Wage pact would raise railroad workers pay and benefits
A tentative settlement covering nearly all U S railroad workers would lift wages and fringe benefits by 10.7 percent over 18 months starting July. A four percent raise begins January 1 and a revised pension adds 42.75 dollars per month. Max medical benefits rise from 50 000 to 250 000, with early retirement options. The agreement spans most Class One railroads but excludes Penn Central amid bankruptcy.
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Washington
Sheet
Railroad Retirement Fund
National Railway Labor Conference
Penn Central
Ford seeks delay and interim rules on 1975 antipollution standards
Ford Motor Co asks Congress to amend the Clean Air Act and seek a two year extension for interim 1975 antipollution standards to allow full catalytic converter testing. The plan includes California specific limits and mirrors GM calls for delaying nationwide standards amid EPA hearings in Washington.
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Ford Motor Co
Congress
Herbert L. Misch
Ford
Environmental and Safety Engineering
Environmental Protection Agency
California
EPA
William D. Ruckelshaus
General Motors
Academic Awards Banquet prep at Northwestern State
Two Northeast Louisiana residents assist in the 12th annual Academic Awards Banquet planning at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches. Betty Walsh and Terry Goldsby lead the steering committee and hold leadership roles in Kappa Delta Pi and Beta Beta Beta. Prentiss M. Seymour of Monroe heads the Student Center renovation project at Northeast Louisiana University with bids due March 20 at the NLU Administration Building.
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Northeast Louisiana
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches
Betty Walsh
Urania
Terry Goldsby
Cotton Valley
Walsh
Kappa Delta Pi
Goldsby
Beta Beta Beta
Prentiss M. Seymour
Monroe
Northeast Louisiana University
Louisiana State Board of Education
NLU
Ronald Gunter
Contract Set On Veterinary LSU Project
The State Bond Commission awarded a 16 million dollar contract for LSU Baton Rouge School of Veterinary Medicine to L. W. Baton Construction Co. of Baton Rouge with a low bid of 15.99 million. The panel also authorized a 4.5 million renovation at Confederate Memorial Hospital in Shreveport to be funded if money is available.
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Baton Rouge
State Bond Commission
Louisiana State University At
L. W. Baton Construction Co
Edwin Edwards
Confederate Memorial Hospital
Shreveport
Jim Donelon
Governor’s Office
Kenneth Dejean
Attorney General's Office
A. George Ducorbier Jr
Acadiana
Lafayette
Sen
B. B. Rayburn
Dejean
Rayburn
Mary Evelyn Parker
Bond Commission
Rivers Rise Across Louisiana and Nearby States
Weather reports indicate ongoing river rises in Louisiana and neighboring states. The Mississippi climbs 1.6 feet at Vicksburg and 7 feet at Natchez, with smaller gains at Baton Rouge and New Orleans. The Ouachita near Monroe rises 0.2 feet to 37.8, with forecasts predicting continued increases as heavy rains persist in the valley.
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Louisiana
Mississippi
Vicksburg
Natchez
Arkansas City
Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Ouachita
Monroe
Ouachita Valley
Oak Grove Girl Found Dead After Missing Search
An 11 year old Oak Grove girl missing since Monday night was found dead in a muddy ditch near Thilley Lane. Sheriff Capers says foul play is suspected and results of the coroner’s investigation are pending.
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Oak Grove
West Carroll Parish
Gene Capers
Cheryl Bedenbender
Fritz Bedenbender
Milton Burks
The
News-Star
Thilley Lane
Here
Burks
Eugene Harper
Harper
Jack Golson
Sheriff's Office
Carpenter’s Rule Echoes: Measure Twice, Speak Once
A carpenter voices a timeless adage: measure twice and saw once. The proverb emphasizes caution in both speaking and cutting, underscoring accuracy and restraint in daily work.
Interstate Highways 98 Percent Open to Traffic
The interstate system now has 98 percent of its 42 500 miles open or under way with 791 miles not yet publicly hearing. About 230 of 971 miles remain in serious dispute and some may be removed. Texas leads with 2 559.93 open miles. California 1 977.90. Pennsylvania 1 410.43. Ohio 1 382.19. Illinois 1 368.28.
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Washington
Charles S. Brinegar
Congress
Brinegar
Highway Trust Fund
Texas
California
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Ulinois
Longest Held POW Among 32 Arriving in Hanoi Release
Viet Cong announced the release of 32 prisoners at Gia Lam Airport including Maj. Floyd Thompson the longest held American captive at 32 years and Philip Manhard the highest ranking U S civilian among those freed. Also due to go home are Pfc Ronald L Ridgeway Sgt Michael Patrick Branch Maj Floyd Kushner and Sgt Alfonso Riate among others.
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Saigon
Viet Cong
U.S
Hanoi
Gia Lam
Vietnam
Maj
Floyd Thompson
Quang Tri Province
Demilitarized Zone
Thompson
Navy
Cmdr
Everett Alvarez
North Vietnam
Philip Manhard
U.S. State Department
Manhard
Hue
McLean
Pfc
Ronald L. Ridgeway
Khe Sanh
Michael Patrick Branch
Highland
Radio
Floyd Kushner
Danville
Medical Corps
Alfonso Riate
Bell Gardens
Calif
Pentagon
Thunderstorms Possible Over Twin Cities Tonight
The Twin Cities expect warm conditions with highs near 80 and a 30 percent rain chance today. Tonight showers or storms are likely up to 70 percent, followed by cooler conditions midweek with a 20 percent chance on Wednesday. FAA data from Monroe Municipal shows a high of 82 and a low of 42 with no rain. Skies statewide to remain partly cloudy Thursday through Saturday.
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Twin Cities
FAA
Monroe Municipal
Inside The News-Star Highlights
The News-Star features Abby Lowman and Broadway 8B in local arts coverage with radio TV notes and sports briefs. Classifieds, comics, and theater listings accompany editorial insights and a Van Deilen column.
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Abby
Lowman
Radio-Tv
van Deilen
Court reverses U S convictions of former Texas Rep Dowdy
A federal appeals court in Richmond reverses conspiracy and bribery convictions against former Texas Representative John Dowdy. The 4th U S Circuit leaves to the government whether to retry him while upholding three perjury counts from the 1971 case. Dowdy faced 18 months in prison and a $25 000 fine.
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Richmond
Texas
John Dowdy
4Th
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Dowdy
Maryland
U S Seizes Narcotics in Major Cross Border Operation
The United States and Mexico announce Operation Cactus seized 24 tons of marijuana and 9.3 pounds of heroin with over 100 arrests across the Arizona border. Officials say street values totaled 19.1 million dollars and targeted a large smuggling conspiracy.
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Washington
United States
Executive Office of Narcotics Control Program Information
Mexico
Arizona
River Stage Readings Signal Flood Risks At Stations
Readings show River Stages rising at Monroe and Camden stations with increases of 0.1 and 8.0 feet respectively. Hydrologists warn of potential flood conditions as water levels climb.
Installment Debts Rise in Ouachita Parish
In Ouachita Parish the average family owes about 1430 in installment debt with totals near 50.7 million for the parish. Cars and home improvements dominate borrowing while regular repayments consume about 120 monthly per family. Bankers debate whether the public is taking on unsustainable levels of debt.
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News - Star News Service
New York
Ouachita Parish
Quachita Parish
Federal Reserve Board
Third men held in Stennis shooting investigation
Three young men Tyrone Marshall 19 John S Marshall 21 and Derick Holloway 18 all of Northeast Washington were arrested on armed robbery and federal assault charges in connection with the January 30 shooting of Sen John C Stennis. They faced arraignment before a U S magistrate as the FBI and DC police completed a major manhunt that included 30 agents and hundreds of witnesses.
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Washington
John C. Stennis
Tyrone Marshall
John S. Marshall
Derick Holloway
District of Columbia
FBI
Congress
U.S
Stennis
Senate Armed Services Committee
L. Patrick Gray
D.C
Marshalls
Mahlon R. Pitts
Nixon
Capitol Hill
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Walter Reed
Train Derails After Collision Near Hortense
An auto passenger train carrying 325 passengers collided with a lumber truck in Hortense Georgia and derailed. Authorities report the truck driver killed and about 10 injured. Seaboard Coast Line said 14 of 30 cars derailed along with a diesel unit and several cars serving diners and sleepers.
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Hortense
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