Louisiana Expands Grain and Feed Market News Service
The State Department of Agriculture expands its market news to cover grain supply and price and the feed situation with weekly reports. Commissioner McCrory says the service aids farmers and livestock owners, reflecting a shift to larger feed purchases and grain as a growing income source for Louisiana farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Agriculture
Commissioner of Agriculture
McCrory
Louisiana
Capitol Stage Skits Roast State Politics And Salacious Gossip
A Baton Rouge satirical review lampoons state government, gambling, education funding, and public figures through songs and sketches. Notable bits mock Governor and mayor, critique university athletics, and tease Lt Gov Lether Fragar and Karl Long. The finale hints at a possible December gubernatorial run.
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West Tyne
Lether
Fragar
State University
Tan
Teekell
Taekell
Little Star
Karl Long
Ruston Garden Club Tour Of Hodges Gardens
Ruston Garden Club members toured Hodges Gardens by bus this morning to promote Ruston’s Diamond Jubilee. Led by Mrs. Ryle Sengerss they wore Jubilee bonnets and dresses. each member carried a picnic tunel and enjoyed it at noon.
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Ruston Garden Club
Hodges Gardens
Ruston
Ryle Sengerss
Mayor Beasley Opens 1959 Cancer Crusade in Ruston
Mayor T C Beasley kicked off the 1959 Cancer Crusade in Ruston with the first donation as Ruston AL station leaders and Culture Guild volunteers pledge a citywide effort. Mrs Armstrong notes the slogan Guard your family Fight cancer with a checkup and a checkup now can save lives by early detection, urging health checks for all families.
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Beasley
T.C. Beasley
Ruston
Culture Guild
Lincely Parish
Armstrong
Ameer
Arm
District of Columbia
Ptowail
Yeur
Cancer Crusade
J. M. Armstrong, Jr
Lincoln Parish
C. Boosley
J. W. Mize
Davis Studie
Poultry Consumption Trends and Broiler Promotion
Frank Priebes outlines how per capita poultry intake rose 74 percent from 1939 to 1956 but growth slowed after 1950. He notes beef growth outpaced poultry and questions if cheap chicken ads depress sales. Newsweek cites a half million dollar campaign by the National Broiler Council to promote chickens as good eating.
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Alores
Tsui
Newswweek
National Broiler Council
Frank A. Priete
Dubach Defeats Fermerville In 13-5 Victory
The game saw Dubach overpower Fermerville with a 13-5 final. Don, Galvin, and Barnett contributed key hits and RBIs while Watts and Buster Barnett sparked the offense with productive at bats. The Friday night clash unfolded with solid pitching and timely scoring.
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Putin Bry
Aabedi
Mwah
Doe Watts
Witmers
Buster Barnett
Tao
Tso
James W. Booth and Labor Reform Debate in Congress
James W. Booth reports from Washington that members of Congress favor enacting reforms to curb labor union monopoly power. They seek strengthening amendments to the Kennedy bill as it passes the Senate Labor Committee. The proposed measure by Senator Kennedy from Massachusetts aims to regulate internal union operations and amend the Taft Hartley Act, long urged by unionists and others.
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Litpol
New ‘Orleans
Long
Washington, D.C
Congress
Senate
Kennedy
Senate Labor Committee
Comedy Mass
Unie Bes- Sos
Tisperts
Sennator McClellan
D-Ark
Senate Rockets Committee
Ganhot Conscientibusig
Kirksen
Trindis
Pit Borne
New York
Labor Committee
Prouty
Vermont
Case
New Jersey
House
Reyvburn
McClellan
Afl-C1lo
Taba
Union
Combine
Industri
Labor Legislation Foes Fight Kennedy Bill For Reforms
Senate Rackets Committee Chief McClellan probes union evils while Kennedy bill faces strong opposition. House hearings continue as Goldwater and McClellan push alternative provisions on secondary boycotts and organizational picketing. Industry seeks antitrust style regulation and preemption protections amid broader labor reform debate.
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House
Wll
Senate
Lalor
Kennedy
Goldwater
McClellan
Barden
D-N.c
House Labor Committee
Barden Bi
Las YY
Senator Goldwater
Senate Labor Committee
Lincoln Enterprises Expands With doubled plant area growth
Lincoln Enterprises reports a 21 percent rise in employment as it expands its factory in Ames. Manager Arthur Colodny notes capacity increases include a 200 by 800 foot warehouse addition, space for offices and a dispensary, and enhanced safety measures. The plant now makes two varieties of braziers, three types of portable gadgets, and six models of jugs and related items.
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Lincoln Minterprises
Ames
Arthur
Colodny
Pliant
Stéutel Street
Poforo P
New York
Ruston
Dia
Lincoln Haterprises
Company Is Coming Ruston Garden Club Urges Clean Up
A Ruston Garden Club advisory urges a spring clean up with tips for brush removal and yard tidying. The piece cheerfully links preparations to hosting visitors, notes on painting doors and windows, fresh curtains, and a general push to spruce up for a Diamond Jubilee. It mentions local residents and families, including Allan Keith Leachman’s birth on April 12 at Thonns-Nimbet Clinic, with family details.
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Ruston Garden Club
Miro
Mel
Billy
Leachman
Thonns-Nimbet Clinic
Ruston
Mingt
Brownie troop meeting at Trinity Methodist Church
Brownie group met at Trinity Methodist Church on April 2. Punch and cookies were served by Nanelie Woodward and her mother assisted. Pat Waggoner was presented as Honor member. They played games until dismissed to go home. Serihe Cornea O Kelley
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Trinity Methodist Church
Nanelie Woodward
Pat Waggoner
Ume
Serihe
Cornea O' Kelley
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Camile Gravel
Wie National Paris
Cooper
Feazel Oil CO
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Ean:ublic
Frank Priebes
Poultry Letter
Dubach
Fermerville
Dubscu
tSpechith
Hird
Dubael Hleh
Bares
Bermerville
Amen
Heme
Ppidlaye
Don
Galvin
Res
James WE. Booth
Southern Rug & Blind CO
Vienna
Lincoln Enterprises
Garden Naun
Chas
Bany
Insheen
Allan Keith
John Farmer
Downsville
L. Li Leachman
Choudrant
J. Yo Patterson
Brownie
Garner
AMOCO
Fisherman's
Pontiac
Chevrolet
Pontiac-Cadillac, Inc
Georgia Avenue
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