21 Jul 1977
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1977
Page
1
Egyptian spokesman says land forces destroyed 40 Libyan tanks and 30 combat vehicles and captured 12 soldiers from the 9th Libyan armored brigade while downing two raiding planes. He accuses Libya of inciting price riots and supporting groups against Egypt.
Thursday's digest notes partly cloudy conditions through Friday with a 50 percent rain chance today then 20 percent tonight and 30 percent Friday. Highs in the low 90s and 70s lows with light winds. Also reports Northeast Louisiana lawmakers pursuing a La 15 four lane project, Ouachita Parish summer programs cutting fuel costs, and the Louisiana Public Service Commission rejecting a cheaper utility rate proposal for the poor.
National Dow Jones notes Timberline Lodge in Oregon grew from a somber mood to a landmark at a cost unmatched today. Ethiopian troops wipe out Somali units along the border as East Africa’s conflict continues. Terry Moor of Monroe shocks 15th seed Brian Fairlie in the Washington Star Invitational.
Mr and Mrs Owen Cooper await the visit of President Jimmy Carter who will attend a town meeting in Yazoo City Miss and stay overnight at the Cooper residence. The scene is captured in an AP Laserphoto.
The Labor Department reports a 0.6 percent June rise in the cost of living, driven by gasoline price cuts and slower food inflation. Wage earners see 3.4 percent higher spendable income due to tax-withholding changes, while CPI stands at 181.8 with a 1967 base of 100. The report notes strong second quarter GNP growth and mixed food price movements including cuts in beef poultry and eggs.
President Carter began a two day southern tour including a foreign policy address in Charleston South Carolina and a town hall in Yazoo City Mississippi He visits South Carolina Mississippi and Louisiana and meets with lawmakers to promote his human rights stance and push for cuts to water project funding The White House said he is also broadening the FBI director search to include John Mintz among candidates
Former Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski was hired to direct a House ethics inquiry into alleged South Korean influence-buying in Congress. He pledged independence and said he would prosecute anyone if evidence shows wrongdoing. Jaworski will begin the investigation on August 15.
Dozens dead and thousands homeless as makeshift crews search muddy rubble around Johnstown Pennsylvania. Authorities report 32 to 37 dead with many missing while power is restored and federal aid potential is declared.
Mr and Mrs C E Gandy of Monroe celebrate their 58th wedding anniversary with a quiet evening plan. Cong Jerry Huckaby receives belated birthday greetings as staff opt not to reveal his age.
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