Battle Lines Forming in 2nd Louisiana Governor Runoff
New Orleans and statewide figures brace for the January 11 runoff between deLesseps Morrison and John McKeithen. Endorsements, racial politics, and truce talks mark the campaign as Gillis Long sits out, Russell Long remains undecided, and Kennon supporters split publicly. Morrison signals using defeated candidates' talents if elected. Comiskey plans to endorse Morrison, shifting local power dynamics in a tense political week.
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deLesseps S. Morrison
John McKeithen
McKeithen
Morrison
Gillis W. Long
D-La
Long
Louisiana
Washington
Russell B. Long
Gillis
Louis Michot
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Times-Picayune
James E. Comiskey
Comiskey
Gillis Long
McKeithen Seeks Segregation Backing In Louisiana Runoff
John McKeithen campaigns for segregationist support ahead of the Louisiana gubernatorial runoff, while Gov. Jimmie Davis faces mounting anti-Davis sentiment. DeLesseps Morrison also attacks Davis, who beat Morrison in the last runoff. Political observers note anti-government feeling shapes the primary dynamics.
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Ben Thomas
Associated Press
NEW Orleans (Ap
John MecKeithen
Louisiana
Jimmie H. Davis
McKeithen
Davis
Baton Rouge
DeLesseps S. Morrison
New Orleans
McKeithen Advances To Runoff Amid Segregation Shift
In the Louisiana race Morrison and McKeithen move toward a runoff while segregationist strength wanes since 1960. Kennon Jackson together drew 221000 in the first primary, vs Davis and Willie Rainach’s 356000 four years ago. Michot backs Morrison as he campaigns for the 51 year old former ambassador.
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William J. Dodd
Davis
Robert F. “Kennon
Shelby M. Jackson
Kennon
Jackson
Willie Rainach
Louis J. Michot
Michot
Louisiana Bar Association Opens 13th Mid Winter Meet
Registration underway in lobby of Hotel Frances at 2 p m as more than 300 delegates and guests head to Twin Cities for a three day Louisiana State Bar Association gathering. Principal speaker Robert Allard of Chicago will address Friday luncheon. notable judges and bar leaders expected, with sessions on mineral law legal aid and judicial council.
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Hotel Frances
Twin Cities
Robert Allard
Chicago
Joint Committee For the Effective Administration of Justice
Allard
Beer spill from overturned truck soaks patrolmen
London CAPL reports two automobile Association patrolmen waded through 800 broken beer bottles after a beer truck turned over. Patrolman Leslie Haines noted his socks were soaked as they cleaned the mess and recounted the odd scene.
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Automobile Association
Leslie Haines
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