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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1971
Page
6
Regional forecast indicates sunny to partly cloudy skies with warm to hot temperatures through Saturday. Highs near 92 to 96 degrees, lows at 68 to 76, and variable winds generally from the south at 5 to 15 mph. Moisture remains limited in Arkansas and Mississippi with isolated thundershowers possible.
Weather map from the Associated Press shows flood stage readings across multiple locations. Rising or falling stages are noted with changes for St Louis Memphis Helena Ark City Vicksburg Natchez Red River Baton Rouge New Orleans Atchafalaya Simmesport Melville Atehafalaya Morgan City Ouachita Camden Monroe Jonesville Little Rock Shreveport Alexandria Pearl Jackson Pearl River with varied movement and levels.
Officials say a locked wheel caused by an electrical failure led to the City of New Orleans derailment two miles north of Salem. Ten people died and 94 were injured aboard the 224 passengers and crew. Investigators from multiple safety boards arrived at the scene as Amtrak began operations.
Ouachita Parish School Board officials and insurance representatives will inspect Crosley Elementary School in West Monroe over the next few days to assess fire damage. Supt. James O. Lancaster Jr. said an engineering firm will check walls to decide if restoration is possible. The board has not decided on reopening next year, though it is likely if only one wing was affected and space is found in other schools.
Twin Cities notes Army Sergeant Steven W. Howard 21 of Monroe earned the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service while in Vietnam with the 23rd Infantry Division near Da Nang. He serves as platoon sergeant in Company C, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry, 196th Infantry Brigade.
SAIGON AP reports South Vietnam's presidential election law requires 40 endorsements from senators or deputies or 100 local officials, stirring charges that President Nguyen Van Thieu pressured the bill to secure re election. Critics warn the rule could bar rival candidates like Nguyen Cao Ky and even leave Thieu as the sole candidate.
Observers debate Thieu's path to endorsement with questions over National Assembly support while noting his incumbency and grip on provincial, district, and military appointments. Some say endorsements irrelevant as Thieu may already have the edge.
The editorial urges bringing Louisiana towns under the legislative auditor to curb abuses. It cites Rep. Shady Wall of Ouachita Parish and concerns over independent audits versus state oversight, noting low municipal compliance and potential cost offsets from tobacco tax revenue. The piece argues audits protect taxpayers and improve accountability.
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