10 Nov 1977
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1977
Page
1
Northeast Louisiana residents should brace for frost as temperatures dip near 30 tonight per the National Weather Service. Highs Friday projected in the low 60s, with prior records showing 33 degrees earlier in the year and 33 again today, marking a cold run for the season.
Railroad safety officials survey a derailed L and N train in Pensacola Florida after tanker cars released deadly anhydrous ammonia. One resident died and 23 were injured prompting evacuation of about 1000 people. Related coverage on Page 2A.
Monroe officials await EPA findings as 32 cities and about 100 Louisiana industries are cited for water pollution violations. An EPA engineer praised Monroe’s facility during a prior inspection, noting a good rating aside from weekend testing. New stringent standards have since taken effect, with upgrades funded by federal and bond money planned to meet required levels.
Thursday's Digest notes a killing frost tonight with fair weather into Friday. Temperatures reach mid 50s today and low 60s Friday as northwest winds ease. A spring sport crawfishing is underway at Fairbanks alongside aviation students at Louisiana Tech picketing. Stock market gains accompany AFL-CIO leader Meany backing a rare antitrust suit against a textile maker.
Three lawsuits filed by W. E. Perry of Monroe contest the July voter approvals allowing Louisiana Power & Light Co. to operate the Monroe Utility Commission's electrical system and authorizing bond sales and PSC rate supervision. The actions will be heard in one trial with no date set.
The parish observes the Veterans Day holiday Friday causing many offices including the courts and clerk of court to close. West Monroe High School reports a compact corner in the student lot with parking spaces widened to fit larger American cars after a width miscalculation. Duck hunters have one weekend left to prepare blinds ahead of the season start as a cold spell boosts eagerness.
The report notes International Briggitte Oudry continues plans to sail solo around the world. President Hugo Banzar told a national radio and TV audience on Wednesday night that Bolivia’s armed forces will restore power to a civilian government next year. In another note, West Monroe and Bastrop clash for second in district 3-AAAA tonight.
The feature notes penny candy never vanished but shifted to 15 cent wrappers, tracing how small treats remained popular while price points rose. It highlights consumer nostalgia and market tactics behind the simple sweet.
The Lebanon death toll from Israel’s attack in southwest Lebanon surpassed 100 with about 150 wounded as civilians bore the brunt. Lebanese officials denounced the strike as overt aggression and planned U.N. Security Council confrontation. Israeli PM Begin expressed regret for civilian deaths but defended the operation. Journalists found devastated villages and a refugee camp with no evidence of guerrilla targets, while survivors described scorched remains and personal losses.
United Paperworkers Local 654 may issue a 10 day strike notice after rejecting Olinkraft final offer. Members vote Saturday on a deal with gains in money but not aligning with mill workers. If the vote fails, strike could begin Monday morning at the West Monroe facility involving multiple plants.
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