19 May 1971
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1971
Page
1
Turkey hosts about 8,000 U S troops in Europe with stations across strategic bases and airfields. The deployment supports NATO commitments and regional security amid ongoing tensions and alliance exercises.
The Senate nears a pivotal vote amid a bitter SST showdown. The debate centered on whether to proceed with the Ed Detters plan to retire the project, amid environmental fears and a potential $1 billion cost.
Gen. Jack P. F. Gremillion and two others were acquitted by a U.S. District Court jury on all counts in the bankruptcy case of Louisiana Loan & Thrift Corp after six days of deliberation. State Rep. Salvador Anvelino and Arkansas businessman Ernest Bartlett Jr. wept as the verdict read.
Europe by 50 percent was the goal of the measure. The issue was scheduled for a Senate vote today, with AP Wirephoto mapping the context.
Louisiana Senate approves moving reapportionment into the current fiscal session by a 33 to 5 vote, with New Orleans members pivotal. The plan centers on single-member districts to boost minority voting strength, amid court orders prompting redistricting in Mississippi and reforms in the House.
The National Weather Service reports the high of 9b degrees at Laredo Texas on Tuesday and a low of 26 degrees at Ely Nevada, excluding Hawaii and Alaska from the tally.
A light humor note observes that painting the town red requires a long rest before the second coat, framing middle age as a time of slower, repeated efforts.
River stages show Camden at 3.4 feet and Monroe at 40 feet with changes noted. The report lists present flood conditions and stage movements, but some locations are not listed.
Dr Walker presented the Bare Mat Award to Campbell Campbell on the freshman Cadlesecaf Education program. The event honored student achievement at the university’s ceremonies, with mentions of the Towers Assembly and campus address at 362 Ave.
A local Navy Recruiting Station notes birthday acknowledgments for Chief Petty Officer Leroy Stores of At Coflex S4. The ceremony honors the chief and marks ongoing recruitment efforts at the station.
In Washington the Senate rejects a phased 50 percent cut plan for US forces in Europe amid party divides. Senators Nelson and gasford Nelson backers push an amendment while supporters warn against surrendering NATO gains. vote margins split along party lines with President Nason’s stance under pressure.
Senate Appropriations Chair Allen Ellender described the U S national debt approaching 400 billion dollars and offered a graphic scale of the figure. He said the actual debt is about 398 billion, noting ongoing government spending could push higher.
U S Marines have closed tactical operations in South Vietnam with 7 000 to 8 000 Marines remaining in the Da Nang area for equipment shipping and noncombat tasks. The 3rd Marine Amphibious Brigade HQ has stood down as helicopters from Marine Air Group 16 were loaded onto Iwo Jima for final phaseout.
Amid a My Lai investigation the Army Secretary removes a high ranking general. The action follows disputes over investigative conduct and potential cover up concerns. Details remain unclear as officials cite ongoing review and accountability questions.
Forecasters predict scattered showers today in the area with a 30 percent chance of rain. Temperatures approach mid 80s this afternoon, cooling into the 60s by evening. Tomorrow stays humid with highs near 80 and overnight lower 50s. Monroe Municipal Airport logged a high of 81 and a low of 60 with no precipitation Tuesday.
Ernest Bartlett Jr. of Fort Smith Arkansas Louisi ana Attorney General Jack Gremillion and state Representative Salvador Anzelmo were found innocent by a U S District Court jury in New Orleans on charges of fraud and conspiracy connected to the bankrupt Louisiana Loan and Thrift Corp.
A garbled AP dateline reports a Congress act set trains moving toward factories and commuters amid obstacles after a nationwide vote. The piece names officials and agencies in a confusing sequence as it traces regulatory efforts and proposed rail projects across multiple regions.
A stalled Senate Affairs Committee review in Baton Rouge blocks a package of proposed constitutional revision bills. Debate centered on labeling as fiscal measures, with votes failing to move the bills forward and the panel awaiting action from the full legislature.
The article notes aging residents drive local spending and political influence. It cites Medicare and tax policy effects, with seniors forming a purchasing bloc worth about 45 billion dollars annually. In Ouachita Parish the 64 and older cohort dominates voting dynamics and retail demand.
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