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Newspaper
Hammond Wednesday Star
Location
Hammond, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1978
Page
6
The Hammond High School band enters fall performances with a flag corps on hand. Members Tammy Kysar Tonjna Carter Cindy Addison Nina Cannino Danita Mayeaux Pam Ledet Jane Stilley appear in the scene. Sherry Guary Paula McNearly are not shown.
Hammond Police officer Larry James Dykes has been accepted to attend LSU Law Enforcement Institute’s 31st session from September 5 to November 5. The program, limited to 25 officers, offers eight hours daily instruction with no tuition, and aims to prepare administrative leaders in law enforcement. Dykes, a Vietnam veteran with four and a half years in Hammond PD, seeks to broaden his knowledge.
Governor Edwards announced an immediate bridge strengthening and painting program funded by a 16.7 million dollar state allocation. Projects include timber and steel bridge upgrades in Livingston St Helena and Tangipahoa Parishes and new bridge construction on La 10 near Coleman Town Greensburg, with bids due in November and April.
The Hammond Chamber of Commerce SLU Student Activities Board and Hammond Committee for the Humanities co sponsor a two evening Candidates Forum on Wednesday and Thursday Sept 6 7 at 7 pm in the SLU Teacher Education Building Kiva Room. Dr Michael Kurtz of SLU History and Government moderates with media invited. Each candidate gets a three minute introduction followed by moderator questions and floor queries.
On September 6 voters will select Police Jury District 1 Wards 7 and 8 Marshall 7th Ward and School Board District D Ward 7. September 7 schedules include the District Attorney Clerk of Court and City Judge 7th Ward. Francis Clements, chairman, urged public attendance.
Governor Edwin Edwards derides the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission stance on Louisiana's seven cent per thousand cubic feet First Use tax. He says FERC has no standing and pipeline firms may intervene if a suit proceeds, while noting the tax is collected in escrow as natural gas moves through the state.
Ponchatoula officials told a sparse city council audience that a HUD block grant request of 750000 could fund a new sewer system for Millville area and improve drainage and streets. About 280000 would go to the sewer project if approved, with rest for other city projects.
Tangipahoa Parish officials urge strict adherence to traffic laws in school zones as bus routes redistricted under federal orders. With thousands of students returning by bus, car, or skateboard, law enforcement asks drivers to slow down and watch for crossings. Police say October will bring posted crossing guards, while current officers provide crossing duty to ease traffic and protect students.
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