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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1975

Page

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New Trial Ordered For David Linzay

Federal Judge Tom Stagg orders a new hearing for David A. Linzay in Monroe at 1 p.m. Tuesday regarding his demotion from assistant principal to teacher at Jack Hayes School. Linzay claims the demotion was politically motivated and not about competence.

Federal District Court Linzay Monroe Paul H. Kidd Dawkins James Barton Board Lafayette Barton Stagg Shreveport Jack Hayes

Last B52 Bombers To Leave Thailand

The last U S B52 bombers based in Thailand will begin withdrawing this week as the United States and Thailand implement a program to end the U S military presence by next March. The move follows earlier reductions in Laos and signals a shift as Thailand seeks normalizing ties with North and South Vietnam.

Thailand Bangkok U.S North Vietnam Congress Laos Christian A. Chapman Phoumi Vongvichit Pathet Lao North South Vietnam Ubon

Twin Cities Chit Chat Celebrates Local Notables

Chit Chat wishes Mrs. Mary G. Smith a speedy recovery after a broken ankle. Mr. and Mrs. A D Parker announce their son Archie Parker Jr has been named in Marquis Who's Who in the South and Southwest for 1975 76. Parker, a former Monroyan, is a Neville and NLU graduate who studied at Arkansas Law School and now works in law enforcement.

Chit Chat Mary G. Smith Monroe Ralph Troy A. D. Parker Lee Avenue A. D Archie) Parker Jr Marquis

Factory Orders Jump In April Reveals Optimism

The Commerce Department reports new orders for manufactured goods rose 6.4 percent in April to 78.6 billion dollars, the largest monthly gain in over two decades and signaling manufacturing optimism. Shipments rose 4 percent to 80.1 billion, while unfilled orders fell about 1.6 billion to 122.2 billion. Inventories dropped for the first time since October.

Washington Commerce Department

Chuckle Sign in Flower Shop Delivers Nosey Message

A flower shop displays a humorous sign saying They do not mind if customers stick their nose in their business. The playful line aims to charm customers with a cheeky message.

U S Solons Return From 10 Day Recess

Congress ends a 10 day Memorial Day recess with a heavy agenda including foreign policy, voting rights, a deadlocked 15 billion appropriation bill and two presidential vetoes. A major Senate debate on military policy focuses on a 30.3 billion weapons authorization with cuts from Pentagon requests and House totals.

Washington Congress Senate Senate Armed Services Committee Pentagon House Alan Cranston D-Calif Edward M. Kennedy D-Mass James A South Vietnam Cranston United States

Former Leader of Japan Dies at 74

Tokyo AP reports Eisaku Sato former prime minister and Nobel Peace Prize laureate died in a Tokyo hospital after a stroke and coma. He collapsed May 19 at a Tokyo restaurant and remained in critical condition before his death with his wife and two sons at his bedside.

Tokyo Eisaku Sato Japan Sato

Ford Slip Blamed on Rain and Knee at Salzburg Arrival

In Salzburg Ford stumbled on rain slick steps while greeting Austrian Chancellor Kreiski. aides say a chronic football knee causes stiffness after long periods on his feet and contributed to the fall. He later slipped again entering a meeting with Egyptian President Sadat, with Sadat aiding his steady ascent.

Salzburg Austria White House Ford Robert Blake Air Force University of Michigan Bruno Kriesky Kreiski Anwar Sadat Middle East Blake Sadat

Nuclear Waste Ruling Review Granted by Supreme Court

Washington AP says the government won review of a federal appeals court ruling on nuclear plant waste. Supreme Court will decide if NRC keeps exclusive control or states may interpret federal uranium discharge standards under the Water Act. Regions Arkansas Kansas Michigan Minnesota Pennsylvania Washington argue 1972 act changes.

Washington Supreme Court Environmental Protection Agency U.S. Circuit Court Denver Nuclear Regulatory Commission Circuit Court Arkansas Kansas Michigan Minnesota Pennsylvania

Sunny Weather Forecast for Twin Cities This Week

Residents can expect sunny skies today with mostly fair conditions tonight and Tuesday. A slight chance of thundershowers exists late tonight and Tuesday. Highs in the mid 80s today and upper 80s to 90s Tuesday, lows in the mid 60s to 70s, winds 5 to 10 mph. FAA at Monroe Municipal Airport logged 80 high and 63 low Sunday and no weekend rainfall. Louisiana outlook calls for partly cloudy skies Wednesday through Friday with showers possible in the southeast. lows mainly in the upper 60s to mid 70s and highs in the 80s to mid 90s.

Twin Cities FAA Monroe Louisiana

Station Monroe Camden River Flood Report

A river stage near Camden shows elevated levels as flood conditions emerge. Officials monitor gradient and forecast potential impact along the Monroe station area with advisories issued for nearby communities.

Ford Plans Middle East peace formula after talks with Sadat

President Ford concluded summit talks with Egyptian leader Anwar Sadat and said he would unveil a Middle East peace seeking formula within a month. Ford pledged to extend bilateral economic aid to Egypt, while Sadat praised the personal rapport and urged ongoing momentum toward peace. Rabin announcedIsrael would reduce front line tanks and artillery near the Suez Canal as a gesture toward peace, with further steps expected in Washington.

Salzburg Austria Ford Egypt Anwar Sadat Middle East United States U.S Soviet Union Sadat Cairo White House Henry A. Kissinger Yitzhak Rabin Jerusalem Israel Suez Canal Rabin United Nations Washington

Inside The News-Star Highlights and Classifieds

A brief page rundown from The News-Star listing sections including Abby 3B Jumble 9B Broadway 7A Lowman 2B Classified 8B Radio-TV 78 Comics JOA Sports WA Crossword 8A Theater 7A Deaths 9A Van Dellen 1A Vditorial 4A Women 1B Horoscope 7A Weather 5A with page references and section names for readers.

Abby Lowman Radio-Tv JOA Sports WA van Dellen

Simon Seeks Higher Interest on Savings Bonds

Treasury Secretary William E. Simon urged Congress to permit more than 6 percent interest on savings bonds and give the Treasury more room to manage the debt. He acknowledged Congress’ $617.6 billion borrowing limit while warning to curb spending to keep the deficit near $60 billion for the new fiscal year. Ford vetoed a $5.3 billion emergency employment measure, with a vote on overriding expected. Simons said current 4.4 percent long term rates hinder sale of bonds under prevailing borrowing conditions.

Washington Treasury William E. Simon Congress Simon Ford House Ways and Means

Five Divers Find Five Men Alive After Gulf Rig Capsize

Divers entered submerged compartments of the Progress Maine No. 2 oil rig near Grand Isle Louisiana and found five men alive. One missing man remains trapped as rescuers cut air pockets and contained two hours of decompression for Derrel Dore of Delcambre. The incident coincided with a refinery blast causing burns to Eddie McKinney of Quitman Mississippi.

Gulf of Mexico New Orleans Derrel John Dore Delcambre Dore Coast Guard Dove Galliano Admiral Lee Grand Isle Clyde Pitre Jack Johnson Larry Sequar John Guidroz J.D. Hock Cook Progress Marine Plaquemines Parish General Hospital Eddie McKinney Quitman, Miss West Jefferson Hospital

Libya Signs Pact With Soviets For Atomic Center

Libya announces an accord with the Soviet Union to establish an atomic center in the Arab republic for peaceful use. The ARNA statement says the center will include a 10 megawatt atomic reactor and the USSR will train Libyan personnel to run the facility.

London Libya Soviet Union Arab Republic Arab Revolutionary News Agency ARNA

Tiny Town's Only Doctor Retires

Dr. F Harlan Booker retires in Lynchburg Tennessee leaving 361 residents without a local physician. He cites malpractice premium hikes and red tape as key causes while noting modern transport lets patients reach hospitals in 15 to 30 minutes in Fayetteville Tullahoma and Winchester.

Lynchburg, Tenn F. Harlan Booker Booker Lynchburg Jack Daniels Booher Fayetteville Tullahoma Winchester

Wildcat Strike Halts REA Express Deliveries Across Cities

A wildcat strike by union clerks shuts down pickups and deliveries for REA Express in New York Chicago Detroit Cincinnati and Atlanta. Thousands of workers protest plans to close 153 terminals and fire about 400 employees as the union fights to uphold its contract.

New York REA Express Brotherhood of Railway New York City Chicago Detroit Cincinnati Atlanta Puerto Rico Canada RBA

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