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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1972

Page

5

Righters May Favor Officials and Civic Focus Today

Daily guidance from Carroll Righter notes a good chance to persuade high officials on a project and urges focus on civic matters. The column includes zodiac tips urging strategic meetings and prepared approaches across signs, plus a religious Q and A featuring Billy Graham on Jesus as revolutionary influence.

Aries Taurus Gemini Moon Children Leo Virgo LIBRA Scorpio Aquarius Carroll Righter Hollywood Calif

Amnesia Victim Found In Florida Calls Baffle Police

Florida police struggle to identify a blond teen found ashore after a long swim on June 4 on a Gulf island. He cannot recall his name or origin, stands 5'11" and 160 pounds, and lives with a retired clergyman as Salvation Army aid covers meals. He is listed as John Doe in police records.

Key Wiest Fla UPD Isark McCain McCain Seattle Wash Florida Gulf of Mexico Salvation Army John Doe

Edwards Backing LSU Shreveport Faces House Pushback

Governor Edwards reiterates support for four year status for LSU Shreveport Campus as Rep. Risley Triche questions funding and votes. LSUS bill awaits House calendar after Senate passage with required revenue figures debated amid tax hike controversy. House floor leader Jackson plans to steer the measure toward approval despite local opposition from Caddo Parish representatives.

News - Star Capital Bureau Baton Rouge Edwin Sndwards LSU Shreveport House Joe Cooper LSU - 8 Risley ‘Pappy” Triche Napoleonville LSUS Triche Trice Senate Edwards Caddo Bossier Walter Bigby Bossier City Jesse Deen Benton Cooper Mansfield Alphonse Jackson W. C. Shannon Caddo-Bossier Forrest Dunn B. F. O'Neal Art Sour James Wilson Vivian South Louisiana Jackson Ile

War Resolution Adoption Urged By Presbyterian

Dr. Albert Curry Winn, president of the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, launched a drive for the Southern Presbyterian General Assembly to adopt a resolution condemning the Indochina war. In a speech to the 12th annual assembly, he said the war stems from the military industrial complex and that peace is not a top priority for the church. The address drew applause and protest, including from A C Lively of Stanley Texas whose son serves in the Air Force.

A. C. Lively Stanley, Tex Air Force

Cash Management Bill Advances Amid Agency Exemption Debates

Backers of a central cash management system for Louisiana won House approval 88 to 11 despite failed attempts to exempt several agencies. The bill would require most state revenues to go to the treasury for investment, with exemptions limited to retirement funds, federal-grant–requiring agencies, and self-generated entities like port commissions. The proposal now moves to the Senate.

Baton Rouge Louisiana House of Representatives House Sam LeBlanc New Orleans Senate Kevin Reilly

War Speech Sparks Dispute Among Attendees

A layman from Tampa, Myron G. Gibbons, opposed Winn's antiwar stance calling it emotionally overstated while another speaker warned that losing someone on the battlefield might be the best outcome.

Myron G. Gibbons Tampa, Fla Winn

West Monroe Council Reviews Mobile Home Ordinance

The West Monroe City Council discussed the April 23 mobile home ordinance with Quachita Parish attorney Marshall Blackwell urging further study. He argued the rule is vague and potentially unenforceable, while Mayor Hatten favors planning commission input and joint talks with dealers and the commission.

West Monroe Quachita Parish Marshall Blackwell Blackwell Knob Hill W. B Bert Hatten Planning Commission City Council Bruce Brooks Mobile Home Lazarre’s Point Prentice Lee Tractor Co., Inc Scott, Truck and Tractor Co Porta Eason Lumber Co Bill Allen Dodge Truett Thorn Grady Rice Frank and Hoover James Norris Jr William Norris III Frank Jenkins Claiborne Street Cypress Street Ouachita Valley Vocational - Technical School

Soviet Urges UN Session on Israel Arab Lands

Five years ago the Soviet Union pressed an emergency United Nations General Assembly session to pressure Israel to return Arab territory seized in the Six Day War.

Soviet Union U. N. General Assembly Israel

Senate kills bill to merge four education agencies

The Louisiana Senate voted 12 to 5 to kill a bill that would place the T H Harris Scholarship Fund Commission the Commission on Continuing Education the Higher Education Assistance Commission and the Higher Education Facilities Commission under the Coordinating Council for Higher Education. Supporters warned against consolidation while opponents argued the council should not administer programs.

Adrian DuPlantier New Orleans Edgard Mouton Lafayette Don Williamson Vivian Frederick Eagen Senate Sen. B.B. Rayburn DuPlantier Council Empire Building

Soviet Union Suspends Trade Talks With France

Ten years ago the Soviet Union halted tariff negotiations with France after not securing concessions equal to those given to EC members. The move followed France's stance in broader European trade discussions and affected bilateral commerce.

Soviet Union France

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