Louisiana cotton acreage drive seeks temporary releases
Louisiana Farm Bureau and extension service urge growers to release unused cotton allotment acres to help others plant more this year. Sponsors warn unplanted, unreleased land may be lost and stress that active cooperation boosts state farming income and acreage security. The piece also contrasts dairy price supports with foreign cheese imports and criticizes government intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lousiana
Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation
Louisiana State University Agricultural Extension Service
The
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Cotton
West
Louisiana
Wall Street Journal
U.S
U. S
Debunking Food For Peace Critics Under McGovern
Critics argue that the Food For Peace program masks charity with taxpayer funded exports. The piece contends New Frontiersmen push ongoing giveaways to gain foreign policy leverage, while the government adds to the stockpile and taxes pay for storage and export costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
McGovern
Agriculture Department
Kennedy plans in Congress face a long trial
Washington observers note the 1962 Congress will struggle over a sweeping Kennedy program. Only parts will pass as fierce debates unfold before adjournment with elections looming. Critics warn against centralizing power and expanding federal spending while supporters push for tax cuts and a balanced federal budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kennedy
Louisiana Cattlemen to Convene in Baton Rouge
The Louisiana Cattlemen's Association will hold its annual convention in Baton Rouge February 11 to 13. Key topics include the national brucellosis eradication program with Dr. C. Mingle leading the discussion, and surveyworm eradication plans. Principal speakers include J. C. O ther taf Bettendert from Iowa, Dr. Stewart If Fowley of LSU, Stephen Hart from Denver, Cushinatha from Iowa, and Thomas J. Audersen of Ranch magazine. Gov. Jimmie L. Powell will welcome attendees. a business session and awards are planned at the Capitol House venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Louisiana Catlemen’s Association
Oscar Ryans
Mingle
Stout
Agricultural Research Service
U. Department of Agriculture
Otbertaf Bettendert
Towa
Stewart If Fowley
LSU Animal Sete Dept
Stephen Hart
Denver
Cole
Nahwnal Livestock Tax
Ameen National Cattlemen's Assa
Cushinatha
Radebaigh
Amevisin National Cat- Hanes Assn
Orlatila
Thomas J. Audersen
Maram and Ranch Magazine
Sishville
Pean
Jimmnie L Powis
Louisiana
Batonove
A. PL Parham
Law Agricultural Este
Waite Castle
Daase
Tuefun House
Food For Peace program burdens U S ports and people
The essay argues that Food For Peace harms U S ports and industry by shifting debts to American taxpayers and relieving foreign nations of responsibility. It warns that foreign countries grow dependent on U S food aid and that taxpayers will revolt when aid ends, blaming liberal supporters who insist the U S can endlessly feed the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
U. S
United States
State Penitentiary Personnel Has Been Greatly Improved
Governor Davis cites a State Department of Civil Service study showing improved personnel practices at Louisiana State Penitentiary. Turnover fell from 62 percent in 1956 to 10 percent in 1961, with current rate 6 percent below state average. Improvements include orientation, in service training, grievance procedures, medical exams, promotions, exit interviews and fingerprinting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana State Penitentiary
Davis Sid
State Department of Civil Service
Louisiana
Davis
E. R. Andersen
Penitentiary
Victor Walker
Department of State Civil Service and Institutions
W. H. Ruff
Army
Telephone Pointers For Using Direct Distance Dialing
Mr E D Cowan notes Direct Distance Dialing installed September 17 1961 handles about 400 calls daily. A new system will speed calls not possible by DPD by using area codes. Customers gain faster service and simpler dialing with fewer city names. The Bells manager says area codes will ease long distance calls for subscribers. For out of area calls, give the operator the area code and number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Cowan
Ruston
Telephone Company
Murray
Pvarpum
Maud
Ciue
Bells Manager
Grandma Colvin Feature Story in February Spotlight
Feature story on Grandma Colvin by Mrs Harold Griffin highlights her long life from Lincoln Parish near St Bests Church born on Groundhog Day, married January 1902, five children with four living, faithful church member, crocheting for forty years, and a birthday dinner celebrated with family and church friends amid local community updates and reminiscences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma Colvin
Lincoln Parish
St. Bests Church
J. R. Caver
Tom Colvin
Earl Colvin
Hazel Dacusuel
Herman Colvin
Grandma
Bro
Stewart
Nell
Mary Jo Truett
Clinton Mathis
New Orleans
Lee Pylant
Lee
Clara Farmer
Carter
Fred Farmer
Fred
Emma Crosby
Good Will Community
Oak Grove
Brewster Shields
Janie
Farmerville
Sterlington
Bastrop
Jonesboro
Rachel Futrell
Dezzle
Albie McFarland
Lowell
Wexler Leggett
Cilla Green
Lorraine Harvis
Oscar Worsham
H. J. Green
QO. L, Green
W. Monroe
Elmo Manning
Pettus
Texas
Floy Colvin
Watson
Va Green
Mamie
Otis Smith
Greenville
Homie Calvin
Dubach
Nonie Sinclair
Ruston
New Hopeland
Miss Hetty
Emma Langford
la ‘Teeth
Currie Warham
Kilpatrick
Ed Cole
Josie Weston
Ta Davis
Kitty Kilpatrick
Lucille Blocker
Mumie
Crossroads visitors to the Harrison household in Ruston Arcadia
Sr. S. P. Colvin of Arcadia, Bill Marrison of Ruston, Harold Harrison of Arcadia and Iva Sanford of Arcadia visited the A. F. Harrisons on Tuesday. Many others from Ruston Arcadia Shreveport Homer and Alabama community called or visited over the weekend while Mrs Horace Henry was ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Colvin
Arcadia
Bill Marrison
Ruston
Harold Harrison
Iva Sanford
A. F. Harrison
C. B. Ileary
Marald Harrison
Wallace Harrison
Willis Dean Harrison
Billy Joe Harrell
Shreveport
Horace Henry
P. Colvin
Marie Colvin
Harold
Bill Harrison
Harold Garrett
Ida
Simsborn
Leroy Sanford
Homer
Visit of Mrs Joanne Gandy to Technical School Meeting
Mrs Joanne Gandy attended a convention of Technical school teachers at the Bentley Hotel in Alexandria last Friday and Saturday. The report lists numerous local residents visiting relatives and attending events, with plan to publish more names next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D’'Arbonne
Joanne Gandy
T. A. Nulleman
Bentley Hotel
Alexandria
R. E. Patterson
Choudrant
Fred Emory
Fred Emory, Jr
Houston
Texas
J. E. Jones
W. A. Jones
Ruston
Jack Davis
J. V. Spears
Hiwasse
Ark
Emery
T. C. Holleman
Dezzie
Albian McFarland
Clara Farmer
Greenville
Wayne Roberts
West Monroe
Bob Hartwick
Ira Hicks
Norris Booth Clinic
Farmerville
Willie Williamson
J. D. Frasier
Alva Spurlock
Jackie Lavern
Judy
Nancy Moore
Monroe
Raymon Mobley
Potouwa
Okla
Visi
Durwood Mobley
Bobby Jack Bayles
Kevin
Felton Patterson
Arcadia
Ena Quigles
Lozell Farley
Myrtis Saint
Maudie Lee Hammons
Willie Colvin
Guthrie Truett
Wy Pe Griffin
Milledge Riser
Christin Colvin
Victoria Simmons
Earl Colvin
No Wet Feet For Soybeans Says LSU Extension Agent
Baton Rouge Soybean producers should choose planting land carefully says Thomas A. Bureh assistant agronomy specialist with the LSU Agricultural Extension Service. Drainage matters, weeds reduce yields, rotation with cotton corn or rice helps weed control, fallow-plowing may help.Late May or early June planting after warm soil boosts growth and ground cover quickly. The 1962 soybean crop will pay if land is selected and managed properly, the agent concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Thomas A. Bureh
Louisiana State University Agricultural Textension Service
Burch
Bureh
Stiff Fines Meted Out In City Court
In city court on Monday Judge Fred Jones fined three individuals. Cecil Files paid 15 dollars plus costs for disturbing the peace while intoxicated in public. Sam Mattox, Negro, was fined 200 dollars and costs and faced sixty days in jail after being found guilty of selling liquor with more than one half of one percent alcohol by volume. Ordinance No. 188, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, J. W. Armstrong, Negro, was fined 300 dollars and costs for driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicating beverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Jones
Cecil Files
Sam Mattox
Mattox
Lincoln Parish
Louisiana
J. W. Armstrong
March of Dimes Drive Nets $834.88
Receipts from the March of Dimes drive last Tuesday night totaled 834.88, reported by Mrs. J. C. Fowler chairwoman of the mothers march. Teen-Age Program clubs joined in with Los Amies Sub Debs and Kit Kat members. Reba Wright, Linda Wright, and Beth Young head these groups. Mrs. Fowler thanked donors and especially the volunteers, with praise to the Coterie club for helping to collect and tally contributions.
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Hingis Ceny
Lincoln Parien
U.S A
Lesrcu
United Press
Moms
Southern Newpaper
Fublishare Assn
BES
MD South Dailioe
Yanes Hunk
George S$. McGovern
New Frontier
Asia
Africa
Latin ‘America
Mr. McGovern
Cray Bress
Tte House
Uritiost
Congress
Vinders
Benneds
Berlin
Sir. Kennedy
Welshington
Mr. Kennedy
Staunchy
Saljeet
Mao
Colvin
Harold Griffin
Mamie Smith
Hulls
Arcadia Cotton Oil Co
Cooktown Rd
Arcadia Drive
Cloverdale
Lovely Colonial
McDonald Street
Farmerville Street
New Hospital
Westwood Hills
Terressa
Grambling Heights
Cooktown Road
Carolina
2Nd Street
Chatham Road
Shreveport Highway
Lerae
Dunbar Street
Colvin Realty and Construction Co., Inc
FHA Financing
Georgia Avenue
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