Consolidation Bills Receive Senate Approval in Louisiana
The Louisiana Senate approved Gov. Edwin Edwards consolidation measures, including creating a Department of Art Historical and Cultural Preservation and merging the Liquified Petroleum Gas and Anhydrous Ammonia commissions into a Chemical Products Commission. The changes, effective Jan. 1, 1973, include multiple boards under the new department and advisory retention. The Senate also urged agencies to draft reorganization plans.
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News - Star Capital Bureau
Baton Rouge
Edwin Edward
Department of Art, Historical and Cultural Preservation
Senate
House
Wood
Hills” Brown
Monroe
Council For the Development of
Louisiana
Codofll
Brown
South Lousiana
Codovil
Council
Codofie
Charles Smither
New Orleans
Louisiana Council For Music and Performing Arts
Smither
Petroleum Gas Commission
Aumonia Commission
Chemical Products Commission
New Art, Historical and Cultural Preservation Department
Louisiana Art Commission
Board of Commissioners of the
Louisiana Arts and Sciences Center
Board of Commissioners of
Camp Moore Confederate Cemetery
Edward Douglass White
Nike Area Near Denton Donated to North Texas State University
The former Nike battery launcher area near Denton Texas totaling 19 acres and 42 structures has been deeded to North Texas State University. It will be converted into laboratories for the physics and biological sciences departments.
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Denton
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Cap
Nike
North Texas State University
Monroe Mayor-elect pledges stable city personnel changes
Mayor-elect Ralph Troy tells about 100 city workers at city hall that his incoming administration will make few personnel changes and will focus on efficiency and trained staff. He urges loyalty to the new team, promises to fill positions with qualified people, and invites private talks to ease the transition.
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Monroe
W. L. “Jack” Howard
City Hall
Ralph Troy
Troy
Iroy
H.W
Solons Kill Bill to Raise Liquor Markup in Louisiana
The Louisiana House defeated a bill raising the minimum markup on retail liquor from six to nine percent. Rep. John Hainkel of New Orleans derided the measure as price fixing and anti consumer. The author of the measure was not named in the readable text.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana House of Representatives
John Hainkel
New Orleans
Hainkel
Firemen Bargaining Bill Gets Senate Support in Louisiana
Senate approves an amendment to a fire fighters bargaining bill that would make arbitration advisory not binding. The measure would require collective bargaining between firemen and local governments while prohibiting strikes. Organized labor supports it. municipal officials oppose. Senators O Keefe Brown and Carter previously backed similar measures that failed in committee.
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News - Star Capital Bureau
Baton Rouge
Senate
Michael O'Keefe
New Orleans
Louisiana Municipal Association
O’keefe
W. D. “Billy” Brown
Monroe
C. Kay Carter
Shreverport
Leadership Transition Acknowledges City Employees
Mayor Howard thanked city employees for their all-out effort and support during his administration. He praised their loyalty and urged continued loyalty to the incoming administration led by Sherry and Commissioner Luther T. Harper, noting collective achievement.
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Luther T.) Harper
Howard
Risley Triche Defends Regulated Industry Stance
Napoleonville representative Risley Triche says protections for honest dealers are needed in a highly regulated industry. The article notes a Wednesday vote of 38 and mentions President Nixon with three dogs: King Timahoe Vicki and Pasha.
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Napoleonville
Nixon
King Timahoe
Vicki
Pasha
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