Seeley Heads Science Church
Jeeston Massachusetts June 6 Special Announcement by the directors of the Mother Church names Paul Stark Seeley of Cambridge as president for the ensuing year succeeding Mrs Lisette D S McKenzie. Seeley, associate editor of Christian Science periodicals, born in Poughkeepsie, studied at Harvard Law, Princeton AB, Harvard LLB, served on publication committees and as first reader Portland Oregon, elected associate on the board of lectures in 1942. He has taught Christian Science classes in Portland since 1919 and outlined growth of the church from under 100 branch churches 50 years ago to the present.
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Christian Science Movement Expands in Wartime World
The Christian Science movement reports a shift toward religion as the war’s mainstay. Aboard lectures reach armed forces via a 40 mile air mission, with two lecturers sent to Mexico and earlier access to Britain resuming. Despite Europe’s blockade, Eddy trustees note circulation of periodicals to Switzerland.
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Christian Science Movement
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Mexico
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Europe
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Ouachita Students Named to Dean’s List at LSU Normal College
Three Ouachita parish students earned dean’s list honors for the spring term at Louisiana State Normal College in Natchitoches Monroe residents Mary Evelyn Durden Grace King and Jean H A Thomas achieved B average or higher. Fire losses in 1943 totaled 381 million dollars up 21 percent from 1942, officials report.
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Electoral Vote May Backfire on Southern States
A June 6 report explains how electors in South Carolina and Texas could be instructed to vote for any Democrat if displeased with the national ticket. It discusses the Electoral College rules, potential impacts on the 1940 election, and notes how Southern representation in Congress affects presidential votes and the risk to Democratic strength. The piece contrasts states with differing elector counts and voter turnout, highlighting the South’s disproportionate influence.
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Flood relief effort detailed by Ouachita Red Cross May 1944
A supplementary report from Ouachita parish Red Cross outlines flood disaster relief in May 1944. It notes 22 staff assistance workers totaling 304 hours and 27 canteen certificates with three aides remaining. Members and aides contributed 1,862 hours at flight line canteen and recreation halls, served 177 meals to flood refugees at Camp Kirol, and 11 nurse aides logged 217 hours across three hospitals. A new instructor is expected to start, while motor corps faced orders from the War Department ending car manning at Selman Field after a light period.
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Governors and regulators to meet on well spacing in Houston
In Houston seven state governors and oil and gas regulators were invited to a June 15 conference with petroleum administration for war officials and industry leaders on well spacing regulations. Ralph K. Davies, deputy petroleum administrator, will attend the meeting arranged by the Petroleum
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Houston
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Petroleum
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