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13 Jul 1977
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1977
Page
1
West Monroe approves bid for new community center
The West Monroe City Council on Tuesday accepted a bid for the construction of the proposed community center, advancing plans for the project and setting the stage for subsequent work on the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Monroe
Sun shine bills stall in legislature despite open government aim
Several bills intended to increase public access to government died in the legislature while education reform bills gained passage during the 1977 session. Wausau’s crime-free claim stands out in a long run without a murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wausau
Wis
America
DhAverees
One Nice Thing About Going Home
A light quip notes that returning home eliminates the need to book ahead, praising the ease and comfort of homecoming.
San Quentin Quiet After Prison Racial Riots Toll
San Quentin California reported tense yet calm after Black Muslim and Nazi inmates clashed with clubs and improvised knives in the west wing. Three inmates were killed and five injured as guards restored order. lockdowns confined inmates to cells for days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Quentin
Calif
Mike Luxford
American National Socialists
Charles Jack Captain
San Francisco
Lineman Shot During Unrest After Monroe Utilities Walkout
One of two remaining Monroe Utilities Commission linemen was shot five times while checking gauges at the Selman Field Substation as coworkers resigned en masse after failed contract talks with city officials. Police tied the attack to tensions surrounding Saturday’s city vote to turn electrical services over to Louisiana Power & Light Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Utilities Commission
Selman Field
Monroe
Willie Buffington
Louisiana Power & Light Company
W. L
Jack) Howard
W. E
Utilities Commission
Lp&l
Howard
Harlan Prestridge
Finance and Utilities
No Smoking City Aims To Curb Vice In Sochi
A seaside sign in Sochi warns visitors that smoking is incompatible with work rest and medical treatment as the city continues its year long campaign to become the Soviet Union’s first no smoking city. Smoking remains popular at the Black Sea resort.
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Sochi
Black Sea
Soviet Union
Carter Hosts Schmidt for Frank Talks on Europe and Human Rights
Washington President Carter welcomed West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt to the White House for frank discussions on Europe and Schmidt’s misgivings about the Carter human rights campaign. A 19 gun salute preceded the remarks as Carter called Schmidt one of the world’s great statesmen and pledged close cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPS
Carter
Helmut Schmidt
White House
Europe
Schmidt
Gerald Ford
Free World
Neutron weapon funding splits Senate vote
Senate debate heats as Howard Baker predicts approval of funds for neutron weapons despite opposition led by Hatfield. Carter backs development with two study reports due August 15, while critics warn of arms race risks and deployment questions linger.
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Washington
Senate
Howard Baker
Carter
Europe
Mark O. Hatfield
R-Ove
Baker
Hatfield
Cater
Hubert H. Humphrey
D.minn
Pentagon
Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
Platt Couple Welcome Second Son Carl Oliver
Twin Cities Chit Chat notes congratulate Mr and Mrs Wesley Platt of Swartz on the birth of their second son Carl Oliver. He arrived Thursday at Glenwood Hospital weighing eight pounds eight and a half ounces. Grandparents are Herbert Harger of Jackson Mississippi and Marvin Platt of Swartz. Older brother James welcomes him home.
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Swartz
Carl Oliver
Glenwood Hospital
Herbert Harger
Jackson
Miss
Marvin Platt
James
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