Hatten undecided on feelings after National League of Cities meet
West Monroe mayor Bert Hatten said he returned with mixed emotions after the National League of Cities congress. He criticized overreliance on federal solutions and warned such trends could reduce local governments to anemic arms of federal authority while noting broad support for federally financed programs. He opposed black caucus coordination and warned race-based organizing would draw charges of racism if reversed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Monroe
W. B
Bert” Hatten
National League of Cities
Southern Airways Posts October Profit On Traffic Rise
Southern Airways reports a 12 percent rise in October passenger traffic yielding a 141000 dollar net profit for the month, reversing a 181000 dollar loss a year earlier. The airline carried 178450 passengers and 49435000 revenue passenger miles. Year to date earnings reach 1496000 dollars versus a 502000 dollar loss last year.
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Atlanta
Southern Airways, Incc
Southern
Simple Burglary Trial Opens in Monroe Court
A 29 year old Monroe man Alvin Franklin Busher began trial in Fourth Judicial District Court with a 12 man jury. State witnesses described the Sept 5 Star Station to Skelly Station burglary. Defense contends Busher's car malfunction led to his stop for help.
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Monroe
Fourth Judicial District Court
Alvin Franklin Busher
Newman
Harris Skelly Station
Winnsboro Road
Charles A. Traylor
Star Station
Skelly Station
Traylor
William Barfoot
Busher
Barfoot
Hilton C. Beavers
Skelly’s
Beavers
D. Price
Skelly
Clarence Avery
Bill Don Staton
Douglas W. Swelser
Worth C. Reed
Lavelle S. Johnston
Calvin P. Dorris
John Watzek
Morris B. Hearne
Daniel Armand Breard
T. J. Coleman
Richard E. Vail
H. G. Nelson
Willis O. Martin
1971 Revenue Totals Across Periods
The 1971 year revenue reached 5.27 million while the first ten months posted 50.224 million in revenue. The data reflects early performance metrics for the period and highlights growth trends within the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ber
Monroe Man Sentenced in Burglary Case
A 24 year old Monroe man Reuben Collins of Lincoln Road was sentenced to nine years in the Louisiana State Penitentiary by Judge Robert T Farr for simple burglary between July 10 and 11. Jesse Fuller of West Monroe received 42 months for forgery on July 24 and six months for theft on July 22, with a suspended three years.
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Monroe
Louisiana State Penitentiary
Fourth Judicial District Court
Robert T. Farr
Reuben Collins
Lincoln Road
Jesse Fuller
Bennie Breece St
West Monroe
Five Day Working Week Goal for Japan
Tokyo reports relief for workers as the government aims at a 40 hour week within a year or two. Most employees now average 46 hours weekly with six paid vacation days in year two and holidays. Major firms trial shorter hours with better health and efficiency, but only a small share adopt the policy amid labor shortages and pride in long hours.
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Tokyo
Japan
United States
Soviet Union
Japan Times
Jewell Thompson Dies at 70 in Calhoun Services Tuesday
Jewell Thomas Thompson 70 of Calhoun died early today at Lincoln General Hospital Ruston after a brief illness. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 pm at Indian Village Methodist Church Calhoun with Rev. Crotwell. burial at Indian Village Cemetery. Survivors include one son seven daughters two brothers and three sisters.
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Jewell Thomas Thompson
Calhoun
Lincoln General Hospital
Ruston
Indian Village Methodist Church
Crotwell
Indian Village Church
Hixson Brothers Funeral Home
Monroe
Hixson Brothers
Jewell T. Thompson Jr
Nettie Joe Freeman
Long Beach
Calif
Ellill Carter
Cerritos
Ruby Carter
Cheryle Frye
Paramount
Shellia Turner
Judia Smith
Choudrant
Cathy Jo Knox
Percy Thompson
R. A. Grant
S. W. Grant
Penitentiary sentence for Mose Collins burglary
Mose Lee Collins of Fon dale received five years supervised probation after pleading guilty to a simple burglary in a dwelling on Truman Drive in Richwood Addition between January 17 and 18. He was 22 years old.
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Mose Lee Collins
Fondale
Truman Dr
Richwood Addition
Daniel Funeral Slated Tuesday
Funeral services for Tony W. Daniel, 7, of 115 Violet St., West Monroe, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Kilpatrick's Funeral Home chapel with Revs. Buck Thomas and Johnny Storz officiating. Burial in Sartis Cemetery. Died in Alexandria at 11:45 p.m. Sunday after a lengthy illness. Survived by mother Peggy Rice and stepfather R. E. Rice, both of West Monroe, and half sister Larin Stewart of West Monroe.
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Tony W. Daniel
Violet St
West Monroe
Kilpatrick
Buck Thomas
Johnny Storz
Sartis
Alexandria
Pentecostal Church
Peggy Rice
R. E. Rice
Larin Stewart
West Mon
Choudrant Family Notes Shared Dinner and Blessings
Choudrant and Mrs. K. M. Brown of West Monroe are highlighted in a family notice mentioning 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild as part of a broader local milestone. The fragment indicates kinship ties and local connections within two Louisiana communities.
Local West Monroe Families Connected in Kinship Note
Two brothers Bryan Scott Daniel and Troy Kevin Daniel of West Monroe are mentioned along with half brother Royce Edward Rice of West Monroe. Also named are paternal grandmother Mrs Fanie Mae Daniel, maternal grandmother Mrs Merle Shipley, and paternal grandfather Jim Howard of West Monroe.
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Lroe
Bryan Scott Daniel
Troy Kevin Daniel
West Monroe
Royce Edward Rice
Fanie Mae Daniel
Merle Shipley
Jim Howard
Monroe
Early Peace Talks Begin Between United States and Britain
On this date in 1782 the United States and Britain signed preliminary peace articles in Paris. The move marked the winding down of the Revolutionary War and set the stage for future negotiations and a formal treaty.
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United States
Britain
Paris
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J. R. Akins
Jack Hayes
Myrtle Kerr
Akins
Susan Ensminger
Louise Norris
Marty Whitard
John I. Fogleman
Hatten
Southern Airways
Griffins
Morgan & Lindsey
G. C. Murphy CO
Twin City Mall
West Monroe Highland Shopping Center
W.M
Joe
Pillsbury
18Th & Forsythe
DeSiard
Nlu
Bryan Wieners
Louisiana
Chuck Roast
Hyde Park
Axwell House Coffee
Pioneer
Pioneer Corn
Kraft
Hunt’s Fruit Cocktail
Aera
Pillsbury Asst. Flavors
Jewell Thompson
Green House
Hudson Ln
Tubb
By Urs
Zeader
Daniel
Olds
Gretsch
LeBlanc
Zengler
Lincoln
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