Undercover Agent Testifies in LSD Trial in Monroe
A former Monroe Police undercover agent testified for nearly an hour in the case of 19 year old West Monroe youth Kenneth Dale Corbin charged with distributing and dispensing LSD on June 14 1972. The trial before Fourth District Judge Lennie O Hightower heard details of the undercover operation and the alleged sale at El Patio Apartments and a Lee Street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Harper
Corbin
Warner
el Patio
Lee Street
Jerry Kirby
Bill Kidd
Kidd
Department
Gretchen Fowler
Northwest
Louisiana Crime Laboratory
Shreveport
J. B. Pickens Jr
Oliver G. Henry
McGovern Seeks Proof of Plan to Limit Poverty Legal Aid
Senator George McGovern released a memo alleging the Office of Economic Opportunity aims to narrow federal poverty lawyers by shutting down backup centers and moving control in house. He claims the Nixon administration seeks to curtail the Legal Services Program and restrict rights of the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George McGovern
Office of Economic Opportunity
Nixon
Legal Services Program
South Dakota
U. S
Marshall Boarman
McGovern
Phillips
Boarman
OEO
Legal Services
Howard Phillips
Boar
Theodore Tetziaff
Evacuees in Hanoi Exchange Items for Change
At Clark Air Base in the Philippines AP reports American airmen evacuating prisoners of war are buying souvenirs in Hanoi. Col Emil J. Wengel of Annandale Virginia bought three silver butterfly brooches and a necklace for 6 dollars after trading a 20 dollar bill with no trouble getting change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Air Base
Philippines
Hanoi
Emil J. Wengel
Annandale
Registration Set For Students At Louisiana Tech
Registration for Louisiana Tech's spring quarter is set for Thursday and Friday at the Student Center. Students register alphabetically from 8 a.m. Thursday with specific time slots through Friday noon, followed by classes starting Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana Tech
Ruston
University Student Center
Sniper Wounds Fatal To Orleans Police Sergeant
A New Orleans police sergeant died after being shot by a sniper on New Year’s Eve. Edwin Hosh, 30, was wounded while checking a burglary report, using the same .44 caliber carbine later linked to Mark Essex, who killed seven people before being shot atop the Downtown Hilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Edwin Hosh
Mark Essex
Howard Johnson
Hosh
Clarence Giarrusso
Essex
Jared Harrell
Hosli
Harrell
Driver of Stolen German Armored Car Extradited
Dutch authorities extradited Guenter Heinemann a 27 year old German armored car driver linked to a $1.35 million mark theft. His 37 year old accomplice remained in the Netherlands after police said he tried to ram a officer near Den Helder. Heinemann gave a map used to recover most of the money hidden in a rotting stump near Moencheng Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duesseldorf
Germany
Guenter Heinemann
Netherlands
den Helder
Heinemann
Moencheng
Zone Map Change Given Approval
The Monroe Ouachita Regional Planning Commission approved extending an R-2 zoning district north of Downey Lane to permit apartment complexes. Opponents warned of depreciation to nearby homes. Commission also reviewed Forsythe Business Park and other subdivision actions to manage access and congestion.
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Downey Lane
Monroe - Ouachita
Forsythe Avenue
Honor Street
Justice Street
Forsythe
Commission
King Oaks
Progress Noted On Hospital Expansion Project
Lincoln General Hospital’s $4.5 million expansion is about 35 percent complete after one year. Delays of 90 days due to bad weather slowed work, with concrete poured except for the roof and brick work starting soon. The project includes a three story wing, 80 extra beds, a public cafeteria, upgraded facilities, and a canceled cobalt therapy unit. Funding includes a $1 million Hill Burton grant and a $3 million Lincoln Parish bond approval with $154,500 local match.
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Ruston
Lincoln General Hospital
Frank Jerome
Jerome
Jesse F. Heard and Sons of
Monroe
Lincoln General
Hill- Burton
Lincoln Parish
Hospital Board of Directors
Little Theatre Box Office Opens for Promises Promises
Telephone reservations for the musical comedy Promises Promises open Wednesday from noon to 5 30 p m at Strauss Playhouse. The 11 performance run runs March 12 18 and 22 4 with a 2 30 p m matinee on March 18. Only single seats remain for Thu Fri Sat and Sunday matinee. good seats available for Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Sunday night. Call or visit Lamy Lane box office for tickets.
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Proon
Strauss Playhouse
Chris Bingham
Little Theatre Directors
Little Theatre Box Office
Lamy Lane
Orleans Prison Break Thwarted
Thirteen inmates at Orleans Parish Prison attempted a nighttime break during Carnival crowds but authorities thwarted the plan. Police rushed to the scene, and containment was quickly established.
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New Orleans
Orleans Parish
Crossett Hotel to Be Moved After Six Decades
Crossett’s Rose Inn, once hailed as the finest hotel in Southeast Arkansas, will be moved this May from its 40 room wooden structure on Crossett’s main street. The building will be closed due to repair and renovation costs, while the adjacent lodge remains and a Rose Inn Coffee Shop is planned across the street, opening May 6.
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Crossett
Rose Inn
Arkansas
Luke Newell
John Turner
Georgia Pacific Inc
Rose Gates
Edgar Gates
Crossett Lumber Company
Georgia Pacific
Gibsland Firm Assets Sold To Area Companies
Assets of Her cul es Petroleum Corporation of Gibsland were acquired by Anderson Butane Service of Delhi and O Nea l Butane Inc of Choudrant. With a 40 million gallon LP gas storage capacity, the move aims to secure winter supplies amid fuel shortages and curtailments.
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News-Star
Ruston Bureau
Choudrant
Hercules Petroleum Corporation
Gibsland
Anderson Butane Service
Delhi
O'Neal Butane, Inc
John O'Neal
O'Neal Butane
Louisiana
R. W. Anderson
Anderson
Arkansas
Texas
O'Neal
Stretching Of Food Dollars Talk At Monroe Center
A home economist from a national firm will present Stretching of the Food Dollar at a 2:30 p.m. Sunday cooking school in the Monroe Civic Center Theatre. Kristi Williams of Oscar Mayer & Co will speak and demonstrate. The program, free to the public, is sponsored by F. Strauss & Son. Williams previously advised senior citizens welfare mothers and 4-H groups in Iowa county and serves as advisor and legislative chairman for Home Economists in Business. Monroe Chamber of Commerce Manager James Williams notes rising food prices make the talk timely for local consumers.
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Monroe Civic Center Theatre
Kristi A. Williams
Oscar Mayer & Co
Madison, Wis
F. Strauss & Son
Williams
University of Wisconsin Extension
Iowa County
Home Economists
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
James
Charles Venable Named to NFSA Board of Directors
Charles R. Venable of Monroe was selected to serve a three year term on the NFSA board representing District 7. He is vice-president and sales manager for Ouachita Fertilizer & Grain Co. Venable spoke to NFSA members at the 18th Annual Convention in Indianapolis.
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National Fertilizer Sections Association
NFSA
Charles R. Venable
Monroe
Venable
Ouachita Fertilizer & Grain Co., Inc
Arkansas
Mississipni
Louisiana
NFLA
Indiana
Indianapolis
Canada
Mexico
South America
Europe
Peoria
Ill
Louisiana State University
Northeast Louisiana University
U. S. Army
Korea
Monroe Company
Raymond Drive
Disney On Parade Opens Wednesday at Monroe Civic Center
Disney On Parade opens Wednesday at the Monroe Civic Center for a four day run. The two act production features Mickey Mouse and friends with Winnie the Pooh and Eeyore, the Aristocats in Paris, Sleeping Beauty, and Goofy and Donald Duck in multiple vignettes. Tickets are 3 4 and 5 with one third off for children under 12. Performances run Wednesday to Sunday with multiple showtimes.
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Monroe Civic Center Arena
Monroe
Mickey Mouse
Disney
Land of Imagination
Winnie the Pooh
Eeyore
Tigger
Piglet
Pooh
O'Malley
Paris
Sleeping Beauty
Tschaikosky
Goofy
Herbie
Love Bug
Gloria
Little Junior
Donald Duck
Panchito
Jose Cariocal
Two Die in Jonesville Crash on Louisiana 124
A morning two car collision on La. 124 near Jonesville left Mrs. Bobbie Jo Smith 38 of Jena and James Edward McCollum 35 of Jonesville dead. Ann Nichols 40 of Jena remained critically injured at Catahoula Parish Hospital. Rodger Wilson 15 and Johnny Wilson 18 of Jonesville were treated for injuries. Funeral arrangements announced for Smith. McCollum’s service held at Manifest Pentecostal Church with burial at Taylor Chapel Cemetery.
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Jonesville
Here
Bobbie Jo Smith
Jena
James Edward McCollum
Ann Nichols
Catahoula Parish
Rodger Wilson
Johnny Wilson
Catahoula Hospital
Collidge
Ariz
Joyce Kee
Mary Arnold
Arp
Tex
Ennis B. Barton
Porterville
Calif
Harlon Barton
Tyler
Charles Barton
White Oak
James Barton
David Barton
Ft. Richardson
Alaska
Ennis Joe Barton
McColl
Parents Meeting Slated Thursday
The monthly meeting of Parents Without Partners Inc. will be held at 7 30 p m Thursday in the Teen Room of Harvey Revolt Recreation Center at 1700 Oaklawn Drive Monroe Guest speaker will be Dr Frank P Forwood associate professor of sociology and social services at Northeast Louisiana University
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Parents Without Partners Inc
Harvey Revolt Recreation Center
Oaklawn Drive
Monroe
PWP
Frank P. Forwood
Northeast Louisiana University
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Bill Breland
Huey Middleton
Harold Pike
Earl Greer
JEO
Quickies
Ken Reynolds
News - Star News Service
Joh-Key
Ker-Lar
Las-Lue
Laf-Mir
Me-Mel
Mem-Mor
Mos- Nov
Now-Peb
Pee-Pr
Ps-Ric
Rid-Az
Sa-Sg
Brau- Bar
Orleans
Ralph Troy
Troy
Plantation Park
Sharon Street
Breard Business Park
Square 3
Glenmar
Howard Plaza
Little Theatre
Roaches
Crossett Hotel
Charles Venable
American School of Chicago
Ee Ee
National Home Study Council
American School
North Lowisiana
Gramment St
Disney On Parade
Natchitoches
Edward Smith
Rodger Glenn
James Smith
Rhonda Toler
Sandra Adams
Wanda Smith
Clara Smith
Geneva Anders
Billie Ray Franklin
Angell Hutto
Jackson
Lara Poole
Harrisonburg
Albin McCollum
Ferriday
Mame Franklin
Hettie Mee- Icoaltem
Werriday
Imsurance
State Farm
Kennedy
Hudson Lane
Wromonu
Insurance Company
Romuington
Winote
West Monroe Firestone
Philco Ford
Philco
Stereo Sound Center
Jone
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