22 Jun 1976
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1976
Page
1
Both President Gerald Ford and contender Ronald Reagan appear to fall short of the required delegates as the Republican convention opens. The notes come from Page 6A with broader political and financial commentary across the edition.
Partly cloudy through Wednesday with a chance of showers and a few thunderstorms today then diminishing tonight and Wednesday. Highs in the mid 80s, lows upper 60s, southeast to southerly winds 5 to 15 mph. Rain chances 40, 20, and 30 percent across listed parishes.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Carl P Thibodeaux on their third anniversary They reside in Monroe while Thibodeaux attends Northeast Louisiana University Pharmacy School The Monroe Jaycees present the 1976 Miss Louisiana Pageant with 32 contestants at the Monroe Civic Center Theatre from Thursday to Saturday Tickets range 18 16 14 11 for nightly shows with reduced prices 5 4 4 3 for Thursday Friday and 8 7 6 5 for Saturday including special rates for opening nights
The Labor Department reports May consumer prices rose six tenths of a percent, the largest monthly gain in ten months. The annual inflation rate is 7.2 percent, up from 7.? in May and higher than April’s 0.4 percent increase, signaling persistent inflation beyond the administration’s underlying rate.
The Labor Department reported real spendable earnings increased by 1.2 percent in May, with May spendable income up seven tenths of a percent from a year earlier. Food prices rose one percent in May, marking the sharpest rise since July, while earlier first quarter food price declines narrowed the context.
In Rome the Christian Democrats held onto power as the Communists made gains but did not win a majority in Parliament. The result predicted continued political uncertainty and a fresh crisis over forming a new government.
Ouachita Parish residents saved an estimated 39.6 million dollars in the past year, lifting personal savings and cutting debt. National data from the Federal Reserve Board and Conference Board underpins the finding, showing U S savings near 91 billion dollars or 8.3 percent of disposable income.
In Beirut fighting between Lebanese Moslem and Christian factions continues with artillery and machine gun clashes. Security officials report 47 killed and 78 wounded. A 1000-man Arab League peacekeeping vanguard arrived, with 5,000 troops and 150 foreigners evacuated to Damascus. Syrian forces plan redeployments as the airport reopens for peacekeepers and civilian traffic.
After a long shopping day many women feel exhausted and financially drained as purchases push total spending high. The article notes common fatigue and the toll of consumer spending on households.
Deputy director Mazziotti of the Ouachita Civil Defense Agency announces Monroe Metropolitan Area to join a Crisis Relocation Survey and Plan. The region, part of 400 high risk areas, includes Ouachita and Union parishes with specified wards as host areas across several neighboring parishes.
The INS announced the last free bridge entry for Mexicans without visas into Laredo during Washington's Birthday will end. Officials cite high illegal immigration and say waivers will remain for official fiesta roles while the general cross remains restricted. Laredo residents number about 75,000 amid border desert terrain.
River stages show rising water with Monroe at 40 and Camden at 26. residents monitor changes as floods develop.
Classifieds highlight summer equipment across skiing sailing golfing and cycling with value buys. An RV owner advertises a compact air conditioned Comper trasse and other items for sports enthusiasts.
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