Skylab Repair Delayed Five Days Toward May 25
CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP The Space Agency announced another five day delay in Skylab 1 launch to Friday May 25 to fix a overheating problem in the $294 million station. Astronauts will fly a repair mission including a space walk to fit a sunshade. Charles Conard Jr Joseph P Kerwin and Paul J Weitz are the planned crew with potential 28 day flight and later 56 day Skylab missions. Authorities at Cape Kennedy Houston Huntsville and contractor plants seek detailed recommendations and timetable by Thursday afternoon.
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Cape Kennedy, Fla
Space Agency Today
Space Station
John Discher
Skylab
Johnson Space Center
Houston
Charles Conard Jr
Joseph P. Kerwin
Paul J. Weitz
Nuclear Blast Aims to Free Natural Gas From Rocks
AEC and CER Geonuclear detonated a 90 kiloton three module device one mile underground in the Colorado Rockies to release trillions of cubic feet of trapped natural gas. Seismographs recorded a 5.3 quake while nearby residents felt little impact and environmental lawsuits were denied.
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Rio Blanco
Colo
Colorado Rockies
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Montrose
Rifle
National Earthquake Center
Boulder
Jim Lander
Lander
Hiroshima
Japan
CER Geonuclear Corp
Las Vegas
Nev
Rockies
Denver
Twin Cities Greetings Birthday Wishes for J. J. Hickey Jr
Birthday greetings are extended to James C. Hickey Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. James Hickey Sr., of 300 B King St., celebrating his first birthday. A party will honor him with his sister Tori and friends in attendance. Navy Seaman Apprentice William S. Carter, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Carter of 1710 South 7th St., Monroe, graduated from recruit training at the Naval Training Center in San Diego, California.
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James C
J. J.” Hickey Jr
James Hickey Sr
King St
Navy
William S. Carter
J. D. Carter
South 7Th St
Monroe
Naval Training Center
San Diego
Calif
Louisiana House Hobbles No-Fault Plan
The Louisiana House blocked a state run no fault insurance bill as non-fiscal, with Insurance Commissioner Sherman Bernard planning a non fiscal revival. Senate discussions continue on a modified no fault approach while other natural resources measures advance.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana House
Sherman Bernard
E.L. “Bubba”’ Henry
Jonesboro
House
Ben Bagert
New Orleans
Bernard
Senate
Bob Jones
Lake Charles
Jones
Sherman A. Bernard
Louisiana
Sen
W. B. Brown
Monroe
Register of State Lands
Federal Power Commission
Nat Kiefer
Chuckle America laments high living costs
A tongue in cheek remark notes that while America supposedly has the highest standard of living, many people feel the cost of that lifestyle is beyond their means. The line playfully critiques affordability versus perceived wealth.
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America
Two Area Roads Reopened As Waters Drop
Louisiana Highway Department officials report two area roads have reopened to traffic as flood waters recede. White's Ferry Road La 143 in Ouachita Parish is open from Arkansas Road to the Union Parish line, and La 592 in Morehouse Parish is open between Parker Bridge and the Point Pleasant Bridge. Water remains in some spots, and crews will continue surveys to reopen other roads as soon as possible.
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Louisiana Highway Department
Monroe
White’s Ferry
Ouachita Parish
Arkansas Road
Union Parish
Morehouse Parish
Highway Department
Parker Bridge
Point Pleasant Bridge
Area Employment Shows Increase in Monroe Labor Market
A Louisiana Department of Employment Security report shows April employment in the Monroe area at 48 375, up from March, with unemployment steady at 3 125 or 6.1 percent. The gain is driven by nonmanufacturing sectors, while manufacturing and durable goods rose modestly. The survey notes a yearly rise in total area employment and anticipates further May and June gains as youths enter the labor force for summer.
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Louisiana
Department of Employment Security
Monroe
Kissinger Tho Open Paris Talks To End Vietnam Cease Fire
Henry Kissinger and Le Duc Tho met for nearly five hours at a suburban Paris villa to pursue adherence to the Vietnam cease fire. They planned another session Friday at a Communist villa near Gif sur Yvette as they push for progress and US North Vietnam normalization before Kissinger’s 50th birthday.
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Paris
Henry A. Kissinger
Hanoi
le Duc Tho
Kissinger
Tho
St. Nom la Breteche
Gif Sur Yvette
St. Nom
Gif
O.K
Washington
North Vietnam
United States
Nixon
More Fair Skies Expected Here
Fair skies are predicted for the Twin Cities with mild days and cool nights through Friday and no precipitation through Monday. Highs near 80 and lows in the upper 50s, with sun 80 percent today and 90 percent on Friday. FAA at Monroe Municipal Airport records 79 degrees Wednesday high and 57 morning low.
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Twin Cities
FAA
Monroe Municipal
Senate Watergate Testimony Opens with Odle Evidence
Odle testifies that he routinely sought Justice Department approval for campaign matters and that political authority for the Nixon reelection campaign rested in the White House. He denies destroying documents and says the campaign was directed from the White House with the campaign director from the Justice Department.
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Atty
John N
Joseph Montoya
Odle
Mitchell
Justice Department
Department of Justice
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Senate
Nixon Campaign Committee
James W. McCord Jr
McCord
Herman Talmadge
Dga
White House
Talmadge
PAR backs appointive Louisiana insurance plan
The Public Affairs Research Council urged appointing the state’s insurance commissioner and abolishing the state insurance rating commission. PAR said Louisiana lags behind other states in electing the commissioner and separating rate regulation from regulation.
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Baton Rouge
Public Affairs Research Council
State Insurance Rating Commission
Louisiana
Insurance
PAR
Gasoline Shortages Trigger Widespread Station Closings and Rationing
Gasoline supplies shrink across the nation as stations ration by limits of 10 to 15 gallons per customer and 25 gallons for diesel. Major oil firms restrict shipments East of the Rockies amid closing hours and shortages. Local officials report reduced service, and independent operators warn of worsening conditions into summer.
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Portland
Ore
Chicago
Gasoline Retailers Association
Phillips Petroleum Co
Rocky Mountains
Phillips
Conoco
Los Angeles
Union Oil
Ohio
Certified Independent
Utah
San Mateo County
San Francisco
San Diego
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Navy Exchange Service
Area Road Bids Announced Today in Northeast Louisiana
The State Department of Highways announced bids totaling nearly 2 million for road repairs and overlays across Northeast Louisiana. Major work includes a $1 million overlay on Louisiana 2 in East Carroll parish, with bidders Louisiana Paving Company of Ruston and others in Concordia Franklin and Richland parishes.
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State Department of Highways
Louisiana
Concordia
Franklin and
Richland Parishes
Louisiana 2
East Carroll Parish
Louisiana Paving Company
Ruston
Concordia Parish
Monroe
Big I Creek
Winnsboro - Alto
Richland
iAllen Bros. Inc
Junction iCity
Franklin
Richland Parish
Delhi
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News-Star brief section index listing sections
A compact listing shows the newspaper sections and page labels including 3C Lowman BC 3B Broadway 3D Classified 4D Sports 5B Comics 2D Theater 3B Van Dellen 2D Editorial 4A Women to Horoscope 4B Weather 5A Jumble 5D across 40 pages.
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Lowman
Broadway
Radio-Tv
U S First Quarter Profits Rise Amid Economic Boom
The Commerce Department reports pre tax corporate profits rose by 11.6 billion to 113.1 billion annual rate in Q1 with after tax earnings up 5.1 billion to 62.3 billion. The rise trails only 1971’s first quarter. The Nixon administration seeks to temper growth amid inflation.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Nixon
Alcohol Licenses Of West Monroe Lounge Revoked
Louisiana commissioner Virgil Jeffrson revoked the liquor and beer licenses of Burlene Clark owner of Burlene's Lounge in West Monroe after narcotics violation charges. Police testified Clark traded marijuana for what she thought were stimulant capsules on December 14, 1972. Clark faces Ouachita Parish criminal charges.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana Alcoholic Beverage Control
West Monroe
Virgil Jeffrson
Burlene Clark
Burlene
Jeffrion
Clark
Ouachita Parish
River Stage Readings Prompt Local Flood Update
In Monroe the river stage rises from 40 to 47 with a 7 unit change while Camden falls from 28 to 18.8. The update notes ongoing flood conditions and stage shifts for monitored locations.
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Monroe
Camden
1966 Jeep Wagoneer with 4 wheel drive for sale
For sale a 1966 Jeep Wagoneer with 4 wheel drive and power take off plus a wench and new mud grip tires. Asking 900 dollars. Call 373-0771.
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Jeep Wagoneer
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