06 Jun 1960
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1960
Page
1
Budget chief Homer Russell told the committee that the item was handled separately. The session continued with discussions on how funds would be allocated and overseen by the state police department.
Southeast Louisiana College president Dyson seeks a reduced budget of 2 155 782 after a 49 000 cut, while pilots face a large per month shortfall and threaten featherbedding. Southern Airways cancellations ripple as negotiations drag with talks stalled since July and a possible expanded school year discussed.
A Monroe tax legislation fight unfolds with Mayor Howard and Sen. Jamar Adcock taking opposing stances. Flory says Howard agreed to amendments drafted by an attorney, shaping changes to the bill and the Monroe Utilities Commission. The plan proposes a commission to set rates, hire staff, and issue annual budgets and reports while retaining bidding and purchasing powers.
Fragmentary text shows a political argument between Godwater and Khrushchev on conference outcomes. It claims voters resent harsh blame of the President as Wis and others discuss strategic moves behind the scenes.
City officials adopt maximum salaries for mayors and councilmen in cities over 50 000. Mayor cap 12000 dollars and councilman cap 1100 dollars. Council calls for bids on a drainage control system from Louisville Avenue to Milhaven Road south of Monroe, bids due July 2.
Monroe city council approved paving projects on St John Drive Dahlun Drive and related streets with asphalt overlays. An amendment to the tough code adds four way stop provisions at North Seventh Street Hudson Lane and North Ed Street Hudson Lane. The body also discussed a bill related to the Monroe U Commission with state review powers and city council oversight.
West Point notes mention an audience of 1,300 at Bear Mountain Inn and a warm reception for President Eisenhower as crowds gathered outside. Police estimated 200,600 greeted him upon arrival in the metropolitan area, with Notre Dame awarding an honorary doctorate praising him as a leading statesman.
The article fragment indicates ongoing explanations that the organization is not involved in trade or vocation activities, with references to agents and a rising 28 cause. It notes continuation from page tines and a focus on clarifying identity and purpose amid inquiries.
A mass evacuation to Hog Wailer was carried out according to Civil Defense of Edmond J Mas. The incident outlines orderly relocation procedures and authority guidance for residents during the alert.
A detailed, collective program proposes strengthening Greater Monroe through district planning, expanding retail and wholesale markets, boosting industry and aviation at Selman Field, promoting tourism and conventions, and building a modern headquarters. It calls for public relations, an agriculture initiative, highway cooperation, and forming a Better Business Bureau with 1500 active business members.
The Louisiana Department of Conservation announced orders affecting operations in offshore fields. Notices reference the Bayou Bowlon Au margins and Bayou Matte drilling units with dissolution actions and sands DB-2 DB-3.
A proposed measure would create a Monroe based citizen commission to oversee municipal utilities. Members would be non civic, unaffiliated with state or local offices, appointed by the city council, and removable by the council. The plan aims to centralize management and taxpayer oversight amid legislative scrutiny.
Sen Bonin tells lawmakers SLU enrollment exceeds several southern universities and matches a group including Arkansas Duke Virginia and West Virginia. Separately a disaster drill evacuated 263 families from 33 communities to Hog Wahler in Lebanon State Forest for an overnight stay and back home by Sunday with participants cooking and caring for themselves.
Officials met with Mayor Jack Howard and a representative of the Ouachita Central Trades and Labor Council AFL-CIO to discuss amending an act to return authority for operating the utility system to local hands. The meeting sought Mayor Howard’s suggestions to improve operation.
The article notes Corn plans to carry a new seven year lease. It mentions Aera Corp as involved in the lease arrangement and references the broader corporate dealings.
The Supreme Court split 3 to 3 upholding a New York Waterfront Commission provision barring felons from serving as officers of the International Shipping Association. Justice Frankfurter authored the majority opinion supporting regulation as a public interest measure, while Justice Douglas dissented.
Fragmentary notes mention changes to Hosston formation zones and unit adjustments. References to Chenire Production rules and singes over UB gore appear without clear context. Further readable details are needed to firm up the item and entities.
Local races list candidates for school board across wards 3 8 9 and 10 with incumbents and challengers. Ouachita parish has two open seats in Ward 10 while other wards offer one seat. district judges district attorney and U S representative filings show incumbents unopposed. Rep Otto Passman faces no election in his long held seat since 1946.
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