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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana

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Monroe News Star

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Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

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May 07, 1959

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Honor Students At OPHS Are Cited

Recognition of students with high scholastic records was made at a Student Council assembly at Ouachita Parish High School. John A. Rudisill of Central Savings Bank presented $25 savings bonds to the top year average student, with many seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen listed for 3.5 averages or better along with Good Citizens awards for each class.

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Ouachita Parish High School Central Savings Bank and Trust Company John A. Rudisill Peggy Busbire Dianne Garrett Grace Cascio Wayde Rawls Rudisill Sandra Boyd Carolyn Fuller Barbara Gulley Rudy Jones Robert McDaniel Kathy Masters Peggy Osborne Martha Parish Alice Payne Bobbylea ‘Evans Pat Holloway Tavie Kenny Charlotte Salley Shirley Smith Nelwyn Tullos Barbara Wiggins Janice ‘Wilson Sharon Brooks Jerry Wayne Gray Carolyn Hart Jamie Parker Letitia Poe Borda Bradley Mary F. Bratton Jackie Burris Jim Catching Virginia Dupree Betty Earl Marilyn Hale Ginger Harbour Wayne Rader David Smith Dennis Warner Sue Briggs Jessie Canville Mary Coon Ronnie Dees Shirley Gordy Linda Griggs Phyllis Kubcke Eugene Long Jane McComb Mickey Moody Patsy Moore Gerald Paylor Sue Price Beverly Ramsey la June Hayes Don Long Myrna Oxford Johnny Roach Cherry Tousman Norma Trichell Carolyn Wollerson Georgia Wood Frances Adams Sue Allen Paula Bauer Lynn Bennett Linda Blaylack Carla Brupbacher Johnny Butler Jerry Lee Clampit Susan Hubka Patsy Hughes Sharon Griffith Rebecca Lucas Marguerite May Joyce Mullins Connie Sue Smith David Walter Sue Warlick Pat’ Holloway Donald Seffens Pat Guice
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Surprises Mark Louisiana Budget Plan for 1959 60

The Joint Legislative Budget Committee released a record 501 million dollar proposed state budget for 1959 60 with two surprises. It earmarks only 5 million for capital outlay for colleges LSU and hospitals while recommending a 25 percent teacher pay raise. The panel notes many state workers earn as little as 125 per month and seeks targeted salary increases.

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Earl Long Louisiana Long B. B. Rayburn Bogalusa Rayburn LSU Tidelands
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Record nonstop B-52G flight proves long-range strike reach

A B-52G jet bomber of the Strategic Air Command flew over 9,000 miles non-stop for 18 hours on December 15, demonstrating airborne alert capability. The mission spaced across the United States at 500 mph, surpassing prior jet bomber range and equaling the old B-36 in distance while offering greater speed and weapons load. The flight supports future SAC readiness to counter Russian missiles with continuous patrols and rapid intercontinental reach.

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Washington UPI Strategic Air Command United States Soviet SAC North America
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West Monroe Chamber Forms Work Program For Year

West Monroe Chamber of Commerce committee chairs met at the First National Bank to map a yearlong program focusing on a city street program industry appreciation riverbank cleanup and beautification. Plans include an Industry Appreciation Day and active committees led by G E Tyner A T Buddy Harrelson Homer Roark W E Penton J W Roberson and others.

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West Monroe Penton
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NAACP Official Suspended Over Violence Remark

Robert Williams president of a North Carolina NAACP branch was suspended for urging Negroes to meet violence with violence after a white man was acquitted in Union County. He led the county NAACP chapter and said if necessary to stop lynching, violence might be used.

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New York Robert Williams North Carolina National Assn. For Advancement of Colored People Williams Union County N.C NAACP
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Former Crowville Man Resting Well After Explosion

A 23 year old Natchez man and former Crowville resident is reported resting well in a Natchez hospital after an oil tank explosion 15 miles south of Natchez. Billy Clement suffered second and third degree burns over 85 percent of his body but drove his pickup three miles to seek help. He was alone at the time. Clement is the son of E. R. Clement of Crowville and is married to Marie Leach of Winnsboro.

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Winnsboro Natchez Crowville Natchez Hospital Billy Clement Clement E. R. Clement Marie Leach
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OPHS Scram Tallahassee, Fla W. May Walker Florida Walker Patrick G. Scarborough Air Force Alaska Willian T. Collinsworth David Ervin Beagles Ollie Stoutamire Frank Stoutamire Tallahassee Walter Lee Irvin Florida A. and M. University G. E. Tyner Tyner Chamber Hugh Balfour Balfour George Wylie Ike Hamilton A. T Bud W. E. Penton W. B. Mann J. W. Roberson F. C. McConnell James Hobbs Howell Heard John Massey M. L. Owens, Jr Joe Preddy K. D. Norris Roy Brooks Henry Colbert Buford Jacka Gordy Roy Rodney Mouton Cochairman Bert Hatten Bob Powell Silverstein Vieverstein DeSiard Tommy Dorsey Andy Hea Whitman Taylor Kelling American Greetings Hades West S.S.S Archdale
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