Free Enterprise Assn Favors Labor Reforms in Louisiana
The Lincoln parish chapter of the Free Enterprise Association urges passage of the Labor Reform bills HR BW and HRS as recommended by President Eisenhower. The group sent wires to Ave. Congressmen Otto E. Passman and the two Louisiana senators urging support. They note Louisiana constituents have sent more letters on this issue than on any other topic. The group also moved to sponsor the Manion Forum in Ruston on KRUS, a 15 minute weekly program led by Dean Clarence Manion with guests including Senator Barry Goldwater and Senator James O. Hastland, with a time to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Parish
The
Law Free Enterprise Assn
Monnight
Congress
Eisenhower
Eee Biettroup
Ave
Otto EB
Passman
Louisiana
Landrum-Griffin
Washington
Free Enterprise Group
Louisiatta
Manson Forum
Manion Forum
Ruston
Krus
Clarence
Manion
Notre Dame Law School
Amont
Dean Manion
U.S
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
James O. Hastland
Mississippi
Free
Assn
Rene
Swim Class Planned at Dubach City Pool
Red Cross swimming lessons set for August 17 to 28 at the Dubach pool. Each 20 minute class runs 8 to 10 mornings, with registration Thursday 3 to 5 pm at the pool. Cost is 1 dollar per lesson or a season ticket. Beginning swimmers only, with possible intermediate classes if demand permits. Swimmers choose from two time options. pool capacity is 30 per period, 120 per day. Officials aim for full sessions.
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Red Cross
Dubach
Sheep Growers to Vote on National Wool Program Referendum
Chairman A B Laranee of the County ASC announced that sheep producers may vote in September on continuing to fund a market development program for wool and lambs. The program, tied to the American Sheep Producers Council, is financed by deductions from wool incentive payments and would run another three years if approved by two thirds of producers representing the production volume. Ballots will be mailed before September and may be returned through September 30.
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A. B. Laranee
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
American Sheep Producers Council
Lalance
Fort Lambshhat
Jamance
ASC Alfice
Issuance Of Sail Stamp Announced By District Leader
The D Arbonne Sail Conservation District plans a four cent commemorative stamp issued August 26 at Rapid City South Dakota during the Sail Conservation Society of Americas meeting and available next day at local post offices The stamp shows a modern conservation farm in three colors and honors local farmers and district work. district officers include KE I Powell chairman and others with technical support from the Soil Conservation Service
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D' Arka Sail Conservation District
Hetlo
My. Je. T. Poewell
Rapid City
South Dakota
Sail Conservation Society of Americ
Powell
D'Ardonne
Lincoln Parish
KE. ‘I. Powell
Smerson St
Monroe
Fred M. Wade
Itt
Farmerville
W. QO. Roberts
West Monroe
J. C. Owen
Dubach
A. OG. Christian
Haynesville
The
Soil Conservation Service
Don Spencer
Sail
Distric
Glen E. Mullin
Ford Fallin
Robert E. Wilder
Billy Alexander
D‘arbonne Sail Conservation District
Soil Conservation Servies
Infant Becky Hammons Dies at Five Days Old
Gravesite services were held Sunday for Becky Lynn Hammons five day old daughter of Mr and Mrs Clinton Hammons She died early Saturday at the Thomas Kimbell Clinic in Ruston Rites were conducted at Beulah Cemetery of the Ouah Methodist Church with Rev J O Dumas officiating Services were directed by Wilpatrick’s Funeral Home Survivors include maternal and paternal grandparents
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Becky Lynn Hammons
Clinton Hammons
Unni
Thomas Kimbell
Tech grad Hines Vaughan commissioned as Ensign
A Tech graduating senior, Hines Vaughan, received his commission as an Ensign in the U S Navy at a Naval Reserve Unit ceremony last week, marking the culmination of his college career in military service.
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Naval Reserve Unit
Hines
Vaughan
Tech
U. S. Navy
Forest Fires Reported in Parish and Summer Ensign Commission
Parish records show a July forest fire totaling three acres in Tancolt amid heavy rainfall which limited spread. A separate blaze near Sueet Place West of Sariter occurred last week. Ensign Vaughan received his Navy Reserve commission at the Naval Reserve Electronics Facility in a ceremony led by Commander Lewis and is awaiting orders for active duty.
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Tancolt
Parisl
Parish
Fructu L. Gibson
Louisiana Forestry Commmission
Jinty
Ives
Corbin Algator
Sean
Sariter
Ensign Vaughan
Naval Reserve Electronics Facility
Infant Rites Held for Ann Clair Zych
Funeral services were held for Ann Clair Zych at Pastes Services with interment at Wilders Cemetery. She died August 4 in New Orleans. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. John Zych. Paternal grandparents are Mey and Mrs. John de Zyel Sr. of Chain.
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Herve
Ann Clair Zych
Mes
Murray
Pastes
Darby
Wilders Cemetery
Tafa
New Deais
Mo. Anc
John
2Yeh
Dan
Jeans
Riser Civic Club Elects J W Nelson
J W Nelson was elected president of the Riser Community Civic Club formed Friday night after a watermelon social. New officers include Bill Bennett as vice president and Henry G Riser as secretary treasurer. The group plans collaboration with local merchants and officials to improve the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riser Civic Club
J. W. Nelson
Johnny. Welson
Wwe Riser Community Civic Club
Bill Bennett
Henry G. Riser
Aged Woman Struck by Truck in Ruston Crossing
An elderly Black woman was hit by a truck around 10:30 as she crossed West Mississippi Avenue at North Trenton in downtown Ruston. She was rushed to Huston hospital but reportedly died. details about the driver and exact events remain unclear.
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Rhearmold Necro
Oreuek
Mississippi Avenue
Trenton Leon
Ruston
Huston
Peark
Strmet
Martisatel Fe
Mississippi
Deitine
Escaped Convicts Recaptured Here In Police Action
A brief note reports that escaped prisoners were recaptured locally after a short pursuit. Authorities identified the incident as a routine manhunt with no injuries or further details provided.
Ruston Man Escapes Navy Plane Crash Injured
Jimmy W. Carter, land man for T. L. James Construction in Ruston, was slightly hurt when a training Navy plane crashed into the ocean off Quonset. He swam to shore with others and was flown to a hospital by helicopter. A crew member, a commander, suffered a broken leg. another crewman was killed in the incident. Lincoln parish States Rights Party endorses W. M. Rainach for governor after a Time article quote. parish chairman Emory urges voters to back Rainach, citing his stated support for States Rights and segregation. Carter’s brother said he will resume duties after treatment.
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Jimmy W. Carter
T. L. James Construction Co
Ruston
Quonset Increaee
Red
Carter
Naval Air Force
Rhode Island
Hae
Jack
Caretar
Spans
Lincoln Parish
States’ Rights Party
W. M. Rainach
Shreveport Times
Robert G. Chandler
Jimmie Davis
Iso Tobn Emory
Lelt. Ele
Chandler
Davis
Louisiana
Hin
Emory
Ruinach
VFW Posts Cancel August Meetings Due to Heat
Commander Don C. McCormack of Arnell-Burt Post 3615 VFW announced no VEW meetings in August because the home lacks cooling and July decided to cancel sessions amid extreme heat. The next meeting is September 10 with items like 1959 membership and fair booth prep on the agenda. Emergency calls may trigger a special meeting if needed.
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Don C. McCormack
arnell-Burt
Veterans of Foreign Wars
McCormack
VIFW
Ile
Rust
North Louisiana
Drilling In Parish For Week Outlined
Four sites were listed in parish titling activity last week. California Co drilled three wells while Plymouth Oil Co led the fourth. Wells include California Co No. 2 in Hy Calla Way and No. 1 Colvin near Taylor zone and Cotton Valley fields, with depths to 676 feet and 6,102 feet respectively, plus others near Cottonville and Catton Valle region.
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California Co
Flyvmouth Oi Co
Calla Way
CSWNE
SK U-Donaw
Hicu
Knowles
Colvin
Cotton Ville
Osand
Plymouth
Coot al No
Leon Younger
la Isn
Niles Southwesy
Catton Valles
Grembling
Simshuea
Rental Rate Of Soil Bank Is Announced
The basic rental payment rate in Louisiana under the 1960 Conservation Reserve of the Soil Bank will average 14 dollars per acre. Rates for parishes and individual farm land will be set based on land protection and local fair values, with two payment types: cost share for conservation practices and rental payments over the contract life. Forms for requests will be available mid August with filing dates August 24 through September 10.
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Louisiana
The
Soil Bank
State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Larance
Faymeers
ASC
TIPS FROM EXTENSION AND LIVESTOCK NOTICE
Extension notes advise on conserving resources and planning for sick leave. The message mentions ASC, county offices, and consulting experts like Mal Wl Gi Pleat Ag. It references changes in procedures and encourages readers to contact the A S office between AM and SEPE. Some readers have registered for livestock notices.
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ASC
F. Q
Hove
A. S.e
TRIPS Soil Bank Brand Disputes in Cattle Ownership
A historical notice outlines issues around cattle branding, ownership disputes, and penalties for branding before legality. It notes that registered brands aid buyers and inspectors at sales, while misbrands create conflicts and legal concerns for cattle owners.
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LeVasseur
Scouts Swim Meet Highlights Junior Relay and Winners
Readable results show first, second, and third place winners in non swimmers and swimmers divisions at the scouts swim meet. Notable names include Michael Emory Billy Jones J. Rus ton Richard Green Ronnie Lloyd Roy Beard and Jimmy Leonard among others from troops 60 10 45 and 49. A water rescue demonstration illustrated safe pond and stream swimming methods.
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Wehallaway
Distane
Shalla
Pibbon Wiandés
Michael Emory
Cheadrant
Billy Jones
J. el
Ruston
Richard Green
Robert Larance
Ronnie Lloyd
Roy Beard
Jick Hewitt
Jimmy
Leonard
Cal Colvin
Johnny Marsh
Ri Ronnie Lautigar
Don Foster
Allen’ Tuten
Runton
Paul Bonin
Dubach
Donnie Britt
Choudrant
Larry Bilherty
Dubach Toop
Dick Bonin
Nie Johnson
Buh Irper
Nicky Davis
Uist
Rudie Ford
Roy Favtenot
Brandon Durden
Claude
Jim Rice
Billy Willkimson
George Hubbard
Darren McKennie
Richard Nicholson
Freddie Morris
Jim’ Blee
Wile Han Lyon
Roy Fontenot
Gary ‘Townsend
Eddie Ford
Bob (Olladay
Ruston Hotary
Chile
Lewis
Hale
Trinity Methodist
J.D. Nice
Herbert Shadawen
Ruston Patrol
Slames White
Scoumaster
Dubach Methodist Church
Clyde Drigaers
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Free Enterprise Assn
Iace Altus Pah
Hines Vaugh
Naval Etve
Ruston Naval Reserve Tech
Sumner Perio
W. A. J. Lewis
Eighth Naval District
Naval Reserve
Shreveport
Electronics Division 327
Navy Reserve
Newport
Zych
Lincoln
Ore
Martha Huttman
LaSalle Parish
Pantola Mulbeorn
Richland
Cathy Blaughaed
Cherville
Carolyn Hhisnter
Chary
Brinion Ascension
Margo Gremillion
West Baton Rouge
Janice Fireman
Teriphorac
Margaret DeKerlegand
Srbondiy
Jeanette Stanley
Vernun
Nelson
Air
Nebion
Chamber al Commerce
Jacksonsh
Rusten
Jackson Prarish
Lincoln Bitizh
Eithet Bard
Seriaul
Angel
Navy
Rainach
VFW
Tuesda
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