Tax vote nears in Senate after heated House contest
Louisiana lawmakers advance a two cent gas gathering tax to fund teachers amid a tense House clash that saw 68-32 passage and administration leaders predicting House support in the Senate. Monroe area reps Faulk and Fields opposed the tax with King of Winnsboro signaling support.
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Senate
House
Gilbert Faulk
Monroe
T. T. Fields
Farmerville
Edgar Lancaster
Tallular
Woodrow Wilson
Bastrop
L. D. Napper
Ruston
Asley Downes
Rayville
Lawrence Gibbs
Walter Chachere
Crowville
Jick Crane
Monterey
W Wepencer Myrick
Oak Grove
Vail M. Delaney
Lake Providence
W. S. Peck Jr
Sicily Island
I. J. Allen
Jonesboro
Ashton Collier
Winnfield
T. H. Gaharan
Jena
J. C. Seaman
Ten- Bas
Lether Frazar
Olt
Ony
Monroe Area
Ralph FE. King
Winnsboro
Ceutle
Lasley Downes
Rays Ownes
Holt
Louisiana Teachers’ Association
Rapides
Frazar
Sen
B. B. Rayburn
Bogalusa
Sammy Downs
Alexandria
Sam Cashie
Rayburn
King
Downes
Farmerville Sclon
Angelle
Louisiana House
James Sparks
Andrew Sevier
Tallulah
Hubert Sims
Mer Rouge
Speedy
Long
Bercham Crothers
Ferriday
B. B. Paton
Monroe Areas
Faulk
Fields
Wilson
Jasper Smith
John Garrett
Claiborne
Parish
Garrett
Gibbs
Monnie Cheves
Natchitoches
Cheves
King Seeks Ole Miss Return After Bar On Conduct
Gulfport businessman offers 1000 toward Prof Clennon King’s plan to return to Africa if his Ole Miss application fails. King, denied entry, seeks five alumni endorsements for the State College Board and had ads in the Gulfport Herald. He aims for a doctor’s degree at Mississippi while pursuing support from Oxford.
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Mississippi
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Gulfport Herald
Gulfport
Oxford
Gulfport, Miss
Clennon King
Africa
University of Mississippi
Ole Miss
Biloxi-Gulfport
Cotton market outlook splits on price quality and promotion
The council reports a potential 18 to 20 million bale world demand if U S cotton remains price competitive and quality improvements and promotional efforts continue. It warns a 6 to 8 million bale total US market if price quality and promotion lag, framing a choice between restrictive economy or expanding cotton commerce.
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Council
Witness Recounts Torn Home and Rescue Efforts
A survivor describes a devastating event that scattered belongings and damaged homes across the countryside. Neighbors including Mrs. Rasmussen faced similar ruin as rescue workers evacuated others while Richard stayed to help even after being hurt. The group all survived though some suffered injuries.
Walker and Slater move to new posts in Northeast college
Slater exits as Northeast president June 30 and Walker assumes office July 1 as the college faces a tight budget. The 1958-59 request seeks 1.43 million while 1.63 million was asked for 1958-59. Faulk Gibbs Donaldson and Holt feature in budget and jurisdiction debates with LSU.
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A.m
Slater
Northeast
Walker
Louisiana Tech
Grambling College
Faulk
Gibbs
Donaldson
State Board of Education
Ben F. Holt
Alexandria
LSU
Holt
Capitol
Monroe
Bees Still Drip Honey After Swarm Removal
Left Behind Homestead Florida report says Mr and Mrs John Beenstra removed two swarms from their house but honey remains, dripping through walls and screens between roof beams despite bore holes and siphon attempts.
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Homestead
Fla
John Beenstra
Tire theft case leads to parole dispute in Texas
Jeffers served six state sentences for stealing tires sold to a fence in Gadsden Alabama after hiding them in a house trailer. Arrest followed a Westside Esso complaint for four tires worth 166.28 dollars. He pled guilty before Judge Jesse Heard and was awaiting parole board reports at 601 East Erwin Street Tyler Texas with a Texas detainer pending after Angola release.
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Jeffers
Gadsden
Ala
Westside
Esso
Jesse Heard
Tyler
Jeffers Convicted. admit tire purchases across six states
In a statement to Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Department, Jeffers admitted using a courtesy card to buy tires on 30 occasions across six states. Tire values ranged from 38.80 to 286.18 dollars, with many purchases above 100 dollars. Jeffers lists his occupation as a truck driver.
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Ouachita Parish
Chief Test Pilot Killed In Britain
In Boscombe Down England AP reports John Booth Saunders Roe chief test pilot died in a crash of the rocket powered SR53 fighter plane on a partly secret list. The aircraft exploded after takeoff. Farm cottages were damaged by wreckage. Saunders Roe claims SR53 could climb at near 10 miles a minute and reach 1500 mph.
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Boscombe Down
England
John Booth
Saunders Roe
Britain
Saunders Roe Co
Squirrel Bites Man After Playful Attempt in Twin City
Carter attempted to play with a pet squirrel named Ricky, owned by a 12 year old girl. The animal bit his arm but the bite was not serious and required no medical treatment.
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Maroe
Carter
Ricky
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