Kennon Questions Newspaper Backing in Governor Race
Governor Robert F. Kennon commented on Morrison campaign support from Shreveport and Monroe papers. He joked editors cannot vote and recalled a past paper endorsement but said newspaper input reflects democracy and may influence public sentiment. He noted North Louisiana papers endorsed Morrison, owned by one interest. He compared newspaper support to counting cattle votes.
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Baton Rouge
Robert F. Kennon
Chep Morrison
New Orleans
Kennon
Morrison
Shreveport
Monroe
Harry
Truman
Hale Boggs
Louisiana
Colored C. Of C. Holds Final Session Of 1955
The Colored Chamber of Commerce plans its last meeting of 1955 in the Miller-Roy building tonight at 7 30 p m. Members are urged to attend as officers review the year’s accomplishments. The piece also notes U S government representation in over 60 international organizations.
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Colored Chamber of Commerce
Miller-Roy
Mail Early for Christmas Campaign Urges First Class Postage
Postmaster Hathorn promotes early mailing of Christmas cards with first class stamps to ensure prompt delivery and forwarding or return if undeliverable. He advises including return addresses, bundling local and out of town mail, and using free labels for out of town versus local delivery.
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Woodrow Hathorn
Hathorn
Monroe
Grevemberg to disclose hotel stake details soon
Former state police chief Francis Grevemberg told the Shreveport Junior Chamber of Commerce he would issue a statement within 48 hours outlining his purchase of an interest in the Miramar Hotel on Mississippi's Gulf Coast. He criticized New Orleans Mayor Morrison's law enforcement record and recounted raids while police chief.
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Shreveport
Francis Grevemberg
Miramar
Mississippi
Gulf Coast
Grevemberg
Shreveport Junior Chamber of Commerce
New Orleans
deLesseps Morrison
Morrison
Metropolitan Crime Commission
Christmas Event Plans In Farmerville Observed
A joint civic and religious Christmas program will be held in Farmerville on December 11 with participation invited from surrounding communities. The Farmerville High School band will perform, choirs will sing, and the downtown Christmas lights will be turned on. The program committee includes Ingram Ballard as chair, with David Clinton Frank Wilson and others assisting.
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Farmerville
R. L. Turnage
Ingram Ballard
David Clinton
Frank Wilson
Walter Schihach
Victor Antley
Larce Holder
Jaycees to Aid in Distributing Christmas Baskets
Announcement by B. B. Martin, chairman of the Good Fellows fund, says Monroe and West Monroe Junior Chamber members will help distribute Christmas baskets and presents later this month. They will assist Jack Hesketh, who has carried the load for years and has been highly successful.
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B. B. Martin
Good Fellows Fund
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Monroe
West Monroe
Good Fellows Project
Mr. Martin
Jack Hesketh
China Rejects Pleas on Mongolia Entry to UN
Taipei report says Nationalist China refused requests from three nations to refrain from using its Security Council veto to block Outer Mongolia's admission to the United Nations.
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Taipei
Formosa
China
Security Council
Outer Mongolia
United Nations
Unable to act until Chep Morrison gave the signal
A terse note confirms a subject remained passive until Chep Morrison instructed action. The fragment implies control by Morrison and a delay in decision making. No additional names or locations are provided.
Courageous Spirit Urged for Highway Task by Solon
Sen Edward Martin urged bold action to solve U S highway problems and praised President Eisenhower for focusing on the interstate program. Democratic Reps Clifford Davis and T A Thompson voiced optimism about passage of the road plan with funding talks and design work ahead. Tito arrives in Port Said en route to Ethiopia for a state visit.
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New Orleans
Edward Martin
America
Martin
American Association of State Highway Officials
Eisenhower
South
Clifford Davis
Tennessee
T. A. Thompson
Louisiana
Congress
Davis
Thompson
House Public Works Committee
Cairo
Marshal Tito
Yugoslavia
Port Said
Suez Canal
Ethiopia
Baker's Hair Tonia Promises Dandruff Relief or Money Back
Baker's Hair Tonia offers a dandruff and itchy scalp cleanup guarantee. If customers are not satisfied, they promise a full refund.
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Morey’s
Baker
Tonia
Baker’s
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Hamilt Gaven
Benrus Milos
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Solon
Myron George
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