04 Feb 1976
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1976
Page
1
The ruling supports allocating a seat to Kennedy, noting the airport's operation under the Port Authority. The decision ties governance to the agency responsible for airport oversight and future development.
The article recalls a Louisiana woman who joined the bar after graduation, becoming one of the first female criminal lawyers in the state. She taught probation and parole courses at LSU, lectured on drug abuse, helped found the Genesis House crisis center, and witnessed five executions. She also engaged in politics, supporting Nee Long, Jimmie Davis, Gillis Long, and Edwards in various campaigns.
Ouachita Parish Democratic Executive Committee named Richwood’s three member municipal committee after governor’s proclamation. Mayor Goston proposed candidates and a draw selected two appointees plus a third member. Qualifying ends at 5 p m Thursday with one day to file.
An attorney for British Airways says no landing at Dulles before April while Coleman approves limited Concorde operations into Kennedy and Dulles. The 16 month test allows data collection on air quality noise and climate impact, with a final ruling after analysis. Coleman notes economic feasibility may hinge on ongoing developments.
Government reports show lower death rates and rising life expectancy trends amid embargo effects and medical advances. Data indicate improvements in treatments for heart disease and a decline in national traffic fatalities alongside changes in birth trends.
M H Carroll qualified today for Monroe Commissioner of Public Works challenging incumbent Luther T Harper. Others include W L Howard Ruth Cooley P Wayne Parker Louis LaDart with party committee offices and qualification hours through Thursday. Democrats may qualify at James Worley 1101 North 3rd St and Republicans at Frank Spooner Rm 415 Ouachita Bank Building.
A partial weather note indicates cloudy to mostly cloudy skies tonight with a slight chance of showers on Thursday. It predicts continued warmth with highs around the mid 70s and lows near the upper 40s to 50s. Light southerly winds around 18 mph are noted.
Senate votes 75 to 13 to send the rice reform bill to the White House after cloture limits debate. Backers from Arkansas and Mississippi say the measure would expand a more efficient industry and possibly lower consumer prices, while opponents warn it could worsen a surplus and favor large agribusiness over small farmers. The bill sets 1976 target price at 8 dollars per hundredweight and a loan level of 6 dollars, with coverage limited to current acreage allotment holders.
President Ford described the nation's welfare system as a mess with little chance for major improvement before 1980. He cautioned against turning the future of disadvantaged Americans into political football and emphasized sticking to an economic recovery without detours.
Richwood community efforts to incorporate began earlier this decade with a petition verified April 30 1974 by Qua chita Parish Registrar Everett Zeagler. Over a quarter of residents supported incorporation prompting a special election and a new constitutional framework will elect Richwood officials in the statewide vote. Birthday wishes go to Monroe Mayor Ralph Troy as City Hall staff plan a party.
Linda Garshwiler sought a chance to prove a blind person can be a good school teacher. She accepted an out-of-court settlement after the school offered her the job and paid wages she would have earned for the past semester, ending the dispute in Marion Indiana.
The January quake near Guatemala City registered about 7.5 on the Richter scale with 4:02 a.m. EST timing. Officials noted widespread damage, power and water outages, cracked streets, and landslides obstructing highways. Communications varied as relief efforts began and embassies confirmed staff safety.
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