New Library Board Member Named in Ouachita Parish
Mrs. Ike Hamilton, formerly Shirley Brown, is appointed by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury to replace Mrs. Julius B. Kugler on the Ouachita Parish Library board for a five year term. Hamilton is a West Monroe resident and active community volunteer. Kugler retires after years of service, with praise for leading landscaping and upkeep across library branches.
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William King Stubbs
Ouachita Parish
Frances Flanders
Ike Hamilton
Julius B. Kugler
Hamilton
Shirley Brown
West Monroe
First Methodist Church
G. B. Cooley Homes and Training School
Ouachita Association For Retarded Children
Kugler
Craig Morgan
Board of Control
Morgan
Senate Approval For Tax Seen
Three north Louisiana senators predict the gas severance tax bill will pass the Senate after House approval by a wide margin. Senators cite new members and possible amendments as factors while Governor Edwards backs the measure, with some lawmakers leaning against it yet expecting passage.
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Baton Rouge
Senate
North Louisiana
News- Star
C. K. Carter
Jackson B. Davis
Shreveport
Cecil R. Blair
Lecompte
Edwards
House
Blair
Davis
Carter
Shrinking Dollar Reduces Bill Size in 1928 Change
The U S dollar was issued in a size one third smaller than earlier notes on August in 1928, reflecting a major currency redesign and change in U S fiscal policy.
Panel Urges Rail Pension Reforms
A congressional commission warns the federally administered railroad retirement fund will go bankrupt by 1988 without rapid reforms. It urges shifting financing to railroad management, tightening benefits, and separating Social Security from supplementary railroad benefits to end windfall gains.
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Washington
Associated Press
Commission
Congress
Runoff Set In Constitutional Convention Race
Judge James L. Dennis fails to clear 50 percent in House District 16 race and must face Fred Huenefeld Jr. in a runoff. A 209 vote reporting error shifted Dennis from 50.42 to 49.15 percent. Dennis led with 4 072 votes. Huenefeld had 1 585. others trailed.
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Bill C. Downey
James L
Jim
Dennis
Fred Huenefeld Jr
Downey
Huenefeld
City Restrictions Changes Are Asked
A Monroe dentist Dr. Charles Smith asks the city council to extend stricter fire district codes to a north central area including N 1th to N 19th streets and Stubbs and Royal streets. He warns higher construction costs may slow growth while supporters say stronger rules could have prevented past fires and improve fire protection ratings.
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Monroe
Charles Smith
Certified Public Accountants
N. 18Th St
Monroe Fire District
Smith
N. 19Th St
West Monroe
Louisiana Rating and Fire Prevention Bureau
Two Booked On Driving Counts In Monroe Police Action
Monroe police booked two for driving while intoxicated Elmer Elliot States 56 of Metairie and Jake A Joiner Jr 29 of Richland Mississippi Also Ronald Carr 25 of Grayson was booked for contempt of court and speeding
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Monroe
Elmer Elliot States
Metairie
Jake A. Joiner Jr
Richland
Miss
Ronald Carr
Rt. 1
Grayson
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Miss Flanders
Trail Blazer
Elaine Tucker
News - Star Capital Bureau
Morning World
News-Star
Daily & Sun
Commission On Railroad Retirement
Federal Railroad Retirement Board
King Size Wallet
OMLY
Grandpa
Grandma
Dad
Mom
Shugart
Cou Photos
Levines
Twin City Mall
Oliver Road
Dennis, Huenefeld
Carroll Junior High School
Jessie Lee Handy
Handy
Burt W. Sperry
Davis Bingham
Paul H. Kidd
Trend House
Wayne Woods
Woodlawn Manor
Allen Academy
Bryan
Texas
Allen Len ® Academy
Sears
Revee
Sears Vinyl Dog Diner
Rob Butler
Davey Smith
Ouachita Ave
Monroe, la
Bob
Sears and
SAVE
Abc-Tv
Sears, Roebuck and CO
Louisville Ave
Retail Phone Service
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