27 Jun 1960
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1960
Page
1
Fragmentary report outlines a polio campaign led by director Kline with limited citizen participation. It mentions hospitalizations, medical activities, and financial matters linked to a foundation, without clear dates or locations. Mondale is referenced in connection to medical efforts.
The Louisiana State Police Troop F offices and the driver's license bureau moved to a new building at Selman Field. The relocation, completed late yesterday, places them at the corner of Central Avenue and Edith Street near Sterlington Road. Signs will be installed to guide motorists to the new headquarters, prompted by the planned Highway 165 bypass.
Five men are held on armed robbery charges with two named as material witnesses. The suspects, identified as Mogharses and others, were taken to police for questioning. Names including Chatham and Ruston appear among those charged or linked to the case.
In Baton Rouge four free port bills won overwhelming Senate approval after House passage. The measures would exempt certain property from taxes and affect imports and exports. a constitutional bill would go to voters in November. Senator Hebert Am overseeing the administration.
The Louisiana Senate moved several key bills including a payroll withholding tax for individuals, a public utilities tax passed to customers, and a repeal of the one cent kerosene tax with funds recommended for wildlife and fisheries. Debates centered on Cleveland amendments and concerns about back door tax shifts and state impact.
Senator Ellender denounces the Supreme Court decision clearing the Civil Rights Commission to resume hearings on Louisiana voting registration. He says the ruling grants a nationwide open season to vilify state officials and criticizes the Court for denying registrars the right to cross examine accusers.
A Louisiana appropriations dispute features Davis backing a river port project after a Twin City presentation. The committee rejects bills not governor approved, shelving funds for a health unit, a D Arbonne bridge, KLSE TYV operations, and district fairs. Rep Lantz Womack leads a cotton research center bill with revised funding.
Funeral services are planned for Mrs. Gandy Moore in Baton Rouge. burial will follow in Pine Church Cemetery. Relatives include sister Mrs. James W. from DeVille and brother Arvell H. from Atlanta.
Fragmentary text from a Senate report notes continued debate. It references three men, under consideration, with a mention that the outcome may hinge on possible beard orWel ing conditions and the chance of success.
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