North Vietnamese attacks hit Central Highlands and bases
North Vietnamese forces launched raids across the Central Highlands after overrunning three U S artillery bases south of Bong Son. US officials reported 20 enemy dead in two base attacks, one American killed and eight wounded, with ongoing shelling of other bases and renewed clashes near Bu Prang and Due Lap as fears of a major campaign rise.
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Saigon
South Vietnam
U.S. 193Rd Airborne Brigade
Bong Son
American Artillers
Highlands
4Th Infantry
An Khe
Mies
Associated Press
Peter Arnett
Bu Prang
Due Lap
Jalil Ino
Vietnam
Pee Forces
Wer
Nixon
U.S
Bue Prang
Duc Lap
Nixon speech cleared with Saigon in advance
President Nixon's Vietnam policy address won advance approval from Saigon as White House officials said the government was fully consulted and agreed with the contents. He planned a live broadcast from the Oval Office at 8 50 p.m CST with further talks on allied leaders.
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Washington
Nixon
Vietnam
Saigon
White House
Oval Office
CST
Ronald N. Ziecler
Ziexler
Congress
United States
Senate
South Vietnam
Camp David
North Vietnam
Mike Mansfield
Ro Harris
Oklahoma
Politego Soo
Woasouinton
Monroe Mayor proposes moving dog pound to parish control
Mayor W L Howard proposes transferring Selman Field dog pound to the parish to fund a parish wide dog control operation. Parish leaders study a new pound site as a quarter mill tax funds the project. city taxpayers would benefit from parish management.
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Monroe
W. L. Howard
Selman Field
Beeters UK
Ldacte
Sppiee Cvueusee
Arlan Rawls
Howard
Hes Central Ouachita Police Jury
Huey Lenard
Rawls
News Star
Civ
Theh
Lenard
Howard Todas
Rawis
Parists
Eid
Hind Howard
West Monroe
Weather Officer Retiree Ties to Base Background
The piece profiles a weather officer linked to a base, noting his retirement and service history. It mentions residence at 3901 Blanks St Mon roe and ties to mixed origins, including ties to Neville High School and a degree from LSU. The text references family connections including Meredith of Bastrop.
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Qin Ostation
Det
Hhekaim Air Base
Eo Shaughnies
Deo Sen
Arin
Li Colo John
Blanks St. Monroe
Uben Royale Thar Ai Base
Thailand
Neville High School
Leupsiana
Pech
Tindal
Mest Sian A Po Meredith
Bastrop
New Home Move In Monroe Neighborhood Welcomed
In Monroe on Nevada Drive Moo ane Mrs. Deas Sredce and neighbors move into a new house this weekend as East Parkview area holds a welcome gathering for the tentative residents and local friends.
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Nevada Drive
Monroe
Deas Sredce Ther Netebbors
East Parkview
Board Recommends 5 Percent Rail Pay Rise and Premiums
A presidential fact finding board urged a 5 percent wage increase for four railroad shop craft groups and at least 20 cents an hour premium pay for skilled mechanics. It backed a 2 percent retroactive raise to last day of 1 and an additional percent from last July, matching railroad offers.
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Washington
UPE
White House
Louisiana weekend accidents claim ten lives total
The Associated Press reports a string of weekend tragedies across Louisiana and nearby states. Fatal car crashes, drownings, and a hunting incident left multiple victims including James J. Melancon and Ackin Boudreaux, with others identified in St Martinville, Lafayette, West Monroe, and Shreveport areas.
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Associated Press
Louisiana
Arkansas
Coast Guard
James J. Melancon
Cutoff
Ackin Boudreaux
Bourg
Intra
Port Allen
Ernest Pete
St Martinville
William TE (Milen) Sr
Lake Cherles
Maplewood
Daniel Gallagher
Gulfport
Lafayette
Edward Gallagher
Long Beach
Joseph Guides
Dyson
Wayne Moe Bourque Jr
St Martumde
St Mechinville
Wow Lofton
West West Monroe
Ee] Doorado
Ark
Final Two Weeks Training Begins For Moon Launch
Apollo 11 astronauts Conrad Bean and Gordon prepare for the second manned moon mission. They returned to Cape Kennedy and joined training at the Kennedy Space Center to rehearse lunar landing and Earth reentry procedures.
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Cape Kennedy
Moonport
Spenedsrether
Pete Conrad
Reebard Foo Goreen
Atlan L. Bean
Patrick Air Force Base
Kennedys Sparce Center
Conrad
Bean
Taunar
Oto
Holsten
Otttine Technicalis
Weather forecast for Monroe area shows clear to cloudy skies
Forecast indicates clear to cloudy skies over Monroe with highs near 44 and lows around 40. Expect patches of haze and light rain possible, with 50 to 70 percent sunshine today and Tuesday. Winds mainly south to southwest 5 to 18 mph.
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Monroe
Partis Chads
Sefa Op
Phe Ae
Sel i
Phe
Blast Damages U. S. Pipeline In Lebanon
Arab guerrillas blew up the Transarabian pipeline from Saudi Arabia to Sidon in southern Lebanon just after a cease fire with the Lebanese army took effect. No violations were reported ten hours later, as fighting subsided and talks continued on conditions for guerrilla activity against Israel.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Cuerrilla High Command
Saudi Arabia
Sidon
Lebane
Syria
Palestine Liberation
Oa Rao
Raeht PP
Saha
Sunedas
Catra
Caserruba
Yasir Arafat
Porgle Bastar
Cherpulas Wall
Israel
Letina
Sunda
Endo Chish
Turk
Seria
Apo
Guerridias
Pahad
PLA
al Fada Avrerd
Bluetan Bet
Ao Partus
PLO
Amman
Mother saves for rainy day to fund kids' movie outing
A lighthearted note suggests a mother who budgets for unforeseen times will treat the children to a cinema outing. The joke emphasizes prudent saving leading to a family pleasure.
Banking Money Supply In Ouachita Parish Soars
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation survey shows Ouachita Parish banks held total deposits of about 154.6 million at fiscal year end, a 20.9 percent rise from two years earlier, while cash on hand dwindled and loans to farmers firms and auto buyers grew. The Fed restrains credit to curb inflation as interest rates hit record highs nationwide.
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New York
Ghia
Sears
Marney
Correttes Espine
United States
Daetusdan
Olid Ile
Thinetuta
Federal Reserve
Electoral Reform Stalled In Senate
Washington AP reports that Senate prospects for a constitutional amendment to provide direct presidential election are fading. The House approved the measure on a 389 7 vote, meeting two thirds, but Senate action remains uncertain and the 1972 election may proceed under the current electoral college system.
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Washington
Senate
Sys
Lou
House
Stock Averages Slide Lower In Trading Session
In New York stocks eased in moderate afternoon trading as traders pulled back funds amid uncertainty from President Nivens Vietnam speech. Senate debates over Haynsworth nomination and a broad tax reform bill weighed on sentiment while electoral reform debate stalled in committee.
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Dnvesters
Nivens
Migbt
Senate
Supreme Court
Clement F
Dhes
Plainsworth
Phatis
Fe Boore
Senn
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