Friday Weather and Sports Outlook for Local Games
Considerable cloudiness today and tonight slowly clearing to partly cloudy Saturday. Highs near 80, lows in the 50s. Winds 5 to 10 mph. NLU Arkansas State at Brown Stadium near lower 60s Saturday. Louisiana Tech UT Arlington in Ruston in lower 60s. LSU Ole Miss classic in Jackson near lower 80s with a 20 percent rain chance. Ouachita can clinch a share of district 3-AAAA with a win over Carroll tonight potentially securing a playoff berth.
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Economy index rises again signaling partial recovery in fall
The leading indicators index increased in September by three tenths of 1 percent, the third rise in a row, with August revised up to 1.4 percent. The gain points to improving growth after summer weakness, as President Carter weighs tax cuts and policy steps to spur jobs and inflation control.
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FBI Says Skeleton Not Hoffa Found In Pennsylvania
FBI Detroit said forensic examiners determined the skeleton found near Honesdale Pennsylvania is not Jimmy Hoffa. Dental records were checked by examiners from two states, and the body was sent to New York for further analysis.
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Ed Lewis Birthday Wishes Ahead of Saturday Celebration
Early birthday greetings for Grambling University journalism teacher Ed Lewis surface as preparations begin for a Halloween puppet show at Edgewood Baptist Church West Monroe. Glory, Inc. leads the puppet team with 45 minute performances from 5 30 to 8 30 p m Monday night.
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House and Senate Deadlocked Over Energy Carve-Out
A House Senate conference panel failed to agree on a Senate bid to ban fuel thirsty cars starting 1980 as conferees from both sides stuck to their positions. The deadlock threatens to break up the energy bill talks with momentum uncertain for a quick Senate vote on the energy tax package.
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Kansas
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Delaware
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Colorado
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End of Daylight Time Sets Clocks Back This Weekend
The clock change ends six months of daylight saving time with 2 a.m. Sunday as the switch point except in Arizona Hawaii and parts of Indiana. Most will set clocks Saturday night while a few will observe 1 a.m. readings at the switch. Franklin proposed daylight saving time 190 years ago. it began in 1918 and has since been standardized by federal law.
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United States backs six month arms embargo on South Africa
The United States and Western allies on the U N Security Council favor a six month arms embargo against South Africa with possible renewal and no economic sanctions. African delegates oppose the plan seeking tougher action and broader measures. President Carter said the US would back a mandatory arms embargo if approved, while South African Foreign Minister Botha accused Washington of bias and demanded broader sanctions.
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Carter Faces Mixed Reviews Over Style and Substance
President Carter defends his approach as mixed reactions persist in Congress. Some liberal senators praise his courage and clarity, while others criticize perceived ineffectiveness and overreach. Republican leaders call the administration inept, yet supporters cite its handling of tough issues and clear goals.
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