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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1973

Page

4

Pocketbook pressures test Nixons price controls era

AP analysis cautions inflation will dominate news as food prices rise and budgets tighten. Meany and Nixon face a possible clash over wages and price stability while hoped relief from withholding refunds minuscule amid ongoing inflation. Farm price pressure likely to grow prompting calls for relief at the source.

John Cunniff New York George Meany Nixon Liklihood Meany Afl-Cio Meany-Nixon Internal Revenue Service

Ruston Grocery Robbed Second Time In Month

Ruston police report a second monthly robbery at a Jiffy Mart as two men in green ski masks, armed with a .22 pistol, escaped with about 170 from the cash register and the attendant Terry Humphries’s billfold. The description matches a prior February 19 assault. A Houston arrest relates to a February 1 burglary at Joe Richardson Photography.

News-Star Ruston Bureau Ruston A _ Ruston Terry Humphries Jiffy Mart Gerald White O. O. Osbon Houston Joe Richardson

British Tourists Fly To Canada On Cut-Rate Fares

London AP report notes thousands of British travelers seek U S access by Canada routes after U S authorities reject cheaper transatlantic fares. Canada accepts low fares such as 141.60 dollars for London to New York round trips on some flights, while the U S maintains a higher minimum.

Canada London United States U.S New York

Rites Slated For Shooting Victim N L Powell

Funeral services for N L Powell 28 were set for 11 a m today at Sanders Chapel Methodist Church with Rev Grafton Show officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery under Southern Funeral Home Winnfield direction. Powell was shot to death Tuesday at Riley P Fowler home. Fowler charged in the case. Parish Sheriff Sanford Mrs field and his maternal parents Mrs and Mrs L B Bundrick of Calvin attended.

Calvin N. L. Powell Sanders Chapel Methodist Church Grafton Southern Funeral Winnfield Powell Riley P. Fowler Fowler Parish Sanford Mrs.field L. B. ‘Bundrick-of- Calvin

Sweden Faces Stronger Crime Laws Amid Wave of Bank Robberies

Stockholm reports a crime surge with Sweden leading Europe in bank and post office robberies. Premier Palme pushes tougher laws to shield the innocent, while critics warn the move may target next fall's elections. Juvenile crime and muggings rise as guards protect stores and a high-profile escapee roams freely.

Stockholm Sweden Europe Olof Palme Parliament

Monroe water system expansion gains HUD funds

Monroe city officials accept a bid from Craft Corporation for 821803 to add a new water pump and extend supply to the Northeast Louisiana University area and surrounding districts. The project will leverage a HUD grant that matches two dollars for every dollar spent, aided by a recent local bond issue.

Monroe City Water Sys- Monroe Gales: Commis Northeast Louisiana University Area Monroe ‘Municipal Texas Arena District Ale Fr Department of Housing and Urban Development Lange Teally HUD Monrroe Craft Corporation of

Geijer Defends Liberal Penal Policy and Prison Reforms

Geijer argues that Sweden will persist with liberal penal policies despite a crime wave. He asserts plans to further humanize prisons and expand freedom in captivity, signaling ongoing reforms rather than a crackdown.

Sweden Tony Rosendal Kumla Interior Lennart

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