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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1960

Page

8

Four Choices Open Storey Outlines Elector Nomination Phases

Latimer E Storey explains two stages in selecting presidential electors in Louisiana. The article discusses nomination methods by political parties via state central committees, petitions, or write-ins, with emphasis on party central committee roles and timing before ballots. It notes Republican and Democratic practices and potential court rulings affecting nominations.

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Airport Tract Leased To Louisiana Tech Flying Club

Louisiana Tech students and faculty organize to lease airport property for a ten year term at one dollar yearly with a five year renewal. They will build a sheet iron hangar for two planes using volunteer labor and donated material. The lease was approved 2 to 1 with Don McCormack and Roger Lawson in favor and Hale Shadow opposed.

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Nomination Methods Described for Party Candidates

The document discusses nomination options including convention and primary methods, noting delays and impracticality for 1967. It explains timing requirements for secretary of state filings and the steps a state central committee must follow to nominate presidential electors and other party candidates.

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Independent electors urged by Sinivey G. Fields in 1960 Louisiana

Sinivey G. Fields, former Democratic leader, declares in Farmerville for free and Independent electors to empower Jeffersonian Democrats. He criticizes major party platforms, praises the governor for backing electors, and accuses Kennedy supporters of worsening money and racial tensions.

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Forestry Association Opposes Two Water Projects

The Louisiana Forestry Association led by Taylor president Sean Walker opposes Toledo Bend Reservoir and the Upper Creek reserving in Rapides parish citing economic waste and loss of 198 800 acres of land. Walker criticizes the projects as threats to state forests and accuses opponents of socialist and anti business policies while appealing for unity in democracy.

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Red Cross Moves Into New Office Amid Water Project Debate

Mrs. Ann Rilesen, Lincoln Parish Red Cross chairman, announced an executive committee plan amid opposition to a water impoundment project on Troian Creek Reservoir. Critics argue the dam would flood 800 acres in Alexander State Forest, destroying 35 years of forestry work and a living research site.

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Red Cross seeks permanent Ruston building for full services

The board discussed moving Red Cross offices from the VW Building to the Old Creamery Building near the Ruston Leader. Mrs. Bleich said the change only solves short term space but won’t fit ongoing first aid and home nursing classes. She urged a permanent Red Cross facility in Ruston to house all services for Lincoln Parish and area, noting the need to serve military families and students with emergency leave and lifesaving programs.

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Growing Teet Support for Child Foot Health

Fragmented notice notes need for protective footwear during early growth. References Wey, Louther, and Preyer footwear as essential for children to prevent foot issues. Limited readable details focus on growing pains and shoe support.

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