Women Clubs Back Lovely Louisiana Campaign
Four thousand five hundred members of the Louisiana Federation of Women's Clubs adopted a Lovely Louisiana campaign to boost interest in the state's history and scenic attractions. President Doris Toups said each chapter will study local points of interest to promote knowledge and pride, with district and state coordination. Senator Sylvan Friedeman praised the effort as boosting tourism and the economy, pledging support through the Lovely Louisiana Tourist Association.
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Alexandria
Louisiana Federation of Womens Clubs
Louisiana
Doris Toups
Raceland
LFWC
Sylvan Friedeman
Lovely Louisiana Tourist Association
Federated Group
Common Market hikes tariffs in retaliation against U.S.
Brussels reports the six-nation Common Market will raise duties by up to 100 percent on five American product classes including polyester and synthetic textiles, varnishes, and carpets. The move targets U.S. exports valued at about 27 million yearly, with a potential 5 million annual duty swing, tying to U.S. tariffs set for June 17. Belgium cites 6,000 workers affected and $26 million in annual output at stake.
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Brussels
Belgium
European Common Market
U.S
Council of Ministers
France
West Germany
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Italy
Two Transferred To Penitentiary In Angola
The Ouachita parish sheriff department moved two men to the state penitentiary at Angola and handed two others to neighboring parishes. Kennedy and King were sent to Angola for parole violation and burglary respectively. Otto Stansell Jr and Louie Huddleston were turned over to Winn and Jackson parish authorities on theft and illegal entry charges. Monroe police also investigated a burglary at 321 17th street, missing plated silver, and Carl Joseph Shambro was booked for theft on a Eu reka Grocery warrant.
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Ouachita Parish
State Penitentiary
Angola
Winn and
Jackson Parishes
Monroe
Carl William Kennedy
Charlie King
Kennedy
King
Winn Parish
Otto Stansell, Jr
Hudson Lane
Jackson Parish
Louie Huddleston
Wheelis Street
Jonesboro
17Th Street
Jamie Treadway
Treadway
Carl Joseph Shambro
South Grand Street
Joe Rogers
Eureka Grocery Store
School Boards Meet Today Across Monroe Ouita Parish
The Monroe City School Board convenes at 3 p.m. to open bids on school equipment, janitorial supplies, and office furniture in Ouita. The parish board gathers at 7 p.m. to discuss the same agenda items and potential contracts with vendors.
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Monroe's City
Ita
Parish
Three Babies Born Each Second Worldwide
New York UPI reports housing authorities at Allied Chemical Barrett Division estimate global births at three babies per second and about one baby every 7.5 seconds in the United States.
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New York
UPI
Allied Chemical
Barrett Division
U.S
Wildlife federation backs universal fishing license bill
The Louisiana Wildlife Federation urged passage of H.R. 695 to require all resident fishermen to buy a $1 license. The measure would boost state fisheries funding, extending management, with federal Dingell Johnson funds also growth, and targets 700,000 anglers.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana Wildlife Federation
H. L. Bernard
West Baton Rouge Parish
House
Ways and Means
Lloyd Voorhees
Voorhees
Louisiana
Manhole to be replaced within ten days in west Monroe
City officials announced a damaged sand-filled manhole on West Monroe's north side will be repaired within a week to ten days. A new manhole will be built beside the damaged one near the McGuire golf course. J O Fleming said the emergency work will proceed with bids at a special 5 15 p m meeting after two weeks of study by engineer Fred Kull.
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West Monroe
J. O. Fleming
McGuire Golf Course
Fred Kull
Fleming
Final Rail Settlement Near Amid Wage Boost Agreement
CHICAGO AP A final settlement in the wage dispute between the railroads and 450000 non operating workers neared as carriers agreed to raise hourly wages by an average 10.2 cents. Union leaders said the 11 non operating unions accepted the raise, though questions remained on calculation. A session was planned to resolve remaining issues including the 242 percent portion of the emergency board report. Wages now average 2.42 per hour and the raise would cost about 105 million dollars annually.
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Chicago
Emergency Board
James E. Wolfe
Fines Assessed In West Monroe Court Monday
Judge John McCormick fined Dot Carter 50 dollars and costs for failing to keep alcohol under lock and key between midnight Saturday and 6 a m Monday in West Monroe city court. Other cases included theft by check for Sam Manning and bail for battery with a knife. Several defendants faced speeding, public drunkenness, disturbing the peace, and running red light fines or bond forfeitures.
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John McCormick
West Monroe
Dot Carter
Mill Street
Dot
Sam Manning
South Fifth Street
Rear
W. M .Archer
Wesley W. Stevenson
Warren Drive
Robert L. White
Ridge Drive
Jackie Ray Holton
New Natchitoches Road
When Things Get Hot Burlington Out
Joe Minard closes his barbershop temporarily with a sign reading volunteer fireman in action be back when it cools down. The note explains his absence during a fire situation and a return once conditions ease.
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Burlington
Joe Minard
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Puerto Cabello
Venezuela
Romulo Betancourt
Arkansas Road
Dial
Ouachita National Bank
4Uachita National Bank Nroe
West Monroe Court
Home Office
Trenton
HOSCO
Rambler
U. S
America
Peetic
Northeast Motors
N. Third St
Monroe, la
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