LTA backs higher teacher pay urged by Odom
Monroe City School Board hears Supt Van D Odom report that Louisiana Teachers Association urged boards to endorse a new teacher salary schedule. W E Whetstone notes state board supports the plan, which would raise salaries by 39 million dollars. Ouachita Parish Board approves West Heights Water Co. contract, reviews science building plans, fiscal agents, bids on gym equipment, and a Grambling College testing contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
van D Odom
Monroe City
Louisiana Teachers Association
Odom
LTA
Baton Rouge
State Board
United School Committee
Ouachita Parish
West Heights Water Company
Riser
West Monroe
Milton King
Negro Central High School
Ouachita National
Central Savings
First National
Sterlington Bank
Grambling College
Oswald Seen as Crackpot by Soviet Officials
UPI reports Soviet consular files indicate Lee Harvey Oswald was viewed as more of a crackpot than a Communist during his three years in the USSR. U.S. officials say the material adds little to the Kennedy case as the Warren Commission begins its work. The FBI is expected to say Oswald acted alone in Kennedy’s death, with Ruby as a separate individual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Lee Harvey Oswald
Kennedy
Soviet Union
U. S
Oswald
Dean Rusk
Anatoly F. Dobrynin
Johnson
Earl Warren
Warren
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
John Sherman Cooper
R-Ky
Hale Boggs
D-La
Gerald R. Ford
R-Mich
Allen W. Dulles
Central Intelligence Agency
John
Salvation Army Christmas Assistance Drive December 13 24
Salvation Army announces special Christmas aid from December 13 to 24 under Capt. Ronald C. Greene. Applicants should go to the Christmas Office at 105 Hart St with Mrs. Greene directing intake and calls to adopt a family at Fairfax 5 1755. Red kettles will appear December 13 on Twin City streets through Christmas Eve to raise funds toward a $4 600 budget, with United Givers Fund contributing 2671 toward the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Ronald C. Greene
Hart St
Campaign Contributions Under Scrutiny in Louisiana Governor Race
United Press International reports pressure on Louisiana gubernatorial candidates to disclose campaign contributions. PAR Baton Rouge urges a law requiring publication of all contributions, noting Louisiana lacks such a statute. State Rep. Louis J. Michot Jr. challenges rivals to reveal their financial backing on television.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Louisiana
Public Affairs Research Council
PAR
Baton Rouge
Louis J. Michot Jr
Louisiana gubernatorial race heats up with reform pledges
Campaign statements rally voters as candidates attack past Baton Rouge governance. Long pledges broader charity hospital access and higher earning limits for medical aid. Kennon unveils an All Louisiana Program with 144 citizens to aid legislative work. Kirkpatrick touts independent support as a path to the second primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennon
Louisiana
Public Works
Claude Kirkpatrick
de- Ridder
Kirkpatrick
Inde
Segregation Not Issue In Election Campaign
In Louisiana governor race Polls show segregation as a campaign issue mainly over who favors it. Morrison argues the problem is to face, while Davis avoided backing a successor. Thompson vows to end segregation in 60 days, and longtime rivals Long Kennon Jackson McKeithen feud shapes the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. McKeithen
Gillis W. Long
Robert F. Kennon
Davis
Jimmie H. Davis
McKeithen
Baton Rouge
Ben Thomas
New Orleans
Louisiana
de- Lesseps S. Morrison
A. Roswell Thompson
Thompson
Kennon
Leander H. Perez
Oilrich Plaquemines Parish
Fea
Ana Joins Unopposed GOP Gubernatorial Bid in April
Ana secures the Republican nomination unopposed and will challenge the Democratic nominee in April. The race centers on party support and the upcoming election date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana
Also Mentioned on This Page
Britain
Walney Channel
Barrow-in-Furness
England
London
W. E. Whetstone
State Board of Education
Long
Supt. of Education
Shelby M. Jackson
Hammond
de Lesseps
Morrison
Charlton H. Lyons
Lyons
Sentate
Kennon’‘S
Frank Voelker
Citizens Councils
Ture
Rep
John McKeithen
Earl K. Long
Russell B. Long
Huey P. Long
Gillis
Jana
Wilford Michot Jr
Roswell Thompson
Wilford Thompson
Hugh Lasseigne
Charlton Lyons
Shreveport
Louisi
R&a Jewelers
Paramount Theatre
L. W. Coon
Ward Six
Elgin
Jewel Lady's Elgin
DeSford
Amenca’s Bargest Clothier
Nepuceo
Bond
Bond's
DeSiard
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!