Editorial Endorsees Cap Barham for Reelection as Morrison’s Running Mate
The editorial board backs Lt. Gov. Cap Barham of Ruston for reelection as Chep Morrison’s lieutenant governor running mate. It cites Barham’s independence in the Senate and capitol service, his civil service stance, frugal budget practices, and widespread endorsements from The Times Picayune and local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. EB. “Cap” Barham
Ruston
deLesseps
Chep” Morrison
New Orleans
Morrison
Louisiana
Barham
Earl Long
Cap” Barham
First Baptist Church
State Senate
Lincoln
Union
Morehouse
West Carroll
Senate
Ile
Whennon
Kennen
Tidelinds Jewsings
Hkerian
Tis
Cap Barham
Madden
Long
Cap
Kennon
Daily Leader
Mr. Barham
Capitol
Public Forum Letters Express Union Debate and Civic Concerns
Readers from Oak Grove to Louisville critique government actions on race and rights to work. A Morning World editor cites concerns over forced unionism, rail labor policy, and Democratic Party positions. The letters urge awareness of civil liberties and the influence of unions and political figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
Morning World
Supreme Court
Fred H. Beavers
Louisville
Democratic Digest
National Democratic Committee
Republican Party
Congress
Railway Clerks Union
Democratic Party
America
National Right To Work Committee
Harrison
Public opinion on the Russell Dortch robbery case
A reader defends Charles Russell and Lannie Dortch in the Angola era armed robbery trial. He questions witness credibility and points to Billy Deal's past crime, arguing the jury should weigh records and character carefully before sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Russell
Lannie Dortch
Russell
Reform School
Ancola
Angola
California
Billy Deal
Dortch
Man’s steadfast service praised for four years of duties
A tribute lauds a public figure for daily labor over four years, noting he rarely takes arbitrary stands, often opposes selfish groups, and acts for the general good despite personal costs. It emphasizes his dedication to state duties and neglect of personal business and family when needed.
Portraits of Love End With a Quiet Farewell
A tender verse questions patience and trust in a strained relationship. The speaker asks if a partner would stand by during turmoil and vows that the future hinges on faith and promises, ending with a suggestion to close the door.
Grateful Letter from The American Legion Director
George J. Kelly thanks Washington editors for timely editorial support of UNESCO policy. He notes harsh press reaction to UNESCO action and Life magazine coverage, praising national interpretation of the National Convention resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timely
Washington, D. C
Morning World
American Legion
Unesco
American
Life Magazine
George J. Kelly
National Public Relations Division
The
The Only Path To Follow
A Lafayette observer ponders nature's power from a storm torn window. He questions humanity's fragility and urges the sole life aim to be the road that leads to heaven after citing hurricanes earthquakes and accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Morning World
Mexico
San Francisco
Heaven
Monroe Law On Cotton Supply Sparks Farm Policy Warning
A Monroe Louisiana letter warns against government farm controls and cotton acreage allotments. It argues foreign nations are expanding cotton acreages and underselling U.S. cotton, risking the national industry as rayon nylon and other fabrics erode markets. The writer condemns government intervention in cotton trading and lending on held cotton to prevent surplus harms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Morning World
Edl
Saucier
Indictments Link Tax Evasion to Political Ties
The article discusses the Connolly Caudle indictment and broader tax evasion cases, noting political influence in enforcement. It cites Irving Sachs and mentions involvement of Democratic figures and officials, with predictions of more indictments. It critiques the atmosphere around income tax prosecutions and compares penalties to other federal crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew J. Connolly
Truman
Theron Lamar Caudle
United States
Washington
Harding
Messrs
Connolly
Caudle
Irving Sachs
St. Louis
Sachs
Democratic National Committee
William Boyle
Kansas City
Boyle
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Department of Justice
Department
Internal Revenue Bureau
Charles Oliphant
Dan Bolich
Internal Revenue
Joseph D. Nunn
U. S
Furether
Hilton Attacks NAACP in Louisiana Gubernatorial Address
Thomas A. Hilton denounces the NAACP in a Ruston Louisiana letter urging the group to leave Louisiana. He claims white organizers and subversive influences fund the organization and accuses it of mongrelization and outlasting civil rights gains. He alleges Georgia seeks to outlaw the NAACP and labels desegregation as harmful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NAACP
Ruston
Morning World
Louisiana
Fred Preaus
Mr. Truman
Mr. Eisenhower
Georgia
America
Thomas A. Hilton
Britain Under Pressure Calls Fifth Column Threat Abroad
Paul Harvey notes Viscount Astor's in House of Lords warning of a fifth column in Britain with no standards. He cites Burgess McLean and Khrushchev figures, urging tighter security while fearing overreach and protecting freedoms. Hoover cites Communist vulnerability in tolerant society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viscount William Waldorf Astor
House of Lords
Britain
Messrs
McCarran
Walter
Burgess
McLean
Downing Street
Foreign Office
Korea
38Th Parallel
Burgess - McLean
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Romania
Nikita Khrushchev
New Delhi
John Edgar Hoover
WOC and a president with impeachment in history
A quiz explains WOC as unpaid government advisers mostly businessmen. It notes only one person held all offices U S Representative U S Senator state governor and president Andrew Johnson of Tennessee, not Andrew Jackson, and mentions Jackson as Tennessee representative and Florida governor before statehood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WOC
Congress
U. S
George Washington
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Johnson
Warren G. Harding
Tennessee
Jackson
House
Senate
Old Hickory
Florida
Branham Company Addressed in Detroit and Newerdters Offices
The Branham Company lists key executives including Chairman Robert One dt and President William A Bronece with Richer as General Manager and Walter B Mette Mangging as Editor. The entry notes offices in Detroit and Hew Detroit and mentions suppliers and representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
D. Wag
Futtsnas
Wise Uinge
Newerdters
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Communist Association
Foster
Communist Party
Alabama
James W. Ford
W. Z. Foster
Earl Browder
Bastrop
James J. Metcalfe
Bascom N. Timmons
Paul Harvey
Congressional Quarterly
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