07 Jun 1977
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1977
Page
1
The report notes sunny warm weather with highs near 90 and upper 80s Wednesday with mild nights. Northerly winds 10 to 15 mph. Local items include zoning denial in Monroe Quachita region, a political withdrawal in Houma, and new Alexandria mayor taking office. Also ferry William Carson sank, and Richard Daley absent from Chicago mayoral ballot.
Local classified notice advertises a 5 horsepower tiller with plow attachment used under ten hours. Contact phone number 322-5161 for details and pricing. Ad promotes low ten day rate and cancellation privileges for want ads. News-Star-World reminds readers want ads work daily.
In Washington AP reports congressional supporters of the B1 bomber met with President Carter. One backer said the president is becoming convinced the nation cannot live without the B1. White House Press Secretary Jody Powell declined to confirm.
U N Ambassador Andrew Young told the House International Affairs Committee that his critique of Ford Nixon racism also touched Kennedy and Johnson but was not aimed at their character. He linked racism to Africa policy neglect and stressed context over individuals.
The Dow Jones average fell below 900 in early trading and stood at 901.46 by noon as losses mounted. Analysts cited a possible 5 percent oil price rise by Saudi Arabia on July 1 as weighing on sentiment and threatening OPEC price splits.
Teresine Kimberly Smalling turns 16 today and will celebrate at a Monroe restaurant this evening with friends and relatives. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Smalling Jr. through Monroe.
The Monroe City School Board weighs filling the Asst. Supt. Richard Miles vacancy as he takes a nine month sabbatical. Supt. Sidney Seegers says Miles remains eligible due to instructional duties, while some directors express reservations about a temporary appointment and a tied vote could leave the post open.
A brief bar sign in Chicago urges patrons to conserve energy and avoid heated arguments. The notice emphasizes staying calm and courteous while enjoying drinks in a public space. No further details are provided.
In Brasilia First Lady Rosalynn Carter meets embassy staff while Brazilian students strike against the military regime. Police raid the University of Brasilia and the campus is closed for three days as students appeal to the Carter administration for support of basic rights.
Former Shreveport Public Safety Commissioner George D'Artois will undergo open heart surgery in Houston after tests at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital showed one artery 100 percent blocked and two others over 90 percent blocked. Attorney Bill Hall said the procedure includes a three bypass operation.
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