08 Oct 1976
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1976
Page
1
McNeese’s team arrives riding an unbeaten record and the nation’s fourth longest win streak on the road against Northeastern. Baseball playoffs begin with Yankees vs Royals and Reds vs Phillies in early series. Federal extortion case heads to jury just after noon in U.S. Court downtown.
Cloudy with light rain ending by late today. Cooler with highs near 60 today and Saturday and lows around 40 tonight. Northerly winds 10 to 15 mph, diminishing tonight and Saturday. Rain probability under 20 percent tonight. Weekend outlook mostly fair with warmer Sunday and Monday.
The article notes National Bible Week begins with the third Sunday's start during October, affecting about 200 clergymen and 220 religious groups in the Twin Cities. Rita Garner leaves Monroe City School Board to join a local firm, with staff hosting a farewell office party in her honor.
A report notes unemployment improving while street enforcement rises with parking violations traced to 1970. Miss Arnold is summoned to court to pay the final $50 of a $1,453 downpayment set after her car was impounded in August. AP Wirephoto.
The Labor Department report shows September unemployment at 7.8 percent, with total employment down 162000 to 87.8 million and the civilian labor force down 280000 to 95,203,000. Analysts call the changes statistically insignificant and note a plateau in unemployment and employment despite a marginal rate drop.
In Bangkok authorities pledged to hand power to a civilian government, possibly within months. The capital remained calm, with no open opposition and schools closed while residents were barred from meetings over five people.
State Hospital Director Wayne Heap says no Conway Hospital services will be cut. He cites a $20600 deficit at Monroe E A Conway and plans to shave, analyze and manage with possible bed reductions and fewer elective surgeries while keeping the hospital open.
New Delhi ambassador Triloki Kaul, ending a 34 year post, says Nixon sought to influence South Asia and Indian leaders feared a U.S. naval attack during the 1971 war with Pakistan. He notes limited progress since early 1970s tensions and calls for a new U.S. approach.
A Louisiana Power and Light Co. spokesman said the utility will probably file for a rate increase before the end of November. The amount is undecided, with plans for an across the board rise for residential and commercial customers to cover higher operating costs. This would be the first increase in 49 years, though there have been 27 reductions, and residential use has risen 5 to 10 percent yearly.
Monroe officials weigh hot mix from Bentz and Elmore at 14.50 per ton versus cold mix bought in El Dorado at 14.24. City purchases since January total 190.36 tons, with delivery costs and storage time affecting total around 25 per ton. Bentz claims ready supply and local capacity, while mayor questions cross state purchases and city debt to Bentz.
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