Israeli jets Down Five Syrian MIGs in Frontier Battle
Israeli forces engaged Syria in a large scale clash along the Golan Heights and front lines. The military reported five Syrian MIGs shot down with no Israeli losses, while Damascus cited two Israeli planes down and several Syrian aircraft hit.
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Laird Reveals Small 5,000 Draft Under Looming Deadline
Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird told Congress the Pentagon plans a draft of about 5,000 before the June 30 expiration of induction authority. He projected 2,400 in March and 1,000 monthly for the next three months with no January or February calls. The slow-down aims to reach an all volunteer force pending congressional approval of pay incentives.
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Laird Sees Possible Total Pullout If POWs Freed
Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird told Congress that Vietnamization could enable a complete U.S. withdrawal once prisoners of war are released. He argued South Vietnam can defend itself against North Vietnam, aiding a settlement and preserving an independent Saigon government.
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Melvin R. Laird
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Monroe utilities crew praised for storm power restoration
Twin Cities residents commend the Monroe Utilities Commission crew for tireless work after a severe ice storm caused outages in Monroe and West Monroe. Additional crews from South Louisiana joined the effort, with power expected to be restored by Tuesday.
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Supreme Court Upholds State Court Power to Overturn Civil Jury
UPI reports the Supreme Court affirmed a Louisiana panel ruling allowing state appellate courts to reverse jury findings in civil cases. In other actions the Court declined to review a pregnant worker layoff policy, gunting to spied on civilians, and a Virginia DUI penalty case while letting railroad merger proceed and upholding broad California flag desecration law as unconstitutional.
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Chuckle Joke Punchline About Wiving Letters to Nader
A speaker jokes that writing to Ralph Nader about his wife listing all his flaws would be too much, contrasting personal claims with a public figure.
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Rooftop Snipers Paralyze New Orleans
In New Orleans the central business district was declared off limits as rooftop snipers terrorized the area. Police reported at least six dead including three officers and 17 shot, with one sniper possibly atop the 18 story Downtown Howard Johnson’s Motel. Armored Marine helicopter reportedly neutralized one shooter while transit lines into the district were halted.
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Kissinger and Tho Resume Paris Peace Talks
In Paris Kissinger and Le Duc Tho resumed talks after a pause since December with a tense atmosphere. The meeting, held at a villa near Gif sur Yvette, followed U S bombing raids on North Vietnam and reflected Hanoi's hard line. No details were released about topics or next meeting dates.
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Ice Damage Threatens Farmers as Weather Worsens
Icy weekend storms caused millions in damage to area farmers, snapping pines and disrupting power. Ouachita Parish agent Floyd Kent warns fruit and nut crops will suffer and pastures are stalled, with hay shortages looming for livestock. Power crews work to restore lines as schools and roads remain affected.
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Gunshot Fatal to Boyce Man in Alexandria
Merlin Honeycutt a 49 year old Boyce businessman was shot to death near the Boyce Post Office in mid morning. Boyce Town Marshal James Hillman 76 is jailed on murder charges. Neighbors say the pair, longtime rivals, had ongoing disputes including a recent auto crash complaint and two lawsuits.
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Inside The News-Star Classifieds Summary
Classified listings and notices from The News-Star including sports, theater, comics, and editorial content. Includes sections on radio and TV, weather, horoscopes, puzzles, and local notices with names and places. Absent full article details.
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Ouachita River continues to rise slowly in Twin City area
A. W. Newkirk of the U.S. Corps of Engineers reports the Ouachita River has risen .7 of a foot since Friday, now at 7.5 feet, about 25 feet below flood stage. The corps expects up to 1.5 feet more rise in five days if no more rain falls, with heavy recent rainfall blamed for much of the increase.
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Two snipers hold out as New Orleans siege drags on
Downtown New Orleans remained paralyzed as two surviving gunmen holed up after a marathon overnight shooting spree. Police, Marines, and a helicopter pressed a seize on the Howard Johnson Hotel as shots rang out from a white nearby building. Authorities pursued an underground terror motive while a federal probe was sought.
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Roanoke Doctor and Wife Killed in New Orleans Shootout
Roanoke physician Dr. Robert Vernon Steagall Jr. and his wife Elizabeth Day Steagall, both 20s, were killed amid a hotel siege in New Orleans. Police engaged snipers who fired from the Howard Johnson Hotel, with one sniper killed and others likely at large.
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