Firing of Highway Official Is Upheld
The State Civil Service Commission upheld the dismissal of Lawes Alonzo, the highway department comptroller with nearly 25 years of service. The panel found him deficient in competency, citing lack of fund reconciliation, poor purchasing controls, no inventory system, and failure to adapt to the state health and life plan, while affirming his honesty.
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State Civil Service Commission
Highway Department
Lawes Alonzo
Alonzo
Highway
Leon Gary
Commission
Harry Johnson Jr
Marian Berkett
Robert Pettit Jr
Gary
Price Commission trims coal price rise to 9.6 percent
The Price Commission ruled in its first coal industry case that coal producers may pass on only 60 percent of a wage increase to consumers, setting an allowable price rise of 9.6 percent for Old Ben Coal Co. and limiting higher requests. Chairman Grayson said the decision aligns with inflation goals and will be applied to all major coal firms, while noting ongoing scrutiny of wage-based price requests.
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Washington
The
Price Commission
Pay Board
Grayson
Ford Motor Co
Chrysler 0 Corp
Cl Jackson Grayson
Old Ber Coal Co
Standard Oi of
Ohio
Commission
Old Ben
Ceal
Nixon
Pay
Senate Set to Vote on Farm Nominee Bart Butz
The Senate planned a 6 pm EST vote Thursday on President Nixon's nominee Bart Butz for agriculture secretary. Administration allies predicted victory as debate neared, with at least 47 votes committed and others expected. Some absentees could affect the tally. Butz would need a simple majority of those present and voting.
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Senate
Nixon
Bart
Bute
Butz
GOP
Isenhower
Agriculture
Anpasinye
Pfatest
Enrollment Trends Highlight Ouachita Parish Private School Growth
Enrollment in private academies and parochial schools in Ouachita Parish rose 17.33 percent this year after a 73 percent jump the prior year, while parish public schools show a slight decline to 17,890 students this year. City schools fall 10.16 percent from 1969-70 to 1970-71, then dip marginally this year, with Carroll and Wossman up but Neville down.
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Ouachita Parish
Monroe City
Carroll
Wossman
Neville
Selman Field Park sparks land use questions in Ouachita Parish
Announcement of Selman Field Recreation Park prompts discussion on sports and recreation land use in Ouachita Parish. Parish totals show 410 274 acres with 383 565 acres of undeveloped forest and 29 429 acres of water. Wildlife areas east and north of Monroe cover thousands of acres including Russell Sage and Cities Service. A 14 000 acre Bayou D Arbonne wildlife refuge is noted as part of river channel project.
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Selman Field
Ouachita Parish
Russell Sage
Monroe
Cities Service
State Wildlife and Fisheries Commission
Prospect
Ouachita River
Bayou D’arbonne
Wham Brake
Black Bayou Lake
Cheniere Brake
Monetary pact progress reported at Rome finance talks
France and West Germany said the United States and other G Ten partners moved closer to a settlement of the world monetary crisis. Officials spoke of a breakthrough at talks among finance ministers and central bank governors, with discussions over possible dollar devaluation and currency revaluations. A communique was awaited as European and Japanese delegates pressed for aligned adjustments to avert a regional bloc.
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France
West Germany
United States
Group of Ten
Karl Schiller
Valery Giscard d‘Estaing
U.S
U.S. Treasury
John B. Connally
Connally
Nixon
Britain
Japan
Canada
Mario Ferrari Aggradi
State Highway Department Seeks 15 Million for I-20 I-12 I-10 Contracts
Louisiana officials told the State Highway Board that about 15 million dollars is needed to match federal funds and start contracts on Interstate 20 in north Louisiana Interstate 12 in southeast Louisiana and the I-10 corridor between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. If funds are not approved, no new contracts could begin until the next fiscal year July 1972. The board also warned that without a February 1 constitutional amendment for relocation assistance, Louisiana risks losing roughly 140 million dollars in federal highway aid.
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State Highway Department
W. T. Taylor Jr
State Highway Board
Louisiana
New Orleans
Taylor
Highway Board
Congress
Highway ‘Department
Ito
Senate balks on exemptions to pay curbs
The Senate rejected 55 to 36 an amendment to exempt 10 million state and local government workers from wage and price controls after April 30. Sen. Proxmire argued against exemptions while Sen. Tower and Sen. Sparkman warned of potential pay increases exceeding guidelines. The panel backed public hearings on applications and an extension of economic controls, with a retroactive pay provision likely to follow.
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Washington
Senate
William Proxmire
Dwis
John G. Tower
Texas
John Sparkman
Alabama
Lould
Pay Board and Price Commission
D-Ala
Banking Committee
Executive Branch
D-Wis
Goodfellows Urge Aid for Needy Children in Monroe
The News-Star-World invites letters requesting help from the 87th annual Goodfellows drive aimed at raising 9000 dollars for a holiday meal and clothing. Donations of money clothing and toys are welcomed at the News-Star World building and local recreation centers for underprivileged families and young children.
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Santa Claus
Monroe
Goodfellows
News-Star — World
Christimas
Audfellows
Goodfellows, News-Star — World Publishing Company
News-Star World
Jackie Neal
The
Alder Recreation Center
Benoit Recreation Center
Neal
Kind Cat Rewarded With Four Househeld New Additions
Bruce Helm owner of Monroe Blue Printing and staff celebrate a good deed that led to a stray cat recovering from injuries and bringing forth three kittens. The mother cat now roams the office by a window opening while teaching the kittens to hunt and remain housebroken.
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Bruce Helm
Monroe Blue Printing, Co
Helm
Rains Continue In Area Today Across Twin Cities
Slight rain fell in the Twin Cities with conditions to persist through Thursday. Expect cool, mostly cloudy weather with highs 46 to 52 and lows 36 to 42. Humid drying conditions above 60 percent and northeast winds 10 to 29 mph. FAA Monroe Municipal recorded 0.10 inches at 4 a.m. with a low of 39 and Tuesday’s high 52 with trace rainfall.
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Twin Cities
FAA
Monroe Municipal
Today's Chuckle
A light joke notes that no one leaves before their time except when the boss departs early, implying workplace timing quirks and authority influence.
Los Angeles Draft Inductions Barred by Supreme Court
Supreme Court Justice William C. Douglas barred inductions for all Los Angeles area draftees pending a test of the 1971 Draft Law. The order affects up to 1,000 draftees and follows multiple suits nationwide challenging deferment provisions and post enactment timing. A hearing is set for January 6 in Los Angeles.
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Washington
Supreme Court
William C. Douglas
Los Angeles
Douglas
American Civil Liberties Union
Senate
ACLU
California
U.S. District Court
Senate bill lowers juror age to eleven nationwide
The Senate approved a measure reducing juror eligibility from 21 to 11 for federal courts. The bill advances to the House with a requirement to update jury lists by December 1973 using actual voters from the next presidential election. It removes an 18 day enactment provision and delays adding 18 year olds until lists are revised by year end 1973.
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House
Judiciary Committee
White Seague hens and turkeys for sale
Classified note lists white Seague hens and turkeys for sale with a contact phone 328-0977 and price five dollars each. Indicates poultry available from a private seller, without additional details on location or quantity.
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Turkey
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