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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1969
Page
2
Authorities search for seven year old Den nis who vanished last Saturday while hiking with his father grandfather and brother. A photo from AP Wirephoto accompanies the report.
Subic Bay Philippines AP Lt. Ronald C. Ramsey deck officer of the destroyer Evans was excused from testifying at a board of inquiry into the Melbourne Evans collision. Ramsey cited constitutional rights and the panel said he may testify later if he changes his mind. Bowler testified Ramsey had commanded a maneuver leading to the collision.
Air Force efficiency expert A. Ernest Fitzgerald testifies to a joint subcommittee that his demotion followed his warning of a 2 billion cost overrun on the C5A transport. He cites isolation of cost-control staff and removal from major weapon contract reviews, plus a shift to minor Thai construction issues.
Sao Paulo officials say Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller faces the worst threat of violence during his Latin American tour. Police have mounted one of Brazil's tightest security webs for the New York governor's 23 hour stay, as authorities brace for potential anti Rockefeller demonstrations and extremist groups.
Striking deck officers reached a tentative settlement with major shipowners ending a two day tieup at East and Gulf Coast ports. The accord covers more than 400 freighters and passenger liners with wage boosts and improved vacation terms while talks continue on tanker contracts. Edward Silver said MSC ships would sail immediately.
Senator Thomas J. Dodd proposes a federal certificate of eligibility for most gun buyers. The plan would require life certificates for unlimited firearms, allow purchase only by certificate holders, and require private transfers with records sent to the Treasury. Exemptions apply to residents of states with similar laws.
Apollo 11 gains clearance for a July 16 liftoff from Cape Kennedy after a nine hour readiness review. Commander Armstrong and lunar module pilot Aldrin rehearse moonwalks while Collins remains in lunar orbit awaiting guidance system fixes.
President Nixon ordered July pay raises for nearly 5 million federal workers and military personnel totaling $3.3 billion annually. The increases average 9.1 percent for white collar staff and 1.9 million, raising the GS scale top to 33,495. GS-1 pay remains unchanged for some low earners.
Howard Morland executive director of the Twin Cities YMCA speaks at noon Thursday to the Monroe Rotary Club at the Frances Hotel on You Have a Future to Share. Morland, a 28 year YMCA veteran and former Chattanooga arrival, has held national YMCA posts and serves on Covenant Presbyterian Church elders board. Fred C. McCall introduces him.
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