07 Mar 1971
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1971
Page
1
The Northeast area faced severe weather with tornadic winds and heavy rain as a UPI report notes. The National Weather Service recorded the day’s high of 100 degrees at McAllen Texas and a low of 25 degrees at Pellston Michigan.
Tornadic winds and heavy rains hit northeast Louisiana causing major damage in Madison and Franklin parishes and minor flooding elsewhere. Waverly Crowville and Monroe areas suffered downed lines, damaged trailers, and blocked roads while rainfall totaled around two inches at Monroe and up to three inches in Concordia Parish.
Twenty industry economists told the Hot Springs Business Council that inflation remains a hazard and no new tax cuts or spending boosts are needed. They projected 1971 real growth at about three percent, with total output near 1.050 trillion and unemployment falling only to about 5.5 percent, citing a slower price rise of about 4.4 percent. The panel noted modest gains in plant outlays and profits, with auto sales and discretionary items expected to stay strong and housing starting 1.8 million units.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports April unemployment at 6.1 percent, up slightly from March. White unemployment holds at 5.6 percent while Black unemployment climbs to 10.0 percent, driven by fewer jobs for Black women. Adult men and women see small increases in their rates. Overall, unemployment remains around a nine-year high.
West German Cabinet considers options to ease the European monetary crisis without unilateral revaluation. Berlin seeks wider fluctuation limits for Community currencies and may act at Brussels talks, facing French and Belgian resistance. If blocked, Brandt may pursue floating the mark with government-allowed central bank support. Ahlers rejects capital controls within Germany but favors possible Community-wide restrictions.
Firefighters battled about three hours to extinguish a railroad car chemical fire in Meridian Mississippi. Authorities reported several thousand evacuated as a silicone alcohol tanker and two propane tankers were protected, with damage limited to four cars and the trestle.
The line reflects a humorous take on anxiety about the future and how past concerns proved prescient, encapsulating a playful yet pointed commentary.
Asheville man Red MacRae seeks information in the Twin Cities area about a former sailor from the Navy transport Gen. Maunce Rose. He served aboard in 1951 and 1952 with assistant mechanist George T. McHenry, a north Louisiana resident.
Mrs. Ted Brownfield of 2211 Diane Street in Shreveport was scheduled for surgery today at Highland Hospital. She will be in room 338 and invites friends to send messages.
James W. Moore announced after a State Highway Board meeting in Baton Rouge that two northeast Louisiana highway projects will open for bids on May 19. The projects cover the Vidalia route in Concordia Parish and the D Arbonne Farmer ville Route in Union Parish.
President Nixon hosted 70 agricultural leaders at the White House for a discussion of farm policy. A $400 million aid plan aims to raise exports from 7.4 to 10 billion and direct most funding to loans. Critics called the event political, while supporters urged market‑based reforms and fewer subsidies.
Secretary of State William P. Rogers flew an aerial inspection over the Teruel sector and Sharm el Sheikh while in Israel for talks with Prime Minister Golda Meir and other leaders. He urged more flexibility in Arab-Israeli negotiations as debate over peace terms and security stakes continued in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
Washington AP report on EPA hearing where RollsRoyce General Motors Ford Chrysler Volkswagen and Toyota leaders express doubt a 1976 model will meet 1970 Clean Air Act emission limits. Edward N Cole of Geneva Motors cites nitrogen oxide challenges while presenting hopeful notes on hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide with test modifications.
The page layout for The News-Star lists sections and page numbers including Abby Lowman Broadway Popenoe Classified Radio-TV Comics Sports Crossword Theater Editorial Van Dellen Horoscope Women Jumble Weather and 4 sections on page 36 across 2C 3C 8C 9C 3D 2D 2B 4B 8C 4A 2B 8&C 1c 2D 6A indicating varied content.
Federal agents announce four arrests in a crackdown described as the largest heroin ring found in the state. The operation by Jackson and Gulf Coast officers netted $5,000 to $10,000 in drugs and involved a supply chain from Mexico, Texas, and Florida centered at Keesler Air Force Base Biloxi.
About 660 area residents are invited to a waste disposal symposium May 20 at Northeast Louisiana University. The event, sponsored by North Delta with NLU and the Louisiana Department of Health, begins at 9 am in the Northeast Theatre. Speakers include state officials such as John E. Trygeg and Robert A. LaFleur.
The United States lifted all restrictions on using American dollars in transactions with mainland China. A general license issued by the Treasury removes controls and signals broader acceptance of the dollar in China trade, ending a policy since 1950 that prohibited dollar based transactions.
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