Judge Allows Louisiana Teacher Pay Increases Amid Freeze
U S District Judge R Blake West ruled against the government, allowing Orleans and Jefferson Parish teachers to receive preexisting contract raises despite the Nixon era wage price freeze. The decision holds that raises were in effect during the critical period and exempt due to pre-August 15 legislation and a four stage hike approved earlier. Attorneys indicated the government may appeal.
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U S Cotton Crop Estimate Is Issued
The Agriculture Dept estimates the 1971 cotton crop at 10.7 million bales, up five percent from last year but down two percent from September forecast. Average lint yield per acre is put at 443 pounds, with regional breakdowns for North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Alabama Missouri Mississippi Louisiana Tennessee Arkansas Oklahoma Texas New Mexico Arizona and California.
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McKeithen Restores $2.5 Million to Public Schools
Gov John McKeithen announced restoration of 2.5 million in public school funds as part of balancing the 1971 72 budget. He credited educators and state associations for highlighting the impact of cuts and said the three percent reduction in public education would be restored while noting a 12 million year end deficit expected.
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Welcome home Hubert Blee to Monroe from Ohio visit
Hubert Blee of Rt Monroe returns tonight at Monroe Municipal Airport after a five week stay in Troy Ohio where he completed a special course at Hobart Scale School His wife BJ plans to greet him. Theta Xi of Kappa Sigma at Northeast Louisiana University signs 11 pledges for fall term including Monroe residents Battistone Boggs Casio Fields Humble Jackson Johnston Jones Mouser Price and Casey Baker.
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Unemployment Dips as Jobs Rise in September
Washington reports unemployment edged down to 4.8 million with a 6.0 percent jobless rate as total employment rose seasonally to 79.2 million. Most gains were part time. earnings fell 27 cents weekly due to shorter hours, offset by a small pay increase per hour for some workers. Vietnam veterans show 8.3 percent jobless, and 3.5 million are employed, up 415,000 from a year earlier.
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Record Heat Declares Imperial 98 Degrees
The National Weather Service reported the highest temperature Thursday outside Hawaii and Alaska as 98 degrees at Imperial California. Havre Montana posted the day’s low at 24 degrees.
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Four Firefighters Die Battling California Blaze
Four fire fighters were killed and two injured when caught in a fire storm while carving a fire line on a ridge east of Santa Barbara. The two-day-old brush fire scorched 3500 acres and destroyed seven homes as embers carried by an unexpected wind ignited brush below the men. The dead were not identified and cause of death was uncertain. officials said asphyxiation is possible. The injured were hospitalized in guarded condition at Cottage Hospital. Fire crews were drawn from across California to fight the blaze near Santa Monica Canyon.
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Viet Cong Free American Soldier After Eight Hour Walk
S. Sgt. John C. Sexton Jr., 23, of Warren Michigan, was released by Viet Cong in Tay Ninh Vietnam after being a prisoner since August 1969. He walked barefoot eight hours to safety reaching Loc Ninh and reported seeing other prisoners while noting injuries to his feet and possible arm wound.
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FBI Reports 87 Officers Slain In Nine Months
FBI data show 87 law enforcement officers killed in the United States so far this year with nine slayings in September. In the first nine months of 1970, 76 officers died, 14 killed in ambushes, 18 on robbery or burglary calls, 11 during traffic stops, and the rest on other duties. Firearms were used in 97 percent of fatalities, with pistols or revolvers comprising about three quarters of weapons.
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U S Air Force Jet Squadron Leaving Vietnam
The 389th Tactical Fighter Squadron will depart Vietnam later this month as the first F4 Phantom unit to leave under the U S withdrawal. The 650 man squadron, credited with six MiG kills and air to ground support, will have personnel rotated home or reassigned with the unit designation moving to Mountain Home AFB Idaho.
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Connally outlines role of wage price boards and measures
Secretary Connally stressed the government will act if the Pay Board and Price Commission fail to curb inflation. He said the Cost of Living Council won't veto independent wage decisions but warned decisive action may follow if actions contradict Nixon's stabilization goals. He reiterated screening for board members and anticipated Meany's possible appointment to the Pay Board while stressing no guarantees on deferred wage hikes or tax surcharges.
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Chuckle Names of Perfumes Reveal Virtue and Scents
A playful column notes that virtue alone does not ensure fragrance success as perfume houses hail new scents while critics question marketing and merit. Industry insiders like N. Duft and L. Aroma push bold notes amid mixed reviews and evolving trends.
Father Of POW Gets Good News
Warren Michigan AP report says John C Sexton Jr 23 was freed by Viet Cong after over two years as a prisoner of war. He walked barefoot into an allied base near Saigon after learning of his release during early dawn. He spoke with his father for two hours and asked for Christmas dinner with sweet potatoes. He provided few details on why he was released and indicated plans unknown.
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Weekend Weather Outlook for Northeast Louisiana
Mostly sunny skies give way to partial clouds tonight with a Saturday shift to mostly cloudy conditions. Warmer highs near 84 to 88 today, cooling late Saturday with a low around 50s to 60s in the north and 60s in the south. southeastern winds 5 to 15 mph. Showers possible Sunday through Tuesday, cooler in the north, with highs near 70s and lows in the 50s to 60s, FAA Monroe reports no rain Thursday, high 85, low 50.
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