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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1964
Page
11
Judge Hillyers presides as Fourth District Court schedules March 2, 1965 for Rosa Carruth to stand trial on four counts of theft. The 43 year old, also known as Mrs. Jane Rogers and Mrs. Lee Hill, pleaded not guilty at arraignment. Other court actions included minor traffic violations.
Louisiana State University announced Tuesday that Christmas holidays for students would begin at noon Saturday December 19.
Governor McKeithens committee met in closed session to pick three top candidates for the Angola state prison warden post. Final choice from Gerald L. Hansen Elbert V. Nash and Ward Lane. Baker officials protest and press for better understanding of school proximity.
The district pauses classes through January 4 with the holiday schedule moved from a noon start on Tuesday December 22 to a longer break.
Governor John Keithen signs a three mill real estate transfer tax amid 16 bills in the final batch of a special session. Tax runs Jan 1 to June 30 aiming for about 3 million in revenue half of the annual estimate. Other acts include funding for a Louisiana science foundation, teacher salaries, and a uniform pay plan for state workers. Parish and city boards may levy a 1 percent sales tax with public consent for school operations.
Washington report notes the ad world’s shift from certainty to hesitation. Copywriters show uncertainty on television as sponsors admit doubt between twin claims and hair color hints, signaling a broader rise in questions replacing confident pitches.
A federal grand jury in New Orleans indicted Baton Rouge real estate operator Ludger W. LaBorde, president of LaBorde Real Company, on one count of making false statements to the Federal Housing Administration. The charges cover 1961 to 1963 and involve purchase prices, down payments, and purchaser assets.
Miss Sandra Walker of Water Proof has been named a member of Phi Kappa Phi the honor society at Northwestern State College.
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