Special election called for Fourth Judicial District seat
Gov. John McKeithen called a special election to fill a newly created fourth judgeship for Ouachita and Morehouse parishes. The election date coincides with the statewide polls on Feb 1 1972, with primaries likely on Nov 6 and Dec 18. Current judges are Lassiter Farr and Fudickar Jr.
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Ouachita
Morehouse Parishes
John McKeithen
Fourth Judicial Democratic Executive Committee
Fred W. Huenefeld Jr
Monroe
Louisiana
Ouachita Parish
Baton Rouge
Albin P. Lassiter
R. D. Farr
Fred Fudickar Jr
McKeithen
East Baton Rouge Parish
Trict
Fourth Judicial District
Former Justice Hugo Black Placed On Very Serious List
Hugo Black, 85, former Supreme Court justice, was moved to Bethesda Naval Hospital's very serious list after a stroke. He had been admitted Aug. 28 for an inflammatory condition of the blood vessels and retired Sept. 17. his prognosis was reported as poor.
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Washington
Hugo
Black
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Supreme Court
Bethesda
Heat records top 99 in Thermal California
The National Weather Service logged the day's high at 99 degrees in Thermal California, excluding Hawaii and Alaska. Evanston Wyoming reported the overnight low at 23 degrees.
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New York
Chuckle Inflation: money falls short for purchase
A witty take notes that inflation hits when the money finally available proves insufficient to buy the desired item. The quip highlights the mismatch between funds and prices in everyday shopping.
River Flood Stages Update Shows Stage Changes
River authorities report rising flood stages along Camden and Monroe with measurable increases at several gauges. Officials caution residents near River Street to monitor warnings as the crest approaches and waterways remain elevated into the next day.
Twin Cities CHIT CHAT Frolic for Shreveport Lodge Enrollment
Louisiana Moose Legion No. 162 to hold its third annual enrollment and Frolic at Shreveport Moose Lodge on September 24 and 25. Event gathers members of the Loyal Order of Moose for service activities and socializing.
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Louisiana Gator Legion No
The
Loyal Order of Moose
Shreveport
Moose Lodge
Bake Sale Planned by Beta Sigma Phi at Twin City Mall
Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority schedules a bake sale at Twin City Mall Shopping Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to raise funds for its philanthropic projects.
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Delta Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Twin City Mall
Sneed Urges Attendance At Charter Meet
Monroe Chamber president Lebron A. Sneed urged citizens to attend a 10 a.m. Tuesday public hearing at the Monroe Government Center on appointing a Charter Commission and to submit recommendations. The hearing accompanies the city council meeting as they consider a Home Rule charter similar to West Monroe.
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Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Lebron A. Sneed
Monroe Government Center
Monroe
West Monroe
Interest Rates on Home Loans Rise
Washington AP report says conventional home loan rates rose for August, the third straight monthly increase. FHA and VA backed mortgages are affected as the Fed funds rate and market yields shift, with the Nixon program aimed at stabilizing costs but not imposing rate controls. Preston Martin notes August rates at 7.73% for new homes and 7.71% for existing homes, tied to pre August 15 commitments. Government injects $2 billion to back agencies and curb mortgage costs.
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Washington
Nixon
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Preston Martin
Martin
Nixon Administration
Federal Housing Administration
Veterans Administration
Jackson urges $500 million U S aid boost for Israel
Sen. Henry M. Jackson warns of troubled Middle East cease fire and urges swift U S military credits to Israel totaling 500 million with half for Phantom fighters. He cites Egyptian invasion plans, pontoon bridges, and Soviet missiles near the Suez Canal as justification for the aid and an amendment to a 32.1 billion military bill.
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Washington
UPI
Henry MM. Jackson
D-Wash
Middle Teast
United States
Israel
Jackson
Suez Canal
Senate
Egypt
Middle East
Edwards Foregoes Congress Pay During Gubernatorial Campaign
Rep. Edwin W. Edwards of Louisiana stopped his $3 541.66 monthly Congress pay starting September 8 to run for governor. An aide said the move required a House vote after unclear guidance, approved without objection when Congress resumed. He may return if he loses. staff run his district office.
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Washington
UPI
Edwin W. Edwards
D-La
Edwards
Louisiana
House
Congress
Fall Weather Lingers Amid Warm Temperatures in Twin Cities
The Twin Cities expect summerlike conditions today and Friday with highs of 74 to 80 degrees and partly cloudy skies. Tonight will be cooler, with lows 58 to 66. Monroe Municipal Airport logged a high of 84 yesterday and a 64 low this morning, with no precipitation. Relative humidity remains above 60 percent through Friday.
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Twin Cities
Federal Aviation Agency
Monroe Municipal
Report Says Conditions In Cities Worsen
Washington reports the National Urban Coalition task force finds city conditions deteriorating since Kerner. Housing remains the national scandal with rising crime unemployment and disease. If segregation persists most cities could be mostly black and brown by 1980 and financially ruined.
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Washington
Kerner Commission
National Urban Coalition
Coalition
Commission
National Advisory Commission On
Otto Kerner
Illinois
Fred R. Harris
Oklahoma
New York
John V. Lindsay
Kerner
America
Nixon announces retirement of Justice John M. Harlan
President Nixon declares the retirement of Associate Justice John Marshall Harlan from the Supreme Court for health reasons. Harlan, 72, has been hospitalized since August 16 and retires effective immediately, marking the second bench exit in six days.
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Washington
Nixon
John Marshall Harlan
Supreme Court
Harlan
White House
Ronald L. Ziegler
Inside The News-Star Classified Section Highlights
A compact listing overview for the News-Star classified pages notes Abby Lowman Broadway Popenoe and radio TV items across 4D 8D 7D sections. Details cover puzzles, comics, sports, weather, theater, and editorial content in this edition.
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Abby
Lowman
Radio-Tv
Medina Acquitted Of My Lai Counts
Cant. Finest L Medina is acquitted of murder involuntary manslaughter and assault in the My Lai massacre. He commanded a US company in the 1968 operation, says he bears no bitterness toward the Army and plans to resign. Lt William Calley Jr remains the only American convicted.
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My Lai
Medina
PT. Macphierson
Finest L. Medina
Carter
William L. Calley Jr
Amer
William D. Proctor
Proctor
Tie
Barbara
National Guard
Army
Miedina
U S Approves American Motors Price Increases
Detroit AP reports price increases up to 72 dollars per car were approved for 80 percent of 1972 American Motors Corp models. Dealers received a letter from AMC VP McNealy confirming OEP approval on Sept 1 and noting prices reflect cuts from earlier proposed levels before the Aug 15 freeze.
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Detroit
American Motors Corp
R. William McNealy
American Motors
McNealy
Office Ofemergency Preparedness
OEP
Washington
Dog Owners billed for postal bites in Newark case
The U S Post Office may bill dog owners for medical costs when pets bite letter carriers. Newark reports five cases including a $2100 claim after a dog tore a mailman's leg and sidelined him six weeks. Local offices may halt delivery if dogs attack mail service.
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Newark
U.S
Newark Post Office
Joseph Benauci
United States
Ms&ilmen
Jersey City
Harry Brophy
Benauci
Postal Departments
Senate urged to quickly approve Mills tax plan overhaul
Washington based report says Rep. Mills predicts swift House action and prompt Senate approval for his revised Nixon tax phase plan. Personal exemptions rise to 675 this year and 750 next year, with broad relief for individuals and changes to business credits and excise taxes.
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Washington
UPI
Wilbur D. Mills
House
Senate
Nixon
Mills
Ways and Means
Oroush
Treasury
Chuck Wagon Feed Precedes Rodeo at Civic Center
A chuck wagon supper will be served at the Monroe Civic Center Mall from 5 30 to 7 30 p m Friday before the Lo retta Lynn IRA Longhorn Rodeo opening show at 8 p m Friday. Menu includes barbecue beef Saratoga potatoes sourdough biscuits western baked beans and soft drinks. Amid queen selection and an Indian dance, Rodeo Queen contenders from West Monroe Lake Charles and Star City compete. A Winnebago dance group from Wisconsin Dells will perform outside. Mary Ellen Maxwell Miss Rodeo USA attends as guest. Tickets cost 1 50 for adults and 1 for children.
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Monroe Civic Center
Sue Barfoot
Gayle Haynes
Kitty Kathleen Haynes
Brenda Jowers
Johnette Sentell
West Monroe
Sandra Kaye Williams
3Astrop
Jan Bellow
Lake Charles
Indian Park Village
Wisconsin Dells
Wis
Mary Ellen Maxwell
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Sneed
Charter Meet
Sen. Jackson
U. S
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