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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1968

Page

9

Felony Trial Visit Program Begins in Ouachita Parish

High School students at Ouachita and St. Frederick's join a new Felony Trial Visit Program run by the Louisiana State Bar Association. Attending attorneys Brus cato Sparks Jr and Joe Guerriero plan trials, jail visits, and class reviews to explain criminal procedure and justice.

Ouachita Parish John D. Sparks Jr Joe D. Guerriero Ouachita St. Fredericks Young Lawyers Section Louisiana State Bar Association Joe Dr. Guerriero American System of Justice Guerriero Anthony J. Bruscato James D. Sparks Jr Monroe St. Fredercks Robert Kostelka Ouachita High School Brusecato Sparks

Boley Honor Roll Announced Today

Boley Junior High School in West Monroe announced the fifth six weeks honor roll. Principal Donald C Wade released the list of students achieving a 3.0 academic average across grades one two three five and seven. The roll includes named students across multiple classes and shows broad school achievement.

Boley Junior High School West Monroe Donald C. Wade Malinda Patrick Bell Lisa Bell Geraig Branson Dwayne Green Melvin Hendrix Crervi Jackson Telvena Stamper Gerrice Willams Michael Willems Lynetta Woodard Kishi Bell Thomas Branson Mary Cane Mercnelt Cox Martyn Com Shredia Cox Carolyn Honeycutt Sharron Jackson Terri Johnson Edward Moore Jerry MelLeuri Wash Moore Minny Miles Elizebeth Nelson A Thomas Kelvin Withiams Gwen Biton Andre Yours Grede Armandea Anderson Patricia Beavers Albert Cann Dorothy Dreke Tony Fuller Anthony Green Lisa Heard Stanley Maris Donald Jones Armandae Steve Lewis Vassie Manning Roberson Ralph Rivey Marilyn Golston Ogana Harre Gary Jackson Patsy Mason Jenifer Staten Derris Taytor Ivory Tolliver Kevin Washington Jane Woodard Wandy Bell Mary Branson Patricia Robtins Freddie Glass Pleas Jenkins Emily Manning Ricky Minnifield Theresa Richards Mary Nesom Taylor Freddie Verner G. Willers Brenda Adams Freddie Benks Darrigh Fell Betty Dickens Gloria Honeycunt Tony Morris Kenneth Jehnaga Vartessa Lewis Carrie Russet Mervin Smith

Nine Jurors in Caldwell Trial Named

In Caldwell manslaughter case Jacs nine jurors were chosen in the Fourth Judicial District Court with Judge Robert Farr presiding. Prosecutors and defense counsel pressed self defense and prior knowledge issues as voir dire continued. Mrs. Shirley Caldwell faces retrial for the December 14, 1966 shooting death of her husband Billy Caldwell after the Louisiana Supreme Court ordered a new trial earlier this year. A juror was recalled for contact with the defendant during a prior recess. Nixon’s 1958 Lima incident is noted in passing.

Fourth Judicial District Court Robert T. Farr Shirley Caldwell Warren Hunt Robert Kostelka Caldwell Billy Caldwell

State Finance Scrutiny Grows Over $200 Million Budget

Louisiana lawmakers push for tighter oversight of state boards and highway payrolls as they debate a possible extra $200 million in yearly spending. Senators Barham Gilbert Brown and others urge reforms to curb waste, with calls for longer sessions and stronger fiscal planning.

Louisiana Ruston Charles Barham J. B. Lancaster J. C Sonny Gilbert Sicily Island Highway Department Barham Charles Brown Tallulah Brown Benny Christian Rayville T. T. Fields Farmerville Charles Vining Sondheimer Appropriations Committees

Monroe Municipal Court Dockets Hit With Fines

City Judge William L. Crowe presided over a heavy Monroe docket. James E. Johnson faced 425 dollars plus costs for DUI. C L Shipley of Winnsboro also fined. Multiple defendants including Darrell Denison and Robert Blackmon received various jail terms or fines for theft by check and aggravated battery. Several others were fined for simple battery resisting arrest and disturbing the peace. Minor speeding and negligent driving sentences were also imposed on a string of defendants.

William L. Crowe Monroe James E. Johnson Washington C. L. Shipley Winnsboro Darrell Denison Columbia Robert Blackmon Stone J. C. Franklin Chester Albert Gaston Shreveport Williams Ronald W. Lenard Dixie West Monroe Shepherd W. Edwards S. Uth Joyce S. Burkhalter Emerson Edward Whitlock Hazelwood Ernest Ward Johnson Iman A. Elkadi North 12Th Gary W. Williams Violet St Richard A. Buckner Spencer William Barthel Rayville

Office Supplies Bids To Be Opened By School Board

Ouachita Parish School Board will open bids for office and school supplies for the next school year at 7 p.m. The meeting at 100 Big St. will present written findings on Riser School teacher Claudia Stephens who was found guilty of incompetence and wilful neglect of duty and dismissed. Committee reports and routine personnel actions are also expected.

Ouachita Parish Big St Claudia Stephens

Red Cross Receives Presidential Praise At National Convention

President Lyndon B. Johnson sent a letter to 4,000 Red Cross delegates praising the organization for its unflagging relief efforts. He urged continued growth to relieve human suffering as the nation grows and named E. Roland Harriman to a seventh three year term as Red Cross president.

Denver UPI American Red Cross Lyndon B. Johnson Red Cross Johnson E. Roland Harriman Harriman Harry S. Truman

Labor Probe Group Considers Partin Testimony

The Labor Management Commission on Inquiry meets in executive session to decide whether to strike Partin remarks. Partin accused James H. Gill of pressuring him, and alleged bribery attempts involving Atty. Gen. McFerrin and Wade McClanahan. Ralph Howe testified about a 1963 to 1964 shutdown tied to a Teamsters electricians dispute.

Baton Rouge, la Labor Management Commission On Inquiry Edward Grady Partin Teamsters Union Partin Anti-Rackets James H Buddy” Gill Baton Rouge Industrial Contractors Association James Hoffa Hoffa Baton Rouge Dean Paul Hebert Commission Hebert Gill John McKeithen Asst. Atty Thomas McFerrin Wade McClanahan Ralph Howe Humble Oil & Refining Company Teamsters

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