Reds Sign Checks Of Antiwar Groups
A House Internal Security Committee witness testified that bank records show three persons linked to Communist groups could sign checks for antiwar groups with large protests. Sydney Stapleton and Patricia Grogan, both SWP members, were authorized signers for NPAC, while Sidney Peck, Bradford Lyttle, Jane Slauchter, and Arthur Bregman were listed for PCPJ. The panel noted two signatures were required for each check and cited cash flows of $121,000 for NPAC and $84,000 for PCPJ during February to April.
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Washington (Ap
House Internal Security Committee
Sydney R. Stapleton
National Peace Action Coalition
Patricia Grogan
Public National Bank of
Washington, D.C
John Stratton
Public National Bank
People's Coalition For Peace and Justice
Stratton
Peck
PCP
PCPJ
Bradford M. Lyttle
Jane Slauchter
Arthur Bregman
NPAC
Gremillion Perjury Action Is Studied
A U S attorney studies evidence in the Louisiana Loan and Thrift case to decide pursuing perjury charges against Attorney General Jack Gremillion. Co defendants Salvad or Anzelmo and Ernest Bartlett Jr were acquitted on related fraud and conspiracy counts in the same trial. Gremillion hugged his wife and defense counsel as the verdicts were read, declaring, Cant prove a man guilty when hes not guilty.
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New Orleans
U.S. Attorney's Office
Louisiana Loan and Thrift Corp
Jack Gremillion
Mane
Rhee CeCe
Gremillion
Salvador Anzelma
Arkansas
Ernest Bartlet Jr
Gremithan
William A. Glennon
Oriental
Gremifion
Anvelmo
Bartlett
Charles Ratehey
Meurrie
SEAT
Joseph Kavinauch
Baton Roupe
Ratehes
Sson
Nesure
FL Irvin Dymond
America
Chance Of Rains In Northeast Louisiana Today
Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected in Northeast Louisiana with partly cloudy skies through Friday. Rainfall reported at Monroe Municipal Airport was .21 inches this morning, while Wednesday had no precipitation. Highs near 87, lows around 63, with humidity aiding drying. Dew points upper 50s to low 60s, sunshine around 50 percent today and 70 percent Friday.
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Louisiana
FAA
Monroe Municipal
Birthday gathering for Scott Hamilton at his home
Friends will join Scott Hamilton at 030 p.m. today at 1209 South Street, Mon roe to help him celebrate his birthday. The event takes place at his home as part of a Happs Birth das observance.
Nine Jews Convicted in Leningrad Hijack Trial
In Moscow nine Jewish defendants in a Leningrad hijack case were convicted with no labor camp terms. Official accounts cite anti Soviet slander and complicity in an abortive plan to seize a V2 sea aircraft from Smolny Airport, fly to Sweden, then Israel. Eleven others earlier received lengthy labor camp sentences.
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Moscow
Leningrad
Tass
S — Smolnv
Sweden
Israel
Soviet Union
International Zion
Madison Man Dies In Delhi Road Crash
A Madison resident died in a two vehicle crash near Delhi. A second driver and a passenger were hospitalized with injuries. Authorities described the scene and ongoing investigation as they released limited details about the fatal collision and related medical responses.
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Madison
Delhi
Unclear fragment hints at a joke item
A garbled OCR line suggests a humorous piece noting speech quirks or a cartoon caption with unreadable names and phrases. The readable bits reference a person and a playful exchange, but specifics are too damaged to extract.
Soviet Boats Clash As Conference Aims To Ease Harassment
The Coast Guard reported that Russian trawlers damaged the Pat San Marie, a Prelude Corp lobster boat from Westport, during fishing near Nietucket. Officials described a late day conference with American and Soviet representatives, noting mixed results and pledges to curb future harassment at sea.
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Coast Guard
Duante
VPP
OM Houns
Barssian
Prelude Corp
Westport
Mass
Cauet Guard
Viet Coast Guard Sar Todas
EOS
Farther Paetderat
Ces Ty
Donald J. Vehernan
Vurre of
Radteev
Capliin
Health symposium hosted by NLU and regional groups
Health officials including Jim L. Mahoney executive director of the North Delta Economic District led a symposium sponsored by NLU North Delta and the State Department of Health. Local photographer John Foeleman credited for the image.
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Tal Health
Jim L. Mahoney
North Delta
NLU
State Department of Health
John Foeleman
San Francisco Woman Stops Burning Flag On Demos
Marcy Taylor grabbed a burning American flag from an antiwar demonstrator and doused it with her bare hands in a moment she calls flabbergasting as the incident drew attention and reactions from bystanders and media alike.
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Marcy Taylor
San Francisco
North Delta Agency Faces Public or Private Status Debate
An expected opinion from Louisiana Commerce and Industry on whether the North Delta Economic Development District Council is a public or private entity could affect public access to records. The district, incorporated in 1968 and largely funded by federal and parish sources, has unclear legal status under state law.
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Travis Maso
Louisiana Department of Commerce and Industry
Baton Rouge
State Economic Development Association
Curtis Joner
Ouachita Parish
Fourth Judicial District
Albin P. Lassiter
Lassiter
Jonner
Northeast Lousiana Agency
State
EDA
North Delta Edd Council
Ifo
Department of Coommerce and Industry
EDA Councils
Op Deutadma
North Delta
Roy Shehane
Thee
NDEDD
Federal Economic Administration
Ain
Lic Works and Economic Development
Ouf Hd
Belose
North Delta Bourd of Directors
Ooter
Aguencsy Neast
River Flood Stage Reported Across Regions
Weather service reports river flood stages across several towns led by Massena and Alaska regions. Temperatures hovered around 45 degrees as officials monitor conditions and potential impacts on communities near the St. Lawrence basin. Local advisories urge residents to stay alert for rising water levels and follow emergency guidance.
Judge Jails Witness In Pambh Probe
A witness, Miss Bacon, was jailed for contempt of court amid questions in a New Hampshire investigation. Attorneys argued the testimony was compelled by constitutional rights while the court pressed for full answers. The action, dated April 9, occurred before a federal grand jury and involved scrutiny of the Pam bay matter.
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Pambh
Lestie Bamon
Fay
Baconaes
Jared
West Mareh
Crremp Court of Appeals
San Francisco
Affarnes
HPS
Area Road Work Contract Awarded Across Parish Roads
Plex Construction Co of Jackson Mississippi won the contract to build 625 miles of Interstate 20 in Booster Parish. The project carries a $50 million budget and must be finished in 50 working days between Fra and Hichwassa. Other bids: Cobb Construction of Vidna won culverts under routes 65 and 64 in Concordia Parish for $16,500 with 60 days. Merrick Construction of Marksville bid $893,000 to asphalt Slat Woods Gorum Highway in Poup Plaute 14 Parish. Louisiana hopes to use $94.19 million in federal funds, with two bid dates set for June 1 and June 30 and a second date July 2.
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News - Star News Service
Baton Rouge— Con Plex Construction Co
Jackson, Miss
Bosster Parish
GNU
Cobb Construction Co
Viedna
van Conmcordia Parish
Cobb
Merrick Construction
Cs Af
Marksville
Destin Fishway
James W Nicos Megreoe
Douisiana
Talks Step Is Taken For Nuclear Weapons Pact
Washington reports that President Nixon announced the United States and the Soviet Union will work this year toward a pact to limit antiballistic missiles and offensive nuclear weapons. He said the agreement is a major step to break the stalemate in SALT talks begun in 1969, with further details expected from the White House. The Vienna talks continue as Nixon meets with Gerard Smith and other delegation members.
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Washington
Nixon
United States
Soviet Union
Moscow
Finland
Nison
White House
Vienna
Gerard Smith
U.S
Fulicht
D-Arky Chapman
Senate Farmyoy
Dean Paresh Ters
Prostlert
Genntes
Weolive
Soviet Space Vehicle Aims Mars Data Mission
Moscow reports a space vehicle launched to obtain Mars data amid uncertain success. Officials state launch occurred Wednesday with plans to reach Mars by November, while early descriptions suggest preliminary orbit and possible aborts. No clear confirmation of mission outcome or scope is provided in the dispatch.
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Moscow
Uent
Wis
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