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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1971
Page
3
The Monroe News-Star notes a push toward making New York City the 51st state though officials, including Mayor John Lindsay and Gov. Nelson Rockefeller, clash over budgets and governance. Albany weighs alternatives like a city manager system or five borough governments.
The Edgewater Gulf hotel on the Mississippi coast is set for demolition to make way for a shopping center. The piece recalls how Camille reshaped the coast and argues for preservation by citing successful rehabilitations like Denver's Larimer Square, Cleveland Arcade, and Ghirardelli Square, noting historic buildings' economic value and cultural loss.
Charles V. Fenn led a Syracuse area event honoring 22 Onondaga County law enforcement agencies with over 1,000 off duty officers and wives. More than 150 local businesses contributed, and at least $5,000 in unspent funds will aid police education and training.
A broad Coalition on National Priorities and Military Policy seeks a 68 billion dollar defense ceiling for the year starting July 1, challenging Nixon's recommendations. The umbrella group includes UAW, SANE, Sierra Club, and others, aiming to curb Pentagon spending despite national security debates.
Washington reports growing U S involvement in the Middle East crisis with Israel seeking assurances of ongoing arms supplies from the United States amid Egypt Soviet pact uncertainties. NATO faces Soviet naval buildup while the Mediterranean becomes a flashpoint affecting Western Europe defense.
The author argues government supplied narcotics at low or no cost to eliminate profits for drug syndicates and reduce crime. Free distribution would curb pushers, lower theft and violence, standardize drug quality, and deglamorize use, presenting a morally debated yet potentially effective solution. The piece cites President Nixon and a 1972 reform aim as context.
The piece warns of a looming freight transport crisis as passenger service declines, Amtrak grows, and railroads face capital limits. It cites Amtrak’s start, current train volumes, and potential GNP impacts from strikes. ASTRO proposes deregulation, flexible rates, and tax reforms to expand freight capacity ahead of an envisioned 1980s surge.
The text lists publication details for the Monroe News-Star-World including address in Monroe Louisiana 71201, phone 322 5161, and notes on post office status since 1909. It names past and present publishers and executives, AP exclusive news use, advertising representation, and its stance as an independent newspaper.
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