Contributions Total Over Twenty Thousand For Camp Chicota
Left to right Dr. John Lewis Jr grand master of the Prince Hall Masons of Louisiana Mrs Esther Lee Meaders Homer grand worthy matron of the Esther Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and Gov Edwin Edwards discuss gifts exceeding 20 000 for Camp Chicota a camp for underprivileged youth in St Landry Parish The state OES chapter raised the funds through a statewide queen contest.
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Esther Grand Chapter
The
Order of the Eastern Star
Edwin Edwards
OES
Senate panel cools tape bootleg bill vote
Judiciary A panel sent the measure to the Senate with no action after hearing both sides. The bill would curb bootleg tape reproduction without owner permission and faced opposition from independents and labor while receiving backing from the Recording Industry Association. Proposals include penalties, per tape payments, and a delayed effective date for dealers with existing stock.
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News - Star Capital Bureau
Baton Rouge
Senate Judiciary A Committee
C. Kay Carter
Shreveport
Dist
House
Recording Industry Association of America
RIAA
National Recording Companies
Congress
Robert Echols
Independent Recorders
Senate
Lincoln Parish Assessor Salary Raise Opposed by School Board
Lincoln Parish School Board discussed again Tuesday a proposed $300 per month raise for Assessor C R Bud Hightower and an annual expense allowance increase. The board voted to request an annual financial statement and oppose future legislation without 30 days notice, citing concerns over expenditures and lack of budget visibility. Hightower already earns $15 000 yearly plus a $48 000 expense account. his wife is employed as assistant assessor but her salary is not disclosed.
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News - Star
Ruston Bureau
Ruston
Lincoln Parish
C. R
Bud” Hightower
Lincoln Parish School Board
M. L. van Hooser
Hightower
Tyrus Pendergrass
Joe Lancaster
Lancaster
Winn Parish School Board Candidates Head to Primary
Incumbents face challenges in three Winn Parish school board races in the August 19 Democratic Primary. Winnfield residents Tommy Harrel Jr. and Leo Shelton compete for Ward 1 District A, while Sonny Bruton seeks Ward 8 10 against Leon Carpenter of Calvin. Dodson contenders Murry Chandler Paul Browning and Robert Gunter vie for Wards 3 4 7. Incumbent Hiram Wright runs unopposed for Winnfield city judge and Gilbert Conner unopposed for city marshal.
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News - Star News Service
Winnieeld
Winn Parish
Democratic Executive Committee
Tommy Harrel Jr
Harrel
Leo Shelton
Winnfield
Sonny Bruton
Calvin
Leon Carpenter
Dodson
Murry Chandler
Paul Browning
Robert Gunter
Hiram Wright
Winnfield City
Gilbert Conner
NASA device to monitor astronaut calcium may aid bed rest patients
A calcium monitoring device developed at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center could transition from space health use to clinical care for bed rest patients. The tool would diagnose calcium balance issues and guide treatment during long-term immobility, improving bone health management.
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NASA
Marshall Space Flight Center
Health Unit Funds Reinstated by School Board in Morehouse Parish
Morehouse Parish School Board approved reinstating 75 percent of last year’s health unit appropriations totaling about 8500 dollars, authorizing 75 percent now, 50 percent next year, then discontinuing future funding. Dr. Carroll Sumner praised the funding, enabling continued health unit operations.
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Bastrop
Morehouse Parish
Parish Health
O. L. Harper
Carroll Sumner
Parish Health Unit
School Board
Ultrasonic Bone Densitometer Measures Calcium Density
Patients suffer bone deterioration as an ultrasonic bone densitometer uses high frequency sound waves to determine bone density proportional to calcium content.
Officers Elected At Convention Of Eastern Star
Esther Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star outlines new officers for 1973 at Homer New Orleans site. Re elected grand worthy matron Mrs Esther Lee Meadors notes 8000 member group theme Discovering Ourselves Through New Dimensions in the Fraternal Order. Camp Chicota youth camp donations total 20331.22. Seventh annual homecoming set for July 16.
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News - Star
Homer
New Orleans
Esther Grand Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
OES
Esther Lee Meadors
Baton Rouge
Eunice P. Reed
Greensburg
Pinkie Sherrard
Jonesboro
Mabel Robertson
Lake Charles
Clara B. Hart
Bogalusa
Fannie J. Smith
Berwick
Vanita H. Collins
Willie B. Morris
Hattie Flie
Banton
M. W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge of
Louisiana
Camp Chicota
Carnera Knocks Out Sharkey For Heavyweight Title
On June 29 1933 Primo Carnera defeated Jack Sharkey in the sixth round to win the heavyweight boxing title.
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Primo Carnera
Jack Sharkey
IRS Eyes Deductions for Trips as Vacation Pleas
New Orleans. IRS agents will scrutinize deductions for business trips and conventions that appear vacation oriented. District director Carl R. Gromatzky says many organizations promote trips with little business activity and emphasize vacation potential. Deductions depend on primary purpose and time spent on business versus personal activities. audits will require substantiation of business time.
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New Orleans
Internal Revenue
Carl R. Gromatzky
International Revenue Service
Louisiana
Gromatzky
IRS
Balloon Flight With Youth Aboard Shocks Baltimore
On June 23 1784 Peter Carnes of Baltimore sent aloft a captive balloon carrying 13 year old Edward Warren in a bold ascent.
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Peter Carnes
Baltimore
Edward Warren
Meade Named Commander of Army of the Potomac
On June 28 1863 President Lincoln awarded Maj. Gen. George Meade command of the Army of the Potomac marking a pivotal Union leadership change during the Civil War.
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Lincoln
Maj. Gen
George Meade
Army of the Potomac
Wallace Resumes Physical Therapy After Operation
Alabama Governor George C. Wallace has resumed physical therapy after a second operation to remove a bullet from the assassination attempt. A Montgomery spokesman said Wallace will return to Alabama for a few days before traveling to Miami Beach on July 10 for the Democratic National Convention. Wallace’s campaign director said he will stay in Alabama for two to five days prior to the convention.
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Silver Spring
Wallace
Alabama
Miami Beach
Charles Snider
Wsfa-Tv
Maryland
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