Monroe Audit Shows City Finances In Strong Black
The Monroe fiscal year 1969-70 ended with revenues surpassing expenses by 1 185 199, up from 1 082 246 in 1968-69. Garelick Bradley and Heller completed the audit released at the council meeting noting increases in both revenue and expense from the prior year.
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Monroe
Releas
Certified Public Accountants Firm
Garelick, Bradley and Heller
Monroe Commission Council
Nue
W. L
Jack” Howard
Howard
Garrick, Bradley and Heller
Glad You Asked That Hy Gardner Column Highlights
Hy Gardner answers reader questions on Vanessa Redgrave Nero marriage Napoleon burial Muskie Moscow trip Napoleon’s seven coffins set in Paris Bilko stage material and Broadway gossip. The column notes public reception and details about Roger Williams piano learning system and a Jack Carter hippie quote.
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Hy Gardner
Vanessa Redgrave
Franco Nero
Andy Anderson
Tampa
Fla
Nero
Roger Williams
R .K. Kerns
Mt. Pleasant
A. William
P.O. Box
New York
N.Y
Gardner
Barnes Named President of Lincoln Parish Jury
John Ed Barnes was elected president of the Lincoln Parish Police Jury succeeding R. M. Ea Ine as vice president. The body endorsed creating a 13 parish rehabilitation center for drug abuse and alcohol treatment with use of the old Ruston Hospital building, and noted Lincoln General Hospital received $800,000 in federal Hill Burton funds for expansion as part of a $4.1 million project.
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Ruston Hospital
Ruston
Ray Nennigan
Ruston Area
Lincoln General Hospital
Federal Hill-Burton
Dallas lowers height for police recruits. no Mexican-American hires yet
Dallas police chief Frank Dyson reduced the minimum patrolman height by one inch to 5 feet 6 inches to attract Mexican-Americans, but the department has yet to recruit any. The move references outreach efforts amid community concerns and recruitment challenges.
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Dallas
Frank Dyson
Fixed Assets Of City Of Monroe Listed In Audit
Citizens of Monroe own about $55 million in fixed assets per the city audit for fiscal 1970. The total includes land and buildings, capital improvements, autos and equipment, and school property, with detailed holdings across land sites, parks, utilities, and public facilities.
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Monroe
Monroe City
Old City Hall
Forsythe Park
Forsythe Boat Dock
Swayze Natatorium
Bernstein Park
Street
International Telephone and Telegraph
Americal
Edwards Addition
Berg Jones
Masur
Government Center
DeSiard Street
Bartholomew
City audit shows increased 1969 70 expenses across departments
The Monroe city audit for the year ending April 24 1970 reports higher spending in public safety sanitation recreation and planning as city growth drives salaries up general government costs rose to 540 084 for administration and 106 983 for finance salaries Public safety totaled 1 759 762 up from 1 600 000 with police at 733 319 and sanitation at 1 474 115 including sewerage and water pollution control Recreation and streets and highways also show larger outlays confirming overall fiscal expansion amid growth
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Utilities Commission
Selman Field
Monroe
Monroe Commission Council
Finance Department
Sanitation Department
Sewerage Department
Inspection Department
Water Pollution Control
City equipment and furnishings totals listed
The record itemizes municipal assets including fire department gear and alarm systems valued at 704 212, furniture and fixtures 267 738, parking meters 42 547, autos and trucks 983 623, playground equipment 4 940, traffic signs and signals 18 772, recreation department gear 35 016, water pollution control equipment 23 108.
Winnsboro Dedicated New Fire Truck
Winnsboro unveiled a new American LaFrance fire truck costing 35000 with a Detroit diesel engine, 1000 gallons per minute pump, 300 gallon storage and 1800 feet of hose at a fish fry. Mayor Frenchie Marioneaux cited improved capacity as the department adds six full time firefighters alongside volunteers.
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Winnsboro
W. E. “Frenchie” Marioneaux
Marioneaux
Allen Robinson
Monroe Parish Budget Covers City Services and Cemeteries
The record details Ouachita Parish expenditures including zoning costs of $9,478 and city planning services totaling $73,838. The Monroe Beautification Board spent $114,128 with $100,504 for salaries and $13,624 for materials. Cemetery operations used $30,577 and Masur Museum of Art received $13,863. Other expenses included Christmas decorations and installations at $5,302.
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Ouachita Parish
Strauss Rehabilitation Centers
Monroe Beautification Board
Masur Museum of Art
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Civic Center
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Lt. Calley
R.S.D
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Ballard
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Record Industry Assa of America
Calley
Elsa Maxwell
Mrs. Arture
Detroit
Jim Backus
Patricia
Topeka
Kans
Sen. Muskie
Moscow
L. Sternberg
Philadelphia
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Russia
Averell Harriman
White House
Alexei Kosyugin
Counil of Ministers
Andrei Gromyko
Vladimir Promysiov
Mstislav Keldysh
USSR
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Muskie
Russkies
Treasure G. Tate
Dubach
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Des Invalides Hotel
Paris
Bilke
Phil Silvers
Imogene K
St. Louis
Phil
Ken Christenson
North Babison
Debbie Reynolds
Rex Harrison
Kay Kendall
John Saxon
Sandra Dee
Angela Lansbury
Cincinnati
Metromedia
East 54Th St
New York City
M.L
Lillian Gish
Springfield
Ohio
G. Dev
Cleveland
Jack Carter
Tarzan
Jane
Barnes
Lincoln
News-Star
Palice
DeSiard
Fire Department
Northeast Health Planning Council
News-Star News Service
Ferd Levis
Duroy
Rayon Maire Taffeta
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