15 Nov 1976
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1976
Page
1
Four leading candidates emerge for the top post in the House as battles shape the leadership race. Gary Gilmore, once scheduled for execution today, remains alive amid ongoing court battles. The Federal Reserve Board continues to influence the economy with weekly and monthly actions.
The forecast for Union to Tensas regions calls for mostly cloudy skies today turning partly cloudy tonight with a 20 percent chance of light rain Tuesday. Highs mid 40s, lows near 40. Warmer Tuesday with highs in the low 60s.
Twin Cities Chit Chat announces the birth of Rebecca Dianne Brown to Mr. and Mrs. Larry L. Brown on November 6. She is welcomed by brothers Robert and Ryan. grandparents Gilbert and Emma Brown and Don Lomax. great-grandmother Emma Brown of Monroe. Also noted, Sander Library on the Northeast Louisiana University campus will have a permanent director chosen at the July Board of Trustees meeting. acting director is Dr. Larry D. Larason after Cynthia B. Duncan left for Old Dominion University.
Washington AP A USDA forecaster projects average food price increases of 5 to 6 percent in 1977, matching this year’s rise. The report notes a 3 percent year over year gain in 1976, with past spikes in 1973 and 1974, and a 14.5 percent jump in 1973.
Environmental groups file in U S District Court for a temporary restraining order to halt the Lafitte Larose highway project in Louisiana. They say the route would devastate thousands of wetlands crucial to Barataria estuary fisheries and wildlife. The suit targets officials of the federal transportation system and Coast Guard for presumed permit and oversight failures.
OPEC economists in Vienna propose raising crude prices citing Western inflation and reduced oil purchasing power. Ministers from 13 members plan to review recommendations at the December 15 meeting in Qatar, likely boosting base price from 11.51 dollars per barrel by at least 10 percent. The move could add about 12 billion dollars yearly to importing nations’ bill. The U S has sought to coordinate a strategy with Japan and Western Europe to curb the rise. Kuwait’s Sabah al Ahmed al Jaber cautions against reacting to U S threats.
The Monroe City School System is overstaffed by 23 teachers this year, costing about $184 000 in the general fund. Enrollment shortfalls prevented halving the overage despite a prior plan, with music teachers not tied to a single school.
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