Monroe Town Faces Bridge Repair Bill After Barge Crash
Monroe and West Monroe must share costs for rebuilding the DeSiard Street bridge approach damaged by a barge accident. Highway Director Taylor says Monroe would pay about 300000 for Monroe side work, with total repairs estimated at 900000. Gov Edwards previously pledged state funding, while leaders debate who bears costs.
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Ford Names Callaway to Run 1976 Presidential Campaign
President Ford selected Georgia Republican Howard Callaway to head his 1976 campaign as national chair while remaining Army Secretary. Ron Nessen said Callaway will file campaign documents by Friday and serve only two to three weeks until he steps away from the Army role. Burch will lead an advisory committee in the Ford camp, and Ford plans to declare candidacy in the coming weeks before television cameras.
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Bo” Callaway
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U S Balance Of Payments Deficit Reduced Sharply
The Commerce Department reports the U S balance of payments moved from a deficit of 475 million dollars in the first quarter to near balance, helped by improved trade and a slower outflow of investment funds.
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United States
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Cunningham announce birth of son Kevin in Monroe
Twin Cities CHIT CHAT reports Mr. and Mrs. William Cunningham of Grambling proudly announce the arrival of their son Kevin born Friday at St. Francis Hospital weighing seven pounds, 10 ounces. Paternal grandfather William Cunningham Sr. of Birmingham Alabama and maternal grandfather the Rev Isaae Miller of Birmingham. Senior Citizens Club meeting 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday at Benoit Recreation Center 1700 Oaklawn Monroe.
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Ehrlichman seeks reversal of Fielding burglary conviction
In Washington AP dispatch, Ehrlichman's lawyer argues for overturning his 1971 conspiracy conviction tied to the Fielding break in. The defense contends Nixon authorized the warrantless entry for national security, while prosecutors note the plot sought Papenfeld records for a psychological profile. The appeal targets the White House Plumbers trial findings and Gesell's ruling on presenting national security as defense.
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Seegers Outlines Goals as Monroe City Schools New Leader
Dr. Sidney Seegers, named Monroe City School Board superintendent, from Baton Rouge outlines focus on instruction and public candor. He emphasizes restoring confidence to teachers, urges PTA cooperation, and says principals must be instructional leaders while reviewing finances and avoiding immediate personnel changes. Seegers notes a cooperative board and plans to study the situation before acting.
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Gus” Petterson
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Storms Trigger Twisters Across Midlands and Midwest
The Associated Press reports warm humid air fueling widespread thunderstorms from the central Plains to the Atlantic. A dust storm in Southern California reduced visibility on a busy highway, and at least one motorist died with several injured. Tornadoes touched down in eight states, damaging homes in Illinois and Ohio as hail and 70 mph winds lashed Kansas. Central Arizona forest fires worsened by high winds, while snow and dust affected Nevada and the northern Rockies.
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Solons Demand State Officials Explain Deficits
A Senate Finance Committee in Baton Rouge threatened to fire any state official who ran a deficit without permission, with a hearing ordered for agency heads. The panel cited a rarely used law granting the legislature power to dismiss deficits, noting elected leaders like the state education superintendent and insurance commissioner are among those with shortfalls.
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Freshmen push six prods to strengthen House clout
House freshmen and some older Democrats propose a six point plan to empower the party, set a priority program list, strengthen the whip system, designate party spokesmen, and require five day weekly sessions as they meet with Speaker Carl Albert to avoid veto overrides.
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Weather Outlook for Twin Cities and Monroe Airport
Partly cloudy skies with a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s and lows in the mid 70s with southerly winds 10 to 20 mph diminishing at night. Monroe Municipal Airport records a Tuesday high of 89 and a Wednesday morning 76, no rain in the last 26 hours. Extended outlook for Louisiana shows highs in the 90s and lows in the 70s Friday through Sunday.
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Solons To Draft Tax Revision Bill
Washington AP report that House Ways and Means plans a multi bill tax revision effort with hearings in July for a first measure to reach the House floor in October and a second to follow in November. The panel will review extending 1975 tax cuts of 2.6 billion for individuals and 1.5 billion for low income families with children, plus capital gains, depreciation and tax integration issues.
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D-Ill
U S Speeds Up Military Pullout From Thai Bases
Bangkok reports the United States will withdraw about a third of its forces from Thailand by month end. An additional 4 000 troops and 87 aircraft will leave, joining 3 500 troops and 48 planes already dispatched. Total force before withdrawal was 23 000 personnel and 300 aircraft. Aircraft includes 424 fighters 20 OV10 spotters two helicopters nine AC130 Spectre gunships 12 KC135 tankers and two C130 transports. Previously scheduled to depart are 17 B52 bombers and 31 FIil fighter bombers.
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River Stages Station Flood Present Change
River stage readings show station floods with present level near 39.8 inches on Monroe. Camden reports 19.8 with a 0.3 rise, indicating rising water and evolving flood condition.
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Camden
Ouachita River Falls From Flood Stage in Northeast Louisiana
The Ouachita River at Monroe drops below flood stage at 39.8 feet after peaking above 40 earlier in March. Predictions show further declines to 39.5 feet by Saturday, while the Black River at Jonesville remains above flood stage at 51.6 feet but also forecast to fall.
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