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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1969
Page
4
A forecast indicates showers Tonight over the East Coast South and Midwest with rain across the Rocky Mountain states. Cooler temperatures are expected in the Northeast and parts of the Midwest.
Northeast Louisiana and surrounding regions forecast clear to partly cloudy and warm conditions today through Saturday. Chance of afternoon or evening thundershowers increasing Saturday with highs near 96 and lows 68 to 74. Rain chances 20 percent this afternoon and tonight, 40 percent Saturday, with southwest winds 6 to 16 mph. Delta and Mississippi regions expect similar warm, unsettled weather with scattered showers and thunderstorms today into Saturday.
A recipe note explains that placing the loaf pan in a second pan with hot water during baking yields a milder loaf than baking without the water bath. The method reduces direct heat impact and creates a gentler texture.
A small Monroe area item notes Carl Parker being ousted from his residence at 257 Oregon Trail and seeking refuge nearby. Dale Martha marks June 19 as Red Letter Day for the Monroe Building Permits office, noting it is Parker’s 27th wedding anniversary and Martha’s arrival date. Airman Charles H. Davis completes basic training at Lackland AFB and stays for security policeman training after high school in West Monroe. Houma proclaims itself Venice of America due to extensive canals and waterways per the Louisiana Tourist Commission.
Mrs Delight Hamilton of Monroe watched an escaped myna named Pete whistle and speak to her yard as she rested in a hammock. The McGoughs of Crescent Drive owned Pete who was recaptured after a trio of neighborhood boys chased him down a tree. Pete was soon returned to his cage at home.
Descendants of the John Gaar family will hold a reunion at 10 a.m. Sunday at New Hope Methodist Church, about five miles east of Dodson.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Montgomery age 75 are set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Zion Hill Baptist Church with Rev. H. Y. Franklin officiating. Burial will follow in the city cemetery under Hunt's Golden Statneral Parlor. She leaves a sister Mrs. Annie Reed of Me. Gee Ark three nieces and two nephews.
The author argues that tax dollars fund red tape rather than better care and highlights Louisiana nursing home welfare bed usage. It notes hospital costs cited as 65 dollars per day versus welfare charges around 10.87 dollars daily and urges funding for health care standards overseen by the Louisiana State Board of Hospitals.
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