U S Tank Production Rises As Army Seeks Balanced Pace
Pentagon officials say U S tank output climbs and Army stocks rebound from a 1970s shortage. A new Israel M60 package of about 120 tanks strengthens foreign sales alongside Saudi Arabia. Army planners aim for 14 000 tanks overall, with production to meet both battlefield needs and exports.
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Federal Pensions Rise for Ouachita Parish Residents
New figures from the Social Security Administration show Ouachita Parish retirees receive an annual $1,821 per recipient, up from $1,140 four years prior. The parish now has 18,080 beneficiaries, receiving about $32.93 million yearly, while Louisiana average is $1,807 and nationwide benefits exceed $70 billion. Payroll taxes apply to the first $15,300 of income.
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West German Mark Rises After Currency Revaluation
The West German mark gained one twentieth of a cent against the dollar after a revaluation of the seven currencies tied to the European snake. The dollar dropped to 2.44 marks, with Friday’s close at 2.443 marks. The linked currencies paused trading as officials explained the adjustment and the snake system aims to limit moves within 2.25 percent.
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Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Helmut Schmidt
West Crermany
Holland
Britain
France
Italy
Carter Fords Narrow Lead In Nationwide Polls
Polls across the nation show Jimmy Carter with only a slight lead over Gerald Ford for the upcoming election. The report notes mounting public interest and varying state results as campaigns press for momentum.
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Jimmy Carter
Gerald Ford
Weather readings for Monroe and surrounding parishes forecast
Partly cloudy today and tonight with a chance of showers or thundershowers on Tuesday. Highs in the upper 60s today and mid 60s Tuesday, with tonight’s low around mid 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph and a 50 percent rain chance Tuesday.
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Twin Cities Chit Chat Spotlight on Local Air Force Families
Sgt Larry L Haddox of Monroe sails to Hickam Hawaii after training in entomology at Sheppard AFB. Airman Michael B Filhiol heads to Lowry AFB Colorado with radar flight duties. son of Monroe couple, Ki Eee. Lucy Jane Dupree of Monroe birthday observed with well wishes from Chit Chat readers.
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Monroe
Hickam Air Force Base
Hawaii
Air Force
Hampton C. Haddox
Louisiana Tech
University of Hawaii
U.S. Air Force
Sheppard Air Force Base
Texas
Michael B. Filhiol
Lowry Air Force Base
Colorado
John H. Filbiol
Keesler Air Force Base
Mississippi
St. Frederick High School
Northeast Louisiana University
Lucy Jane Dupree
South Grand
Mrs. Kendall Dies in West Monroe at 71
Louise Smith Kendall 71 of Kendallwood Road West Monroe died at Glenwood Hospital after a lengthy illness. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. Kilpatrick's West Monroe chapel with Rev. Charles Burton officiating. Burial in Hasley Cemetery. Survived by son William S. Kendall Jr Grandchildren Karman Kevin Kendall and two nieces. First National Bank founders serve as honorary pallbearers.
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Kendallwood Road
West Monroe
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Americans Sweep Nobel Science Prizes for 1876 Awards
Three Americans were named to receive Nobel Prizes in physics and chemistry. Burton Richter of Stanford and Samuel C C Ting of MIT shared the physics prize for pioneering work on a heavy elementary particle, while William N Lipscomb of Harvard won the chemistry prize for studies on boranes and chemical bonding. The awards carry 160000 each, with ceremony in Stockholm on December 10.
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Sweden
United States
Burton Richter
Stanford University
Samuel C.C. Ting
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Royal Academy of Sciences
William N. Lipscomb
Harvard University
City of Monroe borrows 300000 to cover payrolls
The Monroe City Council approved a 300000 loan at a rate not exceeding six percent to pay last week’s payroll, to be repaid from December ad valorem taxes. Officials seek revenue boosts and a future budget plan amid ongoing financial strain and pending reapportionment litigation.
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Monroe
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W. L
Jack) Howard
Harlan Prestridge
Shreveport
Howard
Citizens Energy Committee
Charles Brown
Monroe Utilities Commission
Question Corner Debuts For Young Readers
The Monroe News-Star introduces Johnny Wonder's Question Corner a daily feature answering questions from youngsters across the country. Created by Dick Rogers the column appears on Page 9B.
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Monroe News-Star
Johnny Wonder
Dick Rogers
Early frost hits Calhoun Winnsboro and Monroe area
The first fall freeze arrived this morning two weeks earlier than usual. Temperatures dropped to 31 degrees in Calhoun and 32 in Winnsboro, with Monroe Municipal Airport sensing a chilly 33 degrees.
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