Kostelka Responds to Parkerson Remarks Over Grand Jury Probe
Kostelka defends the integrity of the Monroe grand jury process and says Parkerson aims to derail impartial inquiry. He urges an Attorney General led investigation, argues Parkerson seeks eight months of delay for political gain. He notes records remain Parkerson’s claim and defends the existing 12 jurors.
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Kostelka
Criminal Court Fund
Howard
Rayville Resident Fatally Wounded In Police Incident
Isaac L. Powell of Rayville was fatally wounded by Rayville deputy marshal early today during an attempted arrest for driving while intoxicated. Officer Lester Staten responded to a wreck call on Francis St. Powell allegedly resisted, fled, assaulted another officer, and threw objects at the lawmen before the marshal was attacked.
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Lester Staten
Francis St
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Labor leaders quit Nixon Pay Board resignations amid inflation dispute
AFL-CIO president George Meany announces that three leaders I W Abel Floyd Smith resign from the 15 member Pay Board accusing the program of anti labor bias. Meany says prices rents and profits still rise while workers wages are frozen and unemployment remains. White House and other officials offer no immediate comment.
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Nixon
George Meany
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Meany
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White House
Donald Rumsfeld
Cost of Living Council
Secretary of the Treasury
John B. Connally
Chit Chat From Ouachita Parish Health Unit Nurses
Northeast Louisiana University student nurses at Ouachita Parish Health Unit brighten the facility with colorful informative bulletin boards. This month the poison prevention board reads Keep household products out of the reach of children. A second board urges regular medical checkups with symbols like a four leaf clover penny horse shoe wish bone charm and a rabbit's foot.
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Northeast Louisiana University
Ouachita Parish
Record heat hits Needles with 93 degrees in California
The National Weather Service reports the warmest high outside Alaska and Hawaii as 93 degrees in Needles California on Tuesday. While, Hancock Michigan recorded a low of 14 degrees.
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New York
Tax Revenue Surpasses Estimates Briefly
U S tax receipts beat projections in February by about one billion dollars and show a smaller overage in the current month as withholding adjustments and exemptions cause temporary excess collections. Treasury officials say refunds will follow next year and the trend is not permanent.
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Washington
Treasury
Senators Declare TV A Vicious Evil Influence
FCC Commissioner Nicholas Johnson told the Senate Subcommittee on Communications that current commercial television exploits children for corporate profit. He urged reforms including reduced ad time, nonsponsored prime time, counteradvertising, and free expert programming slots to educate about violence.
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Federal Communications Commission
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Senate Subcommittee On Communications
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State Hospitals Seek $22 Million Budget Increase
The Louisiana Department of Hospitals asks the 1972-73 budget panel for a total $110.6 million, up $22 million. Director Ashton Mouton cites a funds shortage and outlines $10.3 million for new and expanded programs including Charity Hospital reopening, $7.1 million to maintain current services, and $4.8 million for equipment and repairs. General hospitals seek $35.6 million, up over $8.4 million.
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Legislative Budget Committee
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Dry And Mild Weather Stretches Through Sunday
Drier air and mild daytime temperatures are forecast for Monroe today and Thursday with clear to partly cloudy skies. Highs will reach the mid to upper 70s and lows in the mid 40s, with light variable winds. Tuesday's high was 72 and tonight's low is expected around 51, and only a chance of showers exists Saturday.
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Monroe
Weather Bureau
Senate Heads For Women's Equality Vote
The Senate moved toward approving the Equal Rights Amendment after decades of effort. A final vote was anticipated today as supporters aim for a two thirds majority to send the measure to the states for ratification. Senator Sam J. Ervin opposed weakening amendments and denounced any plan to exempt women from combat or the draft.
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Muskie Wins Illinois Delegates in Primary Showdown
Ed Muskie dominated the Illinois presidential primary winning 63 percent and 59 delegates to McGovern who had 14. McCarthy trailed with 37 percent as precincts tallied and uncommitted delegates totaled 87 for Miami Beach. Daley faced losses as insurgents won governor and state attorney general races amid late results.
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Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
George McGovern
Ilinois
Muskie
McGovern
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Eugene JT. McCarthy
Richard J. Daley
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Daley
McCarthy
Nixon education proposal labeled inadequate by congressman
Rep. Carl D. Perkins of Kentucky challenged President Nixon's bid to spend 2.5 billion to upgrade schools in low income areas, saying it would reach only half of those needing help. He announced a plan to seek 4 billion under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, and warned of slow progress and hearings on antibusing measures. Meany criticized the moratorium as a cynical move.
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House Education Committee
Nixon
Carl D. Perkins
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Perkins
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Senate
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Supreme Court
Bomb blasts injure dozens at Belfast Europa Hotel
A parked car bomb exploded near the Europa Hotel in Belfast injuring at least 40 people mainly hotel staff and visitors. Emergency services responded as Belfast faced a second blast week after a deadly downtown strike earlier Monday.
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Northern Ireland
Europa
Irish Republican Army
You Sweet Deductible You Top Chuckle Hit
A humorous note celebrates this month chart topper titled You Sweet Deductible You. The spoof song riffs on insurance terms with playful wordplay and a wink at consumer themes.
State Department promotes Art of Feminist Diplomacy
Washington AP reports the State Department pursues feminist diplomacy to elevate women employees. Gladys P. Rogers, 54, leads the Office of Women's Affairs with two staffers, issuing do's and don'ts that urge supervisors to avoid stereotyping secretaries and assign them responsible roles.
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State Department
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Army Helicopter Crash Kills Six Near Waegwan
Six American soldiers died and two were seriously injured when a U S Army CH47 helicopter from a Pyongtaek unit crashed about a mile south of Camp Carroll near Waegwan, during a routine flight. An investigation team rushed to the scene.
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Pyongtaek
Camp Carroll
Waegwan
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