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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1960
Page
3
A Ruston paper notes a Friday civil defense drill at Tech Memorial with efficient hospital practice and volunteer participation. Despite quality demonstrations by medical staff Boy Scouts and law officers, spectators were few, but attendees learned how to assist in disasters and stress avoiding nuclear war.
The American Cancer Society reports one million Americans alive who have been cured of cancer under a five year clear status. By including recent cases and five year survival estimates total cured reaches 1.6 million, with 165,000 more saved this year. The message urges early diagnosis, health checkups, and support for the 1960 Crusade.
The USDA insect laboratory in Tallulah reports that boll weevils survived winter 1958-59 in greater numbers across three Northeast Louisiana parishes. Estimates show an average of 4,784 live weevils per acre in spring 1959, with a parish recording 9,038 per acre the largest on record. Outcomes depend on upcoming weather and insect-control actions by growers using recommended insecticides. The milder winter hints at a potentially heavy infestation if hot damp weather returns.
Senator Russell B. Lang of Louisiana said that almost no mischief in the civil rights bill has been eliminated and that Southern Senators have beaten back most additions. He noted the House passed bill is less offensive and largely contains provisions already in the 1957 Civil Rights Act. He warned a voting referee provision would be unlikely in the South. The article closes by citing the American Cancer Society on cancer risk and annual health checkups.
State Superintendent Shelby M. Jackson urged full funding of the teacher salary schedule and all educational needs during LSU College of Education centennial program. He said state education expenditure totals 228 million dollars but Louisiana ranks 35th in per capita education spending, stressing constant, secure revenue for local school boards and continued investment in personnel and resources.
The Eisenhower administration intensifies efforts to lift the 414 percent ceiling on long term government bonds to curb inflationary threats. House committee proposes a compromise raising some limits while Treasury argues removal would ease borrowing for manufacturers and small businesses.
April 29 is the final filing date for civil service exams. Examinations will be held in Ruston on May 14 for positions including Account Clerks Buyers Clerks Cooks Food Service Workers and Stenographer Clerks. Applications and requirements are available from local offices or the Department of State Civil Service Baton Rouge Louisiana.
A brief item notes movements at a production office in Rustonia involving Phillips. The fragmentary text specifies a division production office in La and mentions a person tied to the oil industry, with unclear roles or outcomes due to damaged wording.
A casual column extols the value of the telephone for saving time and staying connected during Easter travel and family greetings. It notes long distance calls as cost effective and convenient, and mentions Japan's Crown Prince Akihito and Michiko planning a late spring U.S. visit, relayed via phone discussion.
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