17 Feb 1972
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1972
Page
1
President Nixon and a small retinue depart from Andrews Air Force Base on a trip to Communist China described as a journey for peace. He met congressional leaders before departure and urged that talks aim to reduce future war risks while acknowledging ongoing U S China differences.
Bahamian officials say Howard Hughes has left the Bahamas after 15 months in seclusion. A Miami TV station claimed he passed through Miami customs recently, while customs would not confirm. A planeload of Hughes possessions was en route to Nicaragua.
Managua reports President Anastasio Samoa says Howard Hughes accepted a Nicaragua visit and will arrive this afternoon. Hughes remains unconfirmed, with spokesmen and officials offering varying statements on his exact whereabouts and status with U S immigration and customs.
Funeral services for Mrs. Joetta DeLettre Hegwood age 33 of Marrero were held at 10 30 a m at San Petro Baptist Church near Franklin ton Burial followed in Passman Cemetery She was a niece of Fifth District Congressman Otto E Passman and died after a short illness in West Jefferson Hospital She is survived by her husband Boyd K Hegwood three sons three daughters her parents Mr and Mrs W B DeLettre two brothers James Dudley DeLettre Reggie DeLettre and other relatives
A car displays a humorous bumper sticker reading Atheists don't have a prayer. The quip plays on religious phrases to provoke a smile with the blunt wordplay.
Louisiana education chief William Dodd testified before a federal grand jury for five minutes amid a widening probe into driver education simulators purchases. Two aides testified briefly as the panel weighed possible recall, while records show 1970 purchases favored Singer General Precision over a lower Visual Educom bid. The probe centers on state buying practices for driver education simulators.
U S war planes halted two days of heavy bombing in North Vietnam after about 150 strikes aimed at long range artillery guns and air defenses. The commanders reported destroying five 130 mm artillery pieces, two surface to air missile launchers, and other gear in Laos and South Vietnam, with several fires and explosions indicating hits on ammunition stores.
Twin Cities Chit Chat recalls a Monroe resident receiving a letter addressed to Downtown La. The post office explained how routemen memorize names along routes and use tools to deliver mail reliably.
Twenty one health organizations criticized Nixon's 1973 budget as backward and urged Congress to add 2.6 billion to fund manpower research and disease control. They cited NIH and HSMHA underfunding and called for more money for aging, infant death, heart and lung disease research, health manpower construction, and nurse training.
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird said the United States will pursue a new generation of missile armed submarines, the ULMS, regardless of SALT outcomes. The program, costing about 1 billion per sub and potentially 10 to 30 units, aims to replace Polaris subs and keep pace with the Soviet Union. He noted budget constraints as manpower cuts free funds for modernization.
AP reports two Americans were killed in action and 28 wounded last week. Four Americans died from nonhostile causes. South Vietnamese troops suffered 360 killed and 948 wounded, a high activity period ahead of the Tet festival. Allied totals show 1,105 enemy killed and 126 captured for the week.
The Twin Cities area remains mainly cloudy with no major temperature changes. Expect mid 60s today, lower 40s tonight, and upper 50s Friday with 6 to 16 mph winds turning north later. A slow warming trend starts Sunday, with highs mid 50s Saturday, upper 50s Sunday, lower 40s Monday, and by Monday afternoon near 70. FAA at Selman Field reports a Wednesday high of 56 and low of 35 with no precipitation in the past 24 hours.
Washington economists from the Business Council panel warn inflation may run 3 to 4 percent in 1972, higher than Nixon's 2 to 3 percent goal, with deficits and easy money blamed. They foresee 8.5 to 10 percent output growth this year, led by strong consumer demand for durable goods despite wage and price controls.
Salary ranges for reading math specialists in Ouachita Parish rise from 9400 to 12827 dollars annually for 11 months plus summer pay. Ten officers total earn 118917 across the group. six hold master's degrees. The board debate questioned effectiveness while district staff defend the program as essential, with specialists assisting Title I teachers in reading and math in regular classrooms.
President Nixon speaks at the White House departure for China noting a journey for peace. He credits bipartisan leaders and signals continued differences with the PRC, stressing the need to avoid war and to foster safer world prospects for future generations.
River levels show Camden at 2610.6 rising by 0.3, Monroe at 4013.8 dropping 2.3. Authorities monitor stage changes and potential impacts on nearby communities.
Ouachita Parish tax assessor Odis R Russell warns April 15 deadline approaches. Potential signers delay could overload the assessor’s office in the final days. Staff will promptly assist as exemptions are applied for. office location is ground floor of the Ouachita Parish Court House.
The National Weather Service logged the day's peak temperature as 90 degrees in Palm Springs California, marking the highest in the continental United States excluding Hawaii and Alaska. Massena New York recorded a frigid low of 7 degrees below zero.
Ten hens offered at 50 cents each if all are bought. Call phone number 323 8027 for more details and pickup arrangements.
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