Cattle Disease Triggers Federal Aid Talk in Louisiana
Federal officials say aid could help cattlemen if the state requests an emergency declaration. The fungus grows at grass roots, affecting nerves and causing cattle to stagger. About 20 000 animals are affected with 400 dead, mainly in Northeast Louisiana.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Forrest Henderson
U. S. Agriculture Department
Henderson
The
News-Star
Department of Agriculture
Ames
Iowa
F. B. Wheeler
Bermuda
LSU
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Mississippi
Wheeler
Monroe AAP designation eyed for wide city planning
Monroe expects designation as an Annual Arrangements Program city, giving the local government broader leeway to plan multiple development projects. City Planner George Parsons noted Monroe is among a few Louisiana cities in line for AAP status, unlocking funds for six HUD programs including urban redevelopment and public housing. Armstrong of HUD outlined nearly 10 million dollars in this fiscal year for public housing parks and urban redevelopment.
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Monroe
Monroe Commission
George Parsons
Cies
Louisiana
Parsons
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Thomas J. Armstrong
Armstrong
New Orleans
Rodgers Sentenced In Monroe Court Over Worthless Check
Kenneth W. Rodgers, 22, of 3109 Polk St, Monroe, received six months in jail for issuing a worthless check in Fourth Judicial District Court presided by Judge Fred Fudickar Jr. A narcotic charge against Allah DeSeamus of 811 N 4th St, West Monroe, was nolle pressed.
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Monroe
Kenneth W. Rodgers
Polk St
Fourth Judicial Disict
Fred Fudickar Jr
Allah DeSeamus
N. 4Th St
West Monroe
Nolle
Youth Given Probation Here
Judge Fred Fudickar Jr presided over a simple burglary case involving Willie T. Frost of Ruston. Jeffry Lynn Scott of Swartz was placed on probation for the balance of his one year sentence, with one year suspended, for possession of marijuana.
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Fred Fudickar Jrnelle
Willie T. Frost
Mayberry St
Ruston
Fourth Judicial District Court
Jeffry Lynn Scott
Swartz
Jail Sentence Handed Down for Simple Escape
Danny Steve Martin of 111 Mary St Monroe was sentenced in Fourth Judicial District Court to 91 days in jail for simple escape. Judge Judee Fred Fudickar presided over the session.
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Danny Steve Martin
Mary St
Monroe
Fourth Judicial District Court
Judee
Fred Fudickar
Edwards Sees Fair Deals For Business In Louisiana Campaign
New Orleans Ed wards told the Louisiana supporters at a construction industry meeting that he will discuss policies with all groups and pursue free enterprise. He described himself as an independent candidate who would widen opportunities, overhaul state cabinet coordination, boost vocational education, and open labor to skilled workers. He predicted a close December runoff with Johnston and outlined expected ticket balances between governor and lieutenant governor posts. He noted Johnston’s momentum waned after a November radio debate and eyed a single television debate before the end of primary campaigning.
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John Hill News-Star
New Orleans
Edwin Edwards
New Orleans Construction Industry Association
Afl-Cio
Tam
Edwards
Union Hall
Louisiana
Brennan's
Shreveport
J. Bennett Johnston
Crowley
Jamar Adcock
Johnston
Jimmy Fitzmorris
Richwood Annexation Urged by CAP Board Action
Ouachita CAP urges Richwood residents to petition for annexation with city services and potential Justice Department consent questions. Board backs assisting with a cooperative sewage loan if annexation stalls, while also funding Families in Partnership with about 40,000 from emergency food funds and trimming health staff to shift dollars to services.
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Richwood
Ouachita
CAP
CAP Board of Directors
Health Services
Office of Economic Opportunity
Dallas
Tex
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Department of Justice
Justice Department
Farmers Home Administration
P. Rayfield Brown III
Monroe
W. L. ‘Jack’ Howard
Brown
Ward 10
L. A. Fourmy
Congress
FIP
Absentee Voting Deadline Set By Ouachita Parish Clerk
Ouachita Parish voters away for the December 18 primary may cast absentee ballots in the courthouse basement from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Clerk Bill C. Downey notes 99 absentee votes so far and warns there is no provision for voting remotely for those confined at home.
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Ouachita Parish
Bill C. Downey
New Orleans Cast Debates Meet Newsmen Ahead of Sunday Release
Edwards and Johnston held a lengthy Monday night meeting with four newsmen at the Times Picayune offices. The debate contents will be released this week in six Louisiana newspapers for Sunday publication.
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Edwards
Johnston
Times Picayune
Louisiana
Instructions For Yale Decorations Are Available
The Ouachita Parish Public Library offers copies of Instructions for Christmas Projects with seven home crafts by Northeast Louisiana University art students. In cooperation with the Monroe Utilities Commission, the display promotes “Light Up for Christmas.” The Main Ouachita branch hosts the projects this week, available at no cost to residents.
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Ouachita Parish
Trail Blazer Pilot Library
Northeast Louisiana
Northeast Louisiana University Art Department
Monroe Utilities Commission
NLU
Sadie Cooper
Building Permits Noted For Week In Monroe
A total of 20 construction permits were issued in Monroe this week valued at 294 250. Eleven permits were for new residences worth 259 900 and eight for additions or alterations totaling 19 350 plus one for a new business at 15 000. Five permits to move buildings and one to demolish were also issued.
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Monroe
Dale Martha
Consolidated Builders
14Th St
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