Nixon Seeks AMA Help to Combat Drug Abuse
The Treasury approved President Nixon’s Asset Depreciation Range plan that could save industry 39 billion over ten years and cut government revenue. The ADR system lets businesses depreciate assets in shorter periods, with ranges by asset class and yearly election options for assets placed in service after December 31, 1970.
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Ralph Nader
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Nixon urges doctors to fight drug abuse nationwide
President Nixon asked doctors to mobilize a national, all-out fight against drug abuse similar to the medical effort in Vietnam. He urged every state and county medical society to reduce prescriptions, warned of a culture dependent on pills, and defended his health care plan against nationalized insurance while proposing health maintenance centers funded by employer contributions.
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Nixon
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Senators End Hearings On Lockheed Loan
The Senate Banking Committee ended two weeks of hearings on a $250 million federal loan guarantee for Lockheed Aircraft Corp. The panel plans another week in session before reporting the bill. IAM leaders Floyd Smith and James L. Quillin warned of thousands of job losses if the L1011 Tristar program collapses. Quillin accused critics of offering false hope about new jobs with McDonnell Douglas, while Rolls-Royce engine delays have jeopardized deliveries. Ralph Nader urged probe into a “clubby atmosphere” among Lockheed, banks, and customers.
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D-Ala
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William Proxmire
D-Wis
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International Association of Machinists
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James L. Quillin
IAM
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Proxmire
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Calif
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Monroe approves traffic ordinance for Civic Center Expressway
An emergency ordinance sets directional flow and 35 mph speed limits for streets around the new Civic Center Expressway in Monroe. The measure, approved by the City Council, governs changes on South 2nd Street Ouachita Avenue North 5th Street and Forsythe Avenue and outlines one way sections to align with the expressway opening.
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Civic Center Expressway
Lousiana Department of Highways
City of
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James C. Kelly
Major R. Johnson
Monroe Polie Department
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Texas Avenue
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DeSiard Street
Grammont Street
Kelly
Hudson Lane
Bres Avenue
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Civic Center
North 5Th Street
Breard
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Forsythe Avenue
North 7Th Street
Breard Street
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VA to Expand Drug Treatment Network for Veterans
The Veterans Administration plans to raise its specialized drug treatment centers from five to 32 by October, adding 27 centers to serve veterans. The expansion follows a Nixon directive and targets heroin use among Vietnam troops, with 6,000 veteran addicts yearly by full implementation and ongoing hospital care.
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Veterans Administration
Nixon
Donald E. Johnson
Pentagon
U.S
Vietnam
Johnson
Congress
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Houston
Tex
Battle Creek
Mich
Sepulveda
Cali
Chuckle: Genius Rewraps Shirt Without Pins
A humorous line notes a genius as someone who can rewrap a new shirt and finish with no pins left over, delivering a clever quip on neatness and resourcefulness.
Monroe Moose Dance at Embers Rest with Billy Ledbetter Band
The Monroe Loyal Order of Moose No 1723 hosts a dance at Embers Rest restaurant from 9 am to 9 pm on Saturday. Lodge members and friends are invited, per A L Bill Black, chairman.
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Embers
Billy Ledbetter
A. L “Bill” Black
Heat records loom as Needles hits 114
In the U.S. mainland, Needles recorded the highest temperature Monday at 114 degrees. California endured extreme heat while Sault Ste. Marie Michigan posted a low of 39 degrees.
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New York
West Monroe Faces Dump Relocation Talks in Ouachita Parish
Ouachita Parish Police Jury and the city of West Monroe may agree within 30 days on moving the controversial garbage dump from near Benton subdivision to a 389 acre gravel pit. Banks of Ward 5 says negotiations proceed while Mayor Hatten declines comment. The dispute centers on monthly charges and pollution concerns near Cheniere Lake.
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Ouachita Parish
Ward 5
Billy Banks
W. B Hatten
Banks
Benton Frost
Cheniere Lake
Mitchell seeks ban on story as Laird orders declassification
Atty. Gen. Mitchell moves to stop the Boston Globe from继续 publishing secret Pentagon papers while Defense Secretary Laird orders declassification where possible. Courts in New York and Washington consider extending injunctions as the Times and Post face ongoing restraints. The Globe, which began its series today, says federal pressure halted voluntary printing.
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Boston Globe
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Defense
Melvin R Laird
Washington
New York
New York Times
Washington Post
Boston
The
Globe
Thomas Winship
Mitchell
Winship
Laird
U.S
Vietnam
Times and Post
U.S. District Court
Times
Gurfein
Post
United States
North Vietnam
Tonkin Gulf
Johnson
America
Gremillion Trial Date On Perjury Charge Scheduled
A federal judge set September 20 as the trial date for Louisiana Attorney General Jack Gremillion on five counts of perjury stemming from testimony before a grand jury examining the Louisiana Loan and Thrift Corp. Gremillion previously faced acquittals on fraud and conspiracy charges related to the bankrupt firm.
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Gremillion
New Orleans
Louisiana
Jack Gremillion
Louisiana Loan and Thrift Corp
L&t
Thundershowers Expected in Northeast Louisiana Weather Update
Northeast Louisiana planned for partly cloudy skies with warmer temperatures through Wednesday. Rain chances today 60 percent, tonight 40 percent, with humidity around 60 to 50 percent mid afternoon. Dew points near 70 degrees. sunshine about 50 percent today and Wednesday. Airport data show high 87 and low 74 at Monroe Municipal. Twin Cities saw showers Monday night totaling about .12 inches.
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Louisiana
Federal Aviation Agency
Monroe Municipal
Twin Cities
Calhoun Child Dies After Fall Into Ditch
Four year old Steven Michael Turner of Calhoun died late Monday at St. Frances Hospital from a brain hemorrhage after a head injury from a fall into a deep ditch near his home. Ouachita Parish sheriff officials and coroner identified him as the son of Donald George Turner and his wife. Graveside services were planned in Dennison, Texas, with Mulhearn Funeral Home of Monroe handling arrangements. He is survived by his parents and his maternal grandfather J. E. Bagley of Dennison.
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Calhoun
Steven Michael Turner
St. Frances Hospital
Ouachita Parish
Dennison
Texas
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Monroe
J. E. Bagley
Hearing Slated On Movie Shutdown At Showtown USA
A pre trial hearing is set for 2 30 p m Wednesday in Fourth Judicial District Court to seal the closing of Showtown USA drive in theatre at 7700 DeSiard Monroe Judge Robert T Farr continued the case in today s session Gulf States Theatres of Louisiana and Myers Haney Showtown USA operator were ordered to appear to show cause why a final injunction should not issue The move followed a review of four movies last Thursday including The Minx which was deemed lewd and obscene by Ouachita Parish District Attorney Robert Kostelka and officials
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Showtown USA
DeSiard
Monroe
Robert T. Farr
Fourth District Court
District Court
Gulf States Theatres of Louisiana, Inc
Myers Haney
Farr
Kostelka
Gulf States
River Stage Readings Rise Amid Flooding Across Towns
River stages rise with Camden and Monroe reporting higher levels. The present stage shows 41 at Camden and 13.8 at Monroe with steady increases and flood concerns underway.
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Camden
Monroe
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