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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1969
Page
4
Weather readings show highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s across regions with clear to partly cloudy skies. Lows range from the upper 50s to low 60s with easterly winds and no or light precipitation through Tuesday.
Washington AP reports a sub battle between Sen Thomas McIntyre and Sen Edward Brooke over credit for a compromise on the Safeguard antiballistic missile plan. Both seek to shape the bipartisan alternative and influence the outcome amid looming deadlock.
Twin Cities friends report Jay Marx of Monroe celebrated his 22nd birthday with a weekend party at his home. Guests enjoyed two cakes while the honoree kept to one candle as decor. Other items note Lt William A Kelly Jr’s commission in the Air Force after OTS and a vacation start for Monroe officer Paul Lyon with pending court appearances.
River stages climb over a 24 hour period with higher flood levels noted at multiple gauge sites. Officials issue alerts as flood risks grow, urging residents near riverbanks to monitor updates and prepare for possible evacuations.
Paris AP report outlines Georges Pompidou’s campaign pledges to liberalize France’s stance on the Common Market Britain’s entry and the Israel arms embargo while preserving a nonaligned NATO posture and closer U S relations. He defends a united Europe with democratic oversight and gradual steps toward East West rapprochement.
Pittsburgh AP reports the U S Conference of Mayors focuses on funding needs for distressed cities as Secretary George Romney arrives for the annual meeting. Mayors urge federal support while dialogue covers income maintenance costs and campus disorder responses.
The Monroe City School Board and State Department of Education present Neville High School home economics workshops for Twin Cities homemakers. Schedule runs June 18 to 26 with topics on carpets lighting sewing money management and time energy. Sessions meet 9 11 a.m in room 357 Neville with no pre registration or fee.
Neville High School completed clothing construction classes Friday with 36 Twin Cities homemakers participating. Additional activities include a Future Homemakers of America workshop and home visitation for new home economics students. Mrs. Dorothy Johnson and Mrs. Daisy Daniels assist with summer programs.
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