Three area servicemen graduate from Lackland basic training
Three local servicemen completed Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. Airman Michael Bazile, son of Master Sgt. Michael Bazile and Loretta Bazile of Ponchatoula, now serves in the aircraft Weapons division at Lowry AFB in Denver after a Ponchatoula and Carencro High School background. Airman Robert E. Jenkins Jr., a 1988 Ponchatoula High School graduate, is the son of Robert E. and Sandra C. Jenkins of Hammond. Airman Bridgett M. Ockman, class of 1991 at Ponchatoula High, also finished the six weeks of training, daughter of Owen J. and Gaynell E. Ockman of Hammond.
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Lackland Air Force Base
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John” Bazile
Michael Bazile
Ponchatoula
Loretta Bazile
Carencro
Lowry Air Force Base
Denver
Ponchatoula High
Carencro High
Robert E. Jenkins Jr
Ponchatoula High School
Robert E. and
Sandra C. Jenkins
Hammond
Bridgett M. Ockman
Owen J. and
Gaynell E. Ockman
City mulls emergency fund to cover firefighter police back pay
With a potential court ruling in favor of 73 city firefighters and police officers, back pay could reach over 300000. The city plans tapping a 250000 emergency reserve and a 50000 general fund balance, amid veto and override considerations by the mayor and council.
Missile base cutbacks probe ripple in Minot fate
Minot North Dakota faces possible loss of Minot Air Force Base missiles and 16 B 52 bombers as the United States plans to consolidate 500 Minuteman III missiles at three bases. Local officials warn the town would suffer economic impact and urge caution amid early rumor and defense talks.
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N.D
Bush
Boris Yeltsin
George Christensen
Minot Air Force Base
Dakotas
Montana
Wyoming
United States
Stan Norris
Natural Resources Defense Council
Washington, D.C
North Dakota
Grand Forks
F.E. Warren Air Force Base
Malmstrom Air Force Base
Air Force
Malmstrom
Ron Tardo
Nancy Cochran
Pat Barnes
34St Missile
Tom Neary
F.E. Warren
Minot Air Force Base’s Economic Impact On North Dakota
North Dakota officials discuss the Minot base as a major economic driver with a $290 million annual influence, 6271 military and civilian jobs, and 3680 additional positions. Closing the base could cost $68 million in retail sales and $127 million in personal income, while local leaders defend its defense value and push continued support.
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Department of Defense
John Bickett
North Dakota State University
Larry Leistritz
Minot
North Dakota
Leistritz
Independence public hearing on budget set for June 29
Independence aldermen approved the 1992-93 budget introduction after a long search for a quorum. A public hearing is planned for June 29 at 7 p.m. Alderman Polito said the town must review the budget, with Durnin noting a previous $50,000 swing and possible cuts to insurance and projects.
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Louis Joseph
John Polito
Mike Guzzardo
John Durnin
CPA
Durnin
National Guard
City Delays Final Action on Annie Eastman Gym Property
Last week council debated rescinding a seven decade old donation of the Annie Eastman gym property to the school system. Mayor McKaskle may sign the deed after soliciting attorney Ramsey’s release and courthouse filing. Council also halted a 7500 asbestos removal plan due to near zero surpluses, delaying bids to the new fiscal year.
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Annie Eastman
Charles McKaskle
Wilbert Dangerfield
Freeman Ramsey
Englishwoman seeks SuperBrit husband in Florida ad
A transplanted Englishwoman unhappy with American men places a London Times personal ad titled Marry Me In Fabulous Florida asking for a SuperBrit with cuddles and intellect to live with her in Florida. She says life is too short and adverts work for everything else. London tabloids seek to locate her.
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Pompano Beach
Fla
London
Florida
London Times
Rig count rises but still trails year earlier total
Baker Hughes reported a weekly rise of 36 active oil and gas rigs to 632, ending two weeks of record lows. The Houston based firm noted the count remains well below last year's level of 866, with prior lows of 596 and 610 and a previous record of 623 set earlier this year.
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Baker Hughes Inc
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