Inflation and earnings rise as prices inch up
Government data show consumer prices up two tenths of one percent in June driven by food costs. Average earnings for about 50 million workers rose to 195.39 weekly, with real purchasing power up 3.2 percent after inflation.
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Security Council Urges Israel to Release Six Officers
The United Nations Security Council called on Israel to release six Syrian and Lebanese army officers captured in Lebanon on June 21 without delay. The 14 to 0 vote upheld a follow up to a June 26 decision, with the United States abstaining. The council asked the president and Secretary General to resume efforts, and no sanctions were referenced.
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Record heat top. Arizona 109 degrees
The National Weather Service reported the highest temperature Thursday excluding Alaska and Hawaii reached 109 degrees at Gila Bend Arizona. A cool start followed with a low of 39 degrees at Lakeview Oregon.
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Smog Triggers Shutdown Warnings Across Ohio Region
The Ohio Health Department warns 125 steel plants across four counties to prepare for shutdowns amid a severe smog episode. Weather forecasters expect a relief front this weekend, but heat and pollution persist in the Ohio River Valley with emergency alerts and injunctions issued by state officials.
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Senate Restores Cape Canaveral Name to Cape Canaveral
The Senate approved a bill to revert the Florida East Coast area from Cape Kennedy back to Cape Canaveral. Sponsored by Sen. Edward J. Gurney and Sen. Lawton Chiles, the measure clears to the House after swift passage.
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Capitol Dome Declared Unsafe. School Tours Banned
California's historic 100 year old Capitol has been closed to official school tours over quake risks. The West Wind dome remains unsafe while spontaneous rotunda tours by Assembly sergeants at arms continue for visitors at their own risk. Tours in the new addition remain allowed but no access to the Senate or Assembly chambers.
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Unified Pascagoula shipyards boosts Litton production
Litton Industries announced the unification of Pascagoula East and West shipyards to create a modular, integrated complex. The move spaces 168 acres for surface vessel construction and 611 acres for modular assembly, with Ned J. Marandino heading the unified Shipbuilding Division and total Pascagoula employment projected to rise to 19 300 by August 1973.
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Weekend Weather in Northeast Louisiana Remains Unchanged
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures across the weekend in northeast Louisiana. Rain chances around 50 percent today, 34 percent tonight and Saturday with highs near 90s and lows around 70s. Monroe Municipal Airport reported a high of 92 Thursday and a low of 70 with no precipitation.
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Chuckle Advice to the Bridecreom
The column offers a tongue in cheek tip about handling a partner with grace by appearing a touch wounded yet keeping composure. It contrasts humorous social guidance with lighthearted restraint as a dating quip.
Saigon claims Bong Son recaptured as battle shifts center
Saigon says two battalions recaptured Bong Son district town at 12 55 pm with no enemy resistance inside. Field reports say troops were 300 yards outside the town amid light fighting. U S B 52s supported with 300 tons of explosives as the central coast offensive widens amid a three month campaign to retake territory from North Vietnamese forces.
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Gandy Couple Celebrate 53rd Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. CC. E. Gandy of Monroe observe their 53rd wedding anniversary today. They were married in Mississippi in 191 and have raised five children. The couple has resided in Monroe since the 1920s.
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Surprised 18th Birthday Shocks West Monroe High Grads
Cathy Geiger an 18 year old junior at West Monroe High School faced an unintended surprise party last Friday. Miscommunication led to mixed messages leading to celebration plans that scrambled expectations.
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Inside The News-Star Classified and News Page
A brief整理 of sections including Abby Lowman Broadway Papenoe Broad 70 Camics 46 and Radio TV listings with sports theater editorial and weather notes. The readable text lists names and page references for classified ads and column segments across News-Star sections.
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Second Quarter Economy Accelerates as Inflation Eases
The Commerce Department reports the second quarter GNP up 8.9 percent in real terms, inflation at 2.1 percent, and a rise in final sales and inventory investment. The government notes strong output with a 29.9 billion dollar dollar increase, while the personal savings rate dips to 6 percent.
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Spanish Train Crash Fatal To 76 Today
Two passenger trains collided near Seville Spain killing 76 and injuring 103. One express from Madrid avoided casualties. a local Cadiz Seville train bore the fatalities. Rescue teams worked as hospitals prepared for the injured.
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Demo Switch Over Heavy In Parish
The Ouachita Parish registrar tallied new registrations from July 1 to August 14. Forty one Republicans and four hundred eight Democrats registered, with Republicans near ten percent of new registrants over eight days. Louisiana’s history as a Democratic stronghold is noted, and open primary proposals to create a two party system are discussed. The parish voter total includes forty four thousand seven hundred seventy nine eligible voters, with thirty five thousand nine hundred ninety five white and eight thousand seven hundred eighty four Black.
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Tropical Wave North of Haiti Watched for Development
A Caribbean tropical wave formed north of Haiti extending about 300 miles. Forecasters from the Hurricane Center say a low pressure area could develop further as it moves slowly west-northwest over warmer Atlantic waters. The center notes a second low near the Azores remains nearly stationary with winds near 38 miles per hour.
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