Smith Charges Mayor Biased Over Utility Expropriation
Eugene Smith of the West Monroe Chamber challenges Monroe Mayor W L Howard over House Bill 778 and LP&L. He says the bill shifts expropriation tests to an objective standard, aiding city utilities and potentially extending city boundaries to seize private systems, threatening Ouachita Parish tax revenue. He cites LP&L as major parish taxpayer and warns for local government impact.
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Weather summary for Monroe and Northeast Louisiana region
Partly cloudy today through Tuesday with scattered thundershowers mainly afternoon. Highs reach into the 80s and 90s across Louisiana and nearby states, lows mostly 60s. Forecast shows warm, unsettled conditions with small chances of precipitation and variable winds. no significant temperature changes expected through Tuesday.
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Monroe Truck Crash Damages Imperial Station Pumps
A car driven by Elbert Benard 32 of 304 Nord Street West Monroe struck two gasoline pumps at Imperial Service Station 62 Jackson St causing about 1400 in damage. Police say the vehicle veered off the ramp coming onto Jackson St and blew its tires from power brakes failing. Neighbors report repeated wrecks along the ramp with homes damaged. Mrs Mayer recalls residents living there since 1951 and urges action on the ramp’s short curve to curb loss of control.
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Maltroy O Mayer
First National Insurance Company
District Scouts Set Roundtable
The Central District of the Ouachita Valley Council will hold its monthly Roundtable Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the First Christian Church St John Street Awards will be presented to units at the May Council Scout Exposition Top ticket salesmen for the exposition will be recognized and Scout Executive Frank Maley says all adult Scouters are invited to attend
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Monroe man to move to Omaha for two years
Bill Gaiser of Monroe will transfer to Omaha for work and expects to be away about two years. He plans to explore points of interest with his car nicknamed The Cat and may attend a few Nebraska football games if time allows.
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Monroe
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Birthday greetings for Mrs La verne Johnson News Star carrier
Birthday wishes go to Mrs La verne Johnson a News Star carrier. Members of her bowling team the Mishaps tease she is in her 30s as her friend Mrs Billy R Hargiss notes.
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News-Star
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Hargiss Wins Rodney Dark Memorial Scholarship Award
Northeast Louisiana State College student Bucky Hargiss received the Kappa Alpha social fraternity Rodney Dark Memorial Scholarship. He is the son of former Monroe residents Mr. and Mrs. Billy Hargiss and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Rizzo and Mrs. Luke Easterling of Monroe.
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Monroe
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Baylor grants degrees to 829 graduates in Waco
Charles Robinson son of Mr and Mrs John W Robinson and Carol Tennison daughter of Dr and Mrs C R Tennison were among 829 Baylor University graduates in Waco Texas. Robinson earned an LLB in law and Tennison received a bachelor of arts in German and English.
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John W. Robinson
Bayou Shores Drive
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C. R. Tennison
Parkwood
Baylor University
Waco
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Miss Tennison
Alamo name origins traced to cottonwood tree
The famed Alamo in San Antonio Texas derives its name from the Spanish word alamo meaning cottonwood tree, reflecting the tree that once grew on the site. The landmark’s name ties to local flora and Spanish linguistic heritage in early Texas history.
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Mother Accepts The Silver Star Posthumously
Mrs. Lillian Ballard of 416 Wood Street West Monroe received the Silver Star posthumously for her son First Lieutenant Robert S. Ballard killed February 3 in Vietnam while serving as executive officer of Company B 1st Battalion 50th Infantry. He exposed himself to hostile fire to aid wounded comrades and died mortally wounded enabling evacuation. Col. Alton R. Taylor presented the award on behalf of the U S Army with praise from Col. George W. Paman Jr. The medal was authorized by the President under the Act of Congress.
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Wood Street
West Monroe
Robert S. Ballard
Vietnam
Alton R. Taylor
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Ballard
50Th Infantry
Vinh Nhon
George W Paman Jr
United States Army
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Nominees For School Board Listed By Group
The Democratic Executive Committee of Ouachita Parish met today and selected Democratic candidates for school board members and set a candidacy filing deadline. Incumbents filed for Wards 1 2 3 and 5: GR York WF Palmer Fred McVay Dr F H Hammonds C P Holloway and M L Owens Jr. Others must file with Burt W Sperry by June 24 at 5 pm. candidate must be a Democrat and meet qualifications.
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GR York
WF. Palmer
Fred McVay
F. H. Hammonds
C .P. Holloway
M. L. Owens Jr
Burt W Sperry
Ouachita Bank
Ouachita Parish Dems require $20 deposits for candidates
The State Central Committee of the Democratic Party mandates all candidates deposit $20 with the committee chairman for incidentals and expenses. Fees must be paid in cash or certified check payable to the Ouachita Parish Democratic Executive Committee.
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Democratic Executive Committee
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