Teachers Push Drive To Hike Gas Tax In Louisiana
Louisiana Teachers Association backed a plan for a 12 cent per 1 000 cubic feet increase in the gas gathering tax to fund a teacher pay raise. House opposition tabled a study plan for a broader tax review as Gov. Earl Long opposed tax increases and warned a special session might be needed.
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Richard Bertrand
Elmer Bernard
Wayne Gaudin
A. T. Sanders Jr
W. C. Percy
Long
LTA House of Delegates
Bertrand
Bernard
Percy
Jasper Smith
Caddo Parish
Wellborn Jack
House of Delegates
F. F. Wimberly
New Iberia
Morehouse Parish
Morehouse
Caddo
Union
Monroe
Bos
Memorial Day traffic injuries raise six hurt in northeast Louisiana
Wet foggy highways and heavy weekend traffic produced multiple accidents across northeast Louisiana. In Lake Providence two men, James Falls and Charlie Hall, were hospitalized with possible internal injuries and Hall faced charges for driving while intoxicated. A three-vehicle crash on the Big Creek Bridge in Franklin Parish injured Cavin Everett, Ramona Everett, and Lessie Risinger, all hospitalized. Herman Worley of West Monroe was injured when his truck left Roberts Street.
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Lake Providence
Franklin Parish
Monroe
James F. Falls
Little Rock
Ark
Charlie Hall
Hall
Gay's Funeral Home
Big Creek
Franklin
Cavin Everett
Rt. 3
Lilly
Union Parish
Ramona
Lessie Risinger
Rt. 1
St. Francis
Conway Memorial Hospital
Herman E. Worley
West Monroe
Roberts Street
Everett
Dorothy D. McNeily
Baton Rouge
Mulhearn
Winnsboro
Miss Risinger
Local Group Plans Elevated Route Discussion in Twin Cities
A Twin Cities citizens meeting to discuss the highway department proposal for an elevated interstate through Monroe and West Monroe is set for 7 p.m. Friday. The venue is not yet decided. Organizers include Mrs. Cecil Parker and Sid R. Moore. Mayor W. L. Howard is asked to chair. Attendees invited include West Monroe Mayor J. Allan Norris, local officials, Senator J. W. Sparks, Reps. Faulk and Gibbs, Rep. Passman, and district engineer Wayne Huckaby. The meeting is open to the public.
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Twin Cities
State Highway Department
Monroe
West Monroe
Cecil Parker
Sid R. Moore
S. C Griffin
J. W. Greenlee
W. L
Jack) Howard
J. Allan Norris
Banister vows to expose graft in New Orleans police
Guy Banister, former assistant superintendent, says he will reveal a graft system in the New Orleans police department after being dismissed. He asserts a complete breakdown of law enforcement and plans to report to the public once free from duties amid a dispute with Mayor Morrison over his role.
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New Orleans
Guy Banister
Banister
Davries
FBI
Chicago
deLesseps Morrison
Dayries
Ban
Memorial Day Holiday Traffic Toll Tops 396 Died
The Memorial Day four day weekend saw 396 traffic related deaths nationwide including 39 highway fatalities, 133 drownings, and 113 other deaths. California led with 36 highway deaths followed by Texas with 32 and North Dakota with none. The National Safety Council praised drivers and law enforcement for a better safety record than expected.
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California
Texas
North Dakota
National Safety Council
Lobbyist questions food ban for legislators at Kiwanis
Louis Milan a registered lobbyist at the Wisconsin Legislature spoke to the Kiwanis Club and challenged the need for a proposal to ban lobbyists from buying meals for legislators. He said if lawmakers need eats and drinks, voters should not elect them.
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Waukesha, Wis
Louis Milan
Wisconsin
Kiwanis Club
Milan
Deaths James William Martin
James William Martin 68 of West Monroe was buried at Mount Vernon Cemetery after services at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Meredith Johnston. Survivors include his widow Lurnia Martin two sons James and Melton C. four brothers John L P Charles Joe three sisters Adia Cannon Claudia Robertson Elizabeth Adams and several extended Martin relatives.
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Jame William Martin
West Monroe
Mount Vernon
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
Meredith Johnston
Lurnia Martin
James
Melton C
Kenner
John
L. P
Charles
Joe
Transylvania
Adia Cannon
Claudia Robertson
Elizabeth Adams
Winnsboro
LaSalle Baptist Association Holds Training Union Session
Members of LaSalle parish Baptist church train unions meet at Pine Hill Baptist Church near Olla at 7 30 p m Monday for the quarterly training union department session of the LaSalle Baptist Association.
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Jena
LaSalle Parish
Pine Hill
Olla
LaSalle Baptist Association
Helps You Overcome FALSE TEETH
An old ad claim for FASTEFTH a DOM-acid powder that tightens loose dentures. It promises less embarrassment from wobbling plates and easier comfort when used on dental plates. Available at drug counters.
River Stages Flood Present 24 Hour Stage Stage Change
River water levels rise on the riverfront as flood warnings persist with 24 hour stage changes guidance. Officials monitor gauges and issue advisories for nearby communities and transportation corridors.
Freight Truck Burglary Report In Monroe
Monroe police investigate theft from Couch Motor Lines at 1100 Oak Street. A case of cigarettes was stolen over the weekend with entry gained by cutting a hole in the loading dock door reported Sunday by Assistant Chief George A. Wood.
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Monroe
Couch Motor Lines
Oak Street
George A. Wood
Chachere Attacks Civil Service League in Baton Rouge
Rep Walter A Chachere from Franklin parish criticizes the Louisiana Civil Service League as threatening in letters and vows a 1958 push to weaken civil service. He cites alleged spoils-system practices with 70 percent tenure and 30 percent exam scrutiny and calls for league transparency on members and funding.
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Louisiana Civil Service League
Baton Rouge
Walter A. Chachere
Franklin Parish
Chachere
Nick Cefalu
Tangipahoa Parish
Civil Service League
Time Will Pass Will You Sign At Jefferson Davis Jr High
A sign in a North Little Rock classroom at Jefferson Davis Junior High School shows a message about time passing with the prompt Will you, inviting reflection from students on responsibility and action.
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North Little Rock
Ark
Jefferson Davis Junior High School
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