13 Feb 1958
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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1958
Page
1
The Ruston Leader weekly issue from February 13 1958 carries publisher and staff credits along with telephones and city address. It lists pricing for Lincoln Parish residents and out of parish subscriptions, and prints boilerplate corrections policy. The fragment also includes gubernatorial tax exemption questions and unrelated editorials.
The Director of Internal Revenue outlines district requirements for filing federal income tax returns. He clarifies personal exemptions and who must claim them, noting that most individuals or dependents may be affected. Payment by money order is advised and returns are due by the specified deadline.
A public message argues federal transport laws must be changed to free railroads. It claims this will lower family budgets by providing economical, integrated transportation under single management, benefiting national economy and everyday purchases. Citizens urged to contact Congress representatives.
A garbled, OCR generated passage references Treasury policy, antitrust testimony, labor leaders like Murray, and congressional hearings. It appears to sketch a period of economic concern, proposed plans, and possible price controls, with mentions of Walter Reuther, Philip Murray, and union activity amid political tension.
Mrs FF and Mr and Mrs in Monroe on Sunday afternoon visited Mr and Mrs Oseap and joined by the Spillyards in Thusten for a visit. many relatives spent Sunday in Lake Bistingay and Homer with meals and overnight stays. Visitors to CC Thomas in Sanday included Mrs Willimg and family. extended family from Monroe, Shreveport, Loneview, and Minvolt joined in, with multiple car visits and long-distance calls noted.
Journal notes a chaotic home game with Dubach High School players and fans reacting to a defeat by Quitins. The piece laments state-bounds, mentions intramurals, a disco, and a planned spectrophoto display, with hopes to return next year.
Louisiana congressman Otto Passman told constituents there is no chance of extra soil bank funds for cotton or increased cotton acreage in 1958. He remains hopeful for legislation this session to affect next year, aiming for a gradual program.
Ruston students across several schools earned prizes in essay contests themed on history and the Monroe Doctrine. Winners include Pastrici Kauvinaugh first at Ruston High, Sasi Istikhum second, Charles Chadbourne third, Mary Ruth Fowler fourth, and Mirabel Sachs fifth, with multiple grade seven honors at A F Philips and Ruston Junior High. Additional winners from Eastland, Hillere, and Ruston Elementary and five grade levels are named, highlighting a robust district emphasis on scholastic writing.
Ruston mayor T C Beasley earns nomination for the Mayor of the Year award by the Louisiana Municipal Review. The winner will be announced at a Friday banquet during the Louisiana Municipal Association convention in Shreveport.
Pat Curtis Stewart, son of Mr and Mrs Carol Stewart Chatham, has been assigned to the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell Kentucky as a rifleman in Company A of the division's 02nd Infantry. He entered the Army in August 1957 and was previously stationed at Fort Bragg North Carolina. The 19 year old was employed by Brew Faper Mill Company Monroe Louisiana and attended Sikes High School.
The Sétfhern Bell Telephone Company has no plans to extend service to proposed or new subdivisions in Rind tom. Many applicants will be without service or share existing lines in areas like Tag Lanes Northwood Farmeth Magnolia Drive North Highland Cooktown Stoneshore Road Grambling Heights and Highway 80 West. Restrictions affect outside equipment and older sections face shortages, forcing residents to accept limited availability.
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