Johnson Funeral Procession Marks Nation Mournful CapitolFarewell
Washington observed a solemn full honors march for Lyndon B Johnson. Nixon and dignitaries followed as Johnsons coffin moved from the Capitol Rotunda to the Lincoln catafalque. The service included a 21 gun salute and a wreath laying before burial at the LBJ Ranch Texas.
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Dean Rusk
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Constitution
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Black Jack
John F. Kennedy
Tax Exemption Ties To Jobs Proposal In Louisiana
Louisiana proposes linking a 10 year tax exemption program to new job creation. Edwards argues the state must maximize jobs and payrolls for each waived dollar, while business groups warn against altering a program they say has spurred industrial growth and competition with neighboring states. A public hearing drew objections and calls to limit exemptions to net production capacity and significant capital investments.
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Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry
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Ford Lacey
Loussana Manufacturers Association
W.T. Hackett Jr
Louisiana Industrial Development Executives Association
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Lake Charles
Charles Smith
State Department of Commerce and Industry
Cereal Search as Mother Tries to Tame Energetic Trio
A mother enters a supermarket with her three lively boys and asks for a cereal that will sap their energy. The quirky line captures a humorous plea for a quick fix to calm unruly kids.
Twin Cities Chit Chat Moves Public Offices to Annex
The Monroe Redevelopment Agency and Department of Public Works offices relocate to the Monroe City Annex near Monroe Government Center. Offices led by Frank Wilcox and Commissioner Luther Harper remain connected via the center switchboard and consolidate operations at the annex.
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Department of Public Works
Monroe Redevelopment Agency
Frank Wilcox
Annex
Luther Harper
Basic Points Of Agreement On Viet Peace
White House summary outlines military provisions including an internationally supervised cease fire in Vietnam effective Jan 27 1973 its terms set a 60 day window for release and accounting of missing personnel and a ban on troop and supply infiltration plus North South reunification by peaceful means and phased demobilization of forces in the south with punishment of Laotian and Cambodian base areas in addition political provisions affirm self determination for South Vietnam government continuity and a non governmental council to organize elections a 1150 strong international supervision force to monitor elections and a conference within 50 days to guarantee the agreement.
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South) Vietnam
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GIs Jubilant Over Peace Pact News
In Saigon after President Nixon announced a cease fire 747s lifted off while 23 000 soldiers in South Vietnam celebrated. Troops spoke of going home yet some anticipated transfers to other bases and joked about pay and civilian life as relief and disbelief mixed amid the announcement.
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Release Of POWs In Hanoi To Begin By Mid February
President adviser Kissinger said POWs held in North Vietnam and Laos will begin returning to the United States by mid February with first releases around February 11. About 479 POWs in North Vietnam and Laos will be handed to U.S. medical teams in Hanoi and flown to duty locations as defined by U.S. officials.
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United States
Increasing Clouds and Rain Likely This Week
Twin City residents should expect rising cloudiness today and tonight with a 60 percent chance of rain on Thursday. Temperatures remain cool with highs in the 50s and lows in the 40s, winds 5 to 20 mph shifting to easterly, and a Gulf low bringing light precipitation northward.
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Cost Of Vietnam War Staggering In Lives And Dollars
The article summarizes casualties and costs of the Vietnam War. It cites figures from the Pentagon, South Vietnamese and North Vietnamese sources on deaths and injuries, civilian casualties, taxpayer expenditure, and military hardware losses.
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Senate Subcommittee On Refugees
South Vietnam
Vietnam
Southeast Asia
United States
North Vietnam
Indochina
Inside The News-Star Briefs and Classifieds Snapshot
A compact look through the News-Star pages features Abby Broadway listings and crossword updates with 3C Lowman 4B Radio TV 2D sports 4C theater 5B Van Dellen 4A Women 7B Weather 5D. Readies readers for ads, notices, and light features.
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Kissinger Expects Cease-Fire Spread Across Indochina
Washington and Hanoi unveiled terms of a peace accord to end the Vietnam War. Kissinger expressed confidence a South Vietnam cease-fire would spread to Laos and Cambodia. The agreement sets a three-way National Council on National Reconciliation, a demilitarized zone, and a four-nation control force. It calls for prisoner releases by mid February and elections to decide South Vietnam’s future.
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Hanoi
America
Henry A. Kissinger
South Vietnam
Indochina
Vietnam War Stories Highlighted Across Several Pages
A number of stories and pictures about the Vietnam War appear on several pages, offering readers a range of perspectives and graphic imagery from the conflict.
Louisiana Leaders Welcome Vietnam Cease Fire
Louisiana officials praise the Vietnam cease fire announced by President Johnson and President Nixon. U S Senator Russell B Long and Rep David Treen commend the move as a step toward peace with honor and credibility restored. Colleagues Fitzmorris Edwards Breaux Long and Carr welcome home POWs and missing in action, signaling relief and a peacetime path forward.
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Jimmy Fitzmorris
Vietnam
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Edwin Edwards
David Treen
R-La
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D-La
Nixon
Gillis Long
Patrick Carr
Metairie
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Nixon Describes Pact as Fragile Hope for Enduring Peace
President Nixon calls the Vietnam peace agreement fragile but expresses hope it will endure. Senate Republican Leader Hugh Scott quotes Nixon thanking bipartisan leaders for support amid differences as prisoners begin returning.
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Nixon
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