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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1973
Page
3
Washington reports a proposed gasoline rationing system with monthly coupons. Adults receive a one dollar authorization card and coupons redeemable over 60 days, set by state and county boards, with a white market price and pump price blended.
Riverdale Academy students Phillip Gregory and Gale Shandberger, both 17, died after a head on collision on Highway 71 four miles north of Coushatta. John Creel, 35, of Sikes, was severely injured and hospitalized. Gregory played football and earned All District honors. Shandberger starred in basketball and football with multiple honors.
New Orleans faces higher prison project costs as the city council approves a 1.8 million boost to the 16.3 million plan. Construction continues on the parish facility with funding from federal aid and capital funds.
Natchitoches officials win state approval to designate the oldest downtown area as a national historic district pending federal confirmation. The district spans Front Street Jefferson and Washington between College Ave and Texas St, extending to Second and Third streets. If funded, loans and grants could finance street and building renovations within the district.
In New York AP commentary criticizes the energy crisis blame on consumers while noting weak planning and corporate promotion of gas guzzlers. It questions whether households like Stephen and Wilma Roumell in New Buffalo Mich face impossible choices amid fuel limits and a shaken auto dependent system.
Baton Rouge announces a new inheritance tax collection system to save about 500000 dollars annually. After start, the Revenue Department handles all returns, eliminating need for parish appointed attorneys. District offices are in Shreveport Monroe Alexandria Lafayette Lake Charles Baton Rouge New Orleans.
The Masur Museum of Art is accepting registrations for new art class sessions next month. Offered courses include Drawing JV Drawing II Painting and Children's Art. Call the museum for fees and class times.
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