Jackson Heads Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Panel
R L Bob Jackson owner of Alert Auto Service Monroe is named chairman of the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission committees with Jack Howard as vice chairman. Jim Griffith announces the leadership while the panel studies current programs against standards to inform a long range highway safety plan for the state. The group will consult technical experts as needed for the two focus areas. Also in Mexico City Dr Eduard Hay named chief of promotion for the 1968 Olympic Games and the Wilson family reunion is set for August 27 near Downsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L
Bob) Jackson
Alert Auto Service
Monroe
Louisiana
Wren
Jack Howard
Jim Griffith
Aabawa
Counter Checks Set To Be Retired Soon
Federal Reserve policy shifts to coded checks as automation rises. Banks push education to curb counter checks and promote personalized checks with bank and account numbers printed. Merchants fear delayed funds, potential service charges if cooperation lags, while officials expect cost savings from reduced bad checks.
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Rentt
Federal Reserve Bank
Everal
Cistomers
Twarescone
Exchange
Funeral for 14 Year Old Miss Carol Sue Martin
Funeral services for Miss Carol Sue Martin 14 daughter of Mr and Mrs Lonnie Martin of 1911 5 4th St Monroe will be held today. The article notes the family home and age while indicating a funeral service to be conducted.
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Carol Sue Martin
L. C
Lonnie’ Martin
4Th St
Monroe
Studdard Announces Ward 1 Candidacy on Ouachita Parish Jury
F G Red Studdard a Ward 1 farmer and former police jury member announced his candidacy subject to the November 4 Democratic primary. He cites prior service and local demand for better ward representation. Burial details note funeral services for Joe Mangle and Rev Roger Baxter officiating at Memorial Park Cemetery following services at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home. Miss Martin a Wossman High freshman died Friday at St Francis Hospital after a long illness.
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F. G
Red’ Studdard
Quechua Parish
Wrigit Or
Ouachita Parish
Ward 1
Ioe
Chanel of Hixson Brothers
Tey Joe Mangle
Roger Baxter
Memorial Park Cemetery
Miss Martin
Wossman High School
St. Francis Hospital
Comedy in Music to open at Monroe Civic Center
Victor Borge and Leonid Hambro headline the premiere at Monroe Civic Center Theatre on Sept 9. The concert format requires no scenery with two pianos and a stage manager as sole crew, delivering worldwide acclaim for this unique two-person show.
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Victor Borge
N.Y. Philharmoic
Leonid Hambro
Monroe Civic Center
Civic Center
Borge
Ed Sullivan
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Jackson
Olympic Proto
Mexico City
Eduards Hay
Downsville
Speed
Wilson
Cat Wilson
Bethelround
K. L. Jackson
Studdard
Fairbanks Baptist Church
The
Odd Fellows
Quachita Parish
Alwas
Ward
Hambro
Dlw Cho Memo Anits
AME ML, Cgerd
Don’s Jewelers
Paris
Diamond
Onroe
Phillip Fishman
DeSiard
People’s Homestead and Savings Association
Bax Ty Leia
North Louisiana
Spa
Amond Merchants OF America Cordon’s
Ep Jewelers
Gordon's
Mewest
Mt . Fasteate
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