Theodore J. Marchand
Theodore J. Marchand is an American politician.[1][2] He served as a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1972 to 1976.[3] He was arrested and charged with criminal mischief over allegations that he "verbally assaulted officers and beat on the police vehicle in a manner to be a threat" in 1973, but released on a $500 bond.[4] In 1975, he proposed the additional funding of US$3 million to the Aid to Families with Dependent Children, which was approved by the House.[5]
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- ^ "Surprising. GOP Candidates Poll Big Vote In New Orleans". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Lubbock, Texas. April 8, 1970. p. 24. Retrieved August 16, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
James R. Sutterfield, a political unknown, squeaked by Theodore J. Marchand, a Negro businessman and the Democrat candidate in the race for a vacancy in the Louisiana House.
- ^ Kirkpatrick, Terry (November 21, 1975). "Blacks Gain in Southern Legislatures". News-Journal. Mansfield, Ohio. p. 9. Retrieved August 16, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
Rep. Theodore Marchand of New Orleans, facing camera, and Rep. George Connor Jr. of New Orleans, are two of nine black legislators in the Louisiana Legislature.
- ^ "MEMBERSHIP IN THE LOUISIANA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1812 - 2020" (PDF). Louisiana House of Representatives. David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library. p. 15. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
- ^ "Police Charge Legislator With 'Criminal Mischief'". Jet. Johnson Publishing Company. March 29, 1973. p. 5. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
- ^ "Child Aid, Farmers' Market Funds Are Given Approval". The Monroe News-Star. Monroe, Louisiana. May 29, 1975. p. 2. Retrieved August 16, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
At the same time $3 million was approved for the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program as proposed by Rep. Theodore J. Marchand of New Orleans.
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