Local power project leaders view new construction site
In the photo at the construction site, five figures stand left to right: R. C. Wallace a General Electric representative, French L. Smith chair of the Monroe Utilities Commission, Tom Underwood Utilities Commission manager, and L. L. Nunley water and light plant superintendent. Staff photo by John Fogelman.
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R. C. Wallace
General Electric
French L. Smith
Monroe Utilities Commission
Tom Underwood
Utilities Commission
L. L. Nunley
John Fogelman
Final Passage Of Labor Bill Nears Senate Vote
The Senate enters a fifth day of debate on a labor control bill with final passage in sight. Kennedy faced a setback on an amendment but support remains to largely keep the bill as he sponsors. A 66 to 20 vote required non Communist affidavits from employers and union officials to use the National Labor Relations Board services.
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Washington
Senate
John F. Kennedy
D-Mass
Kennedy
National Labor Relations Board
Karl E. Mundt
R-Sd
James 0. Eastland
D-Miss
FPC Approves Gas Sales To Shreveport Firm
The Federal Power Commission approved natural gas sales by William T. Burton Industries of Sulphur Louisiana to United Gas Pipe Line of Shreveport. The decision authorizes the May 21 ruling with dissent noting the price 22.55 cents per thousand cubic feet is high. Sales target the Bayou des Allemands area in Lafourche and St Charles parishes.
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Washington
Federal Power Commission
William T. Burton
Burton
United
Louisiana
Commission
Bayou Des Allemands
Lafourche
St. Charles Parishes
Sen. Ervin and Potter duel over union member lawsuits
The debate centers on granting union members the right to sue for embezzled dues and for dues used in elections or other improper purposes. Sen. Sam J. Ervin Jr proposes allowing suits if union officers do not act. Sen. Charles E. Potter counters with broader limits on dues misuse suits.
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Sam J. Ervin Jr
Potter
R-Mich
YEAR ROUND Food Freezers Promote Home Economy and Leisure
Year round food freezers extend harvest abundance to daily meals and savings. Freezing preserves peak seasonal foods, cuts prep time, lowers costs, and adds variety, giving homemakers more leisure for family, community, and leadership activities.
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Market Garden
Louisiana Military Projects Get 3 Million Approved
Washington AP The House armed services subcommittee backed 3 012 000 for Louisiana military projects as part of a 30 million construction package for reserve services and the National Guard. Navy Reserve facilities at Callendar Field would receive 2 447 000 and radio facilities 210 900, with 325 000 for supply facilities at Camp Beauregard near Alexandria.
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Washington
House
Armed Services
Louisiana
Overton Brooks
D-La
Reserve Services
National Guard
Navy Reserve
Callendar Field
New Orleans
Callendar
Camp Beauregard
Alexandria
Brooks
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