Cotton insect control pays well say LSU experts
Louisiana State University entomologists report cotton insect control pays off, with decades of Louisiana data showing about 25 percent more yield per acre and Texas studies indicating roughly 40 percent higher production on treated fields. Results vary by weather and timing, but proper pesticide use yields strong returns compared with fertilizer.
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Louisiana State University Agricultural Extension Service
Louisiana
Texas
Lunch Program Aids Agriculture In Louisiana Economy
Louisiana school lunch program boosts state agriculture and dairy sectors with 316 million dollars spent locally for meals in 1958 59 and 4.5 million dollars on milk plus 644 thousand from the National School Milk Program. The program supports healthier diets and better social habits while absorbing federal surplus commodities and prompting dairy expansion.
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Department of Agriculture
Louisiana
Forestry Group Holds Meeting in Baton Rouge
The Louisiana Forestry Commission held a quarterly meeting at its Central Office in Baton Rouge. Chairman W. J. Kilpatrick presided and welcomed newly appointed Robert N. Crosby Jr. of DeRidder, replacing G Leck Paret of Lake Charles W. Crosby attended with other officials including Director Paul Burns and State Forester James F. Mixon. The commission reported seedlings under way for Pine and Hardwood, with 125 million pine and 1 million hardwood seedlings expected by December 1. The first hardwood seedling program for Delta Lands was noted, mainly in North Louisiana Delta. A new record-collection effort will document plantations since 1924, aiding future timber supply insights for buyers and mills.
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Louisiana
Mixon
Commission
Beygan
Louisiana Tech Concert Assoc Announces 1959 60 Season
The Louisiana Tech Concert Association unveils a 15th anniversary season with diverse acts. COl Morrel U S Air Force Band, Goldovsky Grand Opera Theatre company, Dallas Symphony, Hollywood Bowl Pops, Richard Dyer-Bennett, Beti Davis and Gary Merrill, Canadian Players, Bach Mass performed by Robert Shaw Chorale, National Ballet of Canada, Virgil Fox. Season passes priced with increases to $10.15 adult and $8.30 junior for reserved seats.
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Louisiana Tech Concert Association
Col Morrel
U. S. Air Force
Goldovsky Grand Opera Theatre
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Bach
Robert Shaw Chorale
The
National Ballet, of Canada
Marely
Virgil Fox
Oecin
Uve
Tech Station
Ruston
Louisiana
Talley Declares Independent Run For State Senate
A Ruston community leader Talley announces plans to run as an independent for State Senator from Lincoln and Union parishes. He cites legal training and legislative experience and vows campaign outreach across both parishes. The note ends noting Wagon Mound NM and a volcanic crater near Alamos New Mexico.
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First Baptistchurch
Ruston
Lincoln and
Union Parish
Tam
Reforms Are Assured Passman Says Labor Bill Is Certain
U S Representative Oll E Passman says a labor reform bill is practically certain this session and will curb racketeering without harming organized labor. He argues Congress must legislate in the national interest to protect workers rights while restraining abuses by leaders and groups. He expects criticism from some labor figures but asserts duty to defend the people’s heritage.
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Passman
U. S
Ollo E. Passman
Congress
Jimmy Hoffa
Harry Bridges
Muscular Dystrophy Meet Set At College Cafe
Parish chairman Gail Pearson says a Thursday 7 30 pm meeting at College Cafe will explain the November March for Muscular Dystrophy fund drive. The talk includes film footage and details on Muscular Dystrophy Associations of America programs, clinics, and patient services.
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College Cafe
Gail Pearson
Parish
Year’s Band Activities Told by New Director
New director Kilpatrick emphasizes sharing timber data to spur Louisiana industry and income in woodland regions. He notes half the land is timbered and stresses knowing available amounts of woods in each area for buyers and farmers. The discussion covers hardwood research, landowner needs on management and replanting, and compares hardwood to pine management.
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Commission
Silpatrici
Louisiana
Kilpatrick
Lou Lisland
Haste
Nebraska
Joe Parson Ranch
Wyoming
Ruston High Band Preseason Plan Outlined by New Director
Oscar Barnes announced preseason activities for Ruston High School Band during a meeting with Band Parents Association officers. Plans include new marching routines, a seven member band council, instrument checks, and early rehearsals before the first football game. The association also noted improvements to band facilities and a tribute to former director J. E. Mitcham.
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Ruston High School
Oscar Barnes
Ruston High School Band Parents Association
Cliss
Barnes
LSU Tiger
Minden
Soil Conservation Stamp Announced In 1959 Honoring Farmers
The nation announces its first soil conservation stamp to be released August 26 1959 at Ranid City South Dakota. It honors farmers ranchers and government work to protect soil and promote conservation with a design showing rural and urban stakes. Postmaster Mrs Lillian Pearce says it goes on sale August 27 1959. A separate Burlington Vermont item notes a suspended sentence for a theft case involving pastry and beverages.
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Ranid City
S. D
Lillian Pearce
Ruston
Young Ruston artist wins Leader photo sweepstakes
Joel Tellinghuisen, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Tellinghuisen, won the sweepstakes prize in the Leader photo contest with a grazing horses entry. The winner was announced in the fourth week of the contest, following a $5 weekly prize claimed on July 27. Sponsors included Ruston Office and Photo, Marbury Drug Co., and Ruston Pharmacy.
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Joel
Joel Tellinghuisen
A. E. Tellinghuisen
Leader
Ruston
Marbury Drug Co
Ruston Pharmacy
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Louisiana Forestry Commission
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Jonesboro
la. Tech Concert Assn
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Richard Dyer-Bennvet
Betioc Davis
Gary Merrill
Norman Corwin
Carl Sandburg
Talley
Wagon Mound
New Mexico
Vaile Granda
Dos Alamos
Joe Parson
W. HL. Waste
Casner
Wyo
Mark d. Davis Oil Co
Teapot
Dome
Naste
Ti Wonnlly United Bees
Buerai Tana Aludwes
Asinmee Pea Hope
Diamond Industries
Diamond
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Ruston Industries, Inc
Phiéto
Bernard Chaudoiry
Forestry Commission
Canada
United States
Twentieth Century Fund
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St. Lawrence River
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Band Parents Association
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Elmer Hollis
Fred Hegtbeck
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J. E. Mitcham
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Palmer Chemical Co
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Burlington, Vt
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Jean Lokue
Maribelle Kirkland
Anita Shadow
Benny Andrews
Sarah Glasgow
Michaela Wells
Mally Richardson
Dorothy Kirby
Lynda Brooks
Laurel Sharp
Marsha Mathewes
Jeni-Sue Lee
Marion Hinten
Mymie Caldwell
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U.S
Treasury
Coumedana
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