Viking I Mars landing ready for approach
Scientists prepare for Viking I probe landing on Mars as page 2A reports. Trading mutual funds becomes a lifestyle for many in the business world per page 9A. White Rhodesia residents brace for guerrilla invasion threat on page 3B. Queen Elizabeth hosts Olympic leaders aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia on page 12-B. Ford and Reagan pursue uncommitted delegates by distinct methods on page 4-3.
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Weather summary for Monroe and surrounding parishes
Forecast for Union Lincoln Bienville Jackson and Winn parishes calls for partly cloudy skies with a 30 percent rain chance today, 20 percent tonight, and 30 percent Tuesday. Highs near 90, lows around 70, southerly winds 5 to 10 mph. More weather details on page 6A.
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Tne
Morehouse
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Richland
Caldwell
Franklin
W. Carroll
E. Carroll
Madison
Tensas
Grant
Lasalle
Catahoula
Concordia
Birthday Wishes For Estelle Brown Of Monroe
Belated greetings go to Estelle Brown of Monroe on her birthday. Mrs. Brown is married to John Brown of Monroe city electrical maintenance. A note from the Twin Cities Chit Chat column wishes her well.
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Estelle Brown
Monroe
Brown
John Brown
City of
Americans Set To Depart Beirut By Convoy Evacuation
The U S Embassy said evacuation of Americans and others from Beirut will be by road convoy to Damascus with chartered planes from Damascus to Athens. Navy ships may be on standby if the overland route proves unsafe.
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Lebanon
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Damascus
Athens
U.S. 6Th Fleet
Disputed Signature Cards Leave Harper Out of Monroe Checks
Monroe official records show signature cards sent to banks without Luther T. Harper’s signature. Mayor Howard and Finance Commissioner Prestridge deny knowledge, while Secretary-Treasurer Mel Cook says state law limits signatories to mayor and finance commissioners. Harper vows action as Public Works department is reorganized, restoring tensions.
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Luther T
Mel Cook
Harper
Howard
Cook
Prestridge
Department of Public Works
Monroe Commission Council
Dinend Eye Anees
Cariel
Ralph Pray
Harper Bong
Dismount in pentathlon event at Montreal Olympic venue
Hungary's Tibor Maracsko fell when his horse Black Print balked an obstacle during the modern pentathlon riding portion at Bromont near Montreal. The horse sat on the course as Maracsko was unseated after the misstep during the Sunday competition.
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Tibor Maracsko
Black Print
Tin Bromont
Montreal
Edwards vents frustration over networks snubbing DNC speech
Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards said he was insulted and frustrated that major TV networks did not carry his remarks at the Democratic National Convention while urging editors and opinion makers to support energy policy. He criticized Louisiana press for not highlighting his state’s interests and suggested potential later political moves amid ongoing speculation about a U.S. Senate run.
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Louisiana
Edwin Edwards
Jerry Brown
Edwards
Texas
Dolph Briscoe
Dean McRkinney
Shreveport Journals
PT du Moss
Cluls
Bill Landh
Hembes
Curtailing Use of City Vehicles Could Save Monroe Millions
Monroe mayor W L Jack Howard estimates curbing home use of city vehicles by 46 of 1,410 employees could save about 59 950 dollars yearly. He notes eight employees had night home-use authorization and discusses internal hiring practices and policy shifts for openings.
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Monroe City
W.L. Jack Howard
Howard
Recreation Department
Sanitation Department
Utilities Department
Monroe
Parkerson Schedules News Conference Amid Race Talk
Parkerson, candidate for the Fourth Judicial District judge post, planned a 4 pm press conference in his offices. Speculation said he would withdraw from the race. he is joined by Monroe attorneys Jepn Joyce and Carl Walker, who have also qualified to run.
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Parkerson
Fourth Judicial District
Monroe
Jepn Joyce
Carl Walker
Dr Polen Rites Set for Monroe Doctor Dies at 64
Dr. Polen, 64, dermatologist of 2719 Point Dr Monroe, died at home of an apparent heart attack. Funeral 2 pm Tuesday at Kilpatrick's Funeral Home Monroe chapel. Monroe Memorial Park. Survived by widow Honore OConnor Polen, daughters Mary Polen and dahin Guedry, and brother J B Polen. Memorial gifts to charity.
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Point
Monroe
Kilpatrick
Edmund Moore
Ain Monroe Memorial Park
University of West Virginia
Northwestern Medical School
Honore O'Connor Polen
Mary Filen Polen
Dahin Guedry
Baton Rouge
J. B Polen
New Manchester
Wo Va
Walter Boveduck
Clayton Calhoun
Henry Hammonds
John Hassion
Stanley Mintz
Edward Seymour
Monroe Utilities losses rise from unpaid bills
The Monroe Utilities Commission reports a fiscal year loss of 117141.66 dollars due to nonpayment by customers with 293523.49 dollars lost in the first quarter of this year. City officials propose stronger deposits and active legal measures, including public hearings, to curb future losses.
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Utilities Commission
Commission
W.L Howard
Monroe Commission Council
Classified ad pitch for River Stages reader
River Stages promotes classified ads urging readers to buy and sell items with a call to action. It mentions dialing a number for inquiries and highlights a low day rate with cancellation privileges aimed at regular readers and users.
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