Ouachita Income Gains Offset Local Inflation
New Orleans area report shows Ouachita Parish residents absorbed rising costs as average family income rose from 5444 to 7318 dollars between 1964 and 1968. Inflation lifted living costs about 13 percent, yet incomes grew 34 percent, offsetting higher prices across items from postage to meals. Projections remain uncertain as inflation continues.
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It will be a major problem for the new administration
A quoted line discusses anticipated challenges for the incoming administration. The remark emphasizes the severity of potential issues and frames them as a central hurdle for governing.
School Board Backs Youth Corps Aid in Ouachita Parish
Ouachita Parish School Board votes unanimously to join the Neighborhood Youth Corps Work Program, paying students 1.25 dollars an hour for up to 10 hours weekly, supervised by school staff, with goals to reduce dropouts and provide in-school jobs. The board also approves instructional purchases and staff changes as it discusses concession stands and Title I funds.
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Board Elects New Members to Replace Retirees
The office recognized three retiring board members and appointed replacements. Stanley Wall Ward 5, J. R. Towery Ward 2 and E. C. Roark Jr. Ward 5 attended their first meeting Tuesday night, succeeding M. L. Ownes Jr., Chester P. Holloway and W. E. Palmer.
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J. R. Towery
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Woman Elected To Patterson Council Post
Mabel Aspinwall, grandmother of 12 and president of the Patterson Garden Club, was elected to a Patterson city council seat. She said if you can’t beat city hall you might as well join it.
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Moosehead with Quirky Smirk Angers Owner in COHASSET
Charles Condon wants false teeth for his mounted moose head because of its ridiculous smirk. The moose decorates his apartment wall, a sight noted after he moved in on Tuesday.
Woman Seeks Council Post to Aid Garden Efforts
A woman describes difficulty guiding men on water issues and plant care. She seeks a council seat to better inform authorities about flowers and shrubs and improve local landscaping efforts.
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