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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1960

Page

8

How They Voted On House Budget Amendments in Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge AP reports House votes on two amendments to the general appropriations bill. One rejected adding 7,234,900 for teachers pay. the other killed a 2 million lunch program allocation. Voting tallies show 31 for, 60 against on the teachers pay. 29 for, 64 against on the lunch aid. Absent or not voting listed for several representatives.

Baton Rouge House H. Allen I. J. Allen Ammons Angelle Bernard E. L. Bernard Bertrand Bickford Branton J. M. Brown W. K Brown Cashie Downes Dupont Dupuis Durand Floyd McGehee McLain Michot O’brien Perron Roy Sanders Sheridan B. Smith Stinson Sylvester Tessier Villar Jewell Delony Dyson Fields Fondren Foshee Fulco Gibbs Gregson Himel Jack John Kelly Knowles Lancaster Landrieu Lebreton Lehmann Matassa Mc Morgan Munson Martes Napper Ordeneaux Peck Pfister Rand Rau Richmond Schoenberger Simon J. K. Smith P. K. Smith Steen Strother Sullivan Tapper Triche Vesich Wilson Womack Altmyer Barranger Beeson Decuir Falgout Garrett Grizzaffi Leake Lewis Seaman Adams J. J Allen Armmons D. A. Bernard Bickford Branton W. K. Brown Dupont

Magnolia Shell Plant to Close by July

The Shell Oil Company gasoline plant at Magnolia Arkansas will close about July 1. Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co has begun purchasing natural gas from the Magnolia Oil field, which had been processed at the Shell plant for 20 years. A new gas separation system in the field reduces liquids previously extracted, making continued operation unfeasible.

Magnolia Ark Shell Oi Co Arkansas - Louisiana Gas Co Shell Arkansas - Louisiana Gas

Visit To Grave Ends In Tragedy

DETROIT AP A teen who vowed to visit his father's grave after his fatal car crash ten years earlier fulfilled the promise upon graduating high school. On graduation night the 19 year old Delle Foster was driven to a cemetery with two friends, but the return trip ended in a crash that killed Delle. One friend was injured and the other unhurt.

Detroit Delle Foster Lincoln Park Dad Delle

Bankers Chase Capture Robber in Downtown Bank Heist

An assistant cashier and two vice presidents pursued a bank bandit who fled a downtown Los Angeles bank with 641 dollars. The fleeing thief, Thomas Theodore Arnold, 32, was tackled in a nearby parking lot and handed to police on suspicion of robbery. Arnold allegedly implied a gun during the robbery and boasted about the bankers’ speed.

Los Angeles Thomas Theodore Arnold Arnold

Flory Defends Utility Changes Amid City Dispute

In Monroe, Flory says Mayor Howard opposed the bill but would not publicly endorse it. He cites Ouachita union support and asserts the aim was to improve the utility system for citizens and taxpayers, denying further remarks on the matter while naming three people who know the truth.

Monroe Howard Baton Rouge Utility Commission Ouachita Central Trades and Labor Council Travis Thomas Flory Utilities Commission New York Utilities

Gordon Flory's Statement on Monroe Utility Legislation

Gordon Flory releases a signed statement defending his actions and alleging Mayor Howard endorsed the legislation affecting the Monroe Utility Commission. He says he met with Howard and Travis Thomas, denies misrepresentation, and explains why the campaign did not disclose details to avoid jeopardizing bond sales.

Howard Monroe Utility Commission Travis Thomas Utility Commission

Postoffice Sets Closing Hours in Monroe

West Monroe post office will close all windows at 5 p.m. instead of 5 30 p.m. starting next Wednesday. Postmaster Homer B Roark announced the move to expedite mail for the northbound Missouri Pacific train at 5 25 p.m.

West Monroe Homer B. Broark Roark Monroe Missouri Pacific

Diaz Debuts with 5-1 Sacramento Victory Over Vancouver

Cuban infielder pitcher Tony Diaz, 21, owned by the Milwaukee Braves, made his Pacific Coast League debut for Sacramento with a 5-1 win over Vancouver.

Sacramento Calif Tony Diaz Milwaukee Braves Vancouver

Monroe Mayor defends stance against Flory smear tactics

In a forceful reply, Monroe Mayor rebuts accusations by Mr. Flory about union pressure and bond sales. He rejects claims of Utilities Commission link, defends labor pay raises, and asserts no outsider will dictate city policy. He vows to stand by his principles and deny Flory's demands.

Monroe Shreveport Baton Rouge Hong Kong China Organized Labor Utilities Commission Flory

Pension Bill Signed For Monroe Firemen Fund

Baton Rouge Special Gov Jimmie Davis announced the signing into law of a bill creating a fireman's pension and relief fund for the city of Monroe.

Baton Rouge Jimmie Davis Monroe

Lake Charles Girl Drowns In River

Thirteen-year-old Gwendolyn Que bedeaux of Lake Charles drowned yesterday while learning to swim in the Calcasieu River. Relatives said she lost her hold on a pier and disappeared into 20 feet of water as her 15-year-old brother Terry jumped in unsuccessfully to save her. A cousin later found the body among family members on vacation at the Numa Juneau camp north of Lake Charles.

Lake Charles Gwendolyn Quebedeaux Calcasieu River Terry Irvin Quebodeauz A. J. Quebodeauz Numa Juneau

Jones Kennedy Reunion Held at Louin Methodist Church

The Jones and Kennedy reunion was held Sunday June 12 at the Louin Mississippi Methodist Church. Dr George H Jones Sr read facts from his grandfather's diary about early Methodist Church history in Mississippi. Pictures were shown of past reunions.

Methodist Louin Mississippi George H. Jones, Sr

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Trailways Jackson Miss Hoover Anzelmo Arceneaux Ashley Becnel Bethard Bolden Boorman A. D. Brown Burns Casey Clark Cooper Crais Dupis Knowlie McCrary McGittingan McHenry Michol Morgan Ordoneaux W. EL “Ed Ed Whetstone Methodist Church Monroe Chamber of Commerce Maidco Public Appeal & Solicitation Council United Givers Drive Jock Warren, Sr Bankers Chase Victor Bussie Afl-Cio Ouachita Lawrence Gibbs Mike John Jr Jamar Adcock Gordon Flory W. M. Postoffice Future Brave Union Mary's Flower Shop North Western Provincial Wagon Wheel
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