20 Dec 1960
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1960
Page
1
President elect Kennedy discusses budget plans for July 1, defers details to after taking office on January 20. He favors quick action on aging care, education, housing, minimum wage and unemployment relief. He aims to protect civil rights and awaits more input on Senate rules for cutting filibusters.
The chi taita unit chairman and an official from the commission were scheduled to appear on television at 1 30 this afternoon continuing the discussion from page one.
J Scott McWilliams of Monroe elected secretary treasurer of the newly activated state chapter of professional foresters Lloyd P Tinckwell of Ruston named chairman The organization will be the Louisiana Chapter of Gulf States Section Society of American Foresters Yuletide vacation at Northeast Louisiana State College begins today with classes resuming Wednesday January 4 Evening classes continue as scheduled today.
A mother of four pleads for help for her children noting unemployment and high bills. She cites food milk and basic necessities as urgent. A mother with a newborn writes she cannot buy food and faces an upcoming operation with no money, begging assistance for her baby.
A Constellation fire at the Brooklyn Navy Yard spreads through decks injuring many and killing 46, with 43 hospitalized and 10 workers missing. Navy officials say no foul play, while crews rescue sailors and civilians amid heavy smoke and snow.
Governor Davis drums up support in the Capitol corridor while declaring the sales tax bill and five administration bills emergency measures. The House Appropriations Committee approves a 168000 dollar appropriation for the special session, bringing total lawmakers’ expenses to nearly 800000 dollars across three sessions. Debate centers on tax hikes and an eight month life for the tax, with officials split on its fairness and impact on integration bans.
The legislative bulletin notes BAR rate non profit non sectarian schools and studies on state employment growth and term reductions this year. It cites uncertain total costs for stant in aid and estimates $400000 yearly for two integrated schools. It records 612 state employees added since May and 27 agencies hiring 343 more than budgeted, costing about $1,029,000 annually at $3,000 average salary.
The article describes Rep John’s effort to overhaul the L S U Board of Supervisors and an attempted inquiry into L S U for alleged un American activities. It notes Madden’s statements on dual office holding and the independence of the University from political influence and the policy against employing a teacher as a school board member.
Arthur J Goldberg met two hours with Secretary of Labor James P. Mitchell in Washington for a first transition conference. Mitchell offered office space and stenographic help, which Goldberg accepted.
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