J Edgar Hoover Dies End of an FBI Era in 48-Year Leadership
J Edgar Hoover, 77, longtime FBI chief, dies of natural causes at home. President Nixon hails his 48 years of service under eight presidents. Hoover led a vast agency, shaping US law enforcement and expanding federal power amid controversy.
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North Viet Troops Open New Attacks
North Vietnamese troops launched fresh attacks today along South Viet Nam's populous coastal lowlands while government forces abandoned another base in the central highlands and retreated southward with their tanks.
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Former Area Parish Clerk Gets Pardon
Carey M. Staples, former Jackson Parish clerk of court, was pardoned by outgoing Gov. John McKeithen after seven months of a three-year sentence for theft and forgery. The pardon, issued April 3, followed opposition from Judge Frank M. Dougherty, but support from Lt. Gov. Aycock and Atty. Gen. Gre obtaining medical opinions of worsened mental condition. Staples had pled guilty to 14 three-year sentences, with most concurrent and one consecutive term suspended.
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Angola
Vote Discrepancy Drops Witt From Primary Runoff
A 100 vote discrepancy found in a Monroe County tally changed the Commissioner of Finance runoff. Witt’s votes dropped to 3 023 from 3 123 shifting the lead to Rev. John L. Russell by 61 votes and pitting Russell against incumbent H. W. McSherry. McSherry had 5 677 in the first primary.
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Bob” Witt
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New York Area Reports Highest Reading For Monday
The National Weather Service tallies the day’s peak temperature excluding Alaska and Hawaii at 102 degrees in Palm Springs California. The low for today reached 15 degrees in Evanston Wyoming.
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Diet of coconuts and bananas boosts tree climbing
A humorous old tale recalls a woman who dieted on coconuts and bananas. She didn’t lose weight yet she could climb trees with surprising ease, turning a simple dietary joke into a playful quip of the era.
Air Force Recruiter Barnett Wins Top Sector Award
U S Air Force Technical Sergeant Bill Barnett, local recruiter, awarded the Top Recruiter honor for April in Detachment 407 Sector D. Sector D spans 20 counties in southeast Arkansas. Barnett and his wife Betty reside in Monroe with four children, Yolanda Mike Randy and Greg.
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Indictment in Yablonski Slayings Ties UMW Leader Pass
Washington FBI announces a sealed federal indictment against Albert E. Pass 51 a United Mine Workers official for conspiracy to violate federal law in the Yablonski murder case. Pass is charged with obstructing justice and investigation. He faces up to five years in prison and a 10000 dollar fine. Pass is the second UMW official arrested. William Prater was detained earlier.
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Costs of Welfare Hit Record High
Washington reports welfare costs and recipients rose in 1971 with total public assistance at 17.7 billion dollars. Cash payments increased 7.2 percent year over year, while AFDC rolls reached 10.6 million. Medical assistance climbed 24.1 percent to 6.9 billion, with overall welfare expenses up 27.8 percent to 1.35 billion in federal, state, and local funding.
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Cleveland voting mixup sparks anger in strong Democratic county
Sen Hubert Humphrey and McGovern aides denounced voting problems in Cuyahoga County Ohio where at least 100 polling places failed to open on time and machines malfunctioned. Officials debated extending hours while 400000 voters faced long lines in 1788 precincts.
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Rains Continue In Area As Storm Forecast Lingers
Heavy showers hit the Monroe area with a severe weather forecast in effect. FAA Monroe Municipal Airport logged a high of 85 and a 62 low as 48 inches of rain were recorded Monday. Showers and thundershowers persist today through Wednesday with highs in the upper 70s and cooler nights near 60. Winds remain variable eight to 18 mph with gusts near thunderstorms and a 60 percent rain chance today and tonight, 30 percent Wednesday.
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Vida Blue Signs Oakland Contract
Vida Blue, the 1971 AL MVP and Cy Young winner, ended his holdout and signed with the Oakland Athletics for 63 000 dollars. The deal provides 50 000 for 1972, a 5 000 performance bonus for 1971, and an 8 000 scholarship from his original 1967 bonus plan.
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Nixon Aims On Classified Data Outlined
Washington AP President Nixon announces an executive order to streamline classification of national security material. It aims to increase public access to information while safeguarding truly secret data, effective June 1. Officials say the system will be simplified and better balance public right to know with necessary secrecy.
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Road Signs Vanish Bolinas Residents Seek Isolation
Bolinas California residents report road signs marking the town disappear nightly. Dozens of signs have been chopped down over six months, despite county crews replacing them. Locals say crowds and tourists threaten the town’s quiet charm and fear sign removal by neighbors.
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Henry W. Miller
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Smiley's
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Nixon Hails Hoover as Legend in His Life
President Nixon mourned J Edgar Hoover calling him a true friend and adviser. He ordered flags lowered to half staff and praised Hoover for serving eight presidents with courage and integrity. The White House released a statement calling Hoover a legend and the FBI a lasting monument to his work.
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River Stage Fluctuations Reported at Camden and Monroe
River stages show Camden rising to 464.8 feet with a .4 rise while Monroe is listed at 40 feet and not further updated. The record notes ongoing flood monitoring with limited current readings.
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Monroe
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