Primary Vote Near Million With 10 In Field
Louisiana faces a gubernatorial primary with about 893000 expected voters based on 1959 turnout, as 10 candidates compete. Metropolitan areas, especially Orleans and Jefferson parishes, dominate the vote with a large share of registrants in New Orleans and nearby counties.
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New Orleans
UPI
Louisiana
Jimmie Davis
deLessos S. Morrison
Willie Rainach
James Noe Sr
Bill Dodd
Orleans Parish
Jefferson
East Baton Rouge
Caddo
Calcasieu
Orleans
Morrison
Rainach
Lake Charles
Baton Rouge
Louisiana Candidates Press Education Theme Ahead of Vote
Democratic contenders for governor emphasized education as campaign focus. Shelby M. Jackson praised Louisiana progress over 15 years, noting higher teacher college credentials and pay scales since the past era. John J. McKeithen backed a strong education program and state-guaranteed college loans for eligible graduates.
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United Press International
Louisiana
Shelby M. Jackson
Opelousas
John J. McKeithen
Colege
Congressman Gillis W. Long Campaigned in Ponchatoula
Congressman Gillis W. Long campaigned in Ponchatoula asserting that education has always been a priority and urging support for his policy agenda. Local residents gathered as Long spoke on education funding and community needs.
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Gillis W. Long
Ponchatoula
Campaign chatter in Louisiana governor race features water, education promises
Kennon pledges to restore Atchafalaya Basin water flow to support fisheries and remove college fees while expanding scholarships. Morrison touts a clean campaign and demand for change in Baton Rouge. Kirkpatrick and Michot challenge major candidate labeling as voters decide who can lead institutions and highways, hospitals, and state services.
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Aries
Bunkie
Atchafalaya
Kennon
Louisiana
New Orleans
deLesseps S. Morrison
Baton Rouge
Public Works
Claude Kirkpatrick
Alexandria
Louis J. Michot Jr
Lake Charles
They Drill Together In Navy Dental Careers
In Warren Ohio Dr Arno I Wargelin and his son Dr David W Wargelin run a civilian dental practice while both serving as naval dental officers. The father, 57, retires as commander after 37 years in the Navy and Naval Reserve. The son succeeds as dental officer at the Naval Reserve Training Center with 16 years service and lieutenant rank.
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Warren, Ohio
Arno I. Wargelin
David W. Wargelin
U. S. Navy
Naval Reserve
Naval Reserve Training Center
Wargelin
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