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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1973

Page

1

Plane Wreckage, Bodies Are Found In Arkansas Crash

Eleven bodies were recovered from the wreckage of a Texas International Convair that hit Rich Mountain near El Dorado while en route to Texarkana. The crash followed a violent thunderstorm after the 8:20 p.m. departure, with search efforts by 400 people and 50 aircraft continuing through the weekend.

Mena, Ark UPI Texas International B.J. Brewer Red River Rich Mountain Brewer Polk County Hartzell Geyer FAA Airlines Geyer Convair el Dorado Texarkana Arkansas South Arkansas Arkansas National Guard Prescott Ark

Civilian Aid Urged In Fight On Crime

Washington AP The National Commission on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals urges police to promote civilian security groups to fight crime and fear. Volunteers should report suspicions to police but not enforce, while schools get full time officer instructors. The panel calls for nationwide computer linking of police files and college requirements for recruits.

Washington National Commission On Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Assistance Administration Los Angeles Edward M. Davis

Sheriff Probing Funds Shortage in hunting license account

Livingston Parish sheriff Taft Faust is investigating a $9,151 shortage after transferring $14,371 in hunting and fishing license funds to the wildlife and fisheries department last June. The auditor said the tax collector operates in each parish and urged deposit of the shortfall, pending legal counsel review.

Baton Rouge, la Livingston Parish Taft Faust Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Wildlife Department Faust

Inside The News-Star Overview of Abby Lowman Broadway Radio-TV Classified

The pages list sections and features in The News-Star including Abby Lowman and Broadway radio television content. Classifieds, sports, comics, theater and editorial notes appear alongside van Dellen items and a women’s section. Weather, horoscope and a Jumble puzzle round out the day’s offerings across 28 pages.

Abby Lowman Radio-Tv van Dellen

Monroe MRA Publishes Relocation Aid Brochure

The Monroe Redevelopment Agency staff releases a 12 page guide for residential relocation. Executives Frank Wilcox and officers Frank Fontana and Nora Bingaman contributed. Funded by HUD, it covers policy eligibility and responsibilities for families and agency.

Monroe _ Redevelopment Agency Relocation Department MRA Frank Wilcox Frank Fontana Nora Bingaman U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Maryland Governor Names Panel on Nonbid Contract Practices

Maryland governor Marvin Mandel created an 11 member task force to review the states practice of awarding engineering and architectural contracts without competitive bidding. The panel, led by Abel Wolman, will propose legislation by December 1 to curb abuses amid a widening federal probe connected to Spiro Agnew.

Annapolis Maryland Spiro T. Agnew Marvin Mandel Baltimore Agnew Dale Anderson Baltimore County Abel Wolman Johns Hopkins University Mandel Wolman Harry R. Hughes General Services George R. Lewis

Meir Condemns Austria Move on Soviet Jews Camp

Prime Minister Golda Meir called Austria's closing of the Schoenau transit camp a victory for Arab terror and urged reconsideration. She warned it would encourage terrorism and planned a personal appeal to Chancellor Bruno Kreisky in Vienna. Meir said the decision threatens the principle of freedom of movement and endangers hostages in Vienna.

Strasbourg France Golda Meir Schoenau Meir Vienna

Chuckle America: Land of Opportunity for Taxpayers

The phrase frames America as a place where anyone can become a taxpayer, highlighting an opportunity aspect. The remark satirizes tax involvement as a universal doorway to participation.

America Land

ICC Opposes Immediate Penn Central Shutdown

The ICC cautioned Judge Fullam against a sudden Penn Central shutdown, saying it would hurt the northeast economy and cause coast to coast ripple effects. It urged continued operation through 1974 with external financial aid and hearings on restructuring, labor costs, and real estate management.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Penn Central Railroad ICC U.S. District Court John T. Pulliam Penn Central Amtrak Judge Fullam

Partly Cloudy Skies Forecast For Twin Cities Area

Residents face partly cloudy skies with a small chance of afternoon rain. Monroe and vicinity expect similar conditions through Tuesday with a slight risk of thundershowers. Highs in the mid 80s, lows in the lower 60s, winds under 10 mph. Rain chances 20 percent today and 30 percent Tuesday. FAA at Monroe Municipal Airport logged 86 for Sunday high and 65 low this morning with no rain in the last 24 hours ending 6 am.

Twin Cities Monroe FAA Monroe Municipal

River Stages Station Flood Present Change Stage

River stages at Monroe and Camden show fluctuating levels with floods and stage changes reported. Officials note rising water in Monroe with unlisted times while Camden remains at two hours with unlisted status.

Monroe Camden

Traigie Declares October Sales Tax Amnesty Period

Revenue Collector Joe Traigie announces October as a grace period to encourage businesses to file delinquent or fraudulent sales tax returns. Criminal prosecutions are paused, but back taxes penalties and interest must be paid in full.

Baton Rouge Joe Traigie Traigle

Supreme Court Opens New Session with Watch on Watergate Tapes

The Supreme Court began its 1973 74 term with ritual business and the appointment of Robert M. Bork as solicitor general. Major issues loom as courts consider Nixon executive privilege over Watergate tapes and tests to Vice President Agnew’s attempts to block a Baltimore grand jury.

Washington UPS Supreme Court Nixon Ae 45 Agnew Watergate Robert M. Bork New US Archibald Cox Senate Watergate Committee US Circuit Court of Appeals District of Columbia Baltimore Maryland Federal District Court

Senators Debate HEW Spending Bill Amid Veto Risks

Senate Appropriations Committee weighs the HEW budget request covering Health Education and Welfare and Labor. Nixon veto history looms, with current proposals ranging from 31.6 to 32.8 billion as Congress debates scope and anti poverty funding.

Washington Senate Appropriations Committee Nixon Health, Education and Welfare Labor Congress House Senate

Sirica Revokes Harsh Watergate Sentences For Five

Judge John J Sirica said he would reduce the provisional maximum terms of up to 40 years imposed on E Howard Hunt and four co defendants in the Watergate burglary He said the final sentences would reflect cooperation and fairness while a hearing on plea withdrawals proceeded Hunt and the others are Miami area residents brought from a federal detention center near Washington and appeared in good spirits.

Washington UPT John J. Sirica E. Howard Hunt Sirica U.S. District Court For District of Columbia Hunt Bernard L. Barker Frank A. Sturgis Virgilio R Gonzalez Eugenio R Martinez Watergate CIA Watergate Complex Ellsberg Miami Area Sirica’s Court

Explosion at Chilean Airline Office in Rio injures three

An explosion shattered the Chilean airline JLan-Chile offices during morning rush in Rio de Janeiro injuring at least three. Police barred photographers at the scene amid suspicions of terrorist involvement, though authorities note Brazil’s militant groups have been largely suppressed in recent years.

RIO DE Janiero Jlan-Chile Brazil Rio

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