FIFRA Farce Draws Fire Over Pesticide Rules
The Monroeews-Star condemns the federal FIFRA pesticide act as an intrusion on private life, noting a required certification by Oct. 22 with no clear list of restricted pesticides, no end-test, and wasteful spending on county agent equipment. It urges Congress to oppose FIFRA and seek cost-effective regulation.
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EPA
Begin Leads Israel Campaign Stirring Global Wariness
Washington reacts with concern to Israel's Likud victory under Menahem Begin and the shift away from a dove temperament. Analysts note Begin's past as Irgun leader and the controversial Deir Yassin attack, while stressing his current pledge to seek peace without declaring occupied territories.
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King David
Generals Muzzled in Policy Clash Over SALT Korea
Washington dispute grows as Joint Chiefs learn of new SALT plan belatedly while Gen. Singlaub faces public rebuke. Senior officers argue they are excluded from shaping strategy in SALT and Korea policy, seeking greater military input.
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MacArthur
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McGovern shifts focus from Vietnam to Cuba and Castro praise
The piece accuses George McGovern of admiring Fidel Castro while ignoring Cuba’s lack of freedom and economic woes. It cites his private praise, calls for lifting the embargo, and notes a 52‑businessman Havana visit, framing the stance as a campaign gain for the Castro regime.
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George Washington
Fidel Castro
Soviet Union
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Latin America
Susie Q
Robert Redford
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U.S
U. S
Wall Street Journal
Monroe News-Star: AP Dispatches and Local News Note
The Monroe News-Star states AP news dispatches are reproduced exclusively and local news is included. The paper emphasizes independence and impartial reporting and its stance on truth and opposition to wrong, without party politics.
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Monroe News-Star
Carter favors 6000 vans to cut government travel fuel use
President Carter proposes 6,000 van type trucks to shuttle government workers to and from work. Each van would serve 12 riders, funded from expense accounts, aiming to cut private car use and save as much as 750000 barrels of gasoline yearly. Officials should face pocketed expenses and possible neighborhood shuttle buses are suggested.
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District of Columbia
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Bank Heist at Agra Bank 1927 by Two Bandits
Two unidentified men robbed the First State Bank of Agra Oklahoma shortly after noon taking about 700 dollars. A third accomplice waited in a car at the curb while one bandit, seemingly intoxicated, scooped up the cash and fled. W A Houston and Frank West faced the wall during the hold up.
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Agra
Okla
W. A. Houston
Frank West
Houston
Stalin doctrine takes shape in five European nations
June 8, 1947 report notes Russia’s counter to Truman policy forming in Austria Hungary Bulgaria France and Italy as the Cold War tug of Europe heightens.
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Russia
Europe
Austria
Hungary
Bulgaria
France
Italy
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