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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1975
Page
1
Monroe City School Board to meet at 7 p.m. to discuss the retirement of Superintendent B A Gus Petterson. Petterson indicated he hopes to retire by fiscal year end June 30 and urged appointing a replacement without applications, a plan some board members oppose.
Monroe officials clashed at a COG meeting as Commissioner Harper demanded a revote on hiring Robert Garrison Engineering for the eastern half of the Twin Cities Loop Parkway study. A proxy vote alleged by Harper spurred the dispute while Bill Becton denied any ownership stake and said he would join the firm only as staff.
Hugh Tosteson a 14 year old bilingual son of a University of Puerto Rico professor won the 1975 National Spelling Bee. He from San German Puerto Rico captured the top word incisor after runner up Mark Ogle misspelled brilliantine. Tosteson won on the 27th round which began Wednesday.
Data show river stage readings with changes noted at Monroe and Camden. Camden rises while Monroe records fall. values listed include 40 and 41.2 with small increments.
Frank Breese, a Monroe historian, speaks at the Ouachita Parish Public Library on Stubbs Ave at 7 p.m. on his topic Vig Nettes of Monroe History. Sherry Walker is reportedly undergoing tests at Glenwood Hospital in West Monroe with her husband Thomas present.
The White House says President Ford signed the Federal Share of Highway Projects Act to give states flexibility in federal funds. It allows transfers between highway categories through Sept 30 to start urban or rural projects without matching funds, while the second provision meets mixed reviews. Ford aims to keep crews at work and may seek permanent adoption of the transfer approach.
Sen. Philip A. Hart of Michigan, long a civil rights advocate and Judiciary Committee leader, announced plans to retire at the end of his third term. He cited age and the need for new blood in politics, noting he would be 70 if re-elected.
May sales at leading general merchandisers rose as weather, tax cuts and better jobs lifted consumer spending. Sears Roebuck posted 2.2 percent to 1.38 billion, S S Kresge up 25 percent to 657.11 million, J C Penney 7 percent to 742.7 million, Woolworth 11.6 percent to 432.69 million, Montgomery Ward 4 percent to 356.5 million.
Contractor Al Welp of Fortville Indiana built a barricaded paved strip in front of his home to park his trucks after motorists used it instead of the alley. The town ordered signs and warned him not to block the street. On attorney advice he fights the town facing possible loss of property fines and imprisonment.
President Anwar Sadat reopened the Suez Canal at Port Said marking its eighth anniversary of closure since 1967. He called the waterway a channel of peace and prosperity while urging liberation of Arab lands and denouncing foreign occupation. Thousands cheered as warplanes and boats filled the scene.
Cloudy to partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures through Friday. A 40 percent rain chance today and 20 percent tonight and Friday with isolated afternoon and evening thunderstorms in the Monroe area. Highs near 90, lows around 70, winds southwest to south at 5 to 15 mph. FAA observers at Monroe Municipal report a 90 high yesterday and 73 low this morning with no rain in the last 24 hours.
The Senate declined to require a 200000 troop reduction from 485000 deployed abroad. Gravel’s amendment failed by voice vote as lawmakers debated funding for new weapons systems including the B bomber AWACS and missiles. Leaders signaled continued battle over the weapons authorization bill and troop levels.
The Natchez IX won the first steamboat race in over a century on the Mississippi River in New Orleans with Archbishop Philip M. Hannan aboard. The Delta Queen finished second as passengers, about 250, paid $25 each, donated $5 per fare to restore St. Louis Cathedral. The event raised an estimated $10,000 for the cathedral fund.
The Labor Department reports a four tenths per cent rise in wholesale prices in May after April’s jump. Farm products lead the increase with a 2.9 per cent rise, while industrial prices gain 0.2 per cent. Overall inflation remains cooled from 1974 highs but shows signs of renewed pressure in farm and crude materials sectors.
A humorous old-timer reflects that he never wanted a vacation long enough to escape work. He jokes that when he travels he prefers to have tasks ready to relax with.
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