements as tensions rise after several cross front air raids.
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Tel Aviv
Egypt
Gulf of Suez
Sinai Desert
Gulf
Israel
Syria
Wholesale Prices Rise In January
January saw a 1.3 percent unadjusted rise in the Wholesale Price Index with a 1.1 percent seasonally adjusted increase. Farm products and processed foods led gains, up about 3.3 percent, while industrial commodities rose modestly. The report, the first since wage price controls ended, signals further consumer price pressure from weather and strong export demand.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLS
Nixon
Wally Cox, TV Comedian, Dies in Bel Air
Hollywood AP reports Wally Cox the shy Mr Peepers TV star was found dead at his Bel Air home. Firemen said he was 48 and died about 7 45 am with no immediate cause known.
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Hollywood
Wally Cox
Mr. Peepers
Bel Air
River Stages Station Flood Present Change
River stage reports show station flood levels and changes at multiple stations including Monroe and Camden with measurements in feet and dates referenced. Authorities monitor stage shifts as water rises near critical levels affecting nearby communities.
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Monroe
Camden
Monroe Airport Adds Guards Ahead of New Security Rules
Monroe Municipal Airport already employs local security guards who now check passengers and baggage. The next step is installing security fencing around runway areas. Airport manager Jack Hover notes the program progressed ahead of other airports as national measures expand to all boarding gates.
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Monroe Municipal
Jack Hover
Monroe
Mr and Mrs Strickmark 38th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Joe Strick of 215 Peach Street Monroe observe their 38th wedding anniversary today Quiet plans for the evening are noted by Strickland in this brief community update Congratulations to the couple.
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Joe Strickland
Peach St
Monroe
Strickland
Nixon Urges Environmental Bills Passage
President Nixon urged Congress to act on 19 backlogged environmental bills and said pollution costs should be reflected in prices and not the federal budget. He argued for federal leadership and funding while allotting land and coast protection measures and transferring surplus properties for parks.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
U.S
Agriculture Department
Three Indicted By Orleans Jury
A federal grand jury indicted J. Douglas Nesom former chairman of the First National Bank of Denham Springs Sam J. Recile a New Orleans area real estate promoter now living in Lake Charles and Frank Spalitta a Metairie resident linked to R-5 Inc on conspiracy to obtain and misapply funds totaling 420000 in fraudulent bank loans.
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New Orleans
First National Bank of
Denham Springs
J. Douglas Nesom
Sam J. Recile
Lake Charles
Frank Spalitta
Metairie
Recile
R-5 Inc
Spalitta
Louisiana Board rejects Edwards plan to change tax exemptions
The Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry unanimously voted to retain the current 10 year industrial tax exemption system. Gov Edwards proposed tighter rules emphasizing jobs over investment, but the board said changing circumstances and gas supply issues justify keeping the exemptions as is.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry
Edwin Edwards
Edwards
John McKeithen
Louisiana
The Chuckle on Solutions and the Last Generation
A humorous take on modern problem solving. It reflects on how previous generations found answers and contrasts with current efforts. The piece uses light satire to pose questions about progress and complexity.
Cold and Clear Forecast for Northeast Louisiana
The region will see clear skies and colder temperatures through Friday with highs in the mid 40s and overnight lows around the upper 20s. Northerly winds 10 to 20 mph diminish tonight. FAA Monroe recorded 53 degrees Wednesday and 36 this morning with no rain reported.
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Louisiana
FAA
Monroe
Ceremonies Mark Opening of 1-20 Vicksburg Bridge
In Vicksburg Mississippi today ceremonies marked the opening of the new four lane Inter State 20 bridge linking Mississippi and Louisiana. Sam Waggoner Central District Highway Commissioner spoke at the dedication. The $30 million span began in 1967 with each state paying five percent and federal funds covering 90 percent. It replaces an 18 foot wide bridge built in 1929.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Mississippi
Louisiana
Sam Waggoner
Central District
Mississippi River
Federal Highway Administration
Orange Moon Soil Age Rewritten as Billion-Year Record
Scientists at Stony Brook report Apollo 17 orange lunar soil is 3.71 billion years old, implying ancient volcanic dormancy. The finding surpasses Apollo 12 and 15 samples and challenges views on the Moon’s recent volcanism. Astronauts Schmidt and Cernan collected 249 pounds of rocks at Taurus Littrow during the mission, which ended December 19.
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Stony Brook
N.Y
State University of New York
Harrison H. Schmidt
Oliver Schaeffer
Schmidt
Eugene A. Cernan
Moon
Taurus
W. C. Ward Dies Today Funeral Slated Saturday
W C Ward 56 of 401 Audubon Avenue West Monroe died today after a brief illness. He was retired vice president of Bancroft Paper Co in charge of administration and a World War II veteran. Funeral services Saturday at 10 am at Kilpatrick's West Monroe with Dr Clifton Tennison. burial Twin Cities Memorial Gardens. Survivors include widow, three daughters Joanna Vernon Alexandria Judy Stovall Columbia S C Saundra Ward LSU Baton Rouge, six grandchildren.
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W. C. Ward
Audubon Avenue
West Monroe
Kilpatricks Funeral Home
Clifton Tennison
Twin Cities Memorial Gardens
Kilpatrick
Ward
Bancroft Paper Co
First Baptist Church of
Joan Vernon
Alexandria
Judy Stovall
Columbia
S.C
Saundra Ward
LSU
Baton Rouge
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James E. Ray
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Tacoma
Wash
Alan L. Brunstrom
Katherine
Twin Cities
Orleans
News-Star
Abby
Lowman
van Dellen
Vicksburg Bridge
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