16 Jun 1960
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1960
Page
1
Davis and the governor clash over funding for a program as supporters argue payment for those who can pay while others seek continued state support. The remarks reflect ongoing tensions in the air program debate.
President Eisenhower left Mantle aboard a Navy vessel as crowds cheered him during a visit tied to postwar planning. The article notes interruptions from rain and mentions the cost and direction of a hot lunch program, with Davis resisting a broader parole reform and indicating education department oversight.
Mrs. Kelly Thompson of 1508 Elizabeth West Monroe receives $300 from last Saturday's Piggly Wiggly jackpot drawing conducted by owner Earl Baker. The promotion has paid out $1000 over seven prior winnings, with $50 added weekly when there is no winner. Players may register this week. no obligation and no need to be present to win.
Grants II and education officials clash over funding splits across colleges. The revised bill increases allocations for Nicholls, Louisiana Tech, Northwestern, Southeastern, and Southwestern Louisiana Institute while Grammbling McNeese and Northeast colleges stay unchanged. Total figures show several campuses receiving multi thousand dollar bumps amid ongoing debate.
Twin City CHIT CHAT classified advertising department director elected to the National Association of Newspaper Classified Managers and awarded a distinguished service honor at the national convention in Cincinnati. Robert David Wing from Monroe attends NSF program at LSU with 44 peers. West Monroe rep Steve Carter joins session. Quachita Parish police jury president says no jurors attended the Baton Rouge march to his knowledge.
Davis commented on potential port development with low expense, noting federal interest. A Twin Cities delegation met with him about the Ouachita port need. The Greater Ouachita Port Commission, created years ago, lacks funds to proceed despite a river feasibility survey and a funding request.
A floor fight led Rep Sidney Sylvester to propose a seven million dollar education add on to the Davis budget. The House committee boosted total spending to 493 million with hot lunch program gains of 374,260 and LSU plus 50,000. State police aviation funding rose 166,000 while attorney general Gremillion gained 136,245 for special assistants in anti integration cases. Senate action included a push to cut state scholarship aid to students convicted of misdemeanors.
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