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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1972

Page

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South Vietnamese Paratroops Push Toward Quang Tri City

South Vietnamese paratroopers with U S advisers drove toward Quang Tri City from the southwest in a rapid assault on North Vietnamese fortifications. They recaptured two district headquarters and a string of artillery pieces while Marine units moved closer to the city. Government spokesmen reported heavy enemy losses and ongoing air strikes as refugees fled toward Hue.

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Mockingbird song amid Monroe nights sparks Chit Chat

In Monroe the mockingbird, a member of one of 53 true songbird families, serenades at night near homes. The article notes the bird’s song can disturb sleep and mentions Texas law against shooting mockingbirds, contrasting with other songsters like owls and whip-poor-wills.

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Kuwait confronts Rogers over U S Middle East policy

Kuwait urged Secretary Rogers to change U S policy accusing it of unfairness that endangers American prestige in the Middle East. Sheikh Ahmed pressed Washington to pressure Israel to withdraw from Arab land and warned of continued aggression toward Lebanon. Rogers said the U S seeks no privileged position and aims for peace. He noted Egypt and Israel negotiations as key progress toward peace.

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Spassky Walks Out as World Chess Title Feud Stalls

Russian champion Boris Spassky protested Fischer's late arrival and left a meeting to draw lots for the first move. FIDE president Euwe warned the world title bout could be postponed or canceled as Fischer slept and seconds represented him.

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Pound Slumps as British Currency Drops in Exchange Markets

The British pound fell to 2.4125 dollars amid a 7.3 percent devaluation in foreign exchange trading. Banks in West Germany and Switzerland intervened to prop up the dollar while gold and currency markets in London and Zurich showed shifts, with the pound trading near the floor against the franc and Belgian francs moving.

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No-Fault Backers Get Last Chance To Advance Bill

The Louisiana Senate Judiciary Committee B plans a noon meeting to consider amendments to a no fault auto insurance bill. Governor Edwards had halted the measure but Sen. Robert Jones secured one more chance to craft acceptable amendments amid criticism of the $45000 benefits, $500 threshold, and broad exceptions.

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Holiday Weather Dampens Independence Day Celebrations

Unseasonably cool conditions and scattered showers spread across much of the nation on Independence Day. Birmingham, Alabama saw heavy rains while the Northwest and Rockies posted 40s and 80s amid a broad cool spell. Forecasters warned of possible frost in Upper Michigan as a Southwest heat wave persisted with weeklong highs near 100. Early readings ranged from 38 in Marquette to 101 in Needle, California.

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North and South Korea Agree on Unity Talks

North and South Korea said in high level talks in Seoul and Pyongyang they will set up a joint committee and a hotline to prevent accidents and promote peaceful unification. Leaders Chung and Kim attended as South Korea and North Korea agreed to refrain from armed provocations and to start negotiations for peaceful unification without outside interference.

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Three Arrested In Joy Slaying Of Playing Child

Three men were arrested early today on investigation of quipeder on the as parcouls mma treeless shiavinss oo Joxee Arm Staff oof dawinian Geardens an Sunedas Thes. The child died 900 minutes later at a hospital after being shot in the ward of a friend. Sheriff Peter Pitchess called the murder wanten renamed a Lalidatory.

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Nixon urges world to visit U S for bicentennial fete

President Nixon appeals for millions of visitors to the United States for the 1976 bicentennial. He speaks in a radio broadcast from the Western White House urging openness, peace through people to people contact, and a welcoming stance to visitors during the celebration era. He notes immigrants helped shape America and calls for trust and cooperation amid Cold War tensions.

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Weather dampens Fourth plans as storms sweep region

A string of thunderstorms and heavy rain battered the area Monday into Tuesday, delaying Fourth of July activities. Winds up to 50 mph caused property damage in Oak Grove and Lake Providence, felling trees and damaging roofs while utilities and telephones were disrupted. No injuries were reported. highs reached 93 and 74 in some spots as forecasters expect more showers tonight and Wednesday and cooler temperatures in the mid 80s.

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