Public Affairs Council Eyes Homestead Tax Reform
The Public Affairs Research Council urges abolishing homestead exemptions in Louisiana and replacing them with targeted tax credits for low income families. It criticizes current and rival property tax plans, proposes phasing out industrial exemptions, and warns that variable assessments would create tax unpredictability.
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Baton Rouge, la
The
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Assessors’ Association
Pegram Mire
Donaldsonville
Mire
Whitman Named To Union Job In Nationwide Labor Roles
Robert P. Whitman of West Monroe has been named assistant director of the hospital plan for the American Postal Workers Union in Silver Springs Maryland and Washington DC. He has long served in Louisiana labor circles including Local 3969 and the Ouachita Parish Central Trades and Labor Council.
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Robert P
Pete’’ Whitman
American Postal Workers Union
Aficio
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Choudrant
Whitman
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State Federation Paper
LaFed
Ouachita Parish
Northeast Louisiana University
Bienville Receives Federal Education Grant
The Bienville Parish School Board wins a $200993 grant under Title 1 to assist about 770 students. Senators Kilpatrick and Montgomery and Rep. Henry say funds will expand English reading and math instruction for the district. The money supports the district’s special education program.
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News - Star
Ruston
Arcadta
Bienville Parish
K. D. Kilpatrick
Harold Montgomery
Dayline
E. L. Henry
Jonesboro
House approves 789 mile Alaska pipeline despite debate
The House voted 356 to 60 to approve building the Alaska oil pipeline, matching the Senate. Debates over potential oil spills on land and coast sparked hours of discussion. Key lawmakers warned differences with the Senate could delay final passage.
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Congress
Secretary of the Interior
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Valdez
Puget Sound
Washington State
Canada
Simsboro Man Killed By Car In Bossier City
A 52 year old Simsboro man Robert Collins was killed on U S 80 in Bossier City when he stepped onto the highway ahead of a westbound car driven by William F E Barnes of Hamburg Ark No charges had been filed at this time Funeral services were set for 2 30 p m at Spears Funeral Home chapel in Ruston with burial in Simsboro Cemetery Collins a World War II veteran and Ford Bacon and Davis employee in Monroe is survived by a son in Mississippi a brother in Donaldsonville two sisters in Austin and Simsboro
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News-Star
Bossier City
Simsboro
Robert Collins
U. S. 80
William FE. Barnes
Hamburg
Ark
Collins
Spears Funeral Home Chapel
Ruston
W. Ed Parks
Fred Guilbert
Ford, Bacon and Davis
Monroe
William Robert Collins
Barndon
Miss
W. G. Collins
Donaldsonville
Mary Kate Collins
Austin
Tex
Maude Salmon
Three Survivors Recovering From At Sea Ordeal
PANAMA CITY AP three seafarers rescued after 58 hours in jellyfish infested waters off Panama's coast are hospitalized in the Panama Canal Zone. Captain Paul Fruge James Barrios and Kenneth Abshire survived while three others remain missing after a fire aboard the Myriam M De Felice forced all six overboard and a raft aided by currents and a ship, the Trish Star, picked up two more survivors.
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Ree
Myriam M. de Felice
Panama Canal Zone
Panama
Paul Fruge
Lake Charles
James Barrios
Raceland
Kenneth Abshire
Ryne
Russell’ Ca
Abshire
Fruge
Barrios
Caulker
Cinnamon Adds Spark to Anned Blueberry Pie Filling
A dash of cinnamon may be stirred into anned blueberry pie filling to enhance aroma and sweetness. The note suggests a simple spice boost for home bakers using the prepared mix.
Consolidation of Agencies Stymied by Convention
Delegates defeated Gordon Flory’s amendment 93-13 to remove the 20 department limit on the executive branch. Gov. Edwards intends to consolidate the 200 state agencies, boards and commissions under a reorganization plan. Supporters argue consolidation was a campaign pledge and essential to efficiency.
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Baton Rouge
Edwin Edwards
Gordon Flory
Edwards
Labor
Flory
Board of Examiners For Watch
Walter Arnette
Jennings
W. J. Champagne
Port Barre
Champagne
Stanwood Duval
Houma
Bennett Johnston
Rescuers Pick Up Fruge and Barrios From Life Raft
Kenneth reported his brother last seen 50 yards away drifting with the current. The rescue ship De fiance recovered Fruge and Barrios who had stayed on the life raft.
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Defiance
Fruge
Barrios
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