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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1971

Page

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Justices To Rule On Baseball Suit

The Supreme Court agreed to hear Curt Floods antitrust challenge to baseball claiming the reserve system violates state and federal antitrust laws. Floods case could test the leagues immunity and is expected to be decided by June.

Washington Supreme Court Curt Flood Europe St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Phillies Arthur Goldberg High Court Oliver Wendell Holmes Congress

Senate members eye repeal plan to shield U S cars

Senate Finance Committee members weigh amending the 15.5 billion tax cut bill to keep a 7 percent excise tax on imported autos while repealing it for U S produced vehicles. They cite rising foreign competition and the Datsun push as prompting stronger protection.

Washington Senate Finance Committee House Russell B. Long D-La., and Sons Paul J. Fannin R-Ariz Clifford P. Hansen R-Wyo Nixon

House Debates Alaska Land Bill to Resolve Native Claims

The House considers a bill to settle Alaska Native land claims by paying 925 million dollars and 40 million acres. The plan would grant cash, mineral royalties and land to about 55,000 Eskimos Aleuts and Indians for claims on most of Alaska's lands.

Washington House Alaska

Record High 90 Degrees in Louisiana and Texas

The National Weather Service logged the day’s highest temperature at 90 degrees in Lake Charles Louisiana and in Lufkin and Kingsville Texas. The low for the day was 6 degrees in Flagstaff Arizona.

New York

Twin Cities Chit Chat House Moves Along By Pass

Residents report sighting a weather balloon resembling a flying saucer and a house moving along the service road by U S 165 Bypass at dawn. The note assures readers the era is still the 20th century and sanity remains intact.

Twin Cities U.S. 165 By - Pass

Solons urged to approve Nixon health plan

Washington AP Nixon administration urged Congress to pass a national system of regulated private health insurance with employer based coverage and government aid for the poor. Elliott Richardson told the House Ways and Means Committee rival plans are inadequate or costly. hearings opened on health coverage proposals.

Solons Washington Nixon Congress Elliot L. Richardson House Ways and Means Committee Richardson American Medical Association Health Insurance Association of America

River Stage Flood Update and Nearby Towns

River stages rise with flooding noted along Camden and Monroe areas as water levels peak. Present stage change shows 265.3 and 40 not listed, indicating measurements unavailable or pending confirmation. Local authorities monitor spillways and issue advisories as river conditions evolve.

Camden Monroe

Teen Age Smoking Rates Rise Nationwide

Government reports a sharp rise in teen smoking from 1968 to 1970 with four million youths aged 12 to 18 smokers in January 1970, up one million in two years. It notes environment and parental influence, showing 4.2 percent in non smoking households versus 24.9 percent where a parent or older sibling smokes.

Washington National Clearinghouse For Smoking and Health the Health, Education and Welfare Department

Book industry seeks price controls exemption after freeze

The book publishing industry urged the government to grant a total exemption from price controls after the wage price freeze ends, arguing reprinting costs for older titles may rise and new stock sales would be harmed. Kenneth McCormick of Doubleday testified for the Freedom to Read Committee, noting two thirds of titles are published by his members.

Washington Apt Senate Subcommittee On Constitutional Rights Kenneth McCormick Doubleday and Co The Association of American Publishers McCormick Congress Association Cost of Living Council Labor James D. Hodgson

Cloudy Skies and Mild Heat Forecast for Monroe

Partly cloudy skies expected for Monroe and surrounding areas today through Wednesday with little temperature change. A slight chance of showers or thundershowers through Wednesday, highs 82 to 88, overnight lows 66 to 72. Humid drying conditions, dew points in upper 60s, sunshine minimal. FAA at Monroe Municipal Airport logged a high of 89 on Monday and a low of 70 this morning with no precipitation Monday.

Monroe Federal Aviation Agency Monroe Municipal

Kosygin Heckled On Canada Visit

Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin faced security tightness and protests during a Ottawa visit as dozens of protesting Jews and others demonstrated. An assault on Kosygin occurred on Parliament Hill as Geza Matrai, a Hungarian Freedom Fighter candidate, was remanded for trial. Deported rabbi Meir Kahane led a Montreal protest with six supporters.

Ottawa Alexei Kosygin Parliament Hill Kosygin Geza Matrai Matrai Hungarian Freedom Fighters Federation of Canada Social Credit Party Ontario Meir Kahane Jewish Defense League United States Montreal Kahane Canada Soviet Union Europe North Africa

Ford Says Officials Over 70 Should Retire

Washington AP House Republican Leader Gerald Ford of Michigan calls for retirement at age 70 for all federal officials including FBI Director J Edgar Hoover. Ford denies singling out Hoover though says Hoover and others over 70 should retire. Hoover is 76.

Washington House Gerald B.ord Michigan FBI J. Edgar Hoover Ford Hoover Iarhier

Plane Bombs South Viet Nam, Killing 18 Troops

An American A37 jet accidentally bombed a South Vietnamese position near Tay Ninh on Route 22, killing 18 troops and wounding seven paratroopers. Preliminary findings say the target was marked and cleared, marking the worst bombing error since March 5.

Saigon U.S Thien Ngon Tay Ninh Laos Mekong

Nixon seeks one year extension of curbs powers

The White House sent legislation to Congress asking for a one year extension to April 30 1973 of the Economic Stabilization Act with added civil penalties and authority to regulate interest and dividends. It creates a temporary emergency court of appeals to review wage price cases and clarifies presidential power over standby controls while resisting Senate confirmations for board members.

Washington Nixon Congress Court of Appeals Capitol Walker Supreme Court Pay Board and Price Commission Senate

Newspapers Gain In Public Impact

Philadelphia AP report details editors stating newspapers are more vital and vigorous by reflecting readers lives. Don Carter praises APME for better coverage of drugs race relations teen issues elderly education and traffic while promoting White House access and minority news. Preconvention sessions showcased electronic news gathering gear.

Philadelphia Associated Press Managing [Editors Association Don Carter Macon Telegraph and News APME Carter Nixon White House J. William Hill Washington D.C

Taxpayer asks if medical expenses for nervous condition tied to heavy taxes are deductible

A taxpayer questions whether medical costs arising from a nervous condition caused by excessive taxation can be claimed as deductions. The inquiry raises the issue of deductibility for stress related health expenses under applicable tax rules.

Sell Your Old Stuff In News Star World Ads

Classified note invites readers to clear closets and garages and sell usable items via News Star World ads. Includes a buy or sell gist with a described item Mine bike and contact at 707 Eason Place and phone 325-4153.

Star—World Eason Place

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