Lawyer Says Injunction To Be Sought In Agnew Probe
A special federal grand jury began hearings on Vice President Spiro Agnew amid heavy security. Attorney Judah Best said an injunction to halt the inquiry could be filed next week. The investigation covers possible tax bribery extortion and conspiracy charges and raises questions about indicting a sitting vice president.
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Baltimore
Spiro T. Agnew
Agnew
Judah Best
Best
Grand Jury
Carl Albert
House of Representatives
U.S
Elliot L. Richardson
Gas Price Increase Announced by Utilities Commission
General Manager Roy C. Lange announced a 2.5 cent per 1000 cubic feet rise in natural gas from United Gas Pipe Line Company. Effective August 13, the increase is approved by the Federal Power Commission and passed to electric consumers as a fuel cost adjustment, adding about 12 cents to the average monthly bill. The board found no current need for further gas price hikes due to distribution improvements and economy measures, though future increases may occur if pending rate changes are approved.
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Utilities Commission
Roy C. Lange
United Gas Pipe Line Company
Lange
Federal Power Commission
The
Utilities Commission Board
Commission
Jury Deliberating In Garrison Bribery Trial In New Orleans
Jury resumes deliberations in the bribery trial of District Attorney Jim Garrison and two pinball executives. Evidence includes about 50 taped conversations with transcripts. informer Pershing Gervais testified detailing undercover meetings and marked money delivered to the DA.
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New Orleans
Dist. Atty. Jim’ S
Garrison
5Th
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
US District Court
Christenverry
Appeals Court
Pinball Company
John Arms Callery
Robert Nims
Nims
Callery
Frederick A. Soule Sr
Pershing Gervais
Gervais
Pens
Beckwith Arrested in New Orleans on Bomb Charge
Former Medgar Evers assassin Byron de la Beckwith was arrested in New Orleans on Interstate 10 carrying a dynamite bomb. He faced aggravated assault, carrying a concealed weapon, and attempted aggravated arson charges with bond set at 8500 dollars.
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New Orleans
Byron de la Beckwith
Medgar Evers
Beckwith
Greenwood
Miss
Interstate 10
Beckwoith
Robert Collins
Criminal District Court
Riser School PTA Fall Festival Scheduled Friday Evening
The annual Riser School Parent-Teacher-Student Association fall festival will run Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Festival chairman Mrs. Billy Banks says food will be served in the cafeteria.
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Riser School
Billy Banks
Brenda Maxwell celebrates 21st birthday in Monroe
Miss Brenda Maxwell daughter of Mr and Mrs L V Maxwell 607 Downview Lane Monroe is 21 today. Birthday wishes and congratulations appear on page 8A.
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Brenda Maxwell
Senate backs accelerated Trident sub schedule
The Senate approved the Navy plan for a rapid build of Trident submarines by 49 to 47, defeating an amendment to trim 885.4 million from a 21 billion weapons bill. The move preserves a 1978 first-unit completion on a 10-vessel fleet despite opposition from Nixon and the Defense Department.
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Washington
Senate
Navy
Nixon
Defense Department
Administration
United States
Orleans Milk Prices To Rise In New Orleans Area
The Louisiana Milk Commission announces a raise in the minimum price of milk in New Orleans and six surrounding parishes to 73 cents a half gallon starting Oct. 1, aligning statewide prices after approval from the Cost of Living Council and the Internal Revenue Service. Executive secretary Jesse Cutter notes the move stabilizes overall milk prices.
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Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Louisiana Milk Commission
Cost of Living Council
Internal Revenue Service
Jesse Cutter
Milk Commission
River Stage Readings Show Flood Conditions Update
River levels at stations including Monroe and Camden indicate rising flood risk with varying stage readings. Data shows Monroe at 40 feet with 19.9 inches rainfall and Camden at 26 feet with 7.3 inches rainfall, signaling continued Stage changes.
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Monroe
Camden
Soviets Orbit Two Men In Spaceship
The Soviet Union launched Soyuz 12 carrying cosmonauts Lt. Col. Vasily Lazarev and Oleg Makarov into Earth orbit. Tass said the crew is well and systems function normally. This marks the first manned Soviet flight since 1971’s Soyuz 11 tragedy.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Tass
Vasily Lazarev
Oleg Makarov
Salyut Space Station
Earth
Salyut Space Laboratory
Space Lab
Space Laboratory
Nixon Urges Patent Modernization Reform Act of 1973
President Nixon asked Congress to modernize the patent system with four aims: bolster validity of patents, speed technology disclosure, simplify procedures, and strengthen grant values. The proposal would publish applications with a six month public comment window and extend patent life from 17 to 20 years while allowing both inventors and owners to obtain patents. It also seeks to curb infringement by foreign products using US-developed processes.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Capitol Hill
Commerce and Justice Departments
Patent Office
United States
Showers Likely Across Twin Cities and Monroe Forecast
Residents should expect cloudy skies with showers and thundershowers possible today through Friday. Highs will reach the mid 80s and overnight lows near 70, with southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Rain chances 60 percent today, 40 tonight, 50 Friday. FAA reports 91 high Wednesday and 66 low this morning.
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Twin Cities
Monroe
FAA
Monroe Municipal
Louisiana
Charges Dropped Against Ex-POWs by Warner
Washington AP Navy Secretary John Warner dropped mutiny and misconduct charges against two former POWs, Marine Lt Col Edison Wainright Miller and Navy Capt Walter E Wilber. He censured them, noting court martial would disrupt POWs and families. Miller to receive medical retirement. Wilber seeks retirement.
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Washington
Navy
John Warner
Warner
James B. Stockdale
Edison Wainright Miller
Tustin
Calif
Walter E. Wilber
Columbia
Romney Opts Not to Seek Utah Senate Seat
Former Michigan Governor George Romney, a 1968 GOP presidential contender, announced he will not run for the U S Senate from Utah next year. He said after diligent prayerful consideration he decided against pursuing the Utah seat.
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Washington
Michigan
George Romney
Senate
Utah
Romney
Gervais Questioned by U S Grand Jury in New Orleans
In New Orleans US grand jury questions ex police official Gervais tied to pinball bribery case connected to District Attorney Jim Garrison. The grand jury probe centers on secretly recorded conversations about bribes and payoffs.
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New Orleans
Pershing Gervais
Gervais
Jim Garrison
Garrison
U.S
Grand Jury
Six Inch Rainfall Deluge Hits South Central Texas
Heavy storms drenched south central Texas with over six inches of rain causing flooding near Lacoste southwest of San Antonio where 6.3 inches fell. San Antonio recorded 6.3 inches, Austin 4.4, Cotulla 2.32 in as Dallas saw flash flood warnings and 1.2 inches in Dana Killeen.
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Associated Press
Texas
Central Plains
Lacoste
San Antonio
Austin
Tex
Cotulla
Dallas
Tulsa
Okla
McAlester
Middle Kansas
Nebraska Line
Clay Center
Manhattan
Kan
Appalachians
Rawlins
Wyo
Key West
Fla
Edwards Tougher About Natural Gas Policy
Gov. Edwin Edwards returned from the Southern Governors Conference asserting a tougher Louisiana stance on natural gas. He floated state regulation of fuels taxation of pipelines and drilling and even expropriation of private gas fields, while stressing he may not pursue seizure. Edwards urged pressure on Congress and other states to develop alternative energy sources and criticized non producers for draining Louisiana while opposing domestic offshore drilling.
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Baton Rouge
Edwin’ Edwards
Southern Governors Conference
Louisiana
Edwards
National Congress
Mrs. C. D. Stron Dies at 89 in West Monroe
Mrs. Charley D. Stron age 89 of 2905 North 12th Street West Monroe died early today at Glenwood Hospital. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Friday at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Clifton Tennison officiating. Burial in Monroe Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by son Charles Watson Stron of Fairfield California a daughter Mrs. D. M. Baker of Pelahatchie Mississippi three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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Charley D. Stron
12Th St
West Monroe
Glenwood Hospital
B. B. Stron
Fourth District
Hixson Brothers Funeral Home
Clifton Tennison
Monroe Memorial Park
Charles Watson Strow
Fairfield
California
D. M. Baker
Pelahatchie, Miss
Chuckle Cartoon: Happy Ending In popcorn Peak
The caption jokes that the happiest ending in films comes when the person in back finishes their popcorn, a lighthearted observation about movie theater etiquette and shared snack moments.
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