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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1962
Page
14
The article notes abundant water, ready fuel and chemicals, and the potential for significant growth in Louisiana's pulp and paper sector. It argues expansion would raise employment wages, increase per capita income, and spur related logging and ancillary activities across the state.
Multiple new no 4 Howard Estate and Union-M lines show location for fest wells with depths around 2 300 to 2 829 feet. D J Simmons Co and Humble Gas Transmission Co report test results and totals. James Stamens et al noted for philanthropy and Boy Scouts service with Silver Beaver and Silver Antelope awards.
Floyd James, cited with roles in Pilat 1962 and Trinity Methodist Church Reusten 1962, has been named to the Methodist Church Hall of Fame. The announcement notes his leadership and service with church groups and community activities recognized by the denomination.
Parish officials praise current operations and, during the meeting, vote to reappoint Tor. Robert Snyder to a five year Lincoln Parish Library Board term, with his current term expiring January 9. The Police Jury also reappointed Howard Smith to the Lincoln Parish Public Welfare Board, as his term ends in January. A motion to allow investments of idle funds for up to 12 months was approved, replacing the previous six month limit, with notes on higher interest rates available.
Parish officials reported that idle operating cash is invested in treasury certificates for 12 months or six months, outlining the duration of the investments and how funds are allocated.
The Methodist Youth Fellowship of the Clay Methodist plans a Christmas candlelight service Saturday evening December 22 at the church all locals invited.
A letter from J Hagcratt of the US Department of Commerce informs Lincoln Parish Police Jury that the parish is the smallest unit eligible for two federal acts aid. The meeting in Ruston discussed Area Redevelopment Act and Accelerated Public Works Act eligibility and the possibility of designating a redevelopment area.
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