21 Jul 1967
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1967
Page
1
Readable fragments show Borge booked for a local concert at an air conditioned theater. Mentions Clarion Center and Clovis Carter as organizers or participants with uncertain ancillary text.
Edgar Eppinette, longtime Monroe resident, dies in the morning. Funeral services are slated for Saturday at the Hixson Funeral Home in Monroe with details about burial and mourning arrangements announced by the family and local officials.
The district attorney said he would file an answer to the stay motion related to the Sheridan case in the assassination probe of President Reed. An open hearing was set for Monday to decide if Sheridan must testify, with subpoenas issued as the grand jury weighs the matter. Police report 42 demonstrators were arrested after a protest at the Metropolitan building following denied seats in the assembly gallery.
The State Board of Commerce and Trade approves major tax writeoffs totaling 73.8 million dollars for expanding and inducting new industrial facilities. The action supports projects across multiple regions, including Baton Rouge and New Orleans, for facility expansions, job growth, and regional economic activity.
Local merchants report heavy losses from insufficient funds and counterfeit checks. Officials, including Sheriff and Deputy Damon Gideon, briefed a gathering on the spike in bad checks affecting commerce, urging banks and law enforcement to tighten scrutiny and pursue violators.
Washington observers say the mood in Congress is angry as Democrats push key actions. Talks focus on funding, foreign aid, and tax measures while the administration seeks continued program support and timely appropriations.
Dodd announced Thursday that grants totaling 83000 were awarded to several special schools. Officials cited improved resources and programs as a result of the funding, with details on disbursement and next steps shared with administrators.
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