Inflation Eases Slightly as January CPI Rises 0.1%
The government reports January cost of living rose 0.1 percent the smallest monthly gain in nearly four years. Food prices fell 0.4 percent while fuel oil and coal jumped 1.6 percent. Detroit led regional increases and wage adjustments are expected for about 67,000 workers based on CPI.
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Washington
White House
Ronald L. Ziegler
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bureau
Chicago
Los Angeles-Long Beach
Philadelphia
New York
Detroit
Burns warns inflation risk from wage price curb efforts
Dr. Arthur F. Burns, chair of the Federal Reserve, said the rebound from the recession is underway but warned that measures to curb wage and price increases are needed to prevent renewed inflation. He reiterated the Fed will not fuel a new inflation wave while stressing the need for monetary growth to spur growth and reduce unemployment.
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Treasury
John B. Connally
Arthur Burns
Federal Reserve Board
Burns
Nation
Washington
UPI
Arthur F. Burns
Federal Reserve System
Nixon
FEC
White House of Congress
House
Senate
Joint Economic Committee
Federal Reserve
FED
Mitchell Defends Wiretap Use as No Complaints Arise
Attorney General John Mitchell says the Nixon era has seen no complaints about abuse of wiretaps and bugging in anti crime efforts. He notes increased authority mainly for organized crime and cites high powered defense teams as causing delays, with rare use of taps in other areas.
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Ashington
UPI
John N. Mitchell
Nixon
Mitchell
U.S. Files Two Pollution Suits Against Major Firms
The government filed civil pollution suits against United States Steel Corp and DuPont de Nemours, seeking to halt water pollution of the Grand Calumet River by plants operated by these firms. Attorney General John N. Mitchell's office announced the actions as part of a broader effort to curb industrial pollution.
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Washington
United States Steel Corp
Helicopter Losses Mount in South Vietnam Laos Campaign
The Saigon foray into Laos against the Ho Chi Minh trail inflicted heavy tolls as eight more helicopters were shot down amid ongoing operations. Official counts show 18 destroyed, with observers suggesting higher losses, including a CH53 Sea Stallion downed during a resupply mission. U.S. casualties exceed 34 killed and 85 wounded, with 13 missing. The 16 000 South Vietnamese troops pressed 15 to 16 miles inside Laos, severing Ho Chi Minh Trail branches as reconnaissance units moved near Sepone. Rumors of a North Vietnamese invasion circulated as Thieu Ky reportedly discussed the move, while Nixon did not rule out such action.
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Saigon
UPI
Laos
Ho Chi Minh Trail
South Vietnam
U.S
Sepone
North Vietnam
Nguyen van Thieu
Nguyen Cao Ky
Cao van Vien
Nixon
Birthday Cheer for Monroe Teen on Special Occasion
In Monroe pre-dawn roads near cotton fields and woods bunnies surprise motorists along Lany Lane. Today marks Jack "Buster" Lewis of 2801 South Grand Monroe turning 19 with a birthday bash planned tonight to celebrate this special occasion.
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Monroe
Lany Lane
Jack “Buster
Monroe Mayor Awaiting Audits On City and Private Firms
Monroe Mayor W L Jack Howard expects the release of audits on the City of Monroe and his private businesses as the Ouachita Grand Jury’s findings become public. Audits were mailed today from State Revenue Collector Lee Agerton after a prior inquiry about possible extra sales taxes on Civic Center events. Howard welcomed the grand jury report and plans a press conference to address Louisiana gas shortages and Monroe’s industrial growth prospects.
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Monroe
W. L
Jack” Howard
Ouachita Grand Jury
Howard
Lee Agerton
Baton Rouge
Agerton
Shady Wall
Monroe Civic Center
Grand Jury
Dist. Atty
Robert Kostelka
Louisiana
Judge Strikes Out Testimony In Calley Trial
In the William Calley murder trial at Fort Benning Judge Reid Kennedy ordered Dr. Albert LaVerne's testimony stricken after deeming it possibly a complete falsehood. LaVerne had described Calley as robot-like and unable to exercise free will in the My Lai raid, a claim Kennedy urged the jury to disregard entirely. Calley, 27, faces mass murder charges for the Vietnamese village raid.
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FT. Benning, Ga
William Calley Jr
Reid Kennedy
Albert LaVerne
Calley
My Lai
Laverne
New York City
Bellevue Hospital
Kennedy
George Latimer
Seven Die in Taft Rest Home Fire
A fire at the Desert Air Rest Home near Taft California killed seven residents and left a 16 year old boy hospitalized with burns. 12 guests and two attendants were inside the wood frame building when flames swept the facility. Crews fought the blaze for hours to douse hot spots and search the debris. Officials had no immediate cause and identities were not released.
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Taft
Calif
Oliver Watson
Desert Air Rest Home
Los Angeles
Rain Likely With Mild Weekend Warmth in Monroe
Spring like weather continues in the Monroe area with a 50 percent chance of rain today and through Saturday. Skies stay partly cloudy, highs 68 to 74 and lows 44 to 53. Southeast winds around 16 mph. Federal Aviation Agency reports 74 high yesterday at Selman Field and 63 low this morning. no rain by 7 am.
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Monroe
Federal Aviation Agency
Selman Field
Camden Monroe Fleed Present Stage
Readable text shows Camden Monroe involved in a stage event with 88.3 frequency noted during fall. Specifics are unclear. additional context is missing to confirm date, location, or outcome.
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Camden Monroe
Arson attempts target three Soviet diplomatic cars near Washington
In Maryland suburbs near Washington, arson attempts were made on three Soviet registered diplomatic vehicles. One car in Silver Spring sustained slight damage. two others in Hyattsville suffered abortive fires. A caller claimed the act as retaliation in the war for liberation of Soviet Jewry, while the Soviet Embassy urged punishment of criminals. The Jewish Defense League denied involvement.
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Washington
UPI
Maryland
American Jewish Committee
Jewish Defense League
Silver Spring
Hyattsville
Russia
United States
Soviet Union
Arnold Christian
Ross Street
Inside The News-Star Two Sections
Community bulletin style page from the News-Star featuring section counts and page labels for Abby 3B Lowman 2B Broadway 10A Van Dellen 4B Classified 7B Popenoe Comics 6B Radio-TV 7B
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Abby
Lowman
Broadway
van Dellen
Radio-Tv
Suspects Captured In Dallas Slayings
Dallas deputies were killed on a Trinity River levee Monday night. Two gunmen Rene Guzman and Leonardo Lopez were arrested after a dawn raid in a shabby Dallas apartment. Accessories Angie Hernandez and Mary Alice Rosales also jailed.
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Rene Adolfo Guzman
Leonardo Ramos Lopez
Trinity River
Dallas
Guzman
Lopez
Angie Hernandez
Mary Alice Rosales
Traveling Salesman Questioned by Wistful Wife
A traveling salesman is described as wishing his road life matched his wife’s perception of his enjoyment. The quip contrasts his actual travels with her impression of his fun on the road.
Annual Camellia Show Scheduled in Ruston
The annual Camellia Show sponsored by the North east Louisiana Camellia Society and the Central Bank with the American Camellia Society will be held Saturday and Sunday at the bank’s downtown offices. Judging starts at 1 p.m. Saturday by ASF accredited judges. winners announced around 3:38 p.m. Entries accepted 7 a.m. to 11:8 a.m. Saturday. public viewing hours 3:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
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Northeast Louisiana Camellia Society
The
Central Bank
American Camellia Society
Louisiana
Arkansas
Mississippi
Harry Hipp
Frank Chambliss
R. L. Gibson
Eams
Rufus Gargr
Jack F. Ward
E. N. Kimes
el Dorado
Ark
Nick Medica
Fredie Hoagland
Ruston
F. F. Becker II
G. R. Lumsden
Thomas H. Perkins II
Brookhaven
Miss
A. K. Ammen
Alexandria
Charles R. Henry
Fred Lee
Little Rock
W. E. Lee
Forest Hill
Eugene Cain
Jackson
James Peninger
Shreveport
Earl Puddy
LaMonte Wright
D H. Tolbert
Labor official pursues voluntary plan to curb construction wages
Secretary of Labor J Delaney said action is needed to slow rising construction wages while President Nixon favors no wage-price freeze. Hodgson, after talks with AFL CIO leaders, still hopes to finalize a voluntary plan to stabilize wages and prices in the sector.
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Miami
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