03 Jun 1976
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1976
Page
1
The up and down players gained edge in first round qualifications at the Bayou DeSiard Seniors Golf Tournament.
The region including Union Lincoln Bienville Jackson and Winn shows mostly sunny and warm conditions today and Friday with highs in the mid 80s. Tonight will be fair and mild with lows in the lower 60s and north to northeast winds around 10 mph.
Damian Speakman turns two today son of Mr and Mrs Phillip Speakman Monroe. A Saturday party with cake and ice cream celebrated his birthday. The Gene Antley family reunion is Sunday at Area 1 Cheniere Lake from 9 am inviting all descendants.
The Louisiana House weighs whether to debate right to work on the floor or let a committee kill the bill after a 7-6 Labor and Industrial Relations Committee vote led by Rep. Walter Bigby. Bigby will appeal for a full floor vote as Speaker Henry notes a potential morning decision and possible override efforts loom amid labor and business clashes.
Former State Senator W D Brown says he would terminate his gas contract with Monroe Utilities Commission if mayor-elect W L Howard requests it. Howard wants questions answered before continuing, citing political influences and pricing concerns. Brown notes the contract allows city to avoid purchase and argues gas prices align with intrastate markets. Howard plans a citizens committee study before deciding.
President Ford announced a June 27 28 meeting in Puerto Rico with six major industrialized nations Canada France West Germany Italy Japan and the United Kingdom to chart a path for ongoing economic recovery. The Rambouillet talks and IMF Jamaica deals frame the plan to curb inflation boost jobs and foster currency flexibility.
United Press International reports that a mother cod may release up to five million eggs during one spawning event, highlighting the high reproductive capacity of this fish species.
The paper launches Newsmakers a periodic feature printing full taped interviews. The inaugural interview is with Dr. Sidney Seegers superintendent of the Monroe City School System and appears on page 2A.
President Ford weighs a bill to form a national council that would mediate desegregation disputes and curb court-ordered busing. The plan tightens judge discretion, ties remedies to government discrimination, and seeks voluntary local plans before federal action.
Monroe leaders clash over Utilities Commission contracts linking to W D Brown and alleged political influence. Mayor Troy defends independence, cites alternate gas sources found after 1973, while Mayor-Elect Howard points to legislative bills reshaping the commission.
A listing offers a 72 ton York air conditioning unit with water tower and a Rudd hot water heater. King size bed with mattress springs linens and pillows priced at 95 dollars.
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