03 May 1977
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1977
Page
1
A congressional subcommittee recommended unseating Rep. Rick Tenry of Louisiana after vote fraud findings. A new election for the 1st District seat around New Orleans may be held, with the decision sent to the full House Administration Committee for a vote.
Ricky Bell, running back from Southern California, chosen first overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Coach John McKay, his USC mentor, highlighted the expectation of Bell's NFL readiness. Tony Dorsett of Pittsburgh State was selected second by the Dallas Cowboys.
Tuesday is partly cloudy with a slight chance of thundershowers on Wednesday. Highs will be in the low 80s both days and overnight lows around the mid 60s. Rain probability stands at 20 percent Wednesday.
Richwood residents go to the polls to vote in the town recall election. The event marks a local political clash and potential leadership change affecting the community.
President Carter presents a White House plan to revamp welfare during a Monday briefing with Cabinet members and congressional leaders. In the back row, Vice President Mondale, Commerce Secretary Kreps, and Senate Majority Leader Byrd are visible in the AP Laserphoto.
Monroe City School Supt Sidney Seegers says he would back publishing achievement test results if a Louisiana Senate bill allows boards to disclose scores. The Accountability Act applies to 66 public systems. private schools argue for inclusion. He urges full transparency to show statewide standings and identify deficiencies.
New York markets rose with the noon Dow up 3.57 to 934.79 after Monday’s 4.32 gain. Advances outpaced declines by more than two to one on the NYSE amid bets the Fed may tighten credit slightly. Texaco led activity, climbing 1/2 point as a 100000 share block traded near 26 1/2. The Dow Jones composite rose 0.22 to 54.15 and the AMEX market value index added 0.13 to 112.93.
U S and Vietnamese negotiators opened discussions in Paris on restoring full relations after years of war. After 31 hours they said the talks were going well and agreed to meet again at the Vietnamese embassy. A Vietnamese official said substance would stay secret for now while a father pleaded for information about his missing son.
President Carter earns praise from Rep. Al Ullman and Sen. Russell Long for a cautious first step toward welfare reform. Ullman supports expanding training and work opportunities for youths and the poor, while Long welcomes time for states and public groups to weigh in before formal legislation.
State legislators consider a bond act authorizing 100000 dollars for repairs to the vacant former Virginia Hotel Grand Ballroom site in downtown Monroe. The space, stripped since the 1960s, sits empty atop the State Office Building and stirs memories of its social and political past. Meanwhile a Tolbird family reunion draws relatives from Eros and nearby farms.
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