19 Oct 1976
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1976
Page
1
Mexican fisherman who uncovered a sunken Spanish treasure discovers that the find brings more trouble than profit. The story notes ongoing tensions and unforeseen complications arising from the discovery.
The bulletin covers Union Lincoln Bienville Jackson Winn parishes and Morehouse Ouachita Richland Caldwell Franklin W Carroll FE Carroll Madison Texas Grant LaSalle Catahoula Concordia. Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers today. clearing tonight. Highs mid 60s to upper 60s, lows upper 40s to low 50s. Winds northerly 15 to 20 mph tonight.
The U S Postal Service will run a holiday schedule on Monday Oct 25 in observance of Veterans Day with no residential or business deliveries. Lockbox service remains and special delivery continues. A Citizens Band Rescue Seven meeting for forming a search and rescue squad is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday at 1495 Glenmar St Monroe. Contact Dean Campbell to join.
The Commerce Department reports GNP rose 4 percent in Q3, slower than 4.5 percent in Q2 and 9.2 percent in Q1. Inflation eased to 4.4 percent annual, inventories and investment growth cooled, shaping a weak summer economy ahead of the November election.
Monroe Police Chief Willie Buffington announced Halloween will be observed on Saturday night October 30 in Monroe. He urged public cooperation and offered safety tips for parents including non flammable wigs reflective visibility and safer makeup over masks.
Ouachita Parish District Attorney Johnny Carl Parkerson announced the bus barn corruption investigation is complete and four people will face the Ouachita Parish Grand Jury. James Thomason is suspended amid accusations of selling used tires stolen from district buses for cash.
The text notes Queen Elizabeth II era watchers recount a British regiment from the Peninsula War period capturing Napoleon’s silver chamber pot. It mentions the 14th to 20th King's Hussars observing ceremonial occasions by drinking champagne from the item, highlighting a historic regimental anecdote.
Monroe Mayor W L Howard orders police to shoot on sight loose dogs after a pack killed two deer and injured others at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo. Guards will patrol the zoo and residents are urged to keep pets penned as losses exceed $26 000 in recent months with several dogs implicated in deliberate incursions.
In Phoenix the trial of John Harvey Adamson opened with the defendant wearing a bulletproof vest. Judge Frederick Heineman barred press and public from the seventh floor until 12 jurors and eight alternates are sequestered amid security concerns.
In Riyadh a peace accord and cease fire were announced promising an expanded Arab League force from 2 300 to 30 000 to supervise militia withdrawal and uphold Lebanon's unity. The plan hinges on Syrian and Palestinian restraint and on disengagement of warring factions.
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