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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1976
Page
2
The image shows Susan Ford seated atop an automobile outside the White House, taken by herself. The photo accompanies a growing up in the White House article in a leading ladies magazine's next issue.
The Louisiana Senate rejected a measure by Sidney Barthelemy to reduce penalties for possession under one ounce of marijuana. The panel voted 10 to 29 against the proposal and 8 to 30 on an alternative amendment, with debates over record secrecy and youth penalties.
The Senate passes a bill setting a retirement system for judges with 20 years service at 90 age or 17 years at retirement, requiring judges to contribute a portion of salaries while the state funds the rest. Present judges may remain in current system if they opt out. Debate continues on full participation and exact contribution rates.
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury signed a lease with Monroe Land and Gravel Co ending a free use period at the West Ouachita Sanitary Landfill. The agreement sets a 50 cent per ton charge for waste deposited, part of a broader move to raise rates for commercial haulers and fund landfill operations. Residents’ waste and individual homeowners are not charged.
The House approved a statewide indigent defender system with 450000 seed money and backed a Senate bill requiring agencies to justify existence every four years. It also allowed judges to order litter pickup for eight hours in lieu of fines and approved bond funds for Confederate Memorial Hospital tower. Senate rejected penalties easing for marijuana possession and debated welfare reform.
Authorities appeal for help identifying Angela a 10 month old girl with blonde hair found abandoned on July 4 AP wirephoto.
A distorted June dispatch reports a denied move to approve a treaty involving Ghneketled and Jeathon Pesubuae DV at the United States. The text appears garbled but indicates opposition or failure to pass an international agreement.
Native Louisianan Dr Southern, with decades of teaching and coaching experience, seeks a Monroe School Board seat. He has held leadership roles at Park Avenue Baptist Church and directed youth programs while promoting scholastic administration and community involvement.
Monroe attorney John R. Joyce announces his candidacy Monday for the Fourth Judicial District Division judge position. He stresses impartial, independent enforcement of the law, residency in Ouachita Parish, Marine Corps service, and a long record of public service and community involvement.
A brief wartime report states that British troops occupied Staten Island on June 30, with latest notes dated July 1. No further details on troop movements or strategic aims are provided.
District Attorney Johnny Carl Parkerson announced Monday he is withdrawing from the Fourth District Court judgeship race. The field narrows to two candidates, Monroe attorneys John Joyce and Carl Walker, after Chuck Ryan also quit about a week earlier. Parkerson cited the high pressure of the DA role and four ongoing projects as his reasons, saying the judge position would not be his cup of tea at this time.
Baton Rouge sources report mounting tension as a meeting at the Governor's Mansion discusses a potential special session to address a new property tax assessment package. Participants include Edwin Richwards and Chiude Budds Leach of Jonesboro, with lawmakers weighing definitions and exemptions urged by oil firms.
The West Monroe Chamber of Commerce holds a special meeting to discuss industry focus and venue arrangements. Committee member Pinkston was slated to discuss preparations and potential site options for the event, with emphasis on securing a suitable location and confirming attendees.
A one night drug education seminar is set for Sunday August 8 at 2 p.m. in the Monroe Civic Center. The event is free and open to the public and runs 90 minutes. Frances Trepanier Drug Education Specialist for Columbus Mississippi Public Schools appears as the featured speaker. Trepanier holds an M A from Mississippi University for Women and has graduate work in pharmacology counseling and community resources. She also serves on the Lowndes County Drug Action Committee and is listed in Who s Who Among American Educators.
The article reports approval of a defender measure in Louisiana, tied to funding and registration in New Orleans. It notes House adoption as part of a general appropriations bill, with statements from Rep Bobby Breen and floor leaders.
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