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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1973
Page
3
President Nixon declares those found criminally guilty must pay the Watergate penalty and assumes full responsibility. He announces resignations of Haldeman Ehrlichman and others, names Richardson as prosecutor, and urges new campaign standards to restore public trust.
Monroe police report a man injured when he dropped a .22 pistol while locking his front door. Willie Lodge of 101742 Texas Ave. sustained a broken leg but was treated and released at a local hospital.
President Nixon spoke to the nation about Watergate admitting he was lied to by trusted aides and accepting responsibility. He defended the White House, urged integrity, and asked for prayers as he seeks restoration of public faith amid crisis.
The Broadway comedy Forty Carats about a 40 year old woman in love with a 22 year old man opens Thursday at Strauss Playhouse for a three weekend run. Directed by Chris Bingham, Monroe Little Theatre stars Carol Lawrence and Lee Stevens as Ann Stanley and Peter Latham with Tesa Snively and others in the cast. Performances run 8 15 p m Thursday through Saturday and May 10 12 and 17 19 with a 2 30 p m Sunday matinee May 20. Box office reservations are available noon to 5 p m.
An Associated Press survey of eight meat items in 17 cities on April 2 and again after four weeks shows prices mostly unchanged or higher. Roast beef led gains with up to 40 percent rises. pork and lamb prices also climbed in several cities while some items fell. Center cut pork chops dropped in Phoenix and other cities. consumer groups push for another nationwide boycott in May.
A three year old Monroe girl Reatha Ruck was struck by a car and transferred Monday from E A Conway Hospital to a Shreveport hospital with lacerations and head injuries. The driver Eugene Smith 18 of Tallulah was cited for having no driver's license.
Louisiana governor office of consumer protection schedules Friday hearings on proposed regulations for mobile home sales and bait advertising. Agency director Charles Tapp notes mobile home complaints make up seven percent of office grievances. Hearings led by Tapp and the Consumer Protection Advisory Board follow last week sessions on pyramid schemes and magazine subscription sales practices.
Louisiana State Education Superintendent Louis J. Michot will address the Tau Beta Pi banquet at Louisiana Tech University in Room 204 Student Center at 6 30 p m on Wednesday. Jerry A Miller of West Monroe confirmed the guest speaker and event details.
The Northeast Louisiana Area Health Planning Council will hold its annual Board of Directors meeting at 8 p.m. Friday at Wyatt's Cafeteria in Monroe. More than 1000 invitations have been mailed for the event featuring Dr. Robert E. B. Rice of Greenfield Michigan. Rice will discuss rural medicine and show slides, with reports from the nominating committee and officer elections on the agenda. Outgoing executive members include Robert F. E. Powell and others.
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