26 Jul 1976
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1976
Page
1
News highlights mention an Illinois man moving his family into a cave to escape costly utilities. The piece appears on page 5 B. The report references broader themes of housing, affordability, and survival in extreme situations.
Partly cloudy through Tuesday with a 40 percent chance of rain today and Tuesday plus 20 percent tonight. Highs in the lower 90s, middle 90s, and lows in the lower 70s. Winds under 10 mph. More weather details on page 5a.
Navy Seaman James F. Worley Jr of Monroe studied operation of nuclear powered and diesel submarines during basic training at the Naval Submarine School in Groton. Worley, 20 and a Neville High School graduate, joined the Navy in January 1976 and is the son of Carolyn Worley. Also, Air Force Sgt Ronald E. Phillips of West Monroe arrived at Howard Air Force Base in the Canal Zone to serve as a radio operator with the Communications Service. a 1972 West Monroe High School graduate who attended Grambling State University.
Former Lebanese president Camille Chamoun says his Tigers and the Phalangist militia will not observe the cease fire until Nabaa slum and Tal Zaatar camp are fully surrendered. He notes continued fighting threatens Christian Beirut and a nearby enclave as casualties mount.
The Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee endorsed a bill by Rep. Buddy Leach to raise or lower the state debt limit with revenue changes. It would require constitutional amendment if approved, seeks restraint on general obligation bonds and Bond Commission issuances, and faces administration calls for study before action.
Aberdeen Maryland researchers unveil a synthetic helmet called Fritz resembling a German WWII model with a rear protective skirt. The lighter design aims for better fit and balance, weighs about 47 to 53 ounces by size, and may be in regular issue by 1980 after final testing.
United Press International notes that the three greatest political scams in American history occurred exactly fifty years apart under the administrations of Grant Harding and Nixon in 1872 1922 and 1972.
A terse note records station flood status and stage changes. It lists Monroe with estimated stage 21.0 and Camden at 64 with 9 rise, indicating rising water levels and updated readings.
President Ford approves a $1.6 billion Coastal Zone Management bill to aid states facing offshore energy activity. The law creates an energy impact fund with $800 million plus $400 million in OCS grants and $464 million for planning and research, offering loans and grants over eight years.
Viking 1's sampling arm was freed after a pin stuck for days. Scientists plan a soil scoop on Wednesday, measuring about 50 cubic centimeters for life-detecting analysis and clues to Mars surface history. Viking Project Manager James Martin notes the device is back in near perfect operation.
More than a dozen Island Point residents were refused ballots in the Lake Providence election on the sale of the power plant. A 1968 annexation, later voided by a 1972 court order, left Island Point on the tax rolls but denied city voting rights. Voters from Bailey Trailer Park were also turned away, sparking protests about taxation without representation.
One owner 4 door Buick Lefabre with radio heater air new tires selling for 1295 in ET. 1972 Terry Bass rig features 25 horsepower electric start Johnson motor guide and Moody trailer priced at 1350 with carpeted captain chairs and moody trailer.
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