26 Jun 1976
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1976
Page
1
A resident in Illinois relocates his family to a cave to escape rising utility bills highlighting the burden on households. The report notes economic strain and housing implications as costs rise nationwide.
Partly cloudy through Tuesday with a chance of thundershowers mainly in the afternoons and evenings. Highs in the lower 90s to middle 90s, lows in the lower 70s. Winds under 10 mph. Rain chances 40 percent today, 20 percent tonight, 40 percent Tuesday, with listed parish regions in Louisiana.
Navy Seaman James F. Worley Jr. of Monroe studied nuclear powered and diesel submarine operations at Groton during basic training. Worley, 20, Neville High School graduate, joined the Navy in January 1976. Also, Air Force Sgt Ronald E. Phillips of West Monroe arrived at Howard AFB in the Canal Zone as a radio operator with Air Force Communications Service.
Former Lebanese president Camille Chamoun, head of the National Liberal party, declares his Tigers militia will observe no cease fire until the last two Moslem positions in East Beirut surrender. He demands unconditional surrender of Palestinian and leftist fighters at Nabaa and Tal Zaatar amid heavy fighting and casualties.
Bishop May led a blessing as more than 20 000 spectators gathered to pray for fishermen and a fruitful season in Bayou La Batre, with AP Wirephoto covering the event.
The Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee approved a Leesville bill to cap general obligation bonds at 1.5 times three year average revenues and limit the Bond Commission to 10 percent of the average bond redemption fund. If passed, the proposal would go to voters as a constitutional amendment.
Aberdeen Maryland AP reports researchers at the Army Human Engineering Laboratory have designed a synthetic helmet called Fritz resembling a German WW II helmet with a neck skirt. Final testing in fall, aim for regular issue by 1960, cost about 2.5 million dollars over six years.
Army unveils a new plastic combat helmet replacing World War I steel helmets. The design resembles the German model with a flat World War I tin hat at the top and a World War II style steel pot in the center. Available in multiple sizes for comfort and protection.
United Press International notes three major U S political scandals occurred in 1872 1922 and 1972 under Grant Harding and Nixon. The piece marks the half century gaps highlighting the enduring nature of political controversy in American history.
A station flood event prompts a change stage at Monroe with a 40 to 210 estimate and Camden 20 td rise.
President Ford signed a 1.6 billion bill creating an energy impact aid program for coastal states facing offshore oil and gas development. The law provides loans and grants over eight years to support planning, programs, and construction related to offshore energy, with 800 million for an energy impact fund, 400 million for OCS formula grants, and 64 million for related planning and research.
Viking spacecraft back in near perfect health after unjamming its sampling arm. On Mars eighth day, scientists will scoop 50 cubic centimeters of soil for the first major analysis to search for life and study the planet's evolution.
More than a dozen Island Point residents, part of Lake Providence's tax district since 1968, were barred from voting in the power plant election after a 1972 federal court ruling enjoined Island Point annexation. Voters at Ward 3 Precinct 5 were turned away, though Island Point remains on town tax rolls.
One owner Buick Lemapre in good condition with 25 HP Johnson motor, electric start, carpeted interior and captain chairs. Includes Moooy trailer and super motor guide. asking price $4350. contact Terry Bess at FT W972.
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