Chemical Bombs Help Suppress Fire On Mississippi River Freighter
The Coast Guard reported that chemical bombs from a circling helicopter partly controlled a blaze on the 306 foot freighter Key Largo grounded in the Mississippi River. Calcium carbide and tetraethyl lead fueled the fire, with water cooling restricted to the forward section to avoid dangerous reactions. About 500 residents of Phoenix, Louisiana were evacuated. no injuries were reported.
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Fire Blazes Through Two West Monroe Homes
A pre dawn fire on Moreland Drive in West Monroe damaged two residences at 209 and 213. Three units responded around 4 55 a m and cleanup continued at 8 a m. No occupants were home. origin in 213 kitchen area with undetermined cause. Jewel Henderson resided at 209 Moreland. Further details pending investigation.
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Fatalities in Ouachita Parish Traffic Toll Rises
State police reported no fatalities in Ouachita Parish during the 84 hour Labor Day toll window from 6 pm Friday to 6 am Tuesday. Across Louisiana seven deaths occurred in several crashes including Randy Jackson of Baton Rouge in a two car crash near Durrango and 15 year old Jerry Goodwin east of Leesville.
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Joseph Harry
Today’s Chuckle In This Time for a Neuropathian
A humorous note on modern nerve testing and nerve professionals, reflecting on the steady nerves required in tough medical fields. The line points to the resilient persona of neurology workers amid contemporary pressures.
First U.S. military pullout from Taiwan announced
Admiral Noel Gaylor, commander in chief of Pacific forces, says the 374th Tactical Airlift Wing with about 3,000 personnel will relocate from Taiwan to U.S. bases over the coming months.
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First Deal ers Appreciation Motocross Race Held
The Dingos Motorcycle Club Inc sponsored a single day event in Monroe to close the Labor Day weekend. The inaugural Dealers Appreciation Motocross Race took place on the Monroe River Bank near the Louisville Bridge and North Monroe Boat Dock.
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Prison guards seized three blocks at Indiana State Prison
Dissident inmates held three hostages and occupied three of five blocks at Indiana State Prison in Michigan City. No injuries reported and hostages believed unharmed. Guards secured two blocks, talks ongoing with Warden Lash and Gov. Bowen urged release of hostages and end to damage. Hostages named Arthur Jaques Sr., Donald Schultz of Michigan City and Sgt. Joseph Kujawski of South Bend.
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Cholera Epidemic Spreads in Southern Italy With Fatal Toll
The cholera outbreak reaches the Adriatic coast with three deaths, including an 88 year old man in Tivoli. Naples reports another fatality for a total of 10 and 183 deaths overall since the epidemic began. Nearly 400 cases confirmed in Naples and Bari. A new in West Germany also noted. Officials link spread to infected seafood from North Africa.
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Skylab 2 Eyes Europe for First Earth Resources Photos
Skylab 2 astronauts Alan Bean Owen Garriott and Jack Lousma plan Europe based Earth resources photography on day 38 of their 59 day mission. They will study Spain France the Pyrenees Alps Tuscany Elba terrace systems and tropical storms Christine and Delia while continuing medical tests and sun observations.
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Labor Day Rains Forecast Here
Twin Cities residents face showers and thundershowers on Labor Day with highs in the mid 80s and lows in the mid 70s. Forecasts show rain chances of 70 percent today, 50 percent tonight, and 80 percent Tuesday.
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Millions of Americans Labor Day Outings Across States
Amid a heat wave millions head to beaches and mountains for the last summer fling. Labor leaders lash out at economic policy, citing rising food prices and profits while a safety council warns of 550 to 650 expected holiday deaths.
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Chilean pilots join anti government strike network
In Santiago, commercial pilots joined a broad sympathy walkout alongside 45,000 truckers seeking higher wages. Most internal air service halted for 72 hours except for San Chile, Chile's state airline, amid a nationwide transport shutdown. Medical staff also protested government health policy.
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Allende
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Names Mark Pupils' Status: Averages Favor David Over Elmer
Atlanta based psychologists report fourth and fifth graders rate names as social signals influencing popularity. Popular names like Susan and David correlate with higher peer status, while Elmer Hubert and similar names are linked to perceptions of dullness and lower academic effort.
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Delia Aims For Hurricane Strength Near Louisiana Coast
Tropical storm Delia could reach hurricane force by late Monday and strike the Louisiana coast on Tuesday. If it strengthens it would be the third hurricane of 1973 Atlantic season. Christine strengthens as forecasters monitor its approach near Antigua and possible U.S. impact.
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Mississippi Man Drowns Aiding Girls in Gulf Coast Incident
A 55 year old Monroe man Laird E. Loyd and a 37 year old Long Beach man William R. Senith died in a double drowning on the Mississippi Sound at Long Beach. Loyd attempted to rescue two girls and drowned. Senith died while trying to save Loyd. Loyd worked as a railroad agent for the Missouri Pacific Railroad in Sterlington.
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Two on a bike new side by side model advertised
New and used bicycles advertised in the News Star World Classified Ads. Find two seat bikes for cycling fun and health with a low 10 day rate and cancellation privileges.
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