19 Nov 1969
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1969
Page
1
The article notes Conrad and Bean undertaking a second moon trek, slated to last four hours, with the mission due tonight. It references spaceflight plans and timing, signaling ongoing lunar exploration efforts.
In a night operation, fifty B52 Stratofortresses dropped about 1500 tons on North Vietnamese positions near Bu Prang and Duc Lap camps along the Cambodian border. The heaviest strike hit Bu Prang on three sides, with some bombs breaching near the camp perimeter. Despite air power, shelling continued and ground fighting remained limited, with reported Vietnamese casualties near Bu Prang and no immediate word on overall losses. space center astronauts Conrad and Bean land on the moon, deploy instruments, and begin exploration in the Ocean of Storms. The mission features the first nuclear-powered moon instruments, a color TV camera failing after 45 minutes, and tense moments as the crew surveys rocks and unusual geological formations.
New York stock activity eased with modest losses as traders kept to a quiet pace. The Dow Jones industrials stood at 841.80, down 3.37, while the AP 60-stock average shed 5 points to 291.8 at noon. The market shows a defensive tone after October’s bull run.
Mrs Yo Mann drew attention Tuesday at Monroe City Hall for her birthday. The celebration included cake cards gifts and jokes about adding another year. She enjoyed the festivities and remains on the right side of the magic number.
James M North son of Mr and Mrs James B North of Jonesboro Road West Monroe has finished basic training at Lackland Air Force Base Texas He attended West Monroe High School He is undergoing further administrative training at Keesler Air Force Base Mississippi More Chit Chat Page 6-A.
Louisiana's 1970-71 red and white license plates go on sale December 1 at Revenue offices statewide. Total sales projected over 1.5 million with two year passenger plates at $6, lowest in the nation. Monroe office on State Office Building first floor. Drivers must bring pink renewal slips and, for cars bought after July 1, owner's vehicle ID card. Private vehicles require driver license and social security numbers. company cars exempt. Computerization aims to speed renewals. new plates feature reflectorization and area codes.
Lincoln Parish sheriff reports Louis Crawford and Morris Crawford, both Negro men aged 20 and 23, jailed at 203 Vaughn St on burglary investigation charges after the Tuesday night theft at Lamar Dowling General Merchandise Store in Simshoro. The case remains under investigation.
BATON ROUGE Louisiana The gap between Louisiana workers average income and the national average widened in 1968. Louisianians earned 787 dollars less per capita than the U.S. average in 1968, ranking 44th among states. Public Affairs Research Council notes slower growth in welfare and education funding, and high debt.
Skies over the Twin Cities will be fair through Thursday with colder temps today and tonight. Highs expected between 42 and 46, lows 26 to 32 with a light freeze. FAA reports 1.83 inches of rain Tuesday, high 69, low 33 this morning. Drying conditions continue with no precipitation through Friday and winds NE to N at 12 to 22 mph, diminishing tonight.
Flood stage readings show Camden rising to 29 with 26 observed, Monroe at 40 and remaining steady, while other stations report no change. Authorities monitor river levels and brace for possible further rises as conditions evolve.
A want ad offers a young parrot and cage for sale for 35 dollars. Call 323-6682 to inquire. The notice promotes News-Story World Want Ads and provides dialing options with want ad number and cancellation details.
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