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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1976
Page
4
A car bomb exploded Wednesday severely injuring investigative reporter Don Bolles of the Arizona Republic. Federal investigators and local authorities examine the vehicle for clues as the case unfolds.
Police say investigative reporter Don Bolles of the Arizona Republic was critically injured when a bomb exploded under his car near the Clarendon House Hotel in Phoenix. He underwent five hours of surgery and lost a leg. authorities pursue a potential suspect Bolles named. The incident drew state and local official promises of full resources and rewards totaling $26,000.
Alpha Gamma Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha plans the 1976 Million Dollar Bike Ride to aid St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Memphis fundraiser, run by a non collegiate sorority, has tallied a million dollars after four years of effort and seeks another for St. Jude.
The Monroe Board of Adjustments approved four variance requests in a brief session. Monroe Frozen Food seeks a rear setback reduction to zero feet for an expansion in the light industrial district, Danville Corporation gets five feet added to a rear yard in a general business district, H J Preston earns a front yard reduction in a residential zone due to narrow lot width, and Dr W J Ernst secures a front yard reduction to four feet nine inches to extend his building line. The board noted undue hardship and lot conditions.
Chiefs of the United States and France concluded a June 1 1973 meeting with President Nixon and President Pompidou in Iceland. The encounter focused on Cold War era diplomacy and Franco American relations with no immediate agreements announced.
Two retired Monroe police officers file a mandamus suit against the Monroe Police Pension and Relief Fund board seeking about 23 376 in back retirement wages. Maj. (ret.) Floyd Van and Capt. (ret.) James L. Standard contend they were underpaid after 22 years service and would two thirds of their highest monthly salary for a 12 month period. The case names the Monroe mayor city secretary treasurer chief and other trustees as defendants. In Baton Rouge, newspaper ads display prescription drugs following a 1973 Supreme Court ruling invalidating a Virginia licensing restraint.
The Louisiana Peach Festival in Ruston will run June 18 through July 4 marking its 26th year. Anita Bryant stars as ambassador at large with patriotic themes and serves as Mistress of Ceremonies at Queen Dixie Gem and Princess Peach pageants and as guest soloist at the July 4 religious service.
An $11.5 million contract to build the final Interstate 220 Bypass segment in Bossier City was let to T. L. James Co. Inc. of Ruston. The 3.92 mile section runs between Airline Drive and the Louisiana and Arkansas Railroad tracks.
Happening this week features nationwide bicentennial and sesquicentennial exhibits, festivals, rodeos, horse racing, theatre, and outdoor dramas. Listings include Baton Rouge Covington Lafayette Lake Charles Shreveport Slidell and New Orleans with varied schedules, venues, and attractions. Booze and Moos notes U.S. liquor stores expanding dairy based pre mixed cocktails.
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