Lyons Speaks at Goldwater Rally in Louisiana
Charlton Lyons of Shreveport headlined a Fifth District GOP event at Ouachita Valley fairgrounds in West Monroe urging conservatives to act against the Kennedy ticket in 1964. He labeled the Democratic Party liberal and warned of a socialist shift toward a totalitarian state, calling for potential third party options amid regional sentiment.
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Barry Goldwater
Republican National
Lyons
George Snellings
Monroe
GOP
Thomas Jefferson
Americans For Constitutional Action Index
Congress
Republican Party
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Jefferson
James Madison
United States
Kennedy
Man Charged With Reckless Boat Operation
A 29 year old West Monroe man Sheloy L Southern is free on a 250 bond after being charged with reckless operation of a water craft. He was arrested on a warrant by a Louisiana game agent for manipulating water skis recklessly endangering a person. The warrant was issued by the district attorney office.
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West Monroe
Sheloy L. Southern
Bailey Grant
Southern
Galpha Drive
Frank Swayze
Louisiana
Parishes Criticized In State Audits For Purchases
A state audit faults Grant and West Carroll parishes for road and bridge material purchases without bids. It notes out of state or excessive buys, improper reimbursements, and unverified convention expenses. Monroe noted in a separate short entry with Curtis Sykes charged for simple battery.
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West Carroll Parishes
Louisiana
West Carroll
Monroe
New Orleans
Calcasieu Parish
Second Street
West Monroe
Curtis Sykes
South Third Street
Deloach Sees Land Sale to Aid Local Firms Expansion
West Monroe Alderman A L DeLoach Jr said the city aims to sell land between Commerce Street and the Ouachita River to help Simonton Grain Co and Union Oil Mill expand, boosting payroll in the Twin Cities. Union Oil Mill would extend operations by three months, with payroll about 18000 monthly. Simonton expects 400 to 500 dollars weekly.
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West Monroe
A. L
Buddy) DeLoach Jr
Commerce Street
Ouachita River
DeLoach
Simonton Grain Co
Union Oil Mill
Twin Cities
Simonton
Dayton votes on form of city government
Dayton residents faced a small turnout as they decided whether to replace the 50 year old commission city manager system with a strong mayor form. The question recalled Dayton’s 1914 adoption as a pioneer for larger U.S. cities.
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Dayton
Ohio
Commission
U.S
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