Revenue Sharing Plan Faces House Vote Today
A plan to allocate 5.3 billion dollars yearly to state and local governments faces a crucial procedural vote in the House. Supporters claim a comfortable majority though several conservatives and party whips report undecided members and opposition to automatic funding. The bill would start with 1.8 billion to states and 3.5 billion to municipalities, with state shares rising up to 300 million annually.
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Washington
Rules Committee
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
Mills
House
U.S. Conference of Mayors
George H. Mahon
Dtex
Appropriations Committee
Nixon
Man Held On Murder Charge In West Monroe
A 29 year old West Monroe man Charles W Walker 9305 Trenton Apt A West Monroe was jailed on a murder charge after a fatal shooting at 2305 Trenton early today The victim Billy Ray Mercer 31 of 911 Crosley St West Monroe died of a stomach gunshot wound Authorities said a 30-30 rifle was involved Mercer died at St Francis Hospital after being taken there by police An autopsy confirmed the gunshot wound Ballistics and investigation continue as Walker awaits formal murder charges and grand jury action Funeral services for Mercer are set for 3 p m Thursday at Mulhearn Funeral Home West Monroe Burial will be at Crossroads Cemetery near Crossett Ark Survivors include his wife three daughters and his parents and siblings
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West Monroe
Charles W. Walker
Trenton
Apt. A
Ouachita Parish
Johnny B. Mitchell
Walker
Grand Jury
Billy Ray Mercer
Crosley St
Mercer
St. Francis Hospital
Mitchell
J. W. Cummins
L. E. Mercer
Sterlington
George W. Mercer
Rena Mae Couch
Bastrop
Pair Sentenced To Die In Chair
In New Orleans two youths Wilbert Dorsey 18 and Charles Baker 17 were sentenced to death in the electric chair for their roles in the Monroe Louisiana bank robbery slaying of Harry M Bell. Judge Rudolph W Becker Jr imposed the sentences after a two hour jury deliberation finding them guilty of the shooting during a street confrontation.
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New Orleans
Monroe
Rudolph W. Becker Jr
Wilbert Dorsey
Charles Baker
Harry M. Bell
Bell
Chuckle: Married Men Forget Their Mistakes
A humorous quip suggests husbands should forget their mistakes as no one benefits from others dwelling on the same issue. The line plays on memory and social expectations in everyday marriage.
Mayor May Leave City Office Early
Monroe Mayor W. L. Howard signals possible resignation to allow Mayor-elect Ralph Troy to take over by July. He will remain until July 25 if needed to finish legal matters including a gas utility bond suit. City council approves six items and MRA actions, names Frank Wilcox as executive director, and addresses street contracts and redevelopment plans.
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Monroe
W. L
Jack
Howard
Ralph Troy
City Hall
State Court of Appeals
Monroe Redevelopment Agency
MRA
Frank Wilcox
George Parsons
Shreveport
King Oaks
John G. Maroney
Selman Field
Candeube and
Fleissig & Associates
Robinson Place
Red bed spreads brighten Cole Cottage at Louisiana Baptist Home
Twin Cities Chit Chat notes new furnishings at Cole Cottage on the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home campus. Mt Union Baptist Church near Spearsville bought the spreads and Wade B. East mentions wall panelling as part of the fresh look. Don Newcomer returns home after 13 months in Korea and expresses happiness to be with family.
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Cole Cottage
Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home
Mt Union Baptist Church
Spearsville
Wade B. East
Korea
Don Newcomer
Joe Newcomer
Lakeshore Dr
Monroe
Camden Monroe Flood Stage Report Update
Camden Monroe records a flood stage reading with a stationary level at 263.6 and a 40 17.8 fall rate of .2, indicating a minor change in the water level.
Living Costs Rise In May Despite Food Decline
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 0.3 percent rise in the consumer price index for May, driven by gains in clothing and transportation. Grocery prices fell 0.2 percent while meat dropped 0.9 percent. housing medical care and recreation each rose 0.2 percent. Purchasing power of wages grew slightly, aided by tax cuts, though meat price forecasts remain uncertain.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Nixon
Bureau
Hundreds Evacuated After Levee Break Near Sacramento
A 100 yard levee breach between the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers prompted sheriff deputies and highway patrol to evacuate several hundred people from the farm and recreation area. The breach closed two highways and a bridge. no deaths were reported and at least 20 people were treated for exposure or minor injuries at Intercommunity Hospital in Fairfield.
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Alo Vista
Calif
Sacramento
San Joaquin
Coast Guard
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office
Intercommunity
Fairfield
McGovern Celebrated in New York Primary Sweep
Sen George McGovern and wife Eleanor are celebrated by supporters in a Midtown Manhattan hotel after McGovern wins the New York Democratic presidential primary by a wide margin. Confetti rains as the AP Wirephoto captures the moment.
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George McGovern
Eleanor
Midtown
Manhattan
South Dakota
New York
McGovern Wins New York Primary Hailed By Supporters
Senator George S. McGovern hailed his strong New York primary win as better than expected with 225 delegates counted unofficially. He closed within 200 votes of a first ballot nomination as he weighed potential running mates and the convention outcome.
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New York
George S. McGovern
South
Washington
Fidward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
McGovern
Queens County
Matthew Troy
Kennedy
Troy
TceGovern
Nixon
America
Senators
Associated Press
Shirley Chisholm
Brooklyn
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
Celler Loses renomination bid to Elizabeth Holtzman
In New York Brooklyn a Democratic primary upset sees Emanuel Celler the House Judiciary Committee chair and longtime incumbent defeated by Elizabeth Holtzman district leader in a tight race final unofficial returns show Holtzman 15557 to 14995 Celler. Celler remains on the November Liberal ticket.
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Emanuel Celler
Sydney Wertheimer
New York
Elizabeth Holtzman
Miss Holtz
Brooklyn
House Judiciary Committee
Miss Holtzman
Celler
House Boosts Funds for Parish Tax Assessors
The Louisiana House approved a bill by Rep. Lawrence Gibbs to raise parish tax assessor expense allowances funded from property tax revenues, totaling 764 150 dollars and covering 55 parishes. Caddo and Jefferson would gain 80 000 each, East Baton Rouge 45 000, Ouachita 40 000. an additional bill authorizes 5.5 percent salary increases for assessors.
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Lawrence Gibbs
Monroe
Caddo
Jefferson Parishes
East Baton Rouge Parish
Ouachita Parish
House
Five Syrian Officers Reported Captured in Lebanon Raid
Israeli forces launched retaliatory strikes into southern Lebanon after Arab guerrilla activity. Five senior Syrian officers were captured, along with a Lebanese officer and soldiers, during raids on border areas. One Israeli was slightly injured as warplanes and artillery targeted guerrilla positions, with reports of numerous casualties in Lebanon and at least one critically wounded in Beirut.
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Lebanon
Tel Aviv
Israel
Marjiyoun
Beirut
Lod
Hasbaya
Mimes
Kfeir
Arkoub
Dentists Screen for Hypertension in Pilot Program
Fifteen dentists in Paramus New Jersey volunteer to check patients blood pressure during dental visits to detect undiagnosed hypertension and refer high readings to physicians. The effort aims to curb heart disease by catching the condition early and complements existing medical care.
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Paramus
N.J
United States
Charles J. Berman
Bergen County
American Dental Association
San Francisco
Campbell Moses
American Heart Association
Berman
Ile
Heat Wave Continues With Steady Temperatures
Temperatures reached 95 degrees at Monroe Municipal Airport with morning low near 73 as NE Louisiana forecasts call for partly cloudy skies and warmth through Thursday. Highs in the lower 90s and lows around 70 expected. winds 6 to 16 mph with no precipitation recorded Thursday.
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Twin Cities
FAA
Monroe Municipal
Northeast
Louisiana
Monroe
Photo Puzzles From Old Photos Enter Local Market
Ferdinand Huettinger of Ba varia makes jigsaw puzzles from family photos gluing them to laminated wood and sawing into 1,200 pieces. He produces 10,000 puzzles yearly and advertises News-Star-World Classified Ads 322-5161 to reach 50,000 homes. 1955 Harley for sale and other notices include DIAL 322-5161 for low rate.
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Ferdinand Huettinger
Bavaria
News-Star—World
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Lowman
Abby
Radio-Tv
van Dellen
Bella Abzug
William Ryan
Hbadwick
Jonathan Bingham
Bronx
John J. Rooney
James Delaney
Liberal Party
Tlouse
Warren G. Harding
Baton Rouge, la
Louisiana House of Representatives
United Press International
Harley
Choudrant
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