Ouachita Parish Residents Urged to Attend Public Hearing on Constitution
Ouachita Parish Tax Assessor Odis Russell urges citizens to attend Thursday’s public hearing at the Monroe Civic Center on the new state constitution. The Constitutional Convention Committee tours seven cities, hearing testimony 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., with stops in Lake Charles Lafayette Alexandria Monroe and Shreveport. Topics include equal rights for women, voting and property rights, and tax assessment issues. Russell focuses on property taxes and how the constitution may affect tax relief and millage limits. Governor Edwards plans to appeal a March 15 ruling that Louisiana’s property tax assessments are unconstitutional, aiming to fix inequities in the May session with legal representation from Camille Gravel.
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Orleans Parking Garage Bonds Bid Accepted
The Louisiana Bond Commission accepted a low bid of 5.75 percent on 3.3 million dollars in bonds for an 11 story parking garage in downtown New Orleans. Underwood Newhouse and Associates led the bids for Landis and Co. of New Orleans, with a private operator to run the garage and guaranteed revenues to cover costs. State employees will have access at reduced rates.
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Justices Uphold Rule On Credit Installment Costs
The Supreme Court upheld the Federal Reserve Board’s four installment rule under the 1968 Truth-In Lending Act. The decision, aimed at disclosing credit costs, centers on magazine subscriptions but affects the broader more than four installment credit industry.
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Tornado Watch Continues Across North Louisiana and Nearby States
North Louisiana along with Northeast Texas and South Arkansas remain under an extended tornado watch. The National Weather Service warns of tornadoes, severe storms, large hail, and damaging winds with the main risk southwest of Longview Texas to southeast of Pine Bluff Arkansas.
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Claiborne Parish
Twin Cities TCHAT Classes Resume at Northeast Lou
Twin Cities TCHAT classes at Northeast Louisiana University resume Thursday after Easter break. Students return briefly before final exams begin May 10, with the spring semester ending on May 16.
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River Stages Station Flood Present Change Stage
Flood readings show River Stages at Monroe 40 rising to 43.8 while Camden records 26 and 38.0 with a fall in stage evident at the stations. The report notes stationary conditions at one site as waters shift.
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New Businesses Rise In Ouachita Parish
In Ouachita Parish many residents start new ventures despite risks. An official count shows 2,642 self employed individuals, 4.7 percent of local workers, with 1,124 retail establishments listed in the latest government tally.
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Tornadoes Slip Through Five States Injuring Dozens
Tornadoes ripped through Mississippi Arkansas and Texas causing injuries to more than 40 people, with 36 hurt at Sumner Miss. and five in four Arkansas towns. Delta State classes paused as damage spread across towns including Drew and Rosedale. National Guard aided flood relief as water rose along the Mississippi River.
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Hanoi Charged by U S Over Illegal Military Buildup
The United States formally charged North Vietnam with illegally building up forces in South Vietnam. It cited 30 000 Communist troops moved through Laos and Cambodia since the January cease-fire, and accused Hanoi of shipping 400 tanks and armored vehicles 300 artillery pieces and large ammo and vehicle supplies without observing the accord.
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Edwards Begins Southeast Asia Trade Mission
Gov. Edwin Edwards left Monday night for a week long trade mission to Southeast Asia. He will meet South Vietnamese and South Korean officials in the first leg of the tour sponsored by Louisiana growers of rice, soybeans and cotton. The departure was delayed by flood threats in the area.
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Colonel Accuses POWs of Aiding Enemy in Vietnam Return
Air Force colonel Theo dore W. Guy who commanded U S war prisoners in North Vietnam denounced some POWs as cowards and collaborators. He cited less than 20 alleged collaborators among 566 returned POWs and said he would pursue charges if evidence supports it.
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Inside The News-Star Sections Overview
A listing of the News-Star newspaper sections and page makeup including Abby Lowman Broadway Radio-TV Classified Sports Comics Theater Crossword and departmental designations for 2B 3B 4A 6A 7A 8A 9A across multiple pages.
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Water Swamps Northeast Louisiana Roads Closing
Survey of five parishes shows 18 roads shut by high water including the Mississippi River Ferry in Tensas Parish. Closures span Caldwell Catahoula Concordia Franklin and Tensas parishes with routes on La 347 La 3102 La 3101 La 126 La 922 La 992 La 923 La 124 La 910 La 15 and La 872 among others, plus the ferry near the river landing.
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Clemency Offer To McCord Denied By White House
The White House says President Nixon never offered a shortened sentence to Watergate conspirator James W. McCord. McCord testified to a grand jury that a wife of co conspirator Howard Hunt claimed executive clemency after a year in jail if he pleaded guilty and stayed silent.
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One Liner Chuckle About Rat Race and Cheese
A jokey exchange highlights humor about work life and desire for extra perks. The punchline jokes that the speaker tolerates the rat race yet longs for more cheese, framing a light social quip.
Ouachita River Flood Crest Forecast and City Work Plan
The National Weather Service predicts a crest of 49 feet nine inches on the Ouachita River at Monroe on May 7 with possible upward revision after more heavy rain. Monmouth officials begin a temporary levee to seal a 1500 foot gap in the floodwall, rerouting South Grand Street as flood measures run for three to four days.
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Monroe Center adopts new rate plan to boost events use
The Monroe City Council approved a revised four page rate schedule for the Civic Center effective May 1 to meet intense regional competition. New rates cover dances athletic events conventions and other gatherings and aim to maximize service at low cost while maintaining citizen obligations. The council also directed management to negotiate contracts and pursue past due accounts via the city attorney if needed.
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Monroe
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