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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1971
Page
4
A June wave of air disasters in California Connecticut New Jersey Rhode Island and Maryland to South Dakota leaves 80 dead. Causes range from pilot and instrument error to collisions with other objects. Officials urge stronger safety measures and better control of risks.
The piece argues handwriting is deteriorating with costs in business and public life rising. It highlights a New York City clash over selective four high schools Bronx High School of Science Brooklyn Technical High School Stuyvesant High School and the High School of Music and the Arts and notes the Assembly vote 107 to 35 to limit changes to their admission processes.
Critics seize on reports that Ronald Reagan, former California governor and actor, used investments with a Midwestern cattle firm to shelter taxes. They fault his stance that taxes should hurt while his actions appear to minimize them.
James Reston notes in a New York Times piece that the federal bureaucracy is largely overstaffed and bored, with about half of workers doing little. Reston argues halving the workforce would double productivity, while critics cite tax dodges and conflicts between private wealth and public life as ongoing issues. The piece suggests the Supreme Court treats public office as a public matter.
The Mayday Mob descended on the capital to shut down government offices in an effort to disrupt operations. The piece notes that the protests aimed to hinder access and slow bureaucratic work, quoting tactics that would worsen efficiency by reducing the workforce.
The Muskie campaign faces pushback from Texas Lt. Gov Ben Barnes and Maryland Gov Marvin Mandel after Muskie backs antiwar voices. Barnes privately says Humphrey leads in Texas, while Muskie’s pro dissent stance harms center support and fuels leftward swing among donors and staff.
Washington reports President Nixon opens trade with Red China after 20 years sealing a broad list of products for export. Wheat flour grains and other goods gain access while overall impact appears modest yet era-shaping for US Asia relations and Southeast Asia stability.
The piece questions President Nixon’s optimism on SALT, arguing a year for Soviet SS-9 missiles could enable a first strike. It cites Laird and Ripon Society critiques, warns of Soviet leverage, and recalls a lobstermen dispute with Soviet trawlers as a gauge of trust.
Washington observers discuss gun politics and masculinity as President Nixon rejects handgun bans. Wallaby Hornblower of the National Cheap Handgun Assn argues owners see guns as sex symbols and virility extensions, making gun registration a political minefield. The dialogue frames gun ownership as a Freudian issue linking manhood to firearms.
The Monroe News-Star records its post office entry date June 1 190? under the 1879 act and notes daily afternoon publication except weekends. It lists offices, staff roles, AP news use, and a stated independent editorial stance aligned with truth and right.
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