Change of Venue Denied in Lincoln Parish Stabbing Case
A Lincoln parish judge denied a motion for change of venue for four Negro defendants charged with aggravated battery in the stabbing of Joe Hinton. Trial set for Monday. The ruling followed extensive testimony on jury impartiality and access issues amid considerations of quashing indictments and severance motions.
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Lincoln Parish
Joe Flinton
R. Dawkins
Polies
Billy Boly Sumi
Ro M. Lenley
C. M. Mathewes
Petit Jury
Wagaso
Joseph Cinerriere
Kiyst
Willie Lee Goyoo
Theadis Goree
Roy Tint Goree
Tiny
Ubeinte
Harold Lee Howard
Joe @uerriero
Cinepriero
Ragan Maddon
J. R. Dawkins
Howard
Madden
Hinton
Louisiana Tees
Theidis
Kay
Gnechera
Wanda
Gibson
Registrar of Voters
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Ledbeltvy
V. Woodall
Amiayor
Calvin Wilkerson
Grambling Merschant
William L. Garner
Togis
Danat Grambling
James P. Hamiton
Mumber
Robert J2. Roach
Ike
Witteeauchers
Mes
Sally
Farmer Kelly deploys high pressure sprayer against pecan pests
E L Kelly, a 75 year old Ruston area farmer on Riser Road, battles phylloxera in his pecan orchard with a high capacity BCH spray plan. LSU horticulture analyst Meadows notes need for powerful equipment and precise timing, with Kelly aiming multiple sprays this season to reclaim a previously unproductive block.
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E. L. Kelly
Riser
F. ©. LeVasseur
W. A. Meadows
LSU
Kelly
Ton Harlinc
Riser Road
Powtee
Austons. Kelly
Wo AS Meadows
Lincoln Parish
F. O. LeVasseur
Chisholm Injured In Ruston Auto Crash
Robert G. Chisholm a Louisiana Tech student from Vidalia was injured in a Saturday evening crash on U S 167 three miles south of Ruston. He was taken to Ruston hospital with a fractured collarbone possible skull fracture concussion and abrasions. His condition was listed as satisfactory.
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Robert G. Chisholm
Louisiana Tech
Vidalia
Ruston Hospital
U. S. 167
Ruston
Chisholm
Jonesboro
Joe Campbell Dies at Dubach
Joe Campbell 53 a maintenance worker with Southwest Gas Company of Dubach died Tuesday at his residence after a lengthy illness. A native of Dubach he belonged to Dubach Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Dubach Baptist Church with Rev. D A Doughty officiating. Burial followed in Fellowship Cemetery in Dubach under direction of his parish funeral home of Ruston. Survivors include his wife Mrs Joe Campbell of Dubach one son Mr Billy F Rea of Hermisone one sister Mrs J A Jenkins Mrs Lee Braveell and Mrs John F P Davis all of Dubach one brother Robert T Campbell of Dubach and one grandchild.
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Jnel, Campbell
Southwest Gas Company
Dubach
Tie
Dubachy Baptist Church
D. A. Doughty
Fellowship Cemetery
Patrick
Han of
Education Day Set for Tech On April 28
Education Day at Louisiana Tech on April 28 will recognize April as Teaching Career Month. NEA program participants include Dr George Deer of LSU who will keynote the banquet at 7 p.m. in the Student Center. The observance aims to raise teaching prestige and recruit and retain qualified teachers nationwide. AE education majors and faculty are invited to the banquet.
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Louisiana Tech
Naional Education Assn
NEA Prorgram
George Deer
Louisiana State University
AE Education
School of Education
Harvey Fields Listed In Critical Condition At Local Clinic
Harvey G. Fields 79 a Farmerville attorney and former public official remained in critical condition Monday afternoon at Norris-Death Clinic after suffering a paralyzing stroke at his home Sunday afternoon. He is the father of state representative I. F. Fields of Union parish and is listed in varying unconsciousness with throat paralysis preventing swallowing.
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Farmerville
Harvey G. Fields
Fields
I. ‘F. Fields
Union Parish
Ruston Hospital Receives Joint Commission Accreditation
Accredited Ruston Hospital, Inc. is now the only hospital in north central Louisiana with Joint Commission accreditation. Administrator Paul Kiene cited board leadership, medical staff, equipment, and new Lincoln General Hospital plans as factors. The commission praised maintaining standards and ongoing patient care quality with complete medical records.
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Ruston Hospital, Inc
Joint
Commie On
Louisiana
Paul Kiene
American Hospital Association
American College of Physicians
American College of Surgeons
American Medical Association
Kiere
Lincoln General Hospital
Kiene
Justilal Board
EB. W. Hodge
Floyd James
Howard Wright
Ben Bogard
Moreland Lewis
Jack Richie
Shreveport
St. Frances Hospital
Monroe
Lake Providence
Bastrop
Ruston Hospital
Funeral Services For H. L. Pye Wednesday Morning
Herman Lee Pye 77 lugger at Ruston died Monday afternoon in an Alexandria hospital after a short illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Kilpatrick chapel with Rev. Douglas McGuire officiating. Burial followed in Riser Cemetery Ruston under Kilpatrick Funeral Home direction. Survivors include wife Ruby Pye of Ruston son A C Pye of Ruston brother tf Pyea of Ruston sisters Miss Fila Pye and Mig nie Adams of Houston, four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
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Herman Lee Pye
Ruston
Alexandria
Kilpatrick Chapel
Douglas McGuire
Riser Cemetery
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
Ruby Pye
A.C. Pye
Youth Injured on Playground in Simshoro
Faith Jimmerson, eleven, daughter of Mire and Mrs Jimmerson of Hays Statin, fractured her leg after catching her foot on a merry-go-round at Simshoro School. Initial diagnosis suggested a sprain but X-rays later revealed a break above the ankle. She received treatment at Ruston Hospital.
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Faith Jimmerson
Sir Mire
Jimmerson
Hays Statin
Simshoro School
Merry-Coround
Raith
Ayba
Sho
Sam
Munday
Ruston
Vfospitiel
Cavender to Lead Ruston Chamber of Commerce
Cavender, former Shreveport Chamber of Commerce Commercial Department head, is hired as Ruston Chamber of Commerce manager, replacing W W Durden Sr who resigns effective August 1. Cavender, a DeQueen Arkansas native with a business degree, has a background in industry and local commerce, and will move to Ruston with duties beginning June 1.
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Lundy Cavender
Shreveport Chamber of Commerce
Euston Chamber of Commerce
Preston Hardage
Cavender
Ruston
W.W. Durden Sr
Jim Chiree
Ruston Chamber
Sand
Tle
Lide Rock University
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville
North American Aviation Company
West Helena, Ark
Commerce Division
Cavennler
Shreveport
Howard Smith
Chamber
2Uston Chamber of Commeres
Reston
Louisiane
Teel
Hardape Sai
Ralph Henderson
Chamber of Comtemerce
Spersinie
No Kickback Probe Threatens School Contract
Paul Kiene, administrator for Ruston habital sapere, would cancel his $30,000 consulting contract for the School for the Mentally Retarded project near Hammond if services could be provided free. He denied any kickback offers and said he would always seek the lowest price, while noting the hospital project consultant role might be replaced by institute services if free. A former candidate, Joseph Hutchinson, claimed he was approached to pay $7,500 to secure the job, with the National Association for Mentally Retarded Children also offering services.
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Hammond
Paul Kiene
Ruston
Sapere
Klene
Satan Stooge
Joseph Hutchinson
Nutchinson Aso
National Association For
Tam
Kickbnck
Kione
Sue
Taam
Lincoln Residents Get Extra Week To Sign Exemptions
Lincoln residents are granted an additional week to submit exemptions. Officials note the extension to accommodate eligible residents and remind about filing deadlines and required documents. Local agencies urge prompt action to avoid penalties.
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Lincoln
Council Approves Residential Zoning Changes
The city council approved several residential zoning amendments after hearings by the Zoning and Planning Board. Changes affect duplexes and conversion of properties in all residential districts, with protections for hoteliers and limited new commercial uses in certain areas.
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Ve Jtusten City
T the
Four Hurt in Area Wreck Monday at Sibley Crossroads
Four persons were injured when a car and a truck collided at a crossroads in Sibley Community Monday. Driver Don Monroe said his brakes failed and he entered the intersection against a stop sign, hitting Wilbert Adams of Route 2 Choudrant. Wade’s truck was owned by Montgomery Ward and the truck’s brakes were described as definitely out. All four were treated at Justin Hospital. one passenger, Jim Poster, was hospitalized and a minor fatality noted in the car.
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Kelly
Kelly Fas
Ruston
Lincoln Parish
Texas
Red River
Cote Fon
Meadows
Iwi
Sibley
Rave Wade
Monroe
Montgomery Ward
Don Monroe
Wilbert Adams
Choudrant
Seri. Ovaly
Justin Hospital
Wade
Juhn Honey Alesander
Merhoo
Aulis
Jntimnes
Chowhart
Red Cross Drive Boosted by Negro Donors
The article reports a fundraising boost from African American donors for a Red Cross drive totaling $353.31. It mentions the colored section of Ruston and names leaders and divisions, noting the drive's success amid regional efforts in Louisiana and Mississippi.
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Red Cross Drive
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