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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1968
Page
8
Wall Street faces ongoing paper flood as measures like early exchange closings and higher margin requirements fail to reverse the trend. Rising stock ownership by affluent, educated investors, plus growth of mutual funds and pension funds, keeps capital flowing into stocks.
SHREVEPORT, La. The Army Engineers in New Orleans awarded a 458 100 contract for phase one of the Red River navigation project. The award went to Martha-Mae Corp. of Memphis, Tenn. Sen Sep Russell Long and Rep Joe D. Waggonner Jr. said the plan is the first step in a proposed 500 million program. Long warned that reopening navigation could lure oil refineries and chemical plants back to the Shreveport area.
In Charleston AP reports third party candidate George Wallace dominates talk among 16 Deep South and Border state governors. News conferences show consensus he will not win the presidency but could carry some Southern states and affect electoral votes.
Monroe Mayor W L Howard expressed surprise at Eugene Smith remarks criticizing his stance on House Bill 778 and LP and L. Howard argued the bill would block municipal purchases and future value profits, insisting no special treatment for LP and L while stressing citizens’ interests and court rulings. A West Monroe delegation, including Mayor Hatten and Chamber manager Jim Williams, planned further work in Baton Rouge against the bill.
Filing deadline is Monday June 24 at 5 p.m. for candidacy with Burt Sperry, chairman. Incumbents GR York Ward 1 W E Palmer Ward 2 Fred McVay Dr F H Hammons Ward 3 C P Holloway M L Ow tens Jr Ward 5 already filed. A $20 deposit is required at Ouachita Bank in Room 708 to cover committee expenses.
In Mamou Louisiana AP reports Victor Bessot of Ville Platte died from burns after a crop-dusting plane clipped pine trees near a rice field and crashed. He was 28 years old and employed by Tri Parish Flying Service of Mamou. He died in a hospital on Monday after sustaining injuries last Thursday from the crash.
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