Long To Kick Off Campaign On July 4th
Long to launch gubernatorial bid with a July 4 kickoff from Leesville. He addresses duties at a city park dedication, touting momentum while rival James McLemore questions Long’s lead. Morrison urges Kennon public works aid as candidates travel and the park opens with beauty queen crowning.
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New Orleans
Robert F. Kennon
Ons
Morrison
Ats
Miso
Duncan WeCann
Fifie
Sancille Graace
State Land Office
Donna Vicore
Gulch
Keva
Glenda Kling
Long
Lake Providence
Lether Frazar
McNeese State College
Inquest Opens Into Fatal Beating Of Gene Symonds
Singapore coroner opened an inquest into the death of United Press correspondent Gene Symonds after rioting Chinese students attacked police warned areas. Police described heavy rioting with sticks tear gas and firehoses as clashes intensified amid the May disturbance.
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Singapore
Alexander
United Press
Syvimonde
FO Bo Basingstone
Sinpanare
Pottee
Kingstone
Investi Safran
Asdal
22-Year-Old Man Dies In Highway Auto Accident
Winnsboro reports a 22-year-old man died from injuries after a highway crash during a heavy rain. Jim Davis Day, of Homer, died hours after the vehicle driven by Johnny Pairoof plunged from the road. Day's wife, one son, and parents survive along with a brother. funeral services are set for Monday at Chase Baptist Church.
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Pan Automobile Acclaia
Hirthwayv
Homer
Jim Davis Day
Johnny Pairoof
Tair
Day
Civil Service Department
Memorial Hospital
Vair Auto
Das
Mondas
Chase Baptist Churea
Taslor
Mindhearn Funeral Home
Hobbie Daw
Dimmy Lee Daye
O. Bb. Daw
John Dey
Oak Ridge Church Receives Merit Certificate
The Oak Ridge Methodist Church was one of 33 in the Louisiana conference to receive a certificate of merit for church and parish work. The citation was presented to Pastor James S. Poole at the state conference in Alexandria. Poole is to return to Oak Ridge for his fourth year as pastor.
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Oak Ridge Methodist Church
Louisiana
James S.r Poole
Alexandria
Poole
Oak Radue
William Fark Nolan
Oak Jordue Chorel
Seasome
Two Legislative Closes Loom in Louisiana Adjournment Fight
In Baton Rouge two items threaten final adjournment of Louisiana's first day fiscal session. A Senate concurrent resolution seeks increased aid payments, and a Senate investigation into the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission is set by Lt Governor Barham.
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Baton Rouge
Lagislatire
Lauisiana
Senate
Gore Davis
House
Seth
Wild Life and Fisheries Commission
Cov
Barham
Jouarcow
Boob. Ranburn
Scientists Find Majority See Link Between Smoking and Cancer
A poll of 1000 cancer researchers including chest surgeons and pathologists indicates a majority believe heavy cigarette smoking may cause lung cancer. Dr. Charles S. Cameron of the American Cancer Society discusses the findings while tobacco industry figures challenge the interpretation and call for further study.
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Atlantic City
Charles S. Cameron
American Cancer Society
Wispell
Timothy V. Hartnett
Harbert
Jaimee Roper
Cameron
West Carroll Tax Levy Vote For Health Center
Oak Grove on June 6 voters decide on a one mill tax to fund West Carroll parish health unit building. The plan matches $8,093 parish funds with $5,781 state and $24,665.50 federal aid for a brick veneer center about 34 by 70 feet with no ongoing costs beyond maintenance.
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Oak Grove
West Carroll
Department of Institutions
West Carroll Parish
Rich man, poor man, begger man, thief nursery rhyme lesson
A junior editor feature explains choosing a career by liking a job and studying for it. The week invites coloring pictures of workers and highlights a doctor examining a smiling boy, noting the long education from high school through medical training and ongoing learning, service to patients, and professional oath.
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Violet Moore Higgins
AP Newsfeatures
Part Time Public School Attendance in 1954
In September 1954 about 700,000 American children attended public schools part time due to a lack of full-time facilities.
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