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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1973

Page

2

Nixon Suffers Blow In Fight Against CEO

Federal judge blocks part of the Nixon administration plan to shut down the Office of Economic Opportunity. Judge William B. Jones rules Howard J. Phillips served illegally since Jan 29, 1973 and enjoins further actions. Four Democratic senators filed the suit challenging the move.

Washington Nixon Administration Office of Economic Opportunity U.S. District Court William B. Jones OEO Howard J. Phillips Jones Phillips Senate OFO Harrison Williams New Jersey Claiborne Pell Rhode Island Walter F. Mondale Minnesota William D. Hathaway Maine

Libya Nationalizes U S Oil Holdings

Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Khadafy announced the nationalization of the Libyan operations of the Bunker Hunt Company of Dallas, citing U S policies. He warned of further takeovers if demands for 100 percent control of foreign oil operations are not met, saying America supports Israel with arms and aims to humiliate Arabs. The action follows an May 24 order and affects a small producer, Bunker Hunt, accounting for about 5 percent of Libyan output and 0.03 percent of world production.

Tripoli Libya Muammar Khadafy U.S Washington Khadafy Bunker Hunt Co Dallas Tex Wheelus Air Force Base Bunker Hunt H.H. Hunt America Israel Bunker Hunt Holdings Hunt Col. Khadafy Oasis Continental Marathon Shell America-Hess Amaseas Texaco Standard Oil California Occidental Petroleum Bunker Hurg

Bomb blast kills five near Londonderry

A car bomb outside a Londonderry area newspaper office killed five people and wounded seven others, amid rising sectarian tensions in Northern Ireland. British paratroops clashed with gunmen in Belfast streets as the death toll in the province rose to 820 since 1969.

Belfast Coleraine Londonderry Northern Ireland Army

Stans Denies Knowledge Of Violation In Campaign

Mau rice H. Stans denied knowledge of the Watergate wiretapping, sabotage or campaign law violations. He spoke before the Senate Watergate committee after a 20 minute prepared statement as peers pursued testimony from Dean and Magruder.

Stans Washington (Ap Maurice H. Stans Edmund S. Muskie U.S John J. Sirica White House John W. Dean Ill Nixon Jeb Stuart Magruder New York Senate Watergate Committee Sam J. Ervin D-N.c Robert Vesco Mitchell Donald Segretti

West Monroe officials in D C bid for jail funds

West Monroe Mayor W. B. Bert Hatten and Police Chief Johnny B. Mitchell were to return from Washington late today after seeking federal money to replace a jail condemned by state officials and damaged by fire.

West Monroe W. B Bert) Hatten Johnny B. Mitchell Washington, D.C

Mrs Mary Phillips 91rd Birthday Dinner Honored

A birthday note honors Mrs Mary Phillips of 901 South 1st Street Monroe as she turns 91. Her daughter and friends plan a fish dinner tonight in celebration.

Mary Phillips South 1St St Monroe

Security fencing project underway at Monroe Municipal Airport

Monroe Municipal Airport manager Jack Hover says the security fencing project is well underway with most of the main drive fence in place. The plan covers over 32,000 feet of fencing around the terminal complex and runways, including woven wire, barbed wire, chain link, and wood fencing to protect electronic equipment and comply with FAA hijacking prevention rules.

Monroe Jack Hover Federal Aviation Agency White Fence Company of

College President Trades Papers for Hands-On Work Across America

Haverford College president Dr. John R. Coleman spent two months living on the road to perform varied labor from garbage collection in College Park to dishwashing in Boston. He sought to understand workers' lives, saying the experience showed how meaningful jobs earn appreciation and how professionals can lose confidence when jobs disappear.

Haverford John R. Coleman Haverford College Coleman America Ontario Atlanta Philadelphia Boston Bank College Park

Partly Cloudy Skies Forecast For Monroe And Surrounding Area

Weather forecast predicts partly cloudy to cloudy skies for Monroe and nearby areas with a chance of thundershowers this afternoon and tonight into Wednesday. Highs mid 80s, lows near 70, variable southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, rain chances 50 today 20 tonight 30 Wednesday.

Monroe FAA Twin Cities Louisiana

Spy Satellite Soars to Orbit From Cape Kennedy

A Titan 3C rocket launched at 3 15 a m from Complex 40 Cape Kennedy carrying a satellite that will provide near real time missile launch alerts for Russia and will occupy a fixed position 22300 miles above the Indian Ocean. The launch was heard and seen across the area and officials released a brief confirmation.

Cape Kennedy Fla U.S. Air Force Air Force Space Russia Indian Ocean Air Force Complex 40

Cost of living rise sparks quip on taxes being a bargain

A humorous jab notes living costs climbing and jokes that taxes could soon be considered a bargain, reflecting light satire on economic pressures.

McKeithen Defends State Insurance History and Savings

Former Governor John McKeithen issues a statement backing W W McDougall on administration of state insurance. He cites past governors and says self insurance and a group health plan saved three fourths of commissions, denying any wrongdoing by McDougall or himself.

News - Star Columbia John McKeithen News-Star This Morning W. W. McDougall McKeithen Jones Kennon Long McDougall Borth Louisiana State University Louisiana Mr. McDougall

Hospital Proposal Taken Under Study

Monroe City Council reviewed a proposal by Medical Facilities Inc of Memphis for a new nonprofit hospital. A feasibility study was deemed unnecessary by hospital planners as existing facilities plan to add 150 beds by 1980 and St Francis and Glenwood expansions add 150 more beds by 1975 76. A petition signed by 94 of 115 parish doctors opposed new construction, arguing current facilities meet Ouachita Parish needs.

Medical Facilities, Inc Memphis St. Francis Glenwood Hos Pital Robinson Health Planning Council Ouachita Parish

Mother and three children slain in Florida

In Wilton Manors, Florida, 31 year old Linda Smith and her children Karen seven Christopher eleven and Timothy nine were found slain with throats slashed and stabbed. The bodies were discovered by 14 year old William at their Fort Lauderdale suburb home near midnight. Four bloodied steak knives were found at the scene.

Wilton Manors Fla Linda Smith Karen Christopher Timothy William Fort Lauderdale

Fishermen lure breeding cuttlefish in Mediterranean town

In a Mediterranean harbor, You Know Fishermen deploy live female cuttlefish behind their boats during the breeding season to attract groups of males, creating a mating display along the coast.

Mediterranean

Nixon to Announce Tightening Economic Moves Wednesday

President Nixon convened key economic advisers in a White House meeting as reports surfaced he might announce tighter inflation controls on Wednesday. He postponed a morning talk with congressional leaders to focus on the issue and could address the nation via television if plans proceed.

Senate Hugh Scott Scott White House House Carl Albert Oklahoma Washington Nixon Treasury George P. Shultz John D. Connally Administration William Proxmire D-Wis Proxmire State Department Mike Mansfield

Highway Funds Set For District Road Repair

Louisiana lawmakers expect seven and a half million dollars in highway funds for local road repairs this year. Senate panel adds requirement that state Highway Department specifications must be met to curb use of road materials for private drives.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Senate Finance Committee Cecil Blair Alexandria Blair

River Stage Changes At Monroe And Camden Stations

River stage readings report Monroe at 40 and Camden at 6 with falls of 3 and 3.3 feet respectively as flood conditions ease. Readings show stations at 39.9 and 16.9 feet with ongoing stage adjustments noted in fall conditions.

Monroe Camden

One Bedroom Apartment Near College Manor

One bedroom unit near College Manor at 800 McGuire available in June. Price 85 dollars with a 10 day rate and cancellation privilege. Contact 323-3156 or 387-5164 for details and scheduling.

NLU College

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