Weather Outlook and Local News Briefs
Weather forecast calls for thunderstorms today with diminishing activity tonight and Wednesday. Highs in the lower 90s, lows in the lower 70s, with winds 5 to 20 mph shifting to northeast later. Rain chance 70% today, 50% tonight, 40% Wednesday. Bruce Brooks elected chairman of Ouachita Council of Governments for the new fiscal year. Local school districts to start full operations in late August. Offshore oil rig described as the largest in history sunk off Louisiana.
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Maine Drops Mandatory Retirement Age for Workers
National notice reports Maine removing the 65 age limit for retaining or seeking work after retirement. The reform affects public and private sectors and aims to expand labor participation among older residents.
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1964 CHEVROLET 2 ton wrecker with twin booms
Classified ad offers a 1964 Chevrolet 2 ton wrecker with Helms 600 twin booms for $2,500 or best offer. Contact 322-5161. Includes want ad number and promo note about low 10 day rate with cancellation privileges. News-Star-World Want Ads work every day.
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Continued U S Korean defense talks promise support
Defense Secretary Harold Brown wrapped up talks in Seoul with South Korean officials, pledging continued military support and no bargaining with North Korea. A communique announced a combined military command, a phased pullout of 33,000 U.S. ground troops over four to five years, and a new $1.9 billion four year aid program including equipment transfers and increased credits. Brown then traveled to Tokyo to brief Japanese officials on the accord with Defense Minister Suh Jyong-chul noting the North Korean threat remains serious.
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Five Ex-Congressmen Under Korean Influence Probe
Congress awaits word on five former members linked to a Korean influence buying scandal. DOJ indictments, likely August and September, target lawmakers amid a broad probe into cash gifts and favors tied to U S aid and rice sales. Georgia Governor Edwin Edwards and former Rep Otto Passman are named in investigations.
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Louisiana
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Minnesota Viking rookie of the year joins camp move
Twin Cities chit chat reports Sammie and Penny White of Monroe head to Minneapolis where Sammie will report to the Minnesota Vikings training camp on the 28th. The team’s star receiver had been named NFL Rookie of the Year. Phillip Smith III and his wife West Monroe announce the birth of their daughter Tommie Leigh, eight pounds nine ounces, born Monday at Glenwood Hospital. Big sisters Melissa Ann and Jodie Lynn await the new arrival.
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Glenwood Hospital
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Jodie Lynn
Tax Form Befuddles Americans
Washington reports that three of four American taxpayers relied on others to prepare 1976 federal returns amid widespread doubt about the tax system. The May 1977 Roper survey for H R Block shows only 25 percent prioritize simplification, unemployment named as a major problem, and 60 percent say they have little understanding of filling the return.
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UPI
Roper Organization Inc
H&r Block Inc
Insects Hit Crops Amid Rain Delays In Louisiana
Louisiana farmers face renewed insect damage as rains boost pasture and crop growth. Budworms threaten cotton squares and fall armyworms attack soybeans while wet fields hinder hay making. LSU extension agent says several days of sun are needed for effective insecticide applications. Weather advisory predicts thunderstorms through Saturday, delaying relief.
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Louisiana State University Cooperative Extension
Ouachita Parish
Carter Welcomes Italian Premier to White House Visit
President Carter greets Italian Prime Minister Giulio Andreotti at the White House signaling a strong U S friendship and NATO ties. Andreotti states the aim of frank constructive friendship guiding Italy's policy amid a new political setup with a Communist party role.
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Carter and Jordan Clash Over Aid to Poor Voters
President Carter accuses black leader Vernon Jordan of harming hopes of the poor while Jordan sticks to claims Carter has not fulfilled campaign promises. A planned meeting aims to ease tensions as administration aides insist Carter, his Cabinet, and Congress care about inner city needs. Jordan lauds some programs but cites a lengthy list of unmet goals. Gramum says Carter will not tour depressed New York neighborhoods.
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