Dean sticks with story to probers amid Watergate questions
John W. Dean III testified again to the Senate Watergate committee insisting he told the truth about President Nixon’s possible involvement. He explained why he waited until April 15 to inform prosecutors and defended his credibility against Nixon’s denials.
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White House
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Twin Cities Chit Chat: Foster Family In Fort Hood Crash
Former Monroe resident Mrs Ann Marsh Foster remains in serious condition at Fort Hood Army Hospital Texas while her husband Rex is in critical condition in Brooks Medical Center San Antonio. Their daughters Tammy 13 improves and Brenda 12 has been released.
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Fort Hood
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Rex
Brooks
U.S. Imports Top Exports During May
The Commerce Department reports a May trade deficit of 157.9 million as imports reach 5.76 billion and exports 5.60 billion. The deficit is smaller than the 1972 average, with export growth outpacing imports over the last four months. Prior year deficit was 6.8 billion.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Department
United States
Record Heat Reaches 116 Degrees in Needles California
The National Weather Service logged the top U S temperature Monday excluding Alaska and Hawaii at 116 degrees in Needles California. A low of 41 degrees was recorded in Gunnison Colorado.
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New York
Child abuse called national disgrace by physician
Dr. Vincent J. Fontana of New York City told an American Medical Association gathering that child abuse and neglect constitute a national disgrace worse than Watergate. He cited estimates of 1.5 million suspected cases, 50,000 childhood deaths, and 300,000 permanently injured children, urging $600 million from the federal government for demonstration programs to combat abuse.
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Retail Food Costs Reach Record High
Washington report shows the annual cost of a typical family food basket rose 9 tenths of a percent to 1493 dollars in May as middlemen charges climbed for the second straight month. Beef prices held at 1.36 a pound, pork at 1.02, while packers' margins shrank to offset other gains amid ongoing food inflation.
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Washington
RPT
Agriculture Department
Few Exemptions Of Price Freeze Will Be Allowed
60 day price freeze will be enforced in a fairly tight manner with few exemptions though some supply problems may arise. Officials said relief could come in the food industry and Phase 4 wage price controls are being planned. James W. McLane directs the freeze and John Dunlop coordinates consultations with private groups to shape Phase 4 asking how to control food and gasoline prices.
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Dunlop
Fair and warm forecast for Twin Cities and Monroe
Skies are sunny and temperatures rise into the lower 90s today and Wednesday. No rain is expected today with a 20 percent chance of precipitation on Wednesday. Winds shift from 5 to 10 mph today to 5 to 15 mph Wednesday. FAA reports a high of 94 and a low of 75 at Monroe Municipal Airport with no precipitation.
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Edwards names state militia leader and fire code study
Gov. Edwin Edwards announced a Louisiana militia to back the National Guard and promoted Col. William B. Cox to lead it. The unit, from volunteers and retired Guardsmen, will be ready in about 45 days and operate with less time commitment than the Guard. Edwards also said fire code changes would be studied after New Orleans’ deadly fire and noted a sprinkler bill failed previously. He commented on the Supreme Court ruling blocking state aid to parochial schools, urging constitutional amendment for any direct help.
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Solons to Begin Securities Probe
The Senate permanent investigations subcommittee will start public hearings Friday on stolen counterfeit and worthless securities used in fraud. The inquiry covers domestic and international commerce and includes the Equity and Investors Overseas Services cases. Chairman Henry M. Jackson said billions of dollars are stolen or unaccounted for and counterfeit securities are widespread.
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Senate
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Brezhnev Seeks East West Summit Tie with Pompidou
Paris reports Brezhnev offered Pompidou chairmanship of a December super East West summit to end the Cold War. France worries over sovereignty in defense and nuclear talks while maintaining independence from force reductions and broader European decision making. Brezhnev’s talks aim to reassure Western leaders of Soviet American cooperation without sidelining others. Pompidou to visit China in September adds leverage for Paris.
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Abducted Bromley Baby Needs Regular Medicine
Police hunt for eight day old Kristen Bullen snatched from a Bromley sidewalk while mother Shirley Bullen, 28, was in a public lavatory. Doctor warns the infant requires a specially prepared phenobarbitone dose every eight hours to prevent brain damage and violent convulsions if deprived.
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Bromley
Shirley Bullen
Edward Orebiyi
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Local Automobiles Expensive To Run
The AAA report shows gasoline shortages may affect Ouachita Parish residents plans for summer automobile trips yet costs rise. Two travelers face about $60 more daily expenses than in 1971 with a $52 daily budget for essentials and 13 miles per gallon.
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Ouachita Parish
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AAE
Stockdale Charges Two Ex-POWs With Mutiny and Aiding Enemy
Rear Adm. James B. Stockdale accuses Marine Lt. Col. Edison Wainright Miller and Navy Capt. Walter B. Wilber of six offenses including mutiny and aiding the enemy. Miller and Wilber, both pilots and veteran officers, face the first such charges against ex POWs. Charges now go to Defense Department for review to determine if a court-martial should be convened.
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Kelley Approved For FBI Director By Senate Group
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the nomination of Clarence M. Kelley Kansas City police chief to be FBI director with no dissenting votes. Senate action was anticipated later this week possibly tomorrow.
Frazzled babysitter mutters away from parents return
A frazzled babysitter tells parents not to apologize and jokes she wouldn’t be in a hurry to go home. The quip captures a lighthearted moment as adults recount the day.
First Ball Point Ad Sparks Quick Cash Market
Classified notice shows a playful ad writer promoting fast cash ads for selling items. It includes a sample list of belongings to declutter and a mention of a divan and chair priced at $50 alongside a recliner for sale.
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