28 Jul 1977
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1977
Page
1
Partly cloudy through Friday with scattered thundershowers mainly afternoons and evenings. Highs near 90, lows in the mid 70s, winds under 10 mph. Rain chances 40 percent today and Friday, 20 percent tonight. Legislative opposition to tax increases for teacher pay raises noted.
A humorous note defines a conference as a group of people discussing what they should be doing, highlighting the planning mindset and collaborative talk.
U S Representative Jerry Huckaby criticizes investigators for dragging out the Korea Park influence scandal. He urges FBI and IRS involvement earlier, cites Justice Department plans to indict the most involved while exonerating others, and notes Senate involvement remains unclear.
Former Congressman Richard A. Tonry, who pleaded guilty to four misdemeanor counts related to campaign contributions and job promises, received a one year prison term and a $10,000 fine. The judge noted the potential for longer penalties had the felony charges gone forward.
President Carter at a news briefing warned Israel’s move to legalize settlements in occupied territories could hinder peace in the region. He stressed concern over new settlements, defended arms sales to Egypt and others, and announced Geneva talks on a nuclear test ban set for October 3. He urged public funding for Senate campaigns to restore confidence and noted a rising U S trade deficit and oil use concerns.
A brush fire that destroyed 385 buildings and left hundreds homeless was declared fully controlled at 8 a.m. PDT as 1,100 firefighters began to disengage. Fire chief William Patterson said operations wind down with 80 remaining and cut further by night. an air tanker and helicopter stand by to mop up. The blaze started Tuesday when a box kite string wrapped a cable line slamming into a 16,000 volt line.
Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards said he is unsure pay raises are planned for anyone after daylong talks with three tax proposals ahead of a special legislative session. The call to the session was officially issued to notify the legislature of a work date set for August 7 at 1 p.m. and to reconvene at 5 p.m. on August 17.
Monroe Chamber of Commerce responds to about 30 mail inquiries and 50 phone calls daily. It distributes maps brochures and trade journals and offers a library to visitors, serving as a forum to solve local problems and aid the community.
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