Richest U.S. president debated with Washington top claim
Washington, Hoover, Kennedy and Roosevelt rank among the wealthiest presidents by historic assets. Mount Vernon owner George Washington led the list in today’s value estimates, with others including Hoover, Kennedy, Roosevelt and Jefferson noted for large estates and debts. Grant and Harrison died broke. Eisenhower and Truman are described as wealthy through media holdings and other ventures. The Johnsons’ $9 million fortune prompt FCC and trust questions with White House comment urging no business outside government duties.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
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George Reedy
State Colleges Facing Crisis Says Tech President
Dr. F Jay Taylor president of Louisiana Tech told Monroe Lions Club that Louisiana colleges face a real crisis in budgets book shortages and brain drain as PhD's leave for other states. He urged strengthening fundraising foundations to upgrade academic climate and preserve freedom and private property against state control amid rising communism concerns.
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America
Senate Ethics Code Hearings Extend in Baton Rouge
Senate Judiciary Committee members including Sen Ja mar Adcock of Monroe plan private sessions before an open hearing likely Thursday to address objections to the ethics code bill. Gov McKeithen met with Adcock after Leander Perez labeled the bill a power grab. attendees included Sen Michael O Keefe and Victor Bussie of AFL-CIO.
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Monroe Today
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Adcock
John J. McKeithen
Leander Perez
Plaquemines Parish
Michael O’keefe
New Orleans
Victor Bussie
The
Louisiana Afl-Cio
Luxurious towel ensemble in white with colorful borders
Mattex towel ensemble offers bath towels, guest towels, wash cloths, fingertip towels and a bath mat with rich textured terry and fringed borders. Reg prices shown with sale figures, featuring blue mist, rosebud, and lemon ice color themes.
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