21 Mar 1972
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1972
Page
1
Washington AP report notes a Price Commission study showing about 10 percent of 160 large firms may have raised profits illegally, potentially triggering rollback actions. Final evaluations are pending as firms with over 50 million in sales begin quarterly reports.
In Chicago, Senator Ed Muskie of Maine competes with Eugene McCarthy and, in a separate delegate race, with George McGovern and an uncommitted slate for 170 Illinois delegates. Chicago Mayor Daley looms as a potential kingmaker, while outcomes hinge on margins and momentum toward Wisconsin and beyond. Muskie pledges unity and vows to end the Vietnam War as he meets voters on State Street.
Baton Rouge LA AP Lee Agerton told the legislative budget committee that the Revenue Department will need 9,696,000 in state funds next year to finish automating motor vehicle records as federal funds expire at year end and state responsibility begins.
Monroe Jaycees plan a 7 p.m. Friday barbecue and party at the new Jaycee hall on N. 30th Street to honor former members called Exhausted Roosters who challenged active members to a attendance contest led by past president Hugh Hyman Jr.
The National Commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse urged repealing jail terms and fines for private marijuana use but kept penalties for cultivation or sale. It favored persuasion over prosecution, opposed full legalization, and warned heavy adolescent use harms motivation while driving under influence poses public safety risks.
River stage changes show Camden at 265.9 with an 0.8 rise and Monroe at 4014.3 with a 0.7 fall, indicating evolving flood conditions along the waterway.
MIAMI AP A pet shop owner Albert Rosen of Albert Alros Pet Shop left on a business trip and did not return. Humane Society investigators charged him with cruelty to animals after 34 diseased or dying puppies were found abandoned. Five dogs died before a raid. nine dogs were healthy, eight isolated for recovery, and 17 were ill or unadopted. Teenage employees said Rosen took about $40 from the cash reserve, leaving nothing to feed the pups.
In Cincinnati, twenty seven prisoners including four murder suspects overpowered guards and fled the Hamilton County Jail on Monday night. By morning, four were in custody, with two men and one woman captured and another woman surrendering. FBI involvement was requested as officials confirm a complex breakout from the sixth floor, with guns seized and a possible unlawful flight charge.
Weather outlook through Saturday predicts mild days and cool nights in Monroe with highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s. Light rain is possible today and tonight as winds shift to the north, with no major temperature swings expected.
A dozen tornadoes and monsoon rains battered the Texas Gulf Coast, leaving about 300 homeless by dawn. No injuries were reported as floods and tornado damage spread from Wharton to Houston area, with boats used for rescues and cars stranded in rising waters.
President Nixon outlined progress in curbing drug addiction as he met with Turkey's Prime Minister Nihat Erim. A bipartisan bill to empower the Special Action Office for Drug Abuse Prevention will coordinate federal efforts in prevention education treatment and rehabilitation as the administration calls it the cutting edge of the attack.
London notes the Conservative government cuts taxes and expands welfare while funding a large state program to stimulate industry and cut unemployment. The budget promises no special cuts for gamblers or drinkers and smokers, with a record eight point one two billion pound annual tax cut hailed in the Commons.
Washington AP says Edward T. Joyce of the Justice Department declares concealed recorders and wiretaps are crucial in prosecuting loan shark rackets. He notes victims often fear retaliation and that body-worn devices or court orders aid cases, with loans escalating from a few thousand to many thousands.
Sally Hearne a 25 year old teacher from Courtland California joins the town’s volunteer fire department claiming she seeks entertainment and challenges not women’s liberation. She says she’s among the first on calls but struggled with water pressure on her first assignment and the chief notes she is doing well despite equipment issues. She lives in Courtland near Sacramento with her two dogs and enjoys the small town life.
The Supreme Court invalidated state residency requirements for voting, striking down a year's residence rule in Tennessee as unconstitutional. Justice Marshall wrote the 6-1 decision, stating 30 days is ample to prevent fraud. Chief Justice Burger dissented. The ruling also voided a three month county residency bar in Tennessee.
Secretary of State Wade D. Martin Jr. plans to file in federal court to seek reapportionment of Mississippi eight congressional districts. He argues time constraints prevent legislative action and that the election schedule cannot be met. The move aims to bypass lengthy legislative approval and DOJ review ahead of August primaries.
Readers note how some couples struggle to settle on a name while others lean on wealthier relatives for input. The brief hints at social dynamics around naming and family expectations.
The notice offers quick money for your used sports gear through a local classifieds service. Call Digi 322-5161 to list sellable items and receive cash.
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