Monroe Police Chief James C. Kelly Jr resigns
Monroe Police Chief James C. Kelly Jr requests resignation accepted by City Council effective Wednesday. Acting Chief W J Hunnicutt named interim. Mayor W L Howard lauds Kelly calling him the outstanding officer, notes a 25 year career with the department and a $9 000 budget return for next year. Kelly plans to stay in law enforcement in some capacity.
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Monroe
James C. Kelly Jr
W. L. Howard
Louisiana
America
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Howard
W. J. “Jack” Hunnicutt
State's Tax Relief Fund Ruled Invalid
A three judge federal court declared Louisiana's property tax relief fund unconstitutional and enjoined payments of 73.5 million to parishes. It ordered the legislature to propose by Sept. 1 an equitable replacement plan and barred disbursements until a fair formula exists.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
U.S. Supreme Court
Moon Landrieu
Jefferson Parish
Orleans Parish
Landrieu
Orleans
Jefferson
East Feliciana Parish
St. Bernard Parish
John Minor Wisdom
5Th
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. District Court
Alvin Rubin
E. Gordon West
Baton Rouge
Rubin
Edwards vows to resign as delegate if McGovern wins first ballot
Governor Edwin Edwards says he will resign as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention if George McGovern has enough votes to secure the nomination on the first ballot. He may support McGovern if his foreign policy stance changes, and he will not endorse congressional or senatorial candidates in the upcoming Democratic primary.
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Baton Rouge
Edwin Edwards
George McGovern
Miami
McGovern
Edwards
South Dakota
Congress
U.S. Senate
Ouachita River Stands Firm Amid Flood Fears
The Ouachita River shows a deep channel through the Mississippi valley with banks 25 to 30 feet high up to the Arkansas Louisiana line. Pool level variations reach about 37 feet near Monroe, indicating the river can absorb substantial water before overtopping banks. Velocity runs around 4.8 feet per second at Monroe, not reaching the rampaging river class of northern regions.
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Ouachita River
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Mississippi
Arkansas Louisiana State Line
Monroe
Ouachita
Passing 50 Brings New Challenge of Temptation
The saying notes that temptation wanes after fifty, and personal experience suggests it becomes rarer as one ages, implying greater control or fewer seductive triggers in later life.
Boats Collapse At Flooded Ohio River Marina
The Ai steel and wood Yacht Haven Marina housing about 100 boats broke apart early today on the swollen Ohio River. Dozens sank or were damaged with 75 recovered or located. Coast Guard and six private tug boats assisted. Estimated damage up to 1 million dollars with several vessels striking bridges and other craft near Cincinnati.
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Ai Steel and Wood
Ohio River
Coast Guard
Joe Bitzer
Yacht-Haven Marina
Marina
Cmdr
Marvin Browmen
Ohio
Kentucky
Browmen
Bitzer
Union Leader Gets 5 Year Prison Term
United Mine Workers President W A Boyle was sentenced to five years in prison and a $130000 fine for illegal political contributions with union funds. Two five year terms run concurrently. counts two through twelve are suspended with two years probation.
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United Mine Workers
W.A. Tony Boyle
Boyle
Richey
Justice Department
U.S
Landrum-Griffin
Continued Warm Weather Expected In Twin City Area
Twin city area residents can expect continued warm temperatures and partly cloudy skies through Thursday. No major temperature changes are seen though late afternoon and evening thundershowers may increase. highs in the 90s and lows in the 70s. Rain probability 20 percent tonight rising to 30 percent Wednesday. FAA at Monroe Municipal Airport logged a high of 92 and a low of 76 with no measurable rainfall in the last 24 hours.
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Twin City
FAA
Monroe Municipal
River Stages Flood Update
River stage readings show rising water levels with present stage at Camden and Monroe not listed. The notice notes a 1 unit rise indicated by the 26 3,9 figures and highlights changes in stage conditions.
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Camden
Monroe
Senate vote looms on $36.6 million supplemental bill
The Louisiana Senate faced a floor vote on a $36.6 million supplemental appropriations bill including $1.6 million in committee amendments. A secret session approved admin moves, then an open session sparked rapid amendment shifts as lawmakers tried to ride Gov. Edwards’ funding plan, with one large proposed cut revised downward in debate.
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Senate Finance Committee
House
Edwin Edwards
Edwards
Inside The News-Star Classified Highlights
Brief inventory of sections and page design in the News-Star. Mentions Abby Lowman Broadway Popenoe and Van Dellen across Classified Radio-TV Comics Sports Crossword Theater Editorial Weather and more. Indicates page layout with multiple named bylines and sections.
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Lowman
Radio-Tv
van Dellen
Monroe City taxes cut six mills as Howard leaves
The outgoing Monroe administration reports a 25 percent property tax cut, reducing total ad valorem taxes to 45 mills. Mayor W L Howard notes $700,000 in general fund surplus and a city debt reduction since 1956, with 1,051 employees and payroll growth from 735 in 1956.
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Monroe
W. L
Jack” Howard
City Hall
Police Department
Ile
Moniroe
Monroe i
Superboard bill gains House Education Committee backing
Louisiana House Education Committee approves a bill creating a single governing body for higher education. The 10-3 vote follows rejection of a restructuring amendment by Rep. Woody Jenkins. The measure, by Sen. Frederick Eagan and others, unites the LSU Board of Supervisors, the Coordinating Council for Higher Education, and the higher education functions of the State Board of Education.
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Louisiana House Education Committee
Woody Jenkins
Baton Rouge
Jenkins
Roy Robillard
Morganza
Edward Scogin
Slidell
Frederick Eagan
New Orleans
Louis Siana State University Board of Supervisors
Coordinating Council For Higher Education
State Board of Education
City budget troubles and growth under Howard's 16 year tenure
Howard recalls taking office in 1955 to a city burdened by $1 million in past-due accounts and a $45,000 general fund. He notes payroll rose from 343 000 to 1 051, with 90 to 95 percent of new hires in the police department, and credits a major street program drainage expansion and new recreation facilities.
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Howard
Police Department
Plan On No Fault Insurance Debated
Louisiana House considers a no fault automobile insurance bill offered by Rep. Lebreton allowing relief from lawsuits when medical costs are under 500 dollars. Supporters including State Insurance Commissioner Bernard and actuary Paul Simoneau push for rate cuts and consumer benefits while opponents await full committee testimony.
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Louisiana House of Representatives
House
Edward Lebreton
New Orleans
Commerce Committee
Sherman A. Bernard
Paul Simoneau
Aetna Casualty and Surety Co
Louisiana
Glen Ducote
Louisiana Consumers League
Senate panel approves bill to ban sale of small handguns
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill by Sen. Birch Bayh to outlaw commercial sale of small concealable handguns not fit for sporting use. The measure passed 12 to 2, with rivals from Sen. Roman Hruska rejected 9 to 5. The bill cites crimes including the 1968 RFK assassination and last month’s Wallace incident.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Birch Bayh
D-Ind
Roman Hruska
R-Neb
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Bayh
Robert F. Kennedy
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Wallace
James O. Eastland
John L. McClellan
D-Ark
Hruska
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