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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1972
Page
2
Monroe City faces prospect of closing Georgia Tucker Elementary after desegregation and fluctuating enrollment. A special enrollment session Tuesday and Wednesday aims to reach about 185 students to secure state aid for six teachers and a principal.
Washington Republicans report a Democratic reform plan to create a formal national party with member enrollment and dues, a full time paid chair, and a national finance council. The measure, backed by Rep. James G. O'Hara, aims for a permanent financial base and broader grassroots leadership, confronting opposition from liberals who fear excluding the poor and independents. The Rules Committee will review the charter as part of the 1972 convention process.
The Southeast saw atomic energy employment rise to 30,290 workers, 19.4 percent of the U S total, as of May 1 1971. Tennessee led with 17,390 workers at Oak Ridge. Alabama Florida Georgia Kentucky Mississippi North Carolina and South Carolina followed. Engineers grew 10.6 percent while mathematicians and scientists declined 2.3 percent.
Funeral plant service offers sprays wreaths and mounted pieces with prices from five to twenty five dollars including family pieces made to order.
Monroe Mayor W L Jack Howard announced a press conference before leaving office to brief citizens on the city status. He tentatively set it for Wednesday morning depending on whether governor plans to issue commissions soon. Tuesday is the final day for write in candidates for the general election. If no challengers emerge, Gov Edward Edwards could issue commissions to incoming officials shortly after. Howard may discuss the city's financial condition.
House sponsors of the Nixon revenue-sharing bill say they have enough votes to pass it and plan to debate Wednesday with a Thursday vote. The measure would distribute 30 billion dollars to states and municipalities over five years, with few strings attached, amid a broad lobbying push. Senate opposition and agenda delays could hinder final passage as critics warn of tax impacts.
The Woodmen of the World Camp will hold a meeting Tuesday during which all degree work will be performed.
ALA and Travel Club survey shows Boston drivers paying 14.93 cents per mile with $1,638.46 annual fixed charges for a 15,000 mile year, higher than in 27 other U.S. cities led by New York and San Francisco. Insurance costs drive the spread, said ALA President David Thibodeau. Other city figures are listed, with varied per mile and fixed charges.
The Louisiana House of Representatives approved a bill requiring rural mail carriers to equip their cars with flashing safety devices. The measure passed 74 to 10 in Baton Rouge. Representative Raymond Laborde of Marksville introduced the proposal.
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