Senate Moves to Debate Louisiana Death Penalty Bills
The Louisiana Senate approved debating a death penalty package led by Sen. Fritz Windhorst 36 to 1, with Sen. J D De Blieux the lone skeptic on opening nonfiscal issues. Gov. Edwards backs the push, citing rising metro crime and urgent action.
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Senate
Baton Rouge
Louisiana Senate
Fritz Windhorst
New Orleans
J. D. de Blieux
Louisiana
U.S. Supreme Court
de Blieux
Windhorst
Skylab Faces Heat Trouble and Power Loss
Skylab developed a new problem as laboratory temperatures reached 100 degrees in orbit. Flight director Neil Hutchinson said it is too early to judge if the issue is unmanageable but a solution is needed to continue the mission.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
Space Agency
Neil Hutchinson
Charles Conrad Jr
Joseph P. Kerwin
Paul J. Weitz Neer
Skylab
Hutchinson
Schneider
Gold Prices Surge As Dollar Slumps Worldwide
Gold rose sharply with Paris, Tokyo and European markets showing strong gains. The metal hit 128.50 per ounce in Paris as the dollar weakened, sparking speculation of further devaluations and widespread currency distrust among investors.
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London
UPI
U.S
Paris
Les Echos
Europe
Tokyo
Dea
Chuckle Notes on Soft Jobs and Hard Work
A humorous observation reflects on the irony of seeking easy tasks while the most demanding effort comes from finding a comfortable position. The line plays on the contrast between comfort and labor.
Birthday tributes for Frank Kirby and Veronica Wills
Happy birthday greetings honor Frank Kirby retired Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputy who jokes about being 39 plus. The note also celebrates Veronica Leanne Wills turning one with a home party in Shorewood Village West Monroe.
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Frank Kirby
Ouachita Parish
Frank
Veronica Leanne Wills
Gary L. Wills
Shorewood Village
West Monroe
U S Balance Of Payments Deficit Rises In Q1 1973
The Commerce Department reports a sharp deterioration in the U S balance of payments for the first quarter of 1973. Official reserve transactions and net liquidity deficits widened, underscoring international monetary turmoil despite an improved trade deficit.
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U. S
Washington
U.S
Commerce Department
River Stage Readings Shift With Flood Flow
Station data shows river stages at Monroe and Camden fluctuating as flood conditions change. Measurements report 40 and 48.2 feet with 0.5 and 1.5 foot movements, indicating rising and falling water levels.
Ouachita River Levels Slightly Fall Across Stations
Flood readings ease at Camden Monroe and nearby areas as Ouachita River drops to 48.2 feet in Monroe and 20.3 feet in Camden with forecasts for further declines this week. Columbia Lock at 70.4 feet, Black River Jonesville 59.6 feet cresting, Red River Alexandria 34.8 feet easing toward below flood stage by Monday.
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Ouachita River
Monroe
Camden
Ark
National Weather Service
Columbia Lock
Jonesville
Red River
Alexandria
Acme
Nixon proposes single six year presidential term
President Nixon suggests a bipartisan commission study a single six year presidential term and four year House terms. He notes possible constitutional amendment needs and cites Eisenhower and Johnson as having supported six-year presidencies. The plan also includes campaign finance limits and a bipartisan enforcement body.
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Washington
Nixon
Congressional
Commission On Election Reform
House
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Hugh Scott
White House
Mansfield
Bipartisan Commission
Dwight D. Fisenhower
Lyndon B. Johnson
Slaying of Six Alday Family Members Probed
In Reynoldsville Georgia six members of the Alday family were found slain. Five men were shot in a house trailer and Mary Alday, wife of one victim, was found in a nearby field. Coroner says the men were systematically executed with their bodies forced face down. Merv Alday, husband of Mary, was found dead hours later in a distant field. The killings left investigators baffled as they pursued leads.
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Reynoldsville
Paul Mosley
Aldav
Merv Alday
Ned Alday
Hie Cane
Terry
Timmy
Aéuy
Mary Aldav
Twin Cities Skywatch: Cloudy Today Sun Breaks Tonight
The Twin Cities area will be mostly cloudy today with a gradual clearing tonight. Daytime highs in the mid 70s and nights in the low 50s, with lighter northeasterly winds today shifting to variable tonight and Wednesday.
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Twin Cities
FAA
Monroe Municipal
Senators Told Choice Nearer Of Prosecutor
At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Senator Kennedy pressed Secretary of Defense Richard son on timing for naming a special Watergate prosecutor. Richardson said a decision could come within days but could not guarantee. Also noted were the four nominees under consideration including Warren Christopher and William Erickson and David Peck. U.S. Attorney teams would proceed at their own pace.
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U.S
Harold R. Tyler Jr
New York
Judiciary
Tyler
Richardson
Sam J. Ervin Jr
Dn.c
Justice Department
Defense
Ervin
Senate
Warren M. Christopher
Los Angeles
Nicholas Deb. Katvzenbach
Ramsey Clark
Johnson
William H. Erickson
Denver
Colorado
Supreme Court
David W. Peck
Wall Street
Monroe Council Studies Huge Airport Construction Bids
Monroe considers a $3.2 million airport project to strengthen runways and upgrade lighting at Monroe Municipal Airport. Low bidder on Contract 1 was Louisiana Paving Co. at $2,527,928.82, with six proposals on Contract II led by Gibson Electric Co. at $240,362.24. Half the funding comes from a 50-50 FAA grant. local match estimated at $1,603,758.
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Monroe Municipal
Monroe
Louisiana Paving Co
Gibson Electric Co
Tifton
Ralph Troy
Farge
Federal Aviation Administration
Monroe Airport Authority
L. D. Ritter
Bentz and Elmore Co
West Monroe Electric Co
Freeman Electric Service Co., Inc
Mercury Electric Co
Kraft Electric Co
Hickory Construction Co., Inc
Denham Springs
Gibson Electric
Farmland Values Rise in Ouachita Parish and Delta States
The New Star News Service reports Ouachita Parish farmland now values about 561 per acre, up 76 percent since 1984. National and Delta trends show strong gains with state wide averages at 381 per acre in November 1972 and a 56 percent rise nationwide. The Fed notes higher prices stem from record farm income and increased mortgage funds.
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News - Star News Service
New York
Ouachita Parish
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Louisiana
Department of Agriculture
Delta
Federal Reserve Bank
Charge Dismissed Against McDougall By Federal Judge
A federal judge dismissed the obstructing justice charge against W W McDougall the governor's chief aide in the MecKeithen administration. Trial remains set for June 19 in Alexandria with two ongoing indictments for false grand jury information related to alleged insurance kickbacks. Innocent pleas entered for McDougall and four legislators.
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Alexandria
W.W. McDougall
MecKeithen
U.S
Nauman Scott
McDougall
Scott
Holman Jones
Oakdale
Irving Boudreaux
East Baton Rouge Parish
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Pete”’ Conrad
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William D. Clements
Howard Callaway
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Callaway
Inside the News-Star
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Lowman
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Travis Mayo
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