Monroe City School Board redraws racial committee in historic session
The Monroe City School Board abolished the bi racial committee and formed a new planning committee comprising current members and one black administrator. Richard Miles was named to the new panel, with Paul J. Neal as chairman without a vote. District Attorney Parkerson urged surveys of race ratios to ensure federal court order compliance and new desegregation planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe City
Paul J. Neal
Richard ©. Miles
Miles
A. G. Facen
Ouachita Parish
Black Citizens Council
Facen
Johnny Carl Parkerson
Parkerson
John Ward Jr
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Mickey Yerger
Yerger
Neal
Henry Carroll
Wossman High School
William R. Mathieu
Mike Ineram
Mathieu
Ken Bauman
Wossman
Attempt Murder Trial Opens In District Court
The attempted murder trial of Thomas Edward Newton of 103 Ransom West Monroe began in Fourth Judicial District Court with a 12 man jury after five tales jurors were summoned. Newton stands charged with stabbing Mrs Phyllis Grandchamp at White Columns Apts on Oct 3.
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West Monroe
Fourth Judicial District Court
Thomas Edward Newton
Ransom
Phyllis Grandchamp
Tates
Harrison
Newton
White Columns Apts
Granchamp
ASL Unit To Hear LP and Ls Application Taft Nuclear Plant
The Atomic Safety and Licensing Board will hold a public hearing on December 20 in New Orleans to review Louisiana Power and Light Co. for a permit to build a nuclear power plant at Taft in St. Charles Parish. A prehearing conference is set for Wednesday to outline procedures for a later safety and environmental hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Atomic Safety and Licensing Board
Louisiana Power and Light Co
Taft
St. Charles Parish
Women to patrol rails in South Africa
In Johannesburg the South African Railway announces the hiring of women as railroad police for the first time.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
South African Railway
Christmas Parade Route Outlined in Monroe
The Mon roe Sertoma Club announces the third annual Christmas Parade set for 10 a.m. Saturday starting at American Bank on North 18th Street. Grand marshal is Sam C. Wimbish Jr. of El Karabah Temple Shreveport. About 75 entries include a Santa Claus visit and 2.8 mile route via 18th 19th Louisville Betia to Our Lady of Fatima Church. parade proceeds showcase bands floats and Shrine units with cash prizes for commercial and non commercial divisions.
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el Karubah Shriners
Shreveport
Monroe Sertoma Club
American Bank
North 18Th St
Doug Harkness
Shriners
Sam C. Wimbish Jr
el Karabah Temple
Harkness
Santa Claus
North 18Th
Hudson Lane
Louisville
Betia St
Fastgate
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
Louisiana
Shrine
Johnny Cash
Forsythe Point
Northeast Louisiana University
NLU
NLU Rotc Jr. Co
Rules To Reduce Pollution From Planes Proposed
The Environmental Protection Agency proposes rules to cut aircraft pollution by 10 to 30 percent by 1976 with further 1979 targets. Key actions include banning excess fuel discharge at start-up and takeoff from 1974, limiting visible smoke from DC9 and 727 jets, and reducing emissions of carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Robert L. Sansom
Sansom
ELA
Mercury production tops 20 million pounds in 1969
World output reached about 20 million pounds in 1969 and an expert listed more than 3,000 uses for the element, highlighting its diverse applications across industry and science.
Nighttime Apollo 17 rescue teams drill at Cape Kennedy
CAPE KENNEDY FLA AP Moon mission abort rescue crews rehearse at night for Apollo 17. Lt Col Raymond Boyd leads four HH53 choppers five miles north of the launch complex. 84 men stand by to locate the capsule, extract astronauts, and ensure safety with night light and flare operations.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
Air Force
Raymond A. Boyd
Atlantic Ocean
Boyd
Cape
U.S
Ore
Jules Smith
Dallas
Tex
Pacific Ocean
Sgt
Transito Trujillo
Tucumcari
N.M
Gift cubes with photos and tissue dispenser option
A home office or dorm gift features large 5 1/2 inch high photo cubes to display favorite snapshots and include a cleansing tissue dispenser. Choose from several styles including one with a perpetual calendar.
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Sertoma Club
Albert Dean
Carroll Junior High School
Lyon Metal
Ingram
Carroll and Wossman
Caddo Career Center
James L. Dennis
Dennis
John Joyce
John R. Harrison
Joyce
Allen
Lone
Farnest Garman
Bernard Heflin
John Watzek
Worth C. Reed
Calvin P. Dorris
Lavelle
Johnston
Johnny H Canady
Charles A. Nance
Fred Staples
J. D. McKeithen
Tales
Mark Mathieu
Dean Macheras
ASL
Kathy Myrick
Alpha Phi Alpha
Marshall
Wossmanettes
Wosslar Singers
Strauss
Pi Kappa Alpha
Richwood High School
Richwood
Richwood High
McDonalds
Jack Hayes
North Monroe Baptist Church
West Monroe High School
West Monroe Jr
Ralph Troy
Bert Hatten
Ouachita National Bank
Miss Louisiana
Winnsboro
Monroe Power Squadron
Southside United Methodist Church
Progressive Baptist
West Monroe Beauties
Central
Ouachita Federal Savings and Loan
Carroll High School
Carroll
Northeast la. Jr
River Oaks
Parkview Baptist Church
Riser Jr
Ouachita Parish High
Scohol
Women of Moose
Jefferson Jr
Swartz Jr
Ridge Avenue Baptist Church
Caldwell Parish
Salvation Army
Minden
Louisianne’s
First United Methodist Church
Lee Jr
Northeast Louisiana Shrine
Ferriday
First Baptist Church of Monroe
Neville High School
Tigerettes
Bengal Belles
Sertoma Wives
Desiard
the Palace
Dacron
State Farm
Robt. S. Kennedy
Monroe
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Bloomington, Ikke
Prestige Fragrance
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