KKK Rolls Increasing League Says
Washington AP reports the Ku Klux Klan is growing after a decade decline, rising about 20 percent to around 8,000 members across three major factions. Irwin Suall of the Anti-Defamation League cites media platforms and leader David Duke as factors, while cautioning no shift in ideology occurred.
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Robert Shelton
Monroe Christmas Parade Puts Fantasy Land Theme Forward
The Monroe Sertoma Club coordinates the annual Christmas parade with the Fantasy Land theme. Gene Barker says the event on December 10 at 11 a.m. runs from North 18th Street to Eastgate Shopping Center with floats, bands, camel riders, and Santa. Sponsors donate 25 dollars for float and band prizes. floats can be rented for 200 dollars. Entries must be in by December 2 via P O Box 2904 or Monroe City Hall.
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Monroe
Gene Barker
Barker
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Louisville Avenue
Eastgate
P. O. Box
Monroe City Hall
Sadat's Historic Visit Draws Mixed Global Reaction
In Jerusalem Israelis greeted 60 Egyptian officials with applause as Anwar Sadat arrived to prepare for his first Arab leaders visit to Israel. Carter praised Sadat's optimism. Arabs opposed the trip, while Sadat prayed near the Suez frontline. Begin will guide the Yad Vashem visit.
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Anwar Sadat
Washington
Carter
Sadat
Middle East
Hassan Kemal
Ben-Gurion
Egypt
al Asqa
East Jerusalem
Yad Vashem
Menahem Begin
Olinkraft and union resume talks after strike threat
Negotiations between Olinkraft Inc and United Paperworkers Local 654 will continue Monday at 10 am averting a 10 day strike notice. The union hall on Lilac Street West Monroe confirmed no strike notice will be filed. The dispute centers on wage increases and retirement pay, with a one year contract and prior offers rejected by the local. About 1 050 workers are represented in the converting plants.
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United Paperworkers International Local 654
Homer Gates
Olinkraft
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West Monroe
Long Invited to Hear Sadat Talk in Jerusalem
U S Rep Gillis Long of Louisiana is among 15 U S congressmen in Jerusalem for Egyptian President Anwar Sadat's historic address to Israeli lawmakers. Long praised Sadat's visit proposal and Begin's quick acceptance, while cautioning optimism. He said the delegation acted as a sounding board for policy changes and hoped for lasting peace through negotiations.
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D-La
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Sadat
Israel
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Begin
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M. K. Allen
Knesset
Middle East
U. S
Jim Wright
Texas
House of Representatives
Energy Bill Pace Slows as Conferees Inch Toward Compromise
Washington AP. Congressional energy bill talks show progress but pace is slow and completion this year is in doubt. Sen Bennett Johnston notes Christmas goals may be optimistic as major differences on natural gas pricing and taxes remain. A five week panel on non tax issues advances by approving a compromise on electric rates requiring states to consider conservation but not mandating uniform standards.
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D-La
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Carter
Congress
Johnston
Baeek
Weather outlook and game day temperatures in Buston and New Orleans
Friday brings partly cloudy skies with mid 60s highs and mid 40s overnight lows. Saturday stays mostly cloudy with lower 70s, easterly then southeasterly winds. A 7 30 kickoff in Buston for Louisiana Tech and North Texas State shows mid 50s at night. In New Orleans for LSU Tulane the weather is low 60s and a chance of showers, rain kept at bay by the Superdome roof.
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Louisiana Tech
Texas
Ford urges tax reform to aid private education in New Orleans
Former President Gerald Ford spoke at Dillard University in New Orleans today urging tax reform to benefit private education before resuming lectures. The page also notes stock market advances on D-J Aug. and carries a brief on page 7A.
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Dillard University
New Orleans
International Stavins Named Miss World 1977
Marie Ann-Catrin Stavins was named Miss World 1977 Thursday at London's Royal Albert Hall. The lawyer for Steve Biko's family accuses police of a cover-up in the death of the South African Black leader.
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Marie Ann-Catrin Stavins
London
Royal Albert Hall
Steve Biko
Local playoff clash as Wossman hosts Haughton
In tonight’s high school football playoff card Wossman welcomes Haughton and Richwood visits North Caddo. The double bill showcases two regional postseason showdowns with the winner advancing in the district’s playoff bracket.
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Haughton
Richwood
North Caddo
Today's Chuckle It's getting so cold in Georgia
A lighthearted item notes Georgia faces chill conditions as harvest season continues with peanut brittle jokes. No named individuals or organizations are specified.
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Georgia
Jimmy
Birthday salute for Dr. Ernest Holloway in Monroe
Twin Cities Chit Chat notes birthday for Dr. Ernest Holloway of 3404 Loop Road Monroe. He will be 86 this Saturday. Also mentions Newsweek issue with a sizeable Grambling State football feature attracting Louisiana readers.
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Ernest Holloway
Loop Road
Monroe
Holloway
Newsweek Magazine
Grambling State University
Kenmore stove cleanup and chandelier sale offer
Classified note lists a Kenmore electric stove described as continuous cleaning like new for 176 dollars and a chandelier with six gloves priced at 50 dollars.
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