Miss Louisiana Pageant Golden Patrons Honored
Thursday's digest notes partly cloudy weather with a 20 percent rain chance and upper 90s on highs. Golden Patrons of the Miss Louisiana Pageant were honored for their efforts on page 2A.
23 Jun 1977
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1977
Page
1
Thursday's digest notes partly cloudy weather with a 20 percent rain chance and upper 90s on highs. Golden Patrons of the Miss Louisiana Pageant were honored for their efforts on page 2A.
Government plans labeling for loud devices like lawn mowers and hair dryers to show noise levels. Comatose Karen Quinlan reportedly near death but rallies briefly. Giscard d Estaing and Brezhnev talks reveal strained U S Soviet relations. Clarence Cook promotions in Monroe start strong then falter amid controversy.
A line from an index notes that jogging offers open air and light belongings, implying that carrying little value deters muggers and reduces risk while exercising outdoors.
Classified motorcycle section touts affordable bikes and deals for buyers seeking rapid, low cost transit options. Local listings feature varied makes models and prices, with some including contact details for viewing or purchase.
President Carter met with a group of Democratic senators at the White House as Alan Cranston predicted a compromise on a HEW labor bill nearing 61 billion dollars. Cranston said a veto was unlikely and noted improved relations between the President and Congress amid ongoing spending-cut talks. The House and Senate proposed totals around 60 to 61 billion with White House urging trimming of about 880 million.
William W. Lovett Jr of West Monroe received Sertoma International’s Distinguished Service Award at the June convention in Vancouver. He led a “Triple Crown” year with 15 new members, built a 40-man club in Ruston, and helped establish the first Serteen Club in North Louisiana. He serves as State Secretary-Treasurer and is active with United Way, Boy Scouts, and local clubs.
The executive council of the Louisiana Education Association voted to halt steps toward merging with the Louisiana Teachers Association. A special committee represents the black group as merger steps proceed. Attorneys warn provisions on racial ratios could face legal challenges.
The Battle of Bunker Hill during the American Revolution was actually fought on Breed's Hill, but the battle report recorded the wrong location and the error was never corrected.
Former KCIA chief Kim Hyung Wook testified before a House subcommittee that Korea's government and the KCIA financed a bribery operation to influence U S lawmakers. He named Rep Cornelius Gallagher and Rep Richard Hanna as involved and described payments linked to Park Chung Hee.
Twin Cities Chit Chat offers best wishes to Otto Passman on his 77th birthday Monday. The former U S representative is celebrated by friends and neighbors.
The New York stock market was narrowly mixed with blue chips weak. The noon Dow Jones average fell 2.21 to 924.10 after a 2.29 drop yesterday, while the NYSE composite index rose 0.01 to 55.00 and the AMEX market value index gained 0.58 to 118.80.
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