13 Sep 1977
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1977
Page
1
Cloudy conditions bring thunderstorms today tonight with high 80s and lows around 70s. A 50 to 70 percent chance of rain persists into Wednesday as southerly winds rise to 15 to 20 mph. October Fiddlin' Con tests join Ark La Miss Fair with other regional items. multiple page references noted.
A humorous note questions why a female driver is blamed for driving patterns that men are reputed to have. It contrasts reactions to gendered driving stereotypes and highlights bias in readers' perceptions.
A dramatic flood disaster in Kansas City Missouri and nearby towns followed as up to 12 inches of rain caused deaths, widespread property damage, and power outages. Rescue crews pulled 15 bodies from flooded areas including Kansas City Missouri and Leawood Kansas, with fires and explosions destroying several businesses and the iconic Country Club Plaza inundated.
Washington AP Bert Lance rejects rumors he will resign after Senate hearings and says he will continue running the Office of Management and Budget. Senator Gary Hart urges departure while Lance faces questions on his finances and possible coverup by ethics advisers. Lance plans to testify Thursday before the Senate Government Affairs Committee.
President Carter discussed his energy program with Senate Democratic leaders. Budget Director Bert Lance was not mentioned. Energy Committee Chair Henry Jackson warned he would fight to keep natural gas prices regulated amid Carter's push to raise a minimum price and curb inflation risk.
At Edwards Air Force Base California the shuttle orbiter Enterprise with astronauts Joe Engle and Richard Truly completed a second free flight. It separated from its Boeing 747 mother ship, glided at speeds up to 330 mph, tested aerodynamics, and landed safely on a dry lake bed runway. The mission aims to support future space trips in the 1980s.
Local readers can place a fast classifieds ad for furniture. The notice promotes a low ten day rate with cancellation privileges and provides the Want Ad number 322 5161 for NEWS STAR WORLD.
Former Monroe residents Stuart Hill and Henry Marks find they live only blocks apart in Chicago. Louisiana officials deny complaints about oil on I-20 but CB radio chatter reveals discussions on road treatment this winter to preserve pavement if salting is needed.
South Korea signals a possible invitation to Seon Jaworski to visit Seoul as he leads the House Ethics Committee inquiry into the moneyed Korean rice dealer Kyo Park. Foreign Minister Park Tong-jin says Washington must withdraw its extradition request for Ongsun Mark before talks proceed.
Monroe City Council selected Kidder, Peabody & Co. as senior managing underwriter and Paine, Webber, Jackson & Curtis as co-managing underwriter to split the Monroe Utilities Commission revenue bonds for electric and water departments and issue advance refunding bonds. The firms won over others for stability and broad distribution. Issuance may be delayed pending final court rulings on four lawsuits tied to the July 9 vote and the Louisiana Power & Light franchise agreement. Local mayor W. L. Howard highlighted options from many major firms and noted the need to separate the bond issues for electric and water while potential taxable bonds may arise.
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