State GOP Convention Set for June 22 in Baton Rouge
The Louisiana Republican Party schedules its 1968 state convention on Saturday June 22 at the Jack Tar Capitol House in Baton Rouge to elect 10 delegates and 10 alternates at-large for the Republican National Convention in Miami Beach August 5. Delegates from eight districts determine 26 total Louisiana delegates with two pre-elected from each district and at-large seats. District outcomes and names of delegates and alternates from each district are listed, with the party aiming to give all Republicans voice in choosing the national slate. A preconvention fund raising dinner June 21 will feature Governor Claude Kirk, followed by a Friday breakfast and Saturday luncheon honoring former State Chairman Chariton H. Lyons. Tom Stagg to speak at the luncheon.
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Louisiana Republican Party
Jack Tar
Baton Rouge
Miami Beach
Florida
Charles deGravelles
DeGravelles
Louisiana
Miami
O. L Cannon
J. Browne Larose
New Orleans
William H. Fulton
Michael Ogden
Charles FE. Dunbar III
James S. King
E. G. Schaefer
Oak Ridge
Ralph F. Caldwell
Monroe
George H. Boyd
Choudrant
Ross
Shirah
Crayton G. Hall
Henry S. Heitman
Robert Polack
J. Roger Mangham
Reginald W Farrar, Jr
Lake Charles
William N. Knight
Jennings
Vance W. Planche
Pierre J. Gomer
Eunice
Jean M. Boese
John H. Cade
Alexandria
Ray Fredlund
H. Lamar Boese
Claude Kirk
Kirk
Chariton H. Lyons
Tom Stagg
Shreveport
Fifth Congressional District
Erle M. Barham
Eugene A. Barham
J. M. Beam
Rayville
Paul C. Betts
H. C. Miller
Waterproof
FE. D. Shaw Jr
Charles A Shoudy
J C. Wilkins
Columbia
Robert Abbott
Jonesboro
J. William Knight
Joe Carter Jr
Clayton Cox
Tallulah
Sallie Farish
Frogmore
Betsy Files
Blake N
Harveston
Correct Address Very Important for Overseas Servicemen Edition
The Overseas Servicemen Edition from News-Star-World Publishing Corp. is mailed monthly to all area service members. Provide full name, serial number, and address to ensure prompt delivery. Send new addresses or changes via the enclosed coupon to avoid delays.
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News-Star—World Publishing Corp
Continental
United States
Canada
Alaska
Monroe Man Turns Down Football Career For Army
U S Army Captain Van Ross Nolan from Monroe turned away a potential NFL and AFL path to serve. A former two time All Conference tackle at Northeast Louisiana State College he chose Army duty over pro contracts after brief stints with the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams. He now serves as maintenance supply officer in Da Nang with the U S Army Support Command while declining Army team football to focus on his military career.
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U.S. Army Support Command
da Nang
Republic of Vietnam
van Ross Nolan
Patricia Sue
N. McGuire
Monroe
Denver Broncos
Los Angeles Rams
U.S. Army
Dennis F. Salisbury
RVN
U. S Army
Nolan
Directorate of Supply
1St Logistical Command
Northeast Louisiana State College
Broncos
Tooele Army Depot
Utah
National Football League
Army
Ballot Placement Bill Killed In House Meeting
A bill to place candidates by random draw instead of alphabetical order was defeated 8-4 by the House Judiciary Committee. Rep. John Williamson of Shreveport argued the measure would remove alphabetic bias, while critics noted potential complexity and uncertainty in listing names. Names of several attendees and representatives from multiple towns were cited in the discussion.
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Baton Rouge
House Judiciary Committee
John Williamson
Shreveport
Williamson
Caddo
Hatten Attacks Firemen's Bill In Legislature
Mayor W B Bert Hatten criticizes a firemen wage bill in the Legislature, calling it irresponsible and a threat to city finances. House Bill 120 seeks a $400 minimum for firemen next January with fringe benefits and a 42 hour week. He warns the city may abolish the fire department or cut other services to fund the measure, noting the cost to West Monroe could reach 34 500 in tax funds and the package over 140 000.
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W. B
Bert) Hatten
Senate
Hatten
House
West Monroe
Ouachita Parish
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GOP
Republican National Committee
de Gravelles
News-Star—World Publishing Corp. P
Box Monroe
Apo
Fpo
News-Star Capital Bureau
Montgonmery
Kodel
Dacron
Brent
Tan
Leath
Avril
Twin City Shopping Center
Oliver RD
Waco Sereras
Twin City
Oliver Road
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