Daylight Saving Time Set For Most U S Regions Sunday
Most Americans will move clocks ahead one hour next Sunday as daylight saving time begins nationwide with only Alaska and Hawaii exempt. Arizona seeks exemption for its entire state citing energy shift concerns. Plans to adjust school start times and schedules are under discussion in multiple states including Florida, North Carolina, Utah, and Massachusetts.
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Hawaii
Indiana
Arizona
Jack Williams
Washington
Williams
Idaho Gay
Cecil D. Andrus
Tendent
Dan McAuliffe
Raleigh
N.C
Utah
Boston
Three-Judge Panel Strikes Down Louisiana Tax Credits
A federal three-judge panel ruled Louisiana 1972 acts providing tax credits to private school parents unconstitutional. The decision, rendered December 27 but released now, cited Supreme Court rulings on similar New York and Pennsylvania plans and overruled Lovimina laws. The panel found no separation between sectarian and nonsectarian schools and noted uncertainty about recoupment of claimed refunds.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
U.S. Supreme Court
New York
Pennsylvania
Sidney Seegers
Louisiana Teachers Association
Supreme Court
John Minor Wisdom
Alvin Rubin
FE. Gordon West
Oil Firms Endorse Fuel Sales Limit
Energy chief William Simon said major oil companies and independent distributors agreed to limit gasoline sales to 10 gallons per customer at service stations. He forecast prices rising 8 to 11 cents in the next month or two, with enforcement possible at company outlets and urging at franchised stations.
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Washington
William FE. Simon
Simon
Panies
Major Oil Com
Internal Revenue Service
Trial Date Set in City Officials Bid Violations Case
In Fourth Judicial District Court a February 27 trial date was set for city officials including Mayor Ralph Troy and several commissioners on bid law violations. Accusations cover purchases of turkeys totaling over 5 000 dollars without advertising or bids between 1971 and 1973. Arraignments were scheduled. McSherry planned to plead guilty to one felony and two misdemeanors, with other charges to be dropped.
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Fourth Judicial District Court
Monroe
Ralph Troy
Luther T
Dick) Harper
H. W. McSherry
W. L. Howard
W. D. H. Rodriguez
McSherry
Dist. Atty
Johnny Carl Parkerson
Parkerson
Time zone shifts and gas price controls ripple nationwide
Eastern and central regions weigh daylight saving changes while Idaho and Nebraska consider time shifts. Michigan lawmakers petition for exemptions. Ontario plans adoption. Local boards delay school openings. In Knoxville Simon tightens gas controls with standby rationing and a 1 gallon per week limit. Gas station owners face reduced income, with prices rising 11 cents per gallon. IRS survey notes widespread price regulation violations.
Police and Troops Raid Ireland Net 200 IRA Suspects
Dublin reports 200 suspected IRA members arrested along the border with Northern Ireland in a major crackdown. Raids and roadblocks targeted Buncrana Monaghan and Dundalk with charges likely for IRA membership, described as the widest action since the 1950s. Government sources tie arrests to Northern Ireland coalition moves.
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IRA
Buncrana
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Dundalk
Liam Cosgrave
Council of Ireland
Twin Cities Chit Chat celebrates Dan Hunt’s 4.0 GPA
Enrolled Mir and Mrs Phil Hunt of Monroe report good news from Louisiana State University. Their son Dan Hunt, a Neville High School graduate who transferred from Northeast Louisiana University to LSU for his senior year, has achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA. His mother notes pride as he works his way through college.
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Phil Hunt
Monroe
Louisiana State University
Dan
Trapson
Neville High School
Northeast Lousiana University
LSU
Hunter
U S Forces Withdraw From Thailand Bases
UPI reports the United States began a quiet pullout of 3700 airmen and a squadron of planes from bases in Thailand after August and September moves. The action marks a major reduction in U S military presence in the region with withdrawal continuing.
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Cammen
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Erse
U.S
Hearings Halted on Barker Theft Charges Amid Motions
Motions to quash and to challenge the bill of particulars delay hearings for Arthur B Barker and Howard in a theft case. Barker is accused of selling a trailer at auction in Iowa for 625 dollars between 1967 and 1971, with challenges citing jurisdiction, statute of limitations, and vagueness. The court suspended meritorious proceedings while motions are reviewed.
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Howard
Parkerson
Barker
Iowa
Ice Storms Sweep Broad Area From Texas to Appalachia
Widespread ice and wintry weather across central regions caused deaths from traffic accidents in Tennessee and disruptions from Texas to the Virginias. Snow fell across northern sections, with many schools closed and power lines down as Memphis Airport shut briefly.
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Freezing Rain Sweeps North Louisiana Area
An icy front moved into North Louisiana bringing freezing rain and sleet. Hazardous driving conditions spread as ice formed on bridges from Morehouse to Union parishes and trees across the region. Temperatures in the 20s persist with forecast highs in the 30s and continued ice risks into Friday.
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Mrs H Mittell Dies After Brief Illness in Monroe
Mrs. Helen F. Mittell 58 of 4008 Bon Aire Dr Monroe died early today at St Francis Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements by Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe. Native of Summter S C resident of Monroe since 1954 owner of Mittell Art Shop and Gallery Grace Episcopal Church member survived by daughter Barbara Binford New Orleans son John E Mittell Norfolk Va three brothers Charles Evans Warren Evans John M Evans Springfield Va three sisters Lolly Thorne McLean Va Carl Cummins and Harry Cummins Sumpter and one grandchild Memorials to Grace Episcopal Church or St Christopher's Day School.
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Bon Aire
Monroe
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Mittell
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St. Christopher's Day School
River Stage Readings Show Flood Change at Stations
River stages at Monroe and Camden stations show current flood levels with estimated figures, indicating a shift in stage readings and potential risk.
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Monroe
Camden
Youth drug raid details prompt plea for informants
Atty Johnny Parkerson says youths arrested in the Morehouse Ouachita Strike Force raid will get favorable consideration if they provide information leading to pushers. The sweep involved 72 individuals on 5 warrants for narcotics offenses and 44 officers from both parishes.
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Nist. Atty
Johnny Carl Parkerson
Morehouse - Ouachita Dist
Parkerson
Ment
Weather record notes extreme low in Wyoming
Ork UPI reports the coldest widely recorded temperature today at 32 degrees below zero in Laramie Wyoming, with a contrasting reading of 8 degrees at Ocala Florida. The report excludes Alaska and Wawaiki from the official tally.
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Faulkner faces leadership threat and Irish trials shift
The report notes Faulkner's leadership challenge at a Northern Ireland party conference and a government decision allowing murder suspects in Northern Ireland to be tried in the Republic if captured. It also cites arrests in Buncrana impacting bombing activity in Londonderry and IRA operations.
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Northern Ireland
Irish Republic
Buncrana
IRA
Londonderry
Today’s Chuckle A Handicap Golfer Plays With the Boss
A lighthearted caption notes a golfer with a disability playing alongside their employer, suggesting a humorous workplace golf outing. The quip relies on the double meaning of handicap in sport and employment.
Large Bank Cuts Prime Loan Rate
Chase Manhattan Bank, the nation’s third largest, lowered its prime rate by percentage point to 9.34 percent, applying to its largest corporate customers as the base lending rate.
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New York
Chase Manhattan Bank
Deaths Van Dellen in obituary notice
Obituary notice for Van Dellen appears in the Deaths column. The brief notice marks the passing and identifies the deceased for local readers.
Edwards Sets Louisiana 55 MPH Speed Limit Plan
Governor Edwin Edwards announced a plan for a 55 mph speed limit on Louisiana highways to take effect February 1, urging a voluntary 35 mph limit through January to ease adjustment. The move responds to Nixon administration threats to withhold federal highway funds from states not adopting the lower limit. Edwards said night and day enforcement applies and state highway director W T Taylor will post limits within about three weeks.
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Edwin Edwards
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Nixon
W.T. Taylor
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Pet Ad Promotes Parakeet for Sale at $10
Young male parakeet complete with cage and stand offered for ten dollars. Includes contact numbers 373-5298 and 322-5161. Also advertises a special ten day rate for placing ads with cancellation privileges.
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