Monroe Hears Call as Gas Contract Ends
Monroe Mayor W L Howard appoints a six member citizens committee to solve a looming gas crisis. The Pennzoil United contract ends April 27 1972 and the city must find new gas sources to power its electric plant, risking a jump from 8 cents to higher rates with independent suppliers.
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Howard
Monroe Government Center
a_ citizens‘ committee
Monroe
Pennzoil United, Inc
Pennzoil
Ruston
Louisiana
Monroe Eyes Tax Rebates and Gas Supply Solution
Monroe Mayor Howard announced a push to reclaim $132,244 in gas severance taxes from 1965 to 1969 and to pursue a potential purchase of Pennzoil United gas distribution assets to ensure stable power supply for industry. A civic committee, including six prominent locals, will study options and may send delegations to Baton Rouge to press state officials.
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Monroe
Citizens’ Committee
Thomas H. Scott
E. Murray Hudson
Lebron M. Sneed
Max L. Riley
Conway E. Crossland
R. Lee Vanderpool
City Hall
Monroe Commission Council
Citizens
Pennzoil United Gas
Howard
Pennzoil United, Inc
Houston
Tex
Pennzoil United Gas Co
Jack” Howard
Baton Rouge
Monroe Utilities Commission
Mel Cook
Roy Lange
David I. Agnew
Utilities Commission
The
Commission
Weather report for Alaska and Hewall on Tuesday
A chaotic weather note reports unclarified temperatures and locations. The fragment mentions a low reading and a Tuesday observation but lacks coherent data.
Visitors from North Carolina Stay in Monroe
Mrs. Mamie Hill and her daughter Jody visit Monroe this week to see Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Smith of Rt. 3. Local note invites retired U S Army personnel to obtain stickers from the Army recruiter in room 300 at the downtown Monroe Post Office.
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Monroe
Mamie Hill
Jody
North Carolina
E. L. Smith
Rt. 3
Senate Bill Aims Auto Insurance Reform Nationwide
Senator Philip Hart introduced a measure to change auto insurance so accident victims receive near full compensation regardless of fault. He cites only 14 percent of premiums reaching victims and large legal fees. The package also includes consumer warranty rules, a national produce safety agency, class-action suit rights, unit pricing for foods, pollution ad penalties, and federal safety standards for summer camps.
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Washington
UPI
Philip A. Hart
D-Mich
Hart
Congress
Nixon
Warren G. Magnuson
D-Wash
Federal Trade Commission
Magnuson
National Produce Safety Agency
National Commission On Product Safety
James B. Pearson
R-Kan
William B. Spong Jr
D-Va
Spong
Freed Present Stage Stage Change
The fragment notes changes in stage values for Camden and Monroe with rise figures 14.0 and 15.1 and a 2 percent reference, plus a 3.0 rise and mentions staff.
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Camden
Monroe
Banquet To Honor Solons Scheduled
A banquet to honor state solons is planned with attendees including James P. Smith farmer rep Corey G. Christian Ray E. DeVite 2harlace L. Vinning Jr So Rep Lantz Womack Winnsboro Rep Dr Wil a M Floyd Jena Rep Bubba Henry Jonesboro Rep David I Patten Jonesville and Kaech T Nix vice.
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James P. Smith
Farmer
Corey G. Christian
Raye
DeVite
Nixon Seeks Consumer Aid Bills and Delays Key Proposal
President Nixon urged Congress to advance consumer protection measures while delaying one major proposal. He backed expanding executive agency duties and widening product safety authority at HEW, including minimum standards and product bans, and favored a consumer class action approach opposed by some lawmakers.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Advisory Council On Executive Organization
Virginia H. Knauer
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
HEW
Mild Weather Stays In Area Today
Weather forecast notes a gradual warming trend with increasing clouds and a high around 68 degrees today. Overnight should dip to about 44, with a risk of showers Thursday and highs near 66 to 70. Winds shift from light to 15 18 mph, then cooler conditions Friday and Saturday with lows in the 60s and chances of showers.
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Federal Aviation Agency
Sian
Justices Expand Newspaper Freedom From Libel Action
The Supreme Court unanimously rules newspapers may report on political candidates without libel fear if the material is factual and not published with malice. It broadens protection to all candidates regardless of office size and upholds military tribunal authority and antitrust challenges to unions.
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Washington
Supreme Court
United States
United Mine Workers
Tennessee
New Hampshire
Florida
New York Times
Court
Potter Stewart
Oliver Wendell Homes
Stewart
Concord Monitor
Drew Pearson
Alphonse Roy
Laird says South Viets achieving Laos objectives
Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird reports South Vietnamese forces in Laos are disrupting North Vietnam supply routes despite tough conditions. He rejects reports of deep US ground involvement, noting air support only and a downward trend in overall US participation. Article includes unrelated 1960s legal cases and dissents.
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Laird
Laos
Ashington
Secretary of
Melvin R. Laird
North Vietnam
U.S
Inside The News Star Four Sections
Four section page highlights appear with local items including school news weather and community briefs. No article text provided to extract names or events.
Scout Highlight Of Year Planned
C A Chuck Bezio of Monroe chairs the 1871 Big Show on May 1 at the Monroe Civic Center for the Ouachita Valley Council Boy Scouts. Tony Canizaro announces the event as director for the Duncavey Council. The show runs 2 PM to 6 38 PM with music and entertainment.
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C. A
Chuck”’ Bezio
Monroe
Monroe Civic Center
Ouachita Valley Council
Boy Scouts of America
Eee F
Tony” Canizaro
Duncavey Council
Bezio
Atty General Mitchell Announces Largest Narcotics Crackdown
Washington AP Mitchell announces four arrests and 13 million dollars in narcotics seizures in a nationwide raid named Operation Flanker. Raids hit New York Chicago Detroit Philadelphia Hartford Baltimore and New Orleans after a five month probe. Authorities report 54 arrested 32 still sought and 175 total arrested or sought. Seizures include heroin cocaine and marijuana with a street value of 12.8 million. Wiretaps 12 court authorized supported the operation as a major organized crime blow in multiple cities.
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Washington
John N. Mitchell
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Philadelphia
Hartford
Conn
Baltimore
New Orleans
Mitchell
la Cosa Nostra
Mafia
Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
Operation Flanker
Staff independence drives education board action in Ruston
In Ruston Louisiana the State Board of Education votes to empower a staff under Education Supt William Dodd. The push follows a January deadlock and includes support from five board members led by Dr Woodard of Lake Charles. New member State Senator Frederick Eagan says a staff exists and decisions remain about the proposal.
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Ruston
State Board of Education
William Dodd
State Department of Education
Woodard
Lake Charles
Robert Wi. Curry
Shreveport
Frederick Eagan
New Orleans
Woman Graduate Quips About Four Years of College
A humorous line from a girl graduate reflects on four years of college, asking who she has gained in that time. The quip captures a light moment in campus lore.
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John Mitchell
John E. Ingersoll
Travis Mayo
W. L
Securities and Exchange Commission
Federal Court
Public Utility Holding Company Act
United Gas Corporation
United Gas Pipe Line
U. Haslanger
United Gas Pipe Line Company
Pennstonl United, Inc
Aiesaa Non
Alaska
Hewall
Twin Cities
Senate
Abraham A. Ribicoff
D-Conn
Ribicoff
Solons
Ger
Roy
Monitor Patriot Co
North American Newspaper Alliance
Hbel
Pentagon
Ocala Star-Banner
Leonard Damron
Crystal City
Citrus County
Damron
James
Times
Star-Banner
Hugo L. Black
William C. Douglas
News-Star
XC Lowman
Haditorial
van Deilen
Broadway
3D Radio
Frank McDermott
Canizaro
Les Winslow
Jack McCall
Disneyland
Hollywood
Dodd
Goal of Education Board
Uncle Sam
News- Star
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