Ruling May Affect Legislators At Capitol Baton Rouge
A relaxing attorney general reversal on legislators serving on commissions could apply beyond Sen. Wendell Harris to other lawmakers. May session may see a bill to fix the issue. Rumors place Jim Reily as governor candidate. tensions rise over tidelands title and federal integration attitudes. A state senator and representative clashed over education and geometry in a sharp exchange. The Sovereignty Commission eyes a pilot film to present Louisiana's side, with two annual reports planned by Conservation for oil industry readers and a popular version for libraries and schools.
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Baton Rouge
Wendell Harris
State Sovereignty Commission
Jim Reily
Police Jury Association
Kelly
Gelting
Louisiana Tidelands
THE
Sovereignty Commission
Averles
Louisiana
Claude Morgan
Louisiana Municipal Association
Conservation Department
Conservatives Gaining Power and the Kennedy Wage Fight
The article argues conservatives gained momentum after the House rejected a 1.25 an hour minimum wage bill, signaling a shift in economic policy. It calls for cautious growth, criticizes socialist wage mandates, and proposes tax exemptions to boost output and employment. It cites public sentiment shifting away from New Deal-era spending and urges continued conservative mobilization to support capital investment and job creation.
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Kennedy
House’ of Representatives
Congress
House
Senate
White House
Newt
U.S
Hudges
Award Program Shines At Lincoln Parish 4-H Year
The Lincoln Parish 4-H held an Awards Program and Talent Show at Ruston High School on April 7. Miss Carolyn Hunter of Hico was named Queen with Jimmie Hane na of Ruston as King. Princess and Prince honors went to Pat Henslee of Ruston Juniorigh and Tommy May of Rastland.
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Lincoln Parish
Ruston High School
Carolyn Hunter
Hico
Jimmie Hanena
Riston
Pat Henslee
Ruston Juniorigh
Tommy May
Rastland
Prince
Prine
Rica
Morelia Emmons
N. la. Manertet Stiles
Besud
Aswell
Giro Callahan
Ruet Colvin
J. J. Moon
Peyey Roberts
Thadsind
Polipe Jury
Tips From Extension Trips Draw 200 At Dubach Meet
Report covers a Tuesday gathering in Dubach where about 200 attendees, mostly rural families, explored agricultural topics. Cranty Agent notes emphasis on extending farming knowledge, recruiting business people for committees, and sharing practical experiences to boost local agriculture. Lee Woods began planting corn with herbicide use, discusses planting costs, and notes spray and grazing advice including pecan spraying timing and coastal Bermuda planting. Public call for equipment maintenance and AS C office contact provided.
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Lee Woods
Lee
Stirling
Bermuda
Mrs Franklin Returns From Clinic Visit in Mineral Springs
Mrs Velma Franklin has returned home from a clinic in Farmerville and is doing nicely. Many local family visits noting birthdays and moves fill a Sunday gathering as relatives share news from the area near Ruslan and Antioch.
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Mineral Springs
A. E. Franklin
Alfred Franklin
Clara Gallman
Ruslan
James Franklin
Charles Dring
Antioch
Glati
Velma Franklin
Farmerville
Lonnie Posey
Bully Franklin
Wehlives
Mississippi
Thomas Howard
Violet Howard
Garland Duke
Richard Franklin
William Franklin
Theodore Franklin
Shreveport
Luther Leachman
J. W. (Buck) Duke
David
Garry Wallace
Dallas McFearin
Quilman
Youth Rally Speaker Set by Methodist Group in Minden
Marys Weleh a missionary to India will headline the Ruston District Youth Rally at Coney Lake Minden on Friday April 21 at 7:30 pm Belmont by Northwestern State College Garreth Biblical list and NorthEastern University attendings noted. The event includes youth worship led by Rev. Belvid Praska and officers elections plus recreations and refreshments. A trophy for the senior club results and talent contest winners will be presented by the Ruston Chamber.
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Marys Weleh
India
Methodist Church
Ruston
Coney Lake
Minden
Weeteh
Nivehijouhes
Lit
Northwestern State College
Garreth Biblcal List
Northyestern University
Chien Bo
Southern Methodist University
Rlelvird Praska
Welch
Uiffirnass
Mrs Julia Bryan Honored at 62nd Birthday Party
A large gathering at the Williamson home celebrated Mrs Julia Bryan on her 62nd birthday with gifts, money, and singing. Attendees included relatives from Louisiana and friends from nearby towns. the event featured a birthday yard display and plans for a future singing convention in Mineral Springs Baptist church.
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Hancock Store
Julia Bryan
B. Williamson
Orwell Williamson
New Orleans
Gurtie Bryan
Minden
Guy Lambeth
Texas
Jessie Bryan
Shreveport
Mamie Greep
Taylor
Lamar Nick
Jettie Franklin
Lyle Revel
Jeffie Chrisman
Estell Revel
Bell Franklin
Luther Leahman
Ruby Williamson
Kavom
C. L. Chrisman
Baby
Choudrant
Ammon Bryan
Downsville
Mandy Frasier
Joseph Beck
Spencer Frasier
Mattie Waltron
California
Douglas
Mineral Springs Baptist Church
J. H. Franklin
Josie
Winfick
Posie
Farmerville
Luther Leachman
J. W. Duke
Howard Revel
Buck Younse
Ruston
Tom Younse
Monroe
Myves
John Younse
Faye
Shirley
Lutt Revel
Shiney Wilson
Elemenkey
Jenel Revel
Trustoh
Bernice
Extemporaneous speaking results and local notices update
World geography contest results show Jean Brown and Freddy Marshard placing second in mixed quartet extemporaneous speaking, with Billie Sue Riordan achieving first in girls vocal, June Lee second. May 5 box supper fundraiser sponsored by Bernice Gard. Local visitors include Mrs. Joanie Rheles and family, Miss Alice Odom of Larnan, and Mrs. Willie Lee Thompson’s kin. Tri-County baseball opened with Bernice beating Lisbon 21 to 7.
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Jean Brown
Freddy Marshard
Billie
Sue Riordan
Dew
June Lee
Bernice Gard
Joanie Rheles
W. N. Poland
Donate Lindsey
Lindsay Sr
Phoenix
Arizona
Monroe Hospital
Willie Lee Thompson
Don Huddleston
Keith
Carol Gentry
Joanin
Texas
Johe Bivens
Hart
Lockhart
Ella White
Shreveport
Clyde M. Colvin
Baby
Fayetteville
Ark
Gray
Eddie Thomas
Don Colvin
O. L. Boddie
Bryceland
Warren Ark Visitors Visit Mrs Rhodes Friday Night
Thompson and Mrs Fred Laurence of Warren Arkansas visited Mrs W N Colonel and Mrs Jeanie Rhodes Friday night. The note records a social gathering with Mrs Rhodes and friends in a small town.
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W. 4 ‘Thompson
Fred Laurence
Warren, Ark
W. N
Jeanie Rhodes
Mrs McFerrin Honored at Birthday Party in Corinth
Corinth residents attended a birthday celebration for Mrs. McFerrin with guests including Mr and Mrs C W Stephenson Jr and family. John Stephenson hosted a birthday supper. Visitors at various households included Jonas Down Roy Tanner Nelda Brazzel Jimmie Lee Hood Clifton Ward Jimmie Woods Walter Woods Leon Brazzel Percy Broughton Curtis Tubbs C W Stephenson Jr. The Level Woods family in Monroe hosted J C Wood Charlie Stephenson John and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stephenson
Jonas Down
Roy Tanner
Nelda Brazzel
Jimmie Lee Hood
Clifton Ward
Jimmie Woods
Walter Woods
Leon Brazzel
Percy Broughton
Curtis Tubbs
C. W. Stepehsnondr
Level Woods
Monroe
J. ¢. Wood and
Charlie Stephenson
John
C. W. Stephenson Jr
Arid
D Arbonne D Davis Affends Police Jury Convention
The Grover Davises hosted weekend visitors including Mr and Mrs James Davis of Houston and Dan Davis with Jimmy of Lake Charles along with Bill Davis of Shreveport while Grover Davis returned from the State Police Jury Convention in New Orleans. Nearby guests at John Tom Savage’s home included Harold Waller James Harold Mike L Kxisen and Mignon from Natchez with Mrs K A Ringo of Monroe and Stratton Love Deane from Ruston. Mrs Winnie Day of Ruston visited Reith Davis and others planned weekend trips to Marshall Texas.
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Holleman
Grover Davises
James Davis
Houston
Dan Davis
Jimmy
Lake Charles
Bill Davis
Shreveport
Grover Davis
New Orleans
John Tom Savage
Harold Waller
James Harold
Mike
L'Kxisen
C. W. Taylor
W. D. Holder
Felix Holder
Johnny
David
L. Leachman
Moses Stivers
Ellen
Tommay
Cilhoun
Fred Leachman
Scottie
Robin
Billy Leachman
Skipper
Dulane Leachman
Peg
Ruston
Wexler Legget
R. C. Hartwick
T. C. Holleman
Fred Hamilton
Downsville
Last Rites For Rhodes Relative Of Area Residents
W B Rhodes 78 of Junction City Ark died Monday after a long illness at a Shreveport hospital. Funeral services were held at Scotland Presbyterian Church in Tanation City Ark with Interment in the church cemetery. Survivors include three daughters and two sons, plus sisters and brothers across several towns. Local relatives attend and assist with church and association duties.
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Rhodes
W. B. Rhodes
Junction City
Arkansas
Dleddh
Shreveport Hospital
Scotland Presbytery
Tanation City
Ark
Jadich Pratt
Church
SiddJohugon
Ruston
Carrie Wooley
J. G. Gainer
Dyerado
Milam
Eis Ho
Mi‘heel
Farmervillé
C. N. Patterson
Barrie Tengle
S W. Spooner
W. Up.hil
J. E. Robinson
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Alpine
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Washington
Dubach
As.c
Methodists
Trustan Family
Corso Cueto
Pinhaet
Dike Ruston Chamber of Torre
Dinkie
Choudvant — Seetier
Sista Jndividal
Quinston
Pratt Duunien
Tite Storpling
MO Mopello
Menihees
Mortis Ferris
Corinth
McFerrin
C. W. Stephenson
W. W. McFerrin
C. ©Unter
Carolyn
Gladys
Mrs. McFerrin
Andy Young
James Holsey
Tom Brazzel
Ilva Young
Frank Brazzel
John Stepherison
Concord Association
W.M.A
Colvin
Aus
W. Dy Holder
Bill
Jongghoto
di Iinr
Farmersville
J T. C. Holler
Wester Legget
Woodie
Becky
Tom Winston
Louisiana Electric Co-op
Homer
Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives
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