Monroe Board Approves 3.7 Million School Bond Plan
The Monroe Board of Education in a special session approved a 3.7 million dollar bond referendum to fund two new elementary centers and extensive high school improvements. The plan totals 4.35 million before adjustments with fire claim and pool funds lowering the referendum to 3.7 million and 1.833 mills added to the tax rate for 20 years.
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Elections at a glance sweep nation in off year ballots
Across the nation Democrats scored a record statewide win in New Jersey and city victories in New York Philadelphia Minneapolis and Detroit while Reagan faced a tax cut setback in California and Beame Young Fitzpatrick Perk won key mayoral races and a Washington initiative passed.
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Wholesale prices fall for a second straight month
The Labor Department reports a 0.3 percent October decline in overall wholesale prices after seasonal adjustment, with farm products and processed foods dropping 3.3 percent. Industrial commodities rose 1.1 percent due to higher fuel costs, while total prices had risen 18.3 percent annualized in the last quarter.
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Monroe faces 80 percent tax increase for 1974 budget
City Council opened the 1974 budget process with a proposed 1.671 million dollar general fund plus a 549 thousand dollar 1973 shortfall. The tax rate would rise from 6.80 to 12.19 per thousand, lifting net levy to 620,325 dollars. Shortage stems from sewage plant and storm sewer projects and overdrawn city accounts. Public hearing set for Nov 20 at City Hall.
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Kissinger and Sadat Move Toward Peace in Cairo Talks
Secretary of State Kissinger and Egyptian President Sadat held a lengthy meeting in Cairo and said they were moving toward peace. Syria reported clashes in the Golan Heights while Egypt described the Suez front as tense and explosive.
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Egypt and U S to exchange ambassadors immediately
Cairo reports Egypt and the United States will exchange ambassadors at once, ending decades of nonofficial missions. The move follows a three hour private meeting between President Anwar Sadat and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and signals a full restoration of formal diplomatic ties.
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Monroe Public Schools to lower classroom temperatures
Superintendent Dr. Burnell Smith and Business Manager Terry Quinn announced that due to the energy crisis and fuel concerns the district will drop schoolroom temps to about 70 degrees. Parents are told to dress children warmly and provide sweaters for the classrooms.
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Nixon Forms Broad Energy Policy To Address Crisis
President Nixon prepares a comprehensive energy plan seeking broad authority to raise domestic petroleum output and curb consumption. proposals include standby fuel rationing, extended Daylight Saving Time, easing clean air rules for coal, reduced business hours, and enforcement of conservation nationwide.
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Woods to testify on Watergate tapes at hearing
White House lawyer says Rose Mary Woods, Nixon's secretary, will testify about tapes she listened to and transcribed. Judge Sirica indicated Woods should be a witness as fifth day of hearings probes why two conversations went unrecorded.
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Monroe Public Schools suspend classes for conferences
Parents are reminded there will be no school for elementary and junior high students on Thursday and Friday due to parent teacher conferences. High school students will not attend Friday. All students return Monday. Staff urge parental participation. arrangements for conference times are set district wide.
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