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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1960
Page
2
The wedding at a Henderson church united Réld and a bride from a distinguished family. The bride wore a princess line gown of white peau de soie with imported lace and seed pearls, a tiara of pearls and white sapphire, and carried a bouquet of white roses with satin streamers. The ceremony featured white decor, gladioli arrangements, and family pews marked with white satin bows.
The bride wore watermelon pink silk organza over taffeta with a high neck and draped skirt accents, complemented by silk rosettes and pink satin accessories. Attendants included Miss Lynda Kay Reid and Master Bill Swinney, with ushers from New Orleans, Vicksburg, and Dallas. A reception in Fellowship Hall featured white organdy cloths, crystal centerpiece, and a three tier sugar shell iced cake. The couple departed for a trip to Acapulco and Mexico City after the celebration.
Congressmen Passman warns against federal aid for education, arguing Washington control would threaten freedoms and the federal system. He pledges to block moves to place the federal government in schools, stressing preservation of state and local authority.
Congressman Passman warned that a federal program funds education that could lead to worldwide robotization coordinated under Washington blueprints. He said financial support without proper controls risks educators and the public being unaware or ignoring the issue as America faces possible automation.
Postmaster General Arthur E. Summerfield announced a contract for a new Farmerville post office building. C Scott Yeager Jr. of Alexandria is the successful bidder. Groundbreaking is to begin and completion expected about December 1, 1960. The 10 year lease includes renewal options up to 10 years. The building will sit at Washington and Franklin Streets with 2800 square feet interior space and facilities for loading, parking, and truck maneuvering. Modern lighting and equipment will be included for a low open patron service counter.
Faubus for President club opens headquarters at 621 Market Street Shreveport with Tom C Igoe of Simsboro as executive board member. Other officers include Mrs Loraine Nobles Howard of Ruston and Harvey G Fields of Farmerville. Platform calls for States Rights and constitutional government, opposition to foreign aid, tariff reform, and cost reductions. Campaign materials available to order.
The National Mediation Board informs the President of a railroads versus 11 non operating unions dispute risking interstate commerce. An emergency fact finding panel could delay a walkout for up to 60 days.
The column extols Ruston as a pampered city with share of national projects. It notes appropriations for Louisiana Polytechnic and Grambling College for 1959 60, including library buildings and operation budgets, plus funds for the D Arbonne dam and road improvements. It mentions a proposed 1 5 million hospital and federal state cost sharing.
The paving project on Trenton and Vienna streets from Highway 80 to I 20 was completed yesterday. Coastal Asphalt Inc finished three inches of topping after traffic control by Ruston officers, with only cleanup details remaining. The work prepares both streets as access routes with plans for one way traffic on each street.
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