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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1971

Page

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Bonin Backs U S Welfare Takeover

Louisiana official Garland Bonin and Governor Mc Keithen push for a federal welfare takeover. They anticipate a House vote on a Mills sponsored reform bill that could save Louisiana 65.4 million dollars if the guaranteed annual income provision remains.

Baton Rouge Garland Bonin John McKeithen Louisiana Bonin House of Representatives Wilbur Mills D-Ark Louisiana Welfare Department

Ruling Delayed In War Data Case Over Pentagon Study

A federal judge reserved decision on the government's bid to inspect Times documents tied to its three articles on a secret Pentagon Vietnam study. The court limited discovery to materials the Times received from its source, Floyd Abrams said the paper would list those documents.

NEW York New York Times Pentagon Vietnam Times Murray T. Gurfein The Gurfein U.S the Times Danvers Floyd Abrams Gurfem

Draft extension bill survives Senate challenge

The bill extending the draft for two years to June 30, 1973 passed after a Senate vote of 48 to 35. An amendment by Sen. James L. Buckley to cap the extension at 20 months until March 1, 1973 was rejected. The aim was to push toward an all volunteer force by mid 1973 as urged by the Nixon administration.

Washington Senate James L. Buckley Rn.y Nixon

Record Heat Topples States With 116 Degree Blaze

The National Weather Service cites Blythe California as recording the highest temperature on Wednesday at 116 degrees excluding Hawaii and Alaska. Kalispell Montana posted a low of 35 degrees as a contrasting cold reading.

New York National Weather Service Hawaii Alaska Blythe Calif Kalispell Mont

First Child Born to Monroe Couple at Glenwood Hospital

Twin Cities CHIT CHAT reports Mr and Mrs John Reaper of Houston Texas welcomed their first child, daughter Asa Ann, born June 26 at Glenwood Hospital. Maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Arthur Dean of Rocky Branch and paternal grandparents the late Mr and Mrs Po J Battavha of Monroe join in announcing.

John €. Battarha Millhaven Road Monroe Marcie Suzanne Glenwood Hospital Arthur Dean Rocky Branch Po J. Battavha John Reaper Houston Tex A Daughler Asa Ann Reap Wus Caralea Herr Theo Herr John Roup Sr Philadelphia

Federal Funds For North Delta Area Planning

The North Delta Region Planning Commission received 20000 in federal funds to provide comprehensive planning for its nine parish area. HUD through Public Works funds 15000 plus 2500 from each of Public Works and North Delta. The planner and no secretary will be hired for a one year program approved by HUD. The plan includes a five year program, housing element renewal, and a needs assessment for regional planning. Applications are open for three weeks with appointments on July 15.

North Delta Regionale Planning Commission G. D. Merrick Rayville North Delta Economic Development Agency Department of Housing and Urban Development Department of Public Works North Delta Joe M. Gravelle OC EH Downs Publi Works Louisiana HUD Public Works Todd Saverning Phinnine Planine Commisscoms Cgnverning Beeches A. Com Mene Commission Mahones Ma Hones

Sky Marshal Cuts Possible Though Air Security Cited

Washington AP Gen Benjamin C Davis says ground security gains allow a possible 75 percent cut in the 1200 member sky marshal force by late next year. He notes armed marshals on planes remain essential for now while warning of blunt security lapses at major airports. He cited incidents of stowaways and lax checks as examples.

Washington U.S Benjamin C. Davis Civil Aviation Security Davis Air Force Trans World Airlines Chicago O'Hare American Associatin

U S Combat Deaths Rise to 25 in One Week

U S combat deaths climbed to 25 last week with 934 additional wounded and 10 missing in action. South Vietnamese casualties fell to a new low, while total American non-hostile deaths and communist casualties were reported in the latest defense briefing.

U. S Satgon Armertheans Americas Jesse

Okinawa Treaty Signed Restoring Island to Japanese Control

The United States and Japan sign a treaty returning Okinawa to Japan ending 26 years of U S occupation. Nixon and Sato pledge lasting friendship and nonnuclear assurances as U S bases remain. The pact goes into effect after ratification by Japan and the U S Senate.

Wiliam BP Rogers State Department Okinawa Washington United States Japan Pacific Nixon Tokyo Western Pacific U.S. Senate Washnuetoan Staute Witham B. Rogers Jokoa Wiichi Aichi Ei Cakin Sato Thomas Jefferson Lincoln Memorial White House Defense Melvin Laird U. Alexis Johnson Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm Thomas Moorer Rovers Misaku Sato Alexis Johnson U.S

Continued Hot Weather Inland Northeast Louisiana

The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures through Friday with a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms today and 30 percent tonight. Highs reach around 90 while lows stay 70 to 76. Dew points near 70 and humidity above 60 percent persist, with calmer rain chances this afternoon. The Monroe municipal area reports a high of 94 and a low of 72 for Wednesday, with .31 inches of precipitation observed.

Lousiana Federal Aviation Agency Monroe Municipal

River Stage Readings Signal Flood Risk

River stages at Camden and Monroe show rising levels with changes in water height. Stage 26 at Camden and 40 at Monroe indicate increasing flood potential and warnings for nearby communities.

Camden Monroe

Nixon declares drug abuse public enemy No 1

President Nixon calls for a broad anti drug offensive with a $155 million request to Congress to fund treatment prevention and enforcement. He creates a White House special office to coordinate efforts names Dr Jerome H Jaffe to head it and pushes for Pentagon authority to retain addicts in service. He emphasizes rehabilitation for Vietnam veterans and expands use of VA facilities and methadone programs while urging international cooperation and new enforcement budgets.

Washington Nixon Congress Vietnam Pentagon Nison White House Jerome H. Jaffe Illinois’ Drug Abuse Pro“Ora Hay America Kegins Judy United States Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Treasury Bureau of Customs Department of Defense Veteran’s Administration

Lung Chair Helps Smokers To Quit

UC San Diego scientists use an electronic sedan chair to measure lung recovery in 30 hospital workers quitting smoking. The device displays weekly gains in breathing by showing lung resistance on a computer readout, with results visible within two months and potential 90 percent recovery of lung function in nine months for participants.

San Diego Calif University of California G. M. Tisi The Smoking Research Organization of University Hospital Visi

Cann Elected Vice-Chairman of Louisiana Industry Board

W. Derwood Cann Jr, executive vice president of Bancroft Sage, was named vice chairman of the Louisiana Commerce and Industry Board. He succeeds James Baker of Pineville, whose term expired, and will assume duties on the dais March 29. Wright, a longtime board member since 1952, becomes chairman, replacing Baker. The board directs the state industrial development program and seeks tax exemptions for new and expanding industries in the state.

W. Derwood Cann, Jr Bancroft Sage Drooat West Monroe Omen Dais Wright Commerce and Industry Board Cann

Nostalgia Risks in Uncertain Times

A humorous note warns that nostalgia is unsafe until certainty that past trends or events cannot return. It plays on resilience and timing, suggesting vigilance before romanticizing bygone eras.

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