Senate Rejects Compulsory Fireman Arbitration Bill
The Louisiana Senate defeated a bill requiring advisory arbitration for municipal firemen by a 15 to 24 vote. Sponsor Senator Michael O'Keefe of New Orleans argued for firefighters input on pay and conditions, while opponents said arbitration would strip local officials of control. The measure, amended to advisory arbitration only, could be reintroduced by O'Keefe.
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News - Star Capital Bureau
Baton Rouge
Senate
Michael O’keefe
New Orleans
O'Keefe
O’keefe
Arbitration Board
Sen
J. B. Davis
Shreveport
Winnfield
Alexandria
Ralph Troy
Monroe
U S Report Finds Fewer Smokers Overall
A UPI summary of a Health Statistics center report based on 37 000 households in 1970 shows 48.8 million Americans aged 17 and older smoked daily up to 99 cigarettes while 50.7 million did so in 1965. The share of heavy smokers rose. 26.4 percent of men and 17.6 percent of women smoked 25 or more cigarettes daily in 1970.
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Washington
UPI
National Center For Health Statistics
Center
National Clearinghouse For Smoking and Health
Health, Education and Welfare Department
U.S.A
Chevrolet
Kirk Candidate For School Board
Victor C. Kirk announces his bid for Monroe Louisiana District 4 on the city school board at age 22, citing youth insight and a pledge to serve the people. He lists Carroll High School and Southern University credentials and notes past campaign work for Richard O Miles. He stresses leadership over self interest and commits to informing residents and acting on their needs.
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Victor C. Kirk
Flynn St
Monroe
Monroe City
Carroll High School
Kirk
Southern University
A. T. Rowan and Son
General Contractors
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
National Association of Pershing Rifles
Richard O. Miles
Iva Baylock
Delhi
Resignation Announced by Central Bank Executive Mack Owens
Mack Owens senior vice president and chairman of the bank's executive committee announced his resignation from Central Bank effective immediately. Owens a lifelong Ouachita Parish resident joined in 1954 rising to senior vice president and board member. He holds a BS from Northeast State University and an MBA from LSU and has led many community groups including Kiwanis, the West Monroe Chamber of Commerce, and United Givers Fund. He has 18 years of service and no definite plans for the near future.
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Mack Owens
Central Bank
Ouachita Parish
Owens
Northeast State University
Louisiana State University
West Monroe
Senate Bill Forces Senate Confirmation of Appointments
The Louisiana Senate approved a bill requiring the governor to submit all appointments for confirmation. The measure passed 20 to 17 amid debate over balance of power, with critics warning it could hamper the executive branch.
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Baton Rouge
Senate
Claude Duval
Houma
Duval
Edgar Mouton
Lafayette
Mouton
Senate Sets Up Bipartisan Panel On Secret Government Data
The Senate considers a resolution to form a 10 member bipartisan committee to study government document classification and publish guidelines within 60 days. Sen. Mike Gravel pushes to disclose a 1969 Vietnam war study while Sen. Javits and others seek a formal process for handling secret material.
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Washington
Senate
Mike Gravel
Alaska
Gravel
Congressional Record
Senate approves ban on urge and request resolutions
The Louisiana Senate approved a concurrent resolution to bar urge and request resolutions, sending the measure to the House. Senator B B Rayburn of Bogalusa said the ban would take effect at the start of the 1973 session, arguing such resolutions misuse the legislative process. A midnight public works subcommittee meeting featured a reading of the Pentagon Papers, leading to an emotional moment.
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Sen
B. B. Rayburn
Bogalusa
Rayburn
Public Works
Pentagon
Senate approves bills on utilities, judges, speech pathologists
The Senate cleared multiple measures including a 30-0 bill to fix the Monroe Utilities Commission Enabling Act, and a 39-0 vote creating a law regulating speech pathologists and audiologists. Also approved were a constitutional amendment to compensate families of officers killed in line of duty, and a resolution redefining forest products to include wood chips and sawdust for licensing.
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Baton Rouge
Senate
Sen
W. D
Billy” Brown
Monroe
Monroe Utilities Commission Enabling Act
J. H
Jim” Brown
Ferriday
Dist
North Louisiana
R. P. Boyd
Harrisonburg
Holmes Mouser
Columbia
Cliff Adams
Tallulah
Harwell Allen
Winnfield
C. M. Brown
J. D. Deblieux
Harold Montgomery
Dayline
Paul Foshee
Natchitoches
George Halstead
Ruston
Billy Brown
Youths On Bond In Glue Sniffing Case
Alexandria youths arrested near Enterprise Bridge with glue sniffing charges were released on bond. Roy Mabou 17 posted 2500 dollars. two juvenile suspects released to parents custody. Don Vandewater 18 remains in Rapides Parish jail on 2500 dollar bond.
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News - Star
Alexandria Bureau
Alexandria
Rapides Parish
Parish
Enterprise Bridge
North 16Th Street
Roy L. Mabou
Don Vandewater
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Pine St
Ken Purcell
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C. Kay Carter
U. S
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4Th District
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LS Se
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Quachita Valley
U.S
Scott
Ron V. Dellums
D-Calif
House
Baton Rouge, la
State Senate
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Car and Driver
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