Weather outlook for Monroe region through Tuesday
Partly cloudy and warm through Tuesday with a chance of mainly afternoon and evening thundershowers. Highs today and Tuesday 90s to 98. lows tonight 70 to 76. Rain chances 30 percent today, 20 percent tonight, 30 percent on Tuesday. Delta drying conditions with relative humidity 40s in afternoon and over 60 percent otherwise. Dew points near 70 today and near 70 to 80 on Tuesday.
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Lakeland Civic Center Director Neal Gunn to Lead Florida Facility
Former Monroe Civic Center director Neal Gunn will become director of the Lakeland Florida Civic Center a new 11 million dollar complex near Orlando. Gunn will observe construction and the center aims to attract larger convention groups. Dr Lynn E Snell marks one year in Monroe with new duties in instructional services. Flags honor Flag Day around the Monroe Government Center square and Civic Center Plaza.
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W. L. “Jack” Howard
Public Services Improvements Studied by Monroe Officials
Monroe officials plan two public meetings within ten days to study improvements for citizens. A special Monroe Redevelopment Agency session at 10 a.m. Tuesday will discuss demolishing structures along the Washington 18th Street connector at the Monroe Government Center.
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McGovern denies Kennedy front in campaign
Sen. George McGovern rejects claims his campaign recruits from the Kennedy circle imply a future White House bid by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. Jeff Gralnick quotes Frank Mankiewicz, ex Kennedy aide and McGovern staffer, saying he will remain with McGovern.
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Monroe Officer Charles Farrien Dies After Short Illness
Detective in Monroe Police Department for eight years Charles Farrien 43 of 408 North 25th Street Monroe died Sunday at St Francis Hospital Funeral arrangements were incomplete and will be announced by Miller's Funeral Home of Monroe The article notes his service and dates to mark his passing.
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World Bank Urges Wage Curb to Fight Inflation
Basel Switzerland AP The World Bank for International Settlements warns governments to curb rising wages to control inflation. The 194 page annual report cites Italy with 21 percent wage gains and the United States around 63 percent, urging stronger labor laws and decisive policy actions beyond central bank measures. It warns wage growth risks productivity and calls for adaptable national money policies and potential international controls.
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Ambulance Ordinance on Ouachita Parish Jury Agenda
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury meets at 7 p.m. to consider an ambulance ordinance amid postponements of two other items a proposed tougher garbage dump regulation and a parish master plan. The ambulance committee met April 22 to study subsidies and financing with Roy Hendrix and Rev Wayne Gentry noting ongoing losses in the West Monroe service.
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Chamber Meet Set Wednesday
The West Monroe Chamber of Commerce board of directors will meet at noon Wednesday in the chamber office. Vice-president T. Scott Strickland will preside in the absence of President Randolph Cage. Committee reports and routine matters are on the agenda.
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William H Fant Dies After Brief Illness
William H Fant 83 of 2518 N 11th St West Monroe died late Sunday in Glenwood Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services are pending Mulhearn's Funeral Home West Monroe. A Cen ter ville Mississippi native and World War I veteran he lived in West Monroe 42 years. Survivors include sister Miss Juanita Fant and brother Percy Fant plus numerous nieces and nephews.
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Bingham Takes Acting Director Post at Monroe Civic Center
Monroe officials announce Davis Bingham will assume the title of Acting Director of the Monroe Civic Center complex Tuesday in a staff review. Mayor Howard will meet with Bingham and staff while Hugh Hyman is expected to move into the former office of Phillip Duncan at the Monroe Government Center.
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Monroe Civic Center
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Black Widow Spider Earns Name From Spouse Eating Habit
A description notes the black widow spider gains its name from a habit where a female sometimes eats her male partner after mating. The detail reflects a behavior observed in some species and contributes to the spider’s feared reputation.
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Official Reports Jambalaya Fete Best In Years
The Jambalaya festival in Gonzales concluded after a three day run and officials called it the best in years. President John Goldsmith said the event was tremendously successful with an attendance near 50 000 as the pot fed 600 pounds of chicken 300 pounds of rice 150 pounds of onions and five pounds of salt. Kirk Diez of New Orleans won the world jambalaya eating contest with a little over 66 ounces in an hour.
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John Goldsmith
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Price bill seeks equal tax breaks for homeowners repairs
Rep Rob Price Republican Texas introduced legislation to grant homeowners the same tax depreciation allowance and deduction for home repairs currently enjoyed by rental property owners. He argued homeowners have a greater stake in community affairs and deserve parity with renters.
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Rob Price
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Municipal audits and state oversight debate in Louisiana
The Lake Charles American Press editorial argues for bringing municipalities under the state legislative auditor. It notes Rep. Shady Wall's push for Monroe audits, critiques independent auditors, and warns of higher office costs but suggests savings from central oversight and tobacco tax funding.
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