Ouachita Parish Disaster Area Soon Declared
Ouachita Parish is to be declared a disaster area by federal and state offices with an official approval possible as early as the week of May 14. Congressman Otto E. Passman said the Dallas office will classify the parish on May 15 and Washington follow later, pending on-site reviews and red tape. Estimated damages reach over 11 million dollars across public and private property with agriculture hit hard by flooding and high river levels.
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Monroe Dunlap
Monroe Utilities Commission
West Monroe
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Mississippi River Floods Cresting
The Mississippi River is expected to crest today and Saturday from St Louis to the Gulf, signaling the start of relief for farmers who face up to six more weeks for floodwaters to drain. Yazoo basin backwaters rise with no relief until crest, with damages estimated at 410 million dollars and cotton losses driving totals.
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Constitutional Convention talks stir Monroe meeting
E L Bubba Henry of Jonesboro mailed letters to participants after last week's Monroe gathering of the Composite Committee of the Constitutional Convention. Rep Henry chairing the committee and Speaker of the House thanked northeast Louisiana attendees for offering ideas to improve the new state constitution, noting the meetings could greatly influence the convention's outcome.
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Bubba) Henry
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Louisiana
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Shady Wall
West Monroe
Kissinger to Meet Le Duc Tho in Paris Talks on Peace Accord
Washington AP reports Henry Kissinger and Hanoi's Le Duc Tho will meet in Paris next Thursday to discuss implementing the Indochina peace accord. Kissinger returns from Moscow and London and is to hold three to four days of talks, White House press secretary Ronald L. Ziegler said.
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River Stations Show Flood Stage Changes Across Areas
Flood monitoring reports indicate River Stages at Monroe at 40 rising to 48.7 with stationary conditions Camden at 26 and 24.2 showing a 1.1 drop as stages shift. Authorities warn residents near low-lying zones to monitor updates and prepare for possible evacuations.
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Ouachita Valley Scout Show Set for Saturday at Monroe
The Ouachita Valley Council presents its Big Show at Monroe Civic Center with campcraft, dog show demonstrations, and exhibits from 8 a.m. to gates open at noon. More than 2000 scouts are expected from 15 parishes, with $1 tickets available at the gate. Proceeds fund camping gear and council programs.
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Northeast Louisiana
Northeast Louisiana Council
Patrick L. Regan
Frank Maley
Maley
Regan
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Economists Forecast Inflation to Rise Then Slow
Economists advising the Business Council project inflation at about 5 percent this year, easing to roughly 3.5 percent in 1974, with a 6.5 to 7 percent real growth in output. They warn Phase 3 controls offer little relief and wage price curbs disrupt the economy.
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Year's Rainfall Not Excessive Up Slightly
Weather records show the area received 24.64 inches from January 1 through Thursday, up from 21.72 inches last year for the same period. April rainfall reached 8.81 inches, surpassing last year's 5.11 inches, while high Ouachita River water levels caused flooding and hindered drainage.
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Weather Outlook: Warmer, Partly Cloudy Here This Weekend
A cloudy but warm pattern continues with highs in the upper 80s today and Saturday, lows near 60s. Winds from the southwest at 5 to 15 mph. Sunshine around 80 percent today, 60 percent Saturday, no rain expected through Saturday, slight chance of showers Sunday. Thursday high 89 at Monroe Municipal Airport, morning low 68, no rain in past three days. Inland highs upper 70s to low 80s, interior early mornings mid 50s, coast low 60s.
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Mitchell and Stans Deny Wrongdoing in Vesco Case
Former Atty General John Mitchell and former Commerce Secretary Maurice Stans deny charges of conspiring to obstruct justice and defraud the United States in the Vesco contribution case. Vesco and Harry Sears are also charged. all face arraignment May 21 with potential prison terms up to 50 years for Mitchell and Stans.
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Maurice Stans
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Mitchell
Fifth Avenue
New Jersey
Robert L. Vesco
Securities and Exchange Commission
Vesco
Harry L. Sears
Costa Rica
James McCord Jr
U.S. District Court
Stans
Sears
Inside The News-Star Section Guide
The News-Star section list outlines Abby Lowman Broadway Radio TV Classified Sports Comics Theater Crossword Van Dellen Editorial Women Horoscope Weather Jumble across 36 pages in four sections. It details page design, section names, and department codes for the daily newspaper layout.
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Skylab Crew Preflight Physicals Ahead of Launch
Skylab 1 astronauts Charles Conrad Jr Paul J. Weitz and Dr Joseph P Kerwin undergo final major preflight physicals at Johnson Space Center as two launchings approach. Forecasters predict good weather for the Monday and Tuesday liftoffs with mild winds and warm temperatures. Kerwin will conduct on the spot medical checks including blood samples heart rate and vital signs.
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Joseph P. Kerwin
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Houston
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Second Large Steel Producer To Hike Prices
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp plans to raise flat-rolled steel prices, joining U S Steel in the move. J&L will decide exact amounts and items affected. the increase takes effect June 15. U S Steel had lifted a 17 month moratorium and boosted sheet and strip steel prices about 4.8 percent.
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U.S. Steel
Chuckle Dieting Promises Hips That Never Arrive
A brief item notes dieting humor about hips that never come in, presenting a light moment without sensational detail. The gag hinges on the notion of waiting for a change that remains elusive.
Schlesinger May Cut Defense Costs
Washington AP says James R. Schlesinger, seen as frugal and tough, could curb military spending as defense secretary. His background spans Rand Corp work on nuclear issues, Atomic Energy Commission leadership, CIA director duties, and OMB reform, signaling a strong push to streamline and trim costs at the Pentagon.
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Tornadoes Strike Across Regions Killing Four In Joplin
A tornado slammed into Joplin Missouri killing four and injuring over 80 as warnings rang and stations went off air. Twisters touched down across Ohio Indiana Kentucky and Missouri, causing deaths and extensive damage including Willard and Republic Ohio. National Guardsmen aided response and power lines were toppled.
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Youngstown
Pennsylvania
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John Burgess Named New Commissioner of Highway Board
Gov Ed Edwards selects Monroe businessman John Burgess of Burgess Oil Co to replace James W Moore of Monroe as Fifth district member of the State Highway Board. Moore may join the new Superport Authority amid a planned 2 billion dollar transport program on rivers and trunk lines. Burgess awaits signature and comment was not immediately available.
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Monroe
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