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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1973

Page

6

Weather summary for Louisiana and surrounding parishes

Storms possible today and tonight with high near 80 plus in many areas. Forecasts cover Union Lincoln Bienville Jackson Winn Parish and others with partly cloudy conditions Thursday and highs around the upper 80s. Winds vary 5 to 15 mph, rain chances 40 percent today and 20 percent tonight.

Monroe Sanveens Union Lincoln Bienville Jackson Winn Richland Caldwell Franklin W. Carroll E. Carroll Madison Tensas Grant LaSalle Catahoula Concordia Louisiana Arkansas Mississippi

Weather Elsewhere John as Italian Giovanni Equivalent

The phrase notes that John is the English equivalent of the Italian name Giovanni, highlighting language variant origins and naming connections across cultures.

John Giovanni

Guilty Verdict in Monroe Man Slaying Trial

A 12 man jury in Fourth District Court found George Gibson guilty of manslaughter in the death of his wife Pearline Gibson. The verdict followed a Tuesday trial that lasted about 45 minutes. Sentencing is set for June 29 at 9 am in District Court.

Monroe Fourth District George Gibson Anthony M. Murrey Ward Three Gibson Pearline Gibson James A. Laster Ward Chester M. Wilks James S. Aldrich Lincoln Telano Alex M. Silkes Perry E. Williams District Court Ouachita-Morehouse District Attorneys Office

Monroe Man Arrested on Aggravated Battery Charge

A 46 year old Monroe man William H Johnson of 100 Phillips Monroe was booked by Monroe police on aggravated battery. West Monroe police report Bruce Robinson by pulled a knife during an argument at 108% S St West Monroe.

Monroe William H. Johnson Phillips West Monroe S. St. St Mina Johnson Bruce Robinson Robinson

Vacation Bible School Slated at Bawcomville Church

A family vacation Bible school will be held at Bawcomville Church of Christ 1425 Hinton St West Monroe from Monday June 25 to Friday June 29 at 7 p m daily Theme God is Love. Classes for all ages including adults Speakers include area preachers Sam Sidders David Caskey Richard Byrd Pete Brantey and Jurd Brantey The school is open to the public says minister Tom Chiders.

Bawcomville Church of Christ Hinton St West Monroe God Sam Sidders David Caskey Monroe Richard Byrd Pete Brantey Farmervie Jurd Brantey Bastrop Publc Tom Chiders Bawcomvie Church

Dawkins Family in Louisiana Politics Recalled

The column recalls Judge Ben C. Dawkins Jr and his father and connects 1912 campaigns in Morehouse Quachita parishes and the Fifth District congressional race. It notes C C Dawkins as a candidate and mentions Percy San as another candidate in the district race.

U.S. District Court Ben C. Dawkins Jr North Louisiana Ben C. Dawkins Morehouse Quachita Parishes U.S C. C. Dawkins Percy San

Nell Cascio Nominated for Personalities of the South 1973

Mrs Nell Cascio of Monroe is recommended for nomination to the 1973 Edition of Personalities of the South. She has 20 years in teaching and holds multiple education leadership roles including president of the Northeast Louisiana Reading Association and the Ouachita Branch of American Childhood Education.

Nell Cascio Scenic Drive Monroe

Gasoline Shortage Evidence Spotty in 197x Report

AP dispatch from Washington notes mixed signs of a gasoline shortage after a long weekend drive. Prices varied widely along I-95 and in Virginia and North Carolina, with some stations out of regular and low lead fuel while others held or raised prices after Nixon’s price freeze speech.

Washington Florida Santee D.C Exxon Wilson N.C Gulf Nixon Virginia Washlington

Utilities Group Reviews Gas Shortage Solutions

Monroe Utilities Commission members met at the Holiday Inn of Monroe for a noon luncheon to study recommendations from several natural gas companies. Chairman David Agnew said the panel seeks solutions to a potential gas shortage for the city power plant and discussed buying gas from a intra state company. Senator W D Brown of Monroe joined after returning from the legislative session where he introduced bills on the gas shortage for Louisiana customers.

Monroe Utilities Commission Holiday Inn Monroe David Agnew Sen W. D. Brown Louisiana

Price signs show change needed at independent stations

The piece notes stations that are independents are closing and many remaining open have large signs displaying a permanent 3 or 9 with space to swap the second digit. It suggests a sign painter is needed to change those 3s to 4s to update prices.

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Easy Way To Kill Roaches and Ants

A brush on treatment called No-Roach coats cabinets cupboards and bathroom and kitchen fixtures to control roaches and ants. The colorless odorless coating lasts for months.

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