Weather forecast for the Northeast and surrounding regions
Northeast Louisiana and Arkansas expect clear to partly cloudy skies with mild temperatures. Highs in the 80s, lows around 60s, light to variable winds. Louisiana Delta reports drying conditions, high sunshine, no rain through Friday, and dewpoints in the 50s and 60s. Monroe readings show yesterday’s high 82 and low 61 with no precipitation this period.
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Shreveport junior colleges move forward in 1964 session
A Louisiana legislative committee approved bills to establish junior colleges in Shreveport Harrisonburg Ville Platte and Eunice with Shreveport to host two campuses. Estimated costs 5 million for Shreveport sites plus operating costs. Patten urged future spending as flood control growth supports new colleges while Causey warned of high per student costs. A loan program to replace existing scholarships would back up to 5,000 with 90 percent guarantee at banks.
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Shreveport College
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Tangipahoa Parish
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State Board of Education
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Louisiana
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Louisiana Bankers Association
River Flood Stages Update and Station Changes
River gauges show elevated stage levels with a 24 hour flood stage reached at multiple stations. Officials report accelerated stage change across key sites as forecast models predict rising water through the day. Authorities urge residents near riverside areas to monitor advisories and prepare for potential evacuations if conditions worsen.
Chamber Group Schedules Meet in West Monroe
West Monroe Chamber of Commerce legislative committee chaired by H B Balfour meets at 10 a.m. Thursday to discuss legislation important to the local area. The education committee, chaired by Dr T Scott Strickland, holds its final organizational meeting at 8 a.m. Friday.
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West Monroe Chamber of Commerce
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Coronato Promoted As Nighttime Constipation Relief
An ad touts Coronato tablets as a colon nerve stimulant with bulking action to ease constipation overnight. It claims gentle restoration of bowel function and urges readers to try an introductory 4 tablet size.
D Day 20th Anniversary Flag Ceremony Planned
Sidney Sims, gunner's mate aboard Spiegel Grove, will participate in a weekend flag ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the D Day landing at Normandy Beach. He is the son of Mr and Mrs S B Sims of Monroe. The West Monroe Kiwanis Club board will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Chamber of Commerce office, urged by President Eugene Smith.
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Normandy Beach
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Blanks St
Monroe
West Monroe Kiwanis Club
West Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Mayor Job Training Scheme Under Study
Washington AP reports the Federal Committee on Apprenticeship urges tax credits for employer training of new and current workers. The plan treats skill training as capital, aiming to boost job training after concerns about tech displacement and unemployment. The committee seeks credits for instructors costs and training materials, advocating at least a 7 percent write for training investments, with higher credits possible due to risk.
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Federal Committee On Apprenticeship
America
W. Willard Wirtz
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Judges Pay Hike Bill Passes In Senate 39 to 0
The Senate approved a bill to give Ouachita and Morehouse Parish district judges a 2500 dollar annual raise. Sen. J D DeBlieux warned against pay raises for newly elected officials. The measure was requested by Ouachita and Morehouse police juries and does not use state funds.
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Morehouse Parishes
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DeBlieux
Morehouse
West Monroe Boys Club Board Meeting Set
The West Monroe Boys Club board meets at 7 a.m. Friday in the Olin Kraft Cafeteria. Judge John F. McCormick announces agenda items include hiring an extra man for the summer program, adopting a 1965 budget, and committee assignments for the coming year.
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Lyons Hails Goldwater's Primary Win
Baton Rouge AP Lyons Sr. Louisiana Republican leader said California’s victory ensures Goldwater’s nomination and likely the presidency. He praised constitutional government themes and cited grassroots calls for leadership despite heavy funding against Goldwater.
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Charlton Lyons Sr
Louisiana
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America
Santa Claus Wins Ep som Derby in England
Santa Claus, the 15 to 8 favorite, captured the Ep som Derby at EPSOM in England a purse of 201787 dollars. Indian finished second and Dilettante II took third in the UPI report on the race.
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Epsom, Eng
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