11 Jan 1971
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1971
Page
1
Draft Director Curtis Tarr said the 1971 lottery may reach as high as 195, similar to 1970, with lower calls but a shrinking pool. He urged Congress to authorize ending student deferments and a uniform national call, noting continued adherence to the Selective Service Act.
In Amman and the Jordan Valley heavy fire from Jordanian troops began after midnight as fighting continued for a fourth day. A guerrilla spokesman reported attacks on bases near the Jordan River and accused collusion with Israel. Refugees surged toward the West Bank while Arab leaders sought a cease fire and Ladgham threatened resignation if the shooting did not stop.
Supreme Court grant of hearing allows Muhammad Ali to pursue exemption as a Muslim minister in his draft case. The March 8 bout with Joe Frazier remains on track as the heavyweight title clash and potential prize fight record.
River stages fluctuate with a present rise at Camden at 13.0 feet and a drop at Monroe listed as 40 feet. no other locations shown.
Kenneth Wayne Sullivan Jr son of H G Sullivan of 3210 N 8th St West Monroe left for active duty in the United States Navy today. He will go to Little Rock Ark where he will be assigned a duty station.
Seventeen year old Yuko Komatsu of 2 Honmachi Kawasaki Tagawa gun Fukuoka Japan writes the News-Star wanting pen pals in North Louisiana. She describes hobbies including astronomical observing teaching and music with a preference for country and western. she says it would be wonderful for people worldwide to exchange letters.
The National Education Association reports a record 42.4 billion dollar cost to run U S public schools for 1970 71 with federal funding shrinking to its lowest share in six years The NEA urges federal support to be about one third of school funds with state and local governments covering the rest
The National Weather Service reports the lowest temperature today excluding Alaska and Hawaii was 29 degrees below zero at Dickinson North Dakota. Sunday's high reached 84 degrees at Miami International Airport.
The Tax Reform Act of 1969 cuts federal taxes by 9 billion over several years starting 1970 with this year’s 3.5 billion nationwide impact. Singles gain most. standard deduction rises to 1500 or 13 percent. low income allowances help remove families from tax rolls. Social Security taxes rise 4.8 to 5.2 percent, adding about 31.20 for a 7800 income, while state and local levies may offset some gains.
President Nixon prepared to announce tax relief for business to speed expansion. Treasury drafted regulations to allow faster depreciation on new plant and equipment, with projected first year losses of 1.4 billion dollars and 3.7 billion in the second year. The plan aims to modernize equipment and boost production as the budget for 1972 takes shape.
Sen. John C. Stennis of Mississippi calls an all-volunteer army a flight from reality and predicts the draft will remain needed for manpower. He cites talks with over a thousand GIs and junior officers who say a volunteer force is a joke without conscription. He warns Selective Service Act extension will be hotly contested in Congress.
Cloudy and mild conditions expected with party cloudy skies today and Tuesday. Fog tonight may create hazardous driving conditions. highs in the 70s, lows in the 40s to 50s, southerly winds 5 to 15 mph. FAA Selman Field Monroe records high 60 degrees, low 56, trace precipitation reported. Front from plains nears northern border as ridge remains over southeast.
In La Paz early today a group of officers seized the armed forces headquarters but the revolt was crushed by President Juan Jose Torres who announced loyalist forces surrounded the site. Rebels, claiming to stop imperialism, cited asylum for some leaders in foreign embassies, mainly Peru's, as the government vowed normal life and warned of counteractions by loyal troops.
The Monroe News-Star announces Erma Bombeck’s laugh loaded column At Wits End on page 2 B. The women's page commentary will be published Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays in the News-Star.
Apollo 14 crew Members Alan Shepard Edgar Mitchell Stuart Roosa and backup plan start 21 day preflight medical isolation at Kennedy Space Center restricting access to three zones and limiting contact to 112 trained personnel to prevent disease exposure. Families visit rules apply with children barred from direct access.
Washington AP report states US commercial aviation logged its safest year on record in 1970 per the National Transportation Safety Board. Board Chairman John H. Reed notes two consecutive years of outstanding safety as proof of progress in accident prevention. NTSB records show 145 deaths across all operations of 53 U.S. airlines, the lowest toll in over a decade.
Astronomers from UC Berkeley Caltech and Carnegie Institute report two large galaxies named Maffei 1 and Maffei 2 found behind dense interstellar dust in earths neighborhood. They lie about three million light years away, roughly twice the distance of Andromeda, expanding the local group to seven members.
The Supreme Court refused to halt drilling in the Santa Barbara channel amid the 1969 oil spill dispute. The decision denied a hearing on whether public hearings are required before new wells and platform construction. Justices Douglas and Harlan did not participate.
The Supreme Court rejected a bid to review the baseball antitrust doctrine 8 to 1. The move ends a suit by former Ameri League umpires Alexander J. Salerno and William Valentine who alleged they were fired for attempting to organize a union. They were terminated September 16, 1968, and sued American League President Joseph Cronin and Acting Commissioner Bowie Kuhn for triple damages claiming restraint of interstate commerce.
Clara seeks a man willing to date and go out with her. The lighthearted notice invites potential suitors to respond, signaling Clara's interest in companionship and social activity.
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