Safety hazards loom at Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo
A tour of Monroe's Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo reveals unattended boat docks missing fastenings and unguarded edges. Reported safety lapses include a train with no rear attendant and no clear means to alert the operator. Four or more incidents, including a 1973 boat sinking and a monkey bite last summer, prompted calls for improved procedures and safety oversight.
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Belinda Huli
Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo
Monroe
Zoo
Park and Zoo
John Hassion
Federal
Occupational Safety Hazards Office
New Orleans
Hassion
Unusual vigor and long life noted inzoos case discussion
Dr. Leonard C. OConnell comments on a man’s vigor and longevity amid a discussion of a city zoo’s liability insurance. Monroe officials note the zoo is self insured and cite high insurance costs as a reason. A panel has considered but deemed general liability insurance unfeasible, despite rising court awards against cities.
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Leonard C. O'Connell
Franks
Mathers
Italy
Fayette
Greene County
Monroe
Ralph Troy
Wallace delegates split views on Carter at convention
The report notes nine George Wallace delegates oppose Carter with only Fred Huenefeld of Monroe and Col. Charles Brown of Braithwaite willing to switch. Other potential switches are uncertain as Wallace urged support for his candidacy. Billy Jean Connell of New Orleans rejects Carter and stays with Wallace on the first ballot.
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George Wallace
Jimmy” Carter
Fred Huenefeld
Monroe
Col
Charles Brown
Braithwaite
Org
W Jenkins
Associated Press
Wallace
Georgia
Billy Jean Connell
New Orleans
Carter
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