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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1971

Page

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U S Chamber Head Attacks Labor Post-Freeze Plans

Archibald Davis president of the United States Chamber of Commerce rejects a tripartite labor industry public panel for post-freeze controls and backs continued wage and price restraints under the Cost of Living Council. He argues against a labor management public board and cites low profits and the need for gradual wind down of Phase II. The White House meeting also included discussions with Nixon aides as Mills signals possible tax relief expansions.

Washington Archie K. Davis United States Chamber of Commerce Davis Cost of Living Council Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally Nixon George Meany Afl-Cio Meany War Labor Board Pflajx Capital Hill U.S Winston-Salem Wn.c Levek White House Connally Capitol House Ways and Means Committee Wilbur D. Mills Wilson Johnson National Federation of Independent Business Johnson

Saline Man Dies After Car Hits Freight Train

Webbie J. Driggers, 70, of Saline died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday in a Shreveport hospital after his car struck a L&A freight train on state Hwy. 9 in the Chestnut Community at about 4 a.m. Poor visibility and no skid marks were cited. Funeral at Magnolia Baptist Church followed by burial in Old Saline Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, daughter, three brothers and a sister.

Natchitoches Saline L&a Chestnut Webbie J. Driggers Shreveport H. P. Salard Driggers Salard Magnolia Baptist Church Wayne Toms Johnny Baker Old Saline Cemetery Congers Funeral Home Arcadia Sallie Mae Driggers M. F. Richards West Monroe Charlie Driggers Ringo John Driggers Pineville Carley Driggers Miss Mollie Driggers Quitman

Agnew urges Governors to aid Nixon economic plan

Vice President Spiro Agnew addressed the 63rd National Governors Conference urging an end to petty bickering and political jockeying to support a new prosperity without inflation. He said the administration seeks ideas and stressed profits can aid the public, with Nixon inviting governors to participate in shaping wage and price stabilization after the current freeze ends. Missouri Governor Warren Hearnes noted a strain between state and federal relations and asked Agnew to lead liaison with Washington.

San Juan Spiro T. Agnew Nixon Agnew Mt. Olympus White House Warren FE. Hearnes Missouri Washington Hearnes

Twin Cities Couple Visits Monroe Friends

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bryan formerly Monroe Police Captain and Police Clerk were in Monroe this weekend to visit friends and family. They now reside near Eureka Springs Arkansas with a home on Beaver Lake.

J. C. Bryan Monroe Bryan Nureka Springs Ark Beaver Lake

Burford Family Relocates to New Orleans

Mr and Mrs Gary Burford and children Dale Janice and Keith relocate from Monroe to New Orleans and settle at a Zenith street home in the Crescent City.

Gary Burford Dale Janice Keith Monroe New Orleans Zenith Street Crescent City

Nine Die In Massive M6 Chain Crash Near Thelwall

In heavy fog on the M6 near Thelwall Cheshire, a chain of crashes killed at least nine people and injured about 61. As rescue workers struggled to reach tangled wreckage, hundreds of vehicles were involved with some 200 counted, traffic blocked, and hospitals overwhelmed.

Thelwall England Cheshire Mersey River Warrington Warrington General Hospital Altrincham Hospital Manchester Ship Canal

Senate Plans Draft Extension Amid Pay Rise and Vietnam Deadline

The Senate prepared to consider a two year draft extension with a 2.4 billion pay raise and a call for Nixon to set a Vietnam withdrawal deadline. A 21 billion military procurement bill faces long debate as war critics vow to renew filibusters. Melvin Laird warns of personnel shortages if renewal is delayed.

Washington Senate U.S Vietnam Nixon Mike Mansfield Montana House Melvin R. Laird Alan Cranston California Mike Gravel Alaska

Officials Meet On Drug Traffic Control Plans

Washington AP reports police from a dozen nations begin a two week meeting with U S drug control officials to discuss halting illicit drug traffic. The session with the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs aims to expand international cooperation to eliminate production and distribution at sources as part of President Nixon anti drug campaign.

Washington U.S U.S. Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Nixon John F. Ingersoll Congress

Warm and Sunny Weekend Forecast for Twin Cities

The Twin Cities area trends toward warmer conditions with partly cloudy skies. Highs will reach 90 to 95 degrees today and Tuesday, with lows 60 to 66. Northeasterly winds 5 to 15 mph. Sunshine near 100 percent today and Tuesday. Drying conditions drop below 60 percent, dew points in the low to mid 60s. Precipitation minimal, with no weekend rain reported at Monroe Municipal Airport.

Twin Cities FAA Monroe Municipal

Senate Panel Hears Import Surtax Plans

The Senate Finance Committee summoned top Nixon administration officials to discuss the 19 percent import surcharge. Treasury undersecretary Paul Volcker and State undersecretary Nathan Samuels testified as members weigh potential effects on trade policy and domestic industry.

Senate Washington Senate Finance Committee Paul A. Volcker the Treasury Nathan Samuels U.S Paul J. Fannin R-Ariz Abraham A. Ribicoff Dconn Nixon Herman FF. Talmadge D-Ga South Japan Talmadge

Tropical Storm Heidi Threatens East Coast Areas Coastline

Tropical storm Heidi barrels up the Atlantic threatening the Northeast with heavy rains while the older storm Tidith drifts toward Mexico. Hurricane Gin menaces shipping with high winds east of Bermuda as Fern dissipates in Mexico. Beeville and Alice see heavy rainfall as remnant storms move.

Miami Fla Heidi Atlantic Tidith Mexico Bermuda Gineer Fern Barbados Edith Nicaragua Honduras National Hurricane Center Tampico Cape Hatteras N.C Appalachians Pennsylvania New Jersey New York New Fingland Ginger Kfern Texas Beeville Tex Alice

Four Recaptured After 12 Escape From Caddo Institute

In Shreveport Louisiana twelve inmates at the Caddo Correctional Institute escaped Sunday night by chiseling a wall. Eight remain at large. Two were captured immediately by guards and two more were caught on the grounds this morning. Parish deputies continued the search for the rest.

Shreveport Caddo Correctional Institute Parish

Lawn mower ad boasting low use and slow pushing

A compact classified line reads a push type lawn mower offered as used very little and, when used, pushed very slowly, reflecting a humorous sales tone. The item emphasizes minimal wear and easy operation in a single, concise description.

Bumper Baby Crop Produced Locally

The Ouachita Parish area shows a decade long baby boom with 27 046 births from 1960 to 1970 averaging 24 3 per 1 000. National and state rates are cited, while local service businesses offer products for new children and an estimated annual outlay of about 1 893 000 dollars for baby supplies.

News - Star News Bureau New York Ouachita Parish Census Bureau United States South Central Louisiana The Health Insurance Institute

Attica Prison Storm Ends as 37 Die in Riots

At Attica New York state police with helicopters stormed the prison ending a four day rebellion. Officials say 28 convicts died and nine hostages were killed amid hostage injuries and gunfire. Governor Rockefeller supported the assault as troops moved in to secure the facility.

Attica Attica State Prison State Correction Department New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Governors Office Rockefeller Tnard Russell G. Oswald Vincent RF. Mancusi Oswald New York State National Guard

Record Heat Tops U.S. Weather Readings in California

The National Weather Service reported the highest temperature Sunday excluding Hawaii and Alaska at 116 degrees in Thermal and Imperial California. A cold morning followed with a low of 36 degrees at Sevaston Wyoming.

National Weather Service Hawaii Alaska Thermal Imperial Calif Sevanston Wyo

River Stage Readings Change at Camden and Monroe

Broad floods shift river stages with Camden showing a drop of 4.6 and Monroe falling to 2 with a reading at 153.6. Authorities monitor water levels and forecast further movement downstream.

Camden Oy Monroe

School Bus Camper and stove with butane bottles for sale

Classified brief lists a school bus camper with stove and butane bottles at 200 dollars contact phone 325-0928. It adds an electric fishing motor offered for 50 dollars and contact 373-0668. both items marked sold or for sale in a compact ad format.

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N.Y U.S. Chamber Labor Mills News-Star Nithhitoches Bureau Cheshire Ambulance Service Abby Lowman Radio-Tv van Dellen Caddo Institute News - Star
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