Edith Becomes Tropical Storm Near Aruba in Caribbean
Tropical storm Edith formed today near Aruba in the South Central Caribbean, packing 65 mph winds. Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center expect slow intensification with Edith possibly nearing hurricane strength before day’s end as it moves west at 15 to 17 mph then turns northwest, prompting warnings for ships and future advisories.
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Miami
UPS
Edith
Aruba
Caribbean Sea
The
Tional Hurricane Center
Venezuela
Hurricane Center
Atlantic
Caribbean
Air Force
State employees held outside jobs audit finds violations
Legislative Auditor J G Lancaster released an audit covering Jan 1 1969 to June 30 1970 showing Assistant State Fire Marshal Donald A Hayden and Deputies Anthony Kelley Sr and Clyde A Medaries worked full time at other jobs. The report cites conflicts with state law and notes travel voucher irregularities for Fire Marshal R Garland May and questions about Hayden's outside business activities. May not comment. Kelley Hayden remained on payroll. Medaries reportedly left June 30 1971. Copies went to Dist Atty Jim Garrison and the Louisiana Ethics Commission.
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Baton Rouge
Legislative Auditor
J. G. Lancaster
Donald A. Hayden
Anthony Kelley Sr
Clyde A. Medanies
Lancaster
R. Garland May
Division of Administration
Hayden
College Drive Properties, Inc
Kelley
America Standard, Inc
Medaries
American Hardward Mutual Insurance Co
May
Dist. Atty
Jim Garrison
New Orleans
Louisiana Commission On Governmental Ethics
Cabinet panel formed to fight international drugs
Washington AP The White House created a Cabinet committee on international narcotics control. Secretary of State William P. Rogers chairs the panel calling it the most major effort ever undertaken to curb international drug traffic. The purpose is to focus attention on the problem both nationally and internationally.
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Washington
White House
William P. Rogers
Rogers
Record Heat Top Pleads in Lower 48 Palm Springs Tosses 109
The National Weather Service reported the highest temperature in the continental United States Monday as 109 degrees in Palm Springs California. Redmond Oregon logged the day's low at 31 degrees.
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New York
Twin Cities Chit Chat Special Day For Johnny Carter
Johnny Carter of West Monroe celebrates his 19th birthday and plans a small family party as he registers for freshman year at Tech. He is the son of Doyle and Mrs. Carter of 306 McGuire Street. Navy Airman Apprentice Willie Lane Allen Jr. completed four weeks of training at Memphis Naval Air Station and heads to a specialized aviation school. He is the son of W L Allen Sr. of 210 Sherrouse Avenue and a Neville High School and North Texas State University graduate.
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Johnny Carter
West Monroe
Tech
Doyle Carter
McGuire St
Navy Airman
Willie Lane Allen Jr
Naval Air Reserve
Memphis, Tenn
Naval Air Station
Allen
W. L. Allen Sr
Sherrouse Ave
Navy
Neville High School
North Texas State University
Denton
Tex
Reunification Seen as Only Path for Ireland Peace
London AP Prime Minister Lynch of the Irish Republic and Edward Heath met for two days to discuss Northern Ireland crisis. Lynch, a moderate, urged reunification as the only lasting solution and planned a October follow up. Talks amid violence that left at least 100 dead, including 14 year old Annette McGavigan in Londonderry, with no firm decisions reached.
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London
Jack Lynch
Irish Republic
Edward Heath
Ireland
Northern Ireland
Heath
Lynch
Ulster
Irish Republican Army
IRA
Brian Faulkner
Faulkner
Annette McGavigan
Londonderry
Annette
Tower collapse kills six near St. Paul
The Ramsey County coroner reports six people died when a 1,000 foot television tower collapsed north of St. Paul. Shoreview police say an undetermined number were injured in the disaster.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Ramsey County Coroner’s S Office
St. Paul
Shoreview
Area Records Six Highway Fatalities
Nine people died on Louisiana highways during the Labor Day weekend. The latest victim was Mrs. Brevin L. Parker, 34, of Laurel, Mississippi, killed when the tractor-trailer she rode in overturned on Bee Bayou Road near Rayville. Henry W. Poole Sr., also of Laurel, was charged with negligent homicide. Other deaths occurred in Sicily Island, Monroe, Olla, and Baton Rouge, including a motorcycle pickup collision in Olla and a hit and run near Breaux Bridge.
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Louisiana
Brevin L. Parker
Laurel
Miss
Bee Bayou Road
Ray Ville
Myles Scott
Marx St
Monroe
Charles Sidney Dawkins
Wheelis St
West Monroe
Rodney Dale Bass
Olla
Roger Meeks
Bass
Rapides General Hospital
Alexandria
Chester J. Richard
Nine Arrested In Pontiac As Busing Starts
In Pontiac, nine protesters were arrested as schools began integration buses under a court order. A bomb threat prompted evacuation of Kennedy Junior High while 300 residents protested at the school board offices led by Irene McCabe of NAG.
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Pontiac, Midi
Pontiac
Dana Whitmer
Whitmer
Irene McCabe
National Action Group
NAG
U.S. District Court
Cani Keith
U.S. 6Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Partly Cloudy Skies Expected in Monroe Area
The Monroe area will be partly cloudy through Wednesday with warm temperatures and a chance of afternoon and evening thunder showers. Highs reach 90 to 96 degrees, with lows around 70 to 75, humidity above 60 percent and dew points in the low 70s. FAA Monroe Municipal reports Monday high of 90, low 71, no precipitation.
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Monroe
Federal Aviation Agency
Monroe Municipal
Nixon to address Congress on new economic policies
Washington AP Nixon will address a joint session of Congress at 11 30 a m CDT Thursday on new economic policies. Press secretary Ziegler said the 15 minute speech follows a two hour cabinet discussion on improving US competitiveness in world markets and trade matters including tax credits and tax exemptions. The plan calls for an investment tax credit repeal of the auto excise tax and faster rises in personal income tax exemptions. Chair Wilbur Mills and Rep John Byrnes back an April 1 1971 date for the investment tax credit.
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Washington
White House
Nixon
Congress
Ronald L. Ziegler
Capitol i
U.S
Ziegler
Wilbur Mills
House
Ways and Means Committee
Mills
John Byrnes
R-Wis
Mecom Says He Has No Intention Of Selling Saints
New Orleans owner John Mecom Jr. declares he will not sell the New Orleans Saints regardless of reports of a buyer group. Sports editor Peter Finney notes Mecom recently paid $1.8 million to the NFL, the final installment of an $8.5 million franchise purchase, suggesting resolve to keep control.
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Mecom
NEW Orleans
John Mecom Jr
New Orleans Saints
Louisiana
Saints
National Football League
Joan J. McKeithen
Suddy Diliberto
Wvul-Tv
McKeithen
Itom
Peter Finney
Finney
NFL
Appeals Court orders Louisiana reapportionment hearing
In Pat O Rouge the Fifth Circuit required Judge Gordon West to hold a 10 am Wednesday hearing on the single member district plan. Opponents say they were denied a hearing, while Secretary Wade Martin remains hopeful primary elections proceed. The AFL-CIO seeks a three judge panel on constitutional issues.
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Paton Rouge
U.S
Gordon West
Louisiana
West
U.S. 5Th Circuit Court of Appeals
New Orleans
Wade C. Martin
Martin
Ed Steimel
Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana
Afl—Cio
Labor Organization
Steimel
Afl-Cio
U. S. Justice Department
Semel
Afl-C1o
AFL— Cio
Camille Gravel
Alexandria
Bomb plot against U.S. diplomatSwank fails in Cambodia
Cambodian assailants planted a bomb in a bicycle basket aimed at U.S. Ambassador Emo ry C. Swank’s limousine. The device failed to detonate, the riderless bicycle being pushed away by motorcyclists. Swank, age 49, continued embassy duties and learned of the attempt later.
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Phnom Pent
Cambodia
U.S
Emory C. Swank
Swank
Tme
Nother Street
Shanghai
Tsingtao
Batavia
Jakarta
Moscow
Bucharest
Vientiane
Frederick, Md
Women’s bathing suits stir debate on fit and propriety
A humorous yet pointed note from the era questions whether some women's bathing suits are more fitted than proper. The remark reflects social norms and sartorial expectations, sparking chatter about modesty and style in public leisure.
Improved Training of Drivers Urged
CHICAGO AP The National Safety Council president Howard Pyle warns that traffic deaths will rise unless drivers are better trained. He cites 90 percent of accidents caused by driver error and calls for ongoing human factor emphasis amid concerns about car safety and industry influence.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Howard Pyle
Council
Arizona
Pyle
Ralph Nader
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Hampton L. Fontenot
Baker
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Kennedy Junior High School
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Theater
van Dellen
Order of Appeals Court
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U. S
Nader
Camden
Star —— World
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