04 Oct 1973
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1973
Page
1
Washington AP reports September wholesale prices fell 1.8 percent unadjusted and 1.5 percent seasonally, the largest monthly decline since February 1948, driven by farm products and processed foods declines. Livestock and milk rose. fluid milk up 10.7 percent, 29.2 percent higher than a year ago.
Roosevelt rejects claims by Patsy Lepara that he and Roosevelt sold stolen securities in 1969 and 1970. Senator Henry M. Jackson says he will forward the evidence to the Justice Department for possible perjury action, urging indictments for Lepara and Mastriana.
The Rt. Rev. John Maury Allin, former rector of Grace Church Monroe and Bishop of Mississippi, was elected presiding bishop by the Church’s 200 member House of Bishops in Louisville. The 52 year old will lead pending approval from the lay clergy branch and succeeds the Rt. Rev. John Hin es amid the six nominee field.
In Washington AP report President Nixon's counsel challenged the Watergate committee's authority to sue and the court's jurisdiction. Charles Alan Wright argued the panel acts like a grand jury, while Samuel Dash said the case involves potential presidential criminal activity and executive privilege.
The U.S. Court of Military Appeals hears Lt. William L. Calley Jr. defend his My Lai massacre conviction. Army lawyer Gordon argues Calley acted as a soldier not a murderer, claiming no malice and execution of duties under wartime orders. A ruling may come weeks or months, with potential further appeals to civilian courts. Calley remains under house arrest by presidential order.
Chief Jack Liles announces three fire prevention films, 10 to 20 minutes long, available to civic or school groups through Fire Prevention Week starting Sunday. Furnished by LSU College of Fire Fighting and Prevention. Contact Chief Liles, city fire department, 322 7754.
River gauges report varying flood stages with numbers for Station Monroe Camden and Fall indicating rising water levels. Observers note shifts in stage readings from 40 to 20.1 and 0.2 in the sequence, signaling evolving flood conditions along River Street.
A playful exchange recalls how two girls first met through an introduction. The remark highlights the oddity and charm of their initial encounter, captured in a lighthearted moment.
The Louisiana constitutional convention backed two education proposals. One leaves control to the Legislature, favored by the Edwards administration, while an alternate would preserve the LSU Board of Supervisors. A vote controversy involving chairman Robert Aertker arose as advocates asserted the governor's plan, with convention rules ultimately guiding the final tally.
President Nixon urged Congress to restore most favored nation treatment for the Soviet Union in trade reform legislation. He called the bill inadequate without that provision and urged bipartisan support to expand healthy commercial relations with the Soviet Union and other Communist countries. Nixon noted the bill was largely a responsible measure, with improvements, and emphasized potential gains in jobs, imports, and peace.
Gov. Edwin Edwards says no one in his office was involved with loans given to friends and supporters by the State Employees' Retirement System. He disclosed he learned of the controversial real estate loan after it occurred and noted reservations about the transaction. Treasurer Mary Evelyn Parker urged halting further real estate loans, but the board did not act. Edwards said he once asked for a loan to a supporter but was refused and that he has limited influence with the loan-makers.
The forecast calls for rain this afternoon and tonight with cooler temperatures. Fog and cloudy skies are expected in Monroe with thunder showers likely this afternoon and evening. Highs will reach the upper 80s today, near 60 at night, and in the upper 70s Friday.
The grand jury investigating Spiro T. Agnew resumed hearings as prosecutors seek news leaks. Witnesses and evidence remain undisclosed but attorney power to depose broadens, with possible calls including newsmen and officials. Nixon defended Agnew against leaks and supported Petersen's leadership in the probe.
An Miami Young Republican said the goal of Segretti’s dirty tricks was to split Democratic candidates and spur internal sabotage. Kelly testified at the Watergate panel’s public hearing, detailing Cuban-American pickets, fake leaflets, and a phony Muskie lunch, aimed at driving Dems to blame each other.
N Dale Anderson former Baltimore County executive charged with income tax evasion for 1969 to 1972. Indictment adds four counts, replaces 39 counts, alleges taxes owed amount to 67833 dollars. Anderson previously faced extortion bribery and conspiracy tied to contractor kickbacks.
Jimmy Weaver a two year old from Middlesboro requires monthly throat surgery to survive. Doctors remove viral tumors blocking his breathing and place a silver trachea tube to reduce procedures. His mother Angela cares for him constantly while doctors pursue laser treatments in Boston to halt growths.
Inside The News-Star page list shows Abby Lowman Broadway Radio-TV Classified Sports Comics Theater Crossword Van Dellen Editorial Women Horoscope Weather Jumble across 48 pages. Mentions sections 3B 2B 5B 8B 7D 9B 1C 5A 9D.
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