Weather Summary for Monroe and Delta Regions
Northeast Louisiana and surrounding states report partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures today with a 40 percent chance of rain. Tonight brings showers and thundershowers with cooler trend by Wednesday as dew points fall into the 50s and 60s.
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Weather Summary for Readings Area Past 24 Hours
The Readings area recorded mixed conditions through the past day ending at 6 AM today. Temperature highs reached the mid 60s Fahrenheit with overnight lows near 40. Precipitation was light to moderate in spots, with scattered showers and brief downpours. Winds remained variable through the period.
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Joiner Voices Opposition to Fund Request for Inquiry
Curtis Joiner of Ward 3 criticized Ouachita Parish Police Jury for considering financing an investigation of Mayor Monroe W. L. Howard. He warned that a blank check could cut funds for other agencies, raises, road maintenance, and essential services, noting the 1972 budget had no surplus. He said the jury will discuss the matter again Thursday night.
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Uncertain Outcome in Ouachita Parish Board Jury Race
Voters head to the polls to choose Ouachita Parish School Board and Police Jury candidates amid an appeals court review of a six member limit. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court will decide if the 19 member body should be restored or remain six, potentially forcing new elections after this vote.
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John W Tidwell Dies Services Set Wednesday
John W. Tidwell 76 of Rt 1 West Monroe died after a brief illness at FE A Conway Memorial Hospital. He retired from Ouachita Coca Cola Bottling Co. Funeral services 2 pm Wednesday at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe with burial in Twin Cities Memorial Gardens. Survived by wife Mrs John W Tidwell a daughter Mrs Achsah Leon a sister Mrs S S Carter and six grandchildren.
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McKeithen Backs Dixon In Dome Contract Bid
Gov. John McKeithen backs Dave Dixon in his bid for a four year written contract as executive director of the New Orleans Superdome. McKeithen said Dixon did not make an unreasonable request and deserves security from the stadium commission, not to be at the whim of political figures.
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Search Continues For Suspect In Area Kidnapping
In Winnsboro Franklin Parish deputies and agencies in several states search for Dolores Marney of Bakersfield California after she allegedly abducted her foster grandson David Randall Jones from a Winnsboro department store. The boy’s grandmother Ruth Jones filed a warrant. Marney allegedly arrived by taxi and left with the child through a side door while a Christmas purchase was being made.
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Woman linked to flight from Winnsboro with child
Witnesses recall a woman who told many stories and contradicted herself. Mrs. Jones says the woman traveled to Winnsboro with a child to buy a Christmas gift but reportedly left quickly from a dry goods store. Sheriff Stephens seeks a yellow Mustang with California plate EJU-250. Ronald W. Marney, husband from Bakersfield, Calif., stayed at a local motel since Friday and charges may follow.
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Marine League States Meeting Set For Thursday Night
The Marine Corps League will hold a special meeting at the Marine Hut starting at 7 p.m. Commandant A. V. Frost asks all members to attend to discuss past litigations with the city.
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Marine Hut
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