Ewing’s Service to Newsroom and Legion Fades in Death
Longtime editor publisher and leader of multiple newspapers and radio stations including the New Orleans States the Times Monroe News Star World KTBS KWKH and the Southland Paper Co. of Lufkin Texas dies after a career spanning 1913 to 1940 in military service civic work and educational leadership. He was a founder organizer and long time director of the American Legion and led key presses and broadcasting efforts. He held state and national roles and aided lend lease advocacy during world events.
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Board Leadership and Policy Tensions Highlighted in September Meeting
A single leader at the September meeting dominates discussions on service quality and cooperation with the city school board program. The superintendent signs memoranda from his office noting control over teacher schedules and overall administrative direction.
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Ewing family led Shreveport Times growth and radio expansion
The Ewing lineage shaped The Times from its 1870 start through Col. Robert Ewing’s 1908 purchase and John D. Ewing’s later leadership. Under their direction Shreveport’s paper expanded, backed water projects, and launched KWKH and KTBS with later moves into KTHS and television, shaping regional media prominence.
Passman Reflects on Flood Control Progress and Tax Stance
The congressman defends seniority based on service and touts 54 million dollars secured for flood control in six years, claiming district property values rose by 150 million dollars. He emphasizes completing the flood control program, resisting tax increases, economy measures including reclaiming funds from his secretary hire account, and opposing socialist legislation and foreign aid.
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