Offense and Bombing Intensify as U S Raids North Vietnam
U S warplanes conducted heavy raids across North Vietnam including a successful strike into the Lung Truong tunnel near the Chinese border and several targets around Hanoi. B52 bombers resumed strikes beyond the DMZ as marines and naval air forces supported ground operations in Quang Tri and Haiphong areas.
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Saigon
U.S
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Trang Bang
Saigon- Phnom Penh
Hue
Quang Tri Province
Hanoi
Air Force
Lung Truong
Kleindienst Vote Slated By Senate
The Senate prepared to approve Rich ard G. Kleindienst as attorney general despite deputy leader Byrd's opposition after 22 days of hearings. The nomination followed scrutiny over ITT antitrust settlements and a controversial campaign-finance link to the GOP convention.
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Kleindienst
Senate
Washington
Richard G. Kleindiest
Robert C. Byrd
D-W. Va
John N. Mitchell
Byrd
Senate Judiciary Committee
Nixon
Justice Department
International Telephone & Telegraph Corp
ITT
White House
Arizona
Cabinet
Mitchell
Judiciary Committee
Jack Anderson
Dita D. Beard
McLaren
Louisiana House backs offshore oil tax to raise 123 million
The Louisiana House Ways and Means Committee voted 10 to 6 to recommend a bill taxing offshore oil and gas processed in state and routed to Louisiana. Gov. Edwards says the measure would yield about 123 million annually and treat offshore production like Louisiana severance taxes.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana House Ways and Means
Shady Wall
Monroe
Edwin Edwards
Edwards
Louisiana
House
Eleven Americans Killed In Vietnam War Past Week
Saigon reports eleven Americans killed in action last week with 20 wounded and two dying from nonhostile causes. U.S. totals show little weekly change while South Vietnamese casualties climb, with 912 government troops killed and 3,281 wounded in the six week offensive.
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Saigon
U.S
Law aims state aid for private schools with tax credit
The House passed the first of two bills to grant a $50 state income tax credit for each child attending a nonpublic school by a 57 to 45 vote. Similar 1970 legislation faced a state supreme court constitutional challenge.
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House of Representatives
State Supreme Court
Two Local Landmarks Marked in June Annexation
In June two anniversaries highlight Monroe. On June 20 1963 the Sandel Library at Northeast Louisiana University was dedicated by university and state officials. On June 27 1963 the Interstate 20 bridge across the Ouachita River opened and was dedicated.
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Monroe
Sandel
Northeast
Louisiana University
Ouachita River
Today's Chuckle Accent Shifts Toward Youth Parents
The humor piece centers on strained family life as the focus leans toward younger generations. It highlights the challenges faced by parents adapting to modern youth culture and the generational clash in everyday scenes.
WHO warns noise pollution risks and urges limits
The World Health Organization calls noise the curse of modern times and urges permissible limits at the U N Environment Conference. It cites Sweden surveys and links noise to hearing loss, neurosis, and headaches as delegates debate recommendations.
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Stockholm
API
World Health Organization
WHO
U.N. Environment Conference
Sweden
Gold prices hit new highs on Europe markets
Gold rose for the third straight day on European bullion markets as the dollar weakened. London fixed at 66.75 per ounce, Zurich opened near 65 to 66, and Frankfurt jumped to about 66.50 to 67.25. Dealers cite robust demand and rumors of higher official gold prices as factors.
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London
Europe
U.S
Zurich
Frankfurt
Washington
Nixon
Leonid J. Brezhnev
South Africa
David Lloyd-Jacob
Consolidated Goldfields Ltd
Johannesburg
Committee OKs Public Records Bill On Highway Files
A Louisiana Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill to bar the Highway Department from withholding public records that could be inconvenient or embarrassing. The panel, 6-1, rejected a proposed amendment to carve out litigation and audit notes, supporting a move to put the department on par with other agencies. The bill arose after reporters were denied access to records related to a settlement with First National Bank of Jefferson Parish over finder fees. Governor Jimmie Davis era.
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Baton Rouge
Senate
State Highway Department
Judiciary Committee
Jackson Davis
Shreveport
James Fontenot
Abbeville
Fontenot
Highway Department
Phillip Jones
Jones
Department
First National Bank of
Jefferson Parish
Jimmie Davis
Davis
Continued Warm Weather Seen In Louisiana Parishes
Monroe and West Monroe residents can expect continued very warm weather with only a slight chance of afternoon showers through Friday. Skies will be partly cloudy with highs in the 90s and lows in the upper 60s. Rain probability remains around 20 percent through Friday. A stationary high pressure ridge over Louisiana and Texas will build slightly through the weekend. FAA records at Monroe Municipal Airport show a high of 100 and a low of 69 with no rainfall.
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Monroe
West Monroe
Louisiana
Texas
FAA
Monroe Municipal
Pilots Seek Global Boycott to Fight Aerial Piracy
The Air Line Pilots Association calls for a boycott of airlines from nations that harbor hijackers and extortionists. ALPA plans FBI training for 46 000 members to adopt a tougher stance, urging international union cooperation to curb aerial crime. Benjamin Davis noted FBI readiness and cited United’s hijack thwarting and ransom recovery as proof of coordinated action.
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Washington
Air Line Pilots Association
ALPA
FBI
John J. O'Donnell
O’donnell
Afl-Cio
George Meany
O'Donnell
Benjamin O. Davis, Jr
Transportation For Safety and Consumer Affairs
Davis
United Air Lines
Western Air Lines
U.S. West Coast
Algiers
State outlines prime obligations tied to revenue plan
Under pressure from lawmakers, the Edwards administration released an incomplete list of prime obligations totaling 15.5 million to be added to the 1.65 billion general appropriations bill. The items include funds for legislative expenses, judiciary judgments, teachers retirement, new judgeships, and wildlife conservation revenues.
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Baton Rouge
Charles Roemer
Senate Finance Committee
Roemer
Edwin Edwards
Edwards
Wild Life and Fisheries Department
Conservation Fund
House Defeats Resolution on State Lobbyists
Louisiana House votes 60 to 31 to table a proposal by Rep. Mike Thompson to allow lobbyists in rear chamber areas. Rep. Robert Freeman had urged changing rules to let lobbyists and the public sit in two rear rows, enabling closer talks with lawmakers.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana House of Representatives
House
Mike Thompson
Lafayette
Robert Freeman
Freeman
Record heat hits 102 in Blythe as NWS reports highs
The National Weather Service logged the top nationwide temperature of 102 degrees Wednesday in Blythe California, while Greenville Maine posted a low of 36 degrees.
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New York
Boundary bill gains no action in Senate committee
The Senate Education Committee reported without action on a bill to resolve jurisdictional disputes between Monroe City and Ouachita Parish school boards. Supporters favor consolidation and limiting Monroe representatives on the parish board, while opponents argue against blocking tax boundaries. Leaders urged quick resolution before the next session.
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Deidre Cruse
News - Star Capital Bureau
Baton Rouge
Senate Education Committee
Monroe City
Ouachita Parish
E. D. Kilpatrick
Monroe
Senate
Senate. the Two Ouachita Senators, W. D. Brown of Monroe and Kilpatrick
Ruston
Brown
Kilpatrick
West Monroe
W. B
Bert’ Hatten
Inside The News-Star Front and Classifieds Snapshot
The News-Star edition highlights Abby Lowman Broadway Popenoe across sections including Classified 8D Radio-TV 7D Comics 6D Sports 1D Crossword 10A Theater 11B Editorial 4A Van Dellen 6D Horoscope 11A Women 1C Jumble 9D Weather 5A with 48 pages across four sections.
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Abby
Lowman
Radio-Tv
van Dellen
CBS President Dies At Age 51
Charles T. Chick Ireland Jr. president of CBS was found dead at his Chappaqua home at 51. Named to succeed Frank Stanton last September he apparently died of natural causes, police said.
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Chappaqua
N.Y
Charles T
Chick” Ireland Jr
Columbia Broadcasting System
Ireland
Frank Stanton
River Flood Stage Turns. Minor Rise Recorded
River stage data show a present elevation of 4.8 feet with a 1.3 foot rise to 6.1 and a 17.9 foot crest stationing at 40. Readings indicate stage change and a stationary status as of the latest report.
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