Irrigation as a lifeline for our hill country farms
In this August 1960 editorial the newspaper urges expansion of irrigation to sustain crops after droughts. It argues irrigation is proven, not experimental, and cites Lake D'Arbonne as a potential water source. Local leaders and bankers are urged to support widespread farmer installations to ensure steady yields and reduce reliance on unpredictable weather.
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Nder
Resta Parish
Weath
County Féagt Cultral
D'Arbonne
Lincoln Parish Advances New Modern Hospital Plan
Lincoln parish residents voted funds for a new hospital to replace the 1928 Ruston facility. The modern structure will feature air conditioning, telephones in all rooms, television, and electrically operated beds, with emergency and operating rooms designed for future additions as population grows. Opening expected about two years from now.
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Wau
Ruston Hospital
Parish
Louisiana
Lincoln Parish
Civil Service Exams Slated For Multiple Positions
Examinations open for career conditional posts across the U S Army Engineer District in Vicksburg Mississippi with roles including Tender Operator Bulldozer Operator and Marine Oiler. No written test. ratings based on experience and training with applications via the Lower Mississippi Valley Division Civil Service Examiners and regional offices.
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U. S. Army Engineer District
Corps of Engineers
Vicksburg
Miss
F. F. Salomon
Board of
U.S. Civil Service Examiners
Lower Mississippi Valley
P. O. Box 60
Mississippi Valley Division
C. E
P. O
U. S. Civil Service Region
Peachtree-Bukar
Peachtree Street
M. i. Atlanta 3
Lower Mississippi Valley Division
C. B
P. Q
Vaksburg
Underground garages at UN HQ hold 1500 car capacity
Three subterranean levels beneath the United Nations building provide parking for more than 1,500 vehicles. The facility supports the UN complex with extensive underground garages and an expansive loading area.
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United Nations, N
UPD
U. N
Simsboro Residents Gather For Visits And Moves
Ray Harris returns from England to visit family as local residents host relatives from Feliston England and California. Neighbors share news of moving plans to Horride and Cresta schools, while Jo Ann and Paul Canterbury relocate in Simsboro. Local events include hospital recuperation, revival attendance, and several family visits across nearby towns.
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G. Ti Mienne
Ora Figtri
Fae Harris
R.A. F. Dentivatey
England
Liver
Bennie Hawkins
California
Ela Ladbetter
Della Spencer
Kenneth Durrett
Tabhilah
See Doe Scurria
Alf Ahter
Jesse
Fe Norris
Horride
Charlie Edmiston
Jaint
Jesse Edmistons
Tennessee
Bille Daniel
Shreveport
Cecil May
Crossett, Ark
Bart Mullin
Columbia
A. Mullin
Mes
Glenn Mulin
Nobles
Ruth Rogers Ant Mes
Billie Mie Ghsdin
Durrett Sunthiy
Lee
Paul
Houston
Texas
Ruston Hospital
Tula Daniel
Oak Grove Church
Jim Jenkins
A. B. Corbeit
Urania
Judy Jenkins
Corpett
Winnfield
Loy L.tabor
Pauline Phillips
Meidleburg
Germany
Loyd L. Tabor
102N
Heidlebury
Jewel Toney
Floria
Homer Best
Prentice Young
Minden
Lewis
Marshall
Jap Gullatt
Haughton
la. Tech
Gullatt
Mississippi College
Earnest Best
Alabama
Lowin
Daumily
Ammons Objects To Dima Dam Plan In Sabine Parish
State Rep C R Ammons of Sabine Parish attacks the proposed Toledo Bend dam project backed by Texas and Louisiana, saying the Forestry Association’s executive council opposes it as economically unsound. The $60 million dam would flood about 6000 forest acres, with Louisiana voters to decide in November. The LFA magazine urged pulp mills to convert Amber into paper, Ammons notes.
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Ammiohs
Sabie ‘Parish
The
State Forestry Association
Forestry Group
Tolelo Bend
Ammons
LFA
Toledo
Texas
Louisiana
Forests and People
Jed Benham Powering Umber Water Project
Jed Benham would provide the fresh water and power needed to process the rest of the Umber area, supporting continuation of operations and regional development.
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Jed Benham
New Daughter for Culvers in Mineral Springs
Mr and Mrs Bil Culver announce the birth of a daughter Nancy Disanne on August 10. Grandparents Alfred Franklin and Clara Gallman. paternal side Gibsland and Ruston connections. The community sends sympathy to Mrs W W Ricks and Mr John Younce over Charlie Younce's death in Roscoe Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bil Culver
Nancy Disanne
Alfred Franklin
Jin, Culver
Gibsland
Clara Gallman
Ruston
W. W. Ricks
John Younce
Douglas
Charlie Younce
Roscoe
Texas
Junior Reeves
Rudolph Reeves
Halloway
William Brankiln
Charlie Chrisman
Bill Culver
J. P
J. W. Dike
National Guard
Camp Polk
Ucious Mar , Litt
Don Raremore
Farmerville
Alton
Clara Gallian
Robert
Howard
Average Price Of Prescription $3 in US Today
CHICAGO reports Dr. Austin Smith of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association says the average drug prescription in the United States today runs about $3. He notes over 6 percent cost $3 or less and about 1 in 100 reach $10, while overall drug spending as a share of income is similar to 1939. He cites wholesale price resilience since 1948 amid rising general costs and inflation, and outlines factors behind price structure including materials, production, selling, research, and admin expenses.
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Chicago
United States
Austin Smith
The
Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association
Journal
American Medical Association
Smith
Senate
Amoco Golden Anniversary Globe 8-Color Educational Offer
Amoco marks its Golden Anniversary with an 8-color Hammond Globe. No purchase required and no strings attached. This educational value highlights a standout learning aid and showcases Amoco’s commemorative branding.
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Amoco
New Highway Stretch Near Calhoun Nears Opening
Interstate 20 from Ruston to Calhoun is nearly paved and ready for traffic with only shoulder grading left on the 12 mile segment. Barricades will slow motorists as officials assess a possible opening to a 20 mile four lane route toward Monroe.
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Calhoun
Ruston
Pond
Choudrant To
Monroe
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Robert L. Vining
Box 72
Cornell
Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps
Williams Air Force Base
Arizona
Vining
Louisiane Polytechnic Institute
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United States Air Force
Simsboro
Ray Harris
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Sither
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Mercury CO
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World Globe
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Ameca
Darericea
E. C. Lederer
Phobe Alpine
Alpina
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