26 Oct 1976
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1976
Page
1
Sheriff Bailey Grant emphasizes safety for youngsters during Halloween. The advisory covers pedestrian rules, visibility, and parent supervision to reduce hazards on trick or treat night.
The forecast shows decreasing clouds then partly cloudy skies through Wednesday. Highs near 60 to the upper 60s, lows in the 40s, with northeasterly winds around 10 to 16 mph. More details on page 5A.
Our Lady of Fatima Elementary announces a Halloween carnival October 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the school gym. The public is invited. First Lieutenant Kenneth S. Custer receives the U S Air Force Commendation Medal. stationed in Osan, Korea with Pacific Air Forces.
Classified ad touts a 73 LTD Ford Station Wagon with flexible payment options and cancellation privileges. Low cost transportation highlighted to attract buyers seeking affordable used cars and trucks.
In Geneva Rhodesia talks pace falters as black leaders Nkomo and Mugabe demand prisoner releases and British-led chairmanship. They push Smith to attend with Britain footing costs. Smith touts a 12 13 kill ratio and signals possible prolonged conflict despite Kissinger cautions.
Chip Carter, son of Jimmy Carter, told the News-Star in Monroe that the press skews coverage to sensationalism and ignores his father’s issues. He urged voters to turnout and predicted Carter wins in Louisiana and Texas, while denying radical policy aims and criticizing Ford.
Washington AP reports that Tongsun Park, a rice dealer linked to the KCIA, is center stage in allegations of cash payments to U.S. congressmen as South Korea sought influence. Park denies bribery and has hinted at such payments during investigations.
An analysis from Agriculture and Bureau of Labor Statistics cites that raising a child to age 18 varies by family but averages just over three years of earnings. For a net income around $12,000 to $13,000 in Ouachita Parish, the typical cost is about $40,000, with major expenses in year one and ages 13 to 18 including food totaling about $13,500 and clothing about $4,480.
Matt Mishkind, 3, of Columbus stands atop the 329 pound prize pumpkin in Circleville's annual contest grown by retired orchardist Ralph Dreisback. AP Wirephoto.
Thomas H. Mulhearn Sr. longtime Monroe civic and business figure dies after a long illness at St Francis Hospital. He served as president of Mulhearn Funeral Homes and Mulhearn Protective Co. with ties across Monroe West Monroe and surrounding towns. He leaves a widow Marie and 14 relatives including three sons, a daughter, two sisters and three brothers. Funeral set 4 p.m. Wednesday at St Matthews Church with Rosary at 7:30 p.m. today and burial in Riverview Cemetery. Burial handled by Mulhearn Funeral Home.
West Virginia Democrat Jay Rockefeller, 39, son of Nelson A. Rockefeller, launches a low key bid for governor after winning a crowded primary with about half the votes. Opponent Cecil Underwood targets Rockefeller's wealth and spending while Rockefeller emphasizes roads and jobs.
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