Wossman High School disturbance rocks Louisiana town
A racial clash at Wossman High School in Monroe left at least five students needing medical attention as police maintained a large presence. The school closed for the day amid ongoing investigations, with Carver Elementary later reporting several younger students attacked by older youths.
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Wossman High School
Carver Elementary School
Wossman
News-Star
B. A
Gus) Petterson
Petterson
Monroe
Charles Gaishell
Gaushell
Carver
Herman Wilson
Wilson
Monroe City
Carver Elementary
Station Flood Monitoring Shows Stage Shifts
Readings indicate stage changes at Monroe and Camden stations with measurements near 40.0 and 26.9 feet respectively. Data notes a 17 fall in value and a stationary condition at Camden.
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Monroe
Camden
Net Farm Income Outlook Forecast Sees 1974 Dip Risk
Washington United Press International reports Agriculture Department economists forecast net farm income near 1972 and 1973 highs through 1973 with a possible decline in 1974. Beef pork poultry and feed grains price trends point to steady or falling income, with grocery prices rising above 1972 levels.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Randall
Twin Cities CHIT CHAT: Baby Lisa Faye Graves Arrives
The Jerry Graves family of 1710 Shannon Dr Monroe welcomes their first child Lisa Faye born Sunday at St Francis Hospital weighing nine pounds. Maternal grandparents are Lowell P Mulkins Rawling NY and paternal grandparents Homer Graves Gallatin TN.
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Jerry Graves
Shannon Dr
Monroe
Lisa Faye
St. Francis Hospital
Lowell P. Mulkins
Rawling
N.Y
Homer Graves
Gallatin
Tenn
Tax Deductions in Ouachita Parish Compare National Averages
A Tax Service analysis using Internal Revenue data shows Ouachita Parish households averaging 2040 in charitable deductions or 20 percent of income. Nationally typical items include 285 for charities 700 for loan interest 710 for local taxes and 345 for medical costs with deductions requiring proper documentation.
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News - Star News Service
New York
Ouachita Parish
Internal Revenue Service
United States
IRS
Nixon Praises Freed POWs at South Carolina Visit
President Nixon arrived in Columbia to address the state legislature the first time a president spoke there in 300 years. He lauded the courage of POWs and honored the women who kept faith, amid security and large crowds during a seven mile motorcade to the Capitol.
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Columbia, S.C
Nixon
Columbia
South Carolina
John West
Statehouse
Robert Bagley
State Capitol
Washington
Key Biscayne, Fla
Chrysler and GM recall batches including 149056 cars and 15000 trucks
Chrysler Corp and General Motors announce recalls covering 149,056 cars and 15,000 GMC Truck and Coach and Chevrolet trucks. Chrysler recalls late 1972 and some 1973 model cars with six cylinder engines for possible fuel pump leakage and fixes. Models include the Plymouth Valiant Satellite Fury and Dodge Dart Coronet Charger Polara. GM recalls trucks potentially wired with an improperly routed brake line risking brake loss.
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Detroit
Chrysler Corp
General Motors Today
Chrysler
Chevrolet
General Motors
No Change Seen In Weather Here
The weather forecast shows little temperature change for the Twin Cities with cold conditions and partly cloudy skies. Highs near the mid 50s, lows around the 40s, and winds 10 to 15 mph. no rainfall reported. An extended outlook calls for partly cloudy skies and possible rain Saturday with lows in the 30s to 40s and highs in the 50s.
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Twin Cities
FAA
Chuckle Cartoon Caption Plays On Leftovers Question
A humorous caption imagines a hungry husband asking where he is when meals come from the leftovers. The quip plays on domestic roles and cooking duties for a lighthearted gag.
Sirhan Appeal Rejected By U S Justices
The Supreme Court refused Sirhan B. Sirhan's appeal, upholding his life sentence for assassinating Senator Robert F. Kennedy during the 1968 campaign. The 7-0 decision left in place the California Supreme Court conviction. Justices Douglas and White did not participate.
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UPTI
Supreme Court
Sirhan B. Sirhan
Robert F. Kennedy
Sirhan
Kennedy
California Supreme Court
William C. Douglas
Byron R. White
Ralph Nader
International Telephone and Telegraph Corp
Hartford Fire Insurance Co
Superdome to Install Oil Burners for Boilers
Louisiana Superdome commission votes 58 500 to fit boiler system with oil burners as a backup if natural gas remains short. Executive director Ben Levy says gas will still be primary fuel but oil backup ensures heating and air conditioning when the stadium opens after 1974.
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NEW Orleans
Louisiana Superdome Commission
Ben Levy
Eighteen Released POWs Fly To U S
Eighteen American POWs depart Clark Air Base for Travis AFB California amid joyous scenes with 1 000 plus teenagers. Capt Joseph Crecca Jr is left behind with malaria. Lt James W Bailey flies home to assist his ailing father. Total released 163 with 432 remaining.
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Philippines
United States
Travis Air Force Base
California
Hanoi
Joseph Crecca Jr
East Orange
N.J
James W Bailey
Kasciusko, Miss
North
South Vietnam
Nrth
Gurney Urges Harsh Drug Penalties Nationwide
UPI reports Senator Edward J. Gurney proposes mandatory life imprisonment without parole or plea bargaining for adults convicted of distributing hard drugs to addicts. A Gallup poll indicates 67 percent support, with a model based on Governor Rockefeller’s New York plan. under 16 to 18 year olds, 15 years would be mandatory.
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Washington
UPI
Edward J. Gurney
R-Fla
Gallup
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Two Raiders Slain By London Police
London police battled three armed masked men at the Indian High Commission in an hours long shootout. Two raiders were killed, one injured and arrested. one officer and bystanders treated for shock. The attack occurred near India House on Aldwych, with police quickly responding and securing the scene.
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Indian High Commission
Scotland Yard
Yard
India House
Royal Shakespeare Company
Aldwych
Strand
Fleet Street
British Broadcasting Corp
Australian High Commission
Indian Mission
Rita Morgan
Cease fire set for Laos signing in Vientiane
Sources report a Laos cease-fire agreement accepted by Pheng Phongsavang and Phoumi Vongvichit with a ceremony scheduled at the prime minister’s office in Vientiane at 11 am local time on February 21. The announcement gave no terms or effective date. The North Vietnamese list seven U S military prisoners and two civilians slated for release under the Vietnam agreement. It remains unclear how the cease-fire affects Pathet Lao control and any POW fate.
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Laos
Vientiane Radio
Kingdom of
Pheng Phongsavang
Phoumi Vongvichit
Phongsavang
Vongvichit
Prince Souphanouvong
Pathet Lao
United States
U.S
Vietnam
Winnsboro Store Hit By Fire In Shopping Center
A Winnsboro food store Mc Lemore's Jitney Jungle at 405 Mary Marr St sustained minor damage from a rear fire and smoke. Firefighters said the blaze was under control by noon and adjacent TG and Y Store also suffered smoke damage. No injuries. Local unit fought the fire. Monroe unit not required.
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Winnsboro
McLemore
Mary Marr St
Tg&y
Monroe
Nixon To Address Economy On Nationwide Radio
President Nixon will deliver a nationwide radio report on the economy shortly after noon Wednesday. The Florida White House announced the address, set to follow the network noon news. Press secretary Ronald L. Ziegler confirmed the plan.
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Key Biscayne, Fla
Nixon
Florida White House
Radio
Ronald L. Ziegler
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