Parish Schools To Lose Early Friday For Reading Confair
Parish teachers will attend the North Louisiana Reading Conference on the Lit Tyelt campus, starting Friday and continuing through Saturday. Dr. Marion Jentinsar will speak on The Key to understanding the deeper meaning of what is read and discuss current reading programs.
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Qusowiation
Lit Tyelt
Tlill
UN Jrarish
Marlon Jenttinsar
Jentingon
Ths
Reciers Av Sil Reyule
Ruston High School to Compete in NSC Speech Tourney
Ruston High School will compete in the NSC speech tournament at Northwestern State College this weekend. About 468 students from multiple high schools will enter, with two days of eliminations and judging. Trophies will be awarded for individual events and debates, with top placers advancing to final rounds.
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Ruston High School
NSC
Natchitoches
Iustom High Schoor
Northwestern Stain College
Banal le Graham
Derita
Tony
Foramen
Myre
Cnaches
Freully
Rainh
T. L. James Co Submits Low Bid On Barksdale Work
T. L. James Co Inc of unknown location submitted the lowest bid for work at Barksdale Air Force Base. The bid totaled 106,794 dollars, well below the Army Engineers estimate of 1,254,201 dollars. One other bid was received. The project would involve an alert apron adjoining the highway and related safety facilities.
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T. L. James, Co
Barksdale
L. James and Co. Inc
Ue Don
Army Engineers
Police Jury Seeks Blacktop for 8.7 Miles in Lincoln Parish
In 4 Wards, the Lincoln Parish Police Jury requests state aid to blacktop 8.7 miles of roads. The roads listed include 14 miles beyond Ward 4, Sunshine Road in Ward 2, Wolford McGee in Ward 1, Alf Muller in Ward 6, Corinth Slutman in Ward 7, and Prospect Churelt Hilly in Ward 0. The plan covers roadway base, utilities, and materials, with the parish to reimburse and maintain the completed work.
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State Department of Highways
Lincoln Parish
McGee
Alf Muller
Corinth- Slutman
Foster
Department of Highways
Emmanuel Baptist Banquet Tonight Sets Men and Boy Event
The Emmanuel Baptist Brotherhood plans a Men and Boy banquet at the church with invitations to all men and boys. The program features Angus Neel, state secretary to Royal Ambassadors, and the event aims to rally youth involvement within the local church. Separately, the Polk County Jury agreed to assist in road surfacing from Highway 67 to Scurgis-Ni plant and to improve streets near the Negro housing project and Greenwood Elementary. Public funds will cover the two road projects, with gravel and related materials authorized and a million-dollar bill authorization to fund parish improvements via the secretary.
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Ruston
Highway
Scurgis-Ni T Number Co
New Negro Housing
Greenwood
Sehont
North Slong
Amaor
Parieh
LSU President Denies Knowledge of World War II Controversy
Troy Middleton, LSU president and former general, says he was unaware of any controversy over his WWII return to combat duty. Eisenhower reportedly sought his redeployment despite Middleton's knee arthritis and hospital stay. The piece notes Middleton’s view of Ike and mentions Eisenhower's informal diplomacy trip to Acapulco with Mexican President Mateos, lacking a formal two day agenda.
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LSU
Baton Rouge
IUPI
Troy Middleton
Louisiana State University
Eisenhower Ventere
John
Foster Dulles
Worth
Middleton
Jalthough Middleton
Eisenhower
England
Ike
Eighth Corps
Tenland
the Middleton
Rosiruilar
Hing
Omar Trulley
George Marshill
Middielon
Acapulco
Mexico
Acapul Mexico
Adolfo Lopea Mateos
Pacific
Austin
Texas
Brether Milton
Mateos
Fisenhower
Ehlsralower
Washington's Birthday Sales In Ruston
Ruston merchants observe Washington's Birthday with a weekend sales push. Stores tout broad savings across merchandise as shoppers are urged to take advantage of low prices and celebrate the Father of Our Country.
Passman Eyes Bills to Curb Supreme Court Power
Congress member Passman works on legislation to curb court power, backed by the House Foreign Operations Appropriations subcommittee chair, aiming to curb court rulings and uphold states rights. He warns curbs are complex and notes Congress can review acts. cites federal preemption as a goal for shielding state laws.
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Mihovsh
Pastman
Beneloga
Hotire
Ciel
Veterin Louisiana Nationalwisiatar
Ron Eisenhower
Congress
Washington
Supreme Court
Passmin
Modern-Day Mercury Sought Thirty Possible Spacemen
A 1960s era note describes 30 hopeful pilots entering the early phase of a NASA or Air Force space program. Ten jockeys to Washington will begin screening. 12 are to join the project, with one released near orbit. Applicants share engineering or physics degrees and pass medical, psychological, and family-history checks.
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Wulled Beess
Pentagon
Mercury
Washingtay
Earth
Mediaing
Air Force
de Hees
Spo
Major L. J. Fox Speaks At Lincoln Parish History Meet
Major L. J. Fox will speak to the Lincoln Parish Histories Society in Room 4, Lor mas Hall, Thursday February 26 at 7 30 p m. He will discuss his years with the National Cane of Lincoln parish and his service in the National Guard starting May 1928, including active duty from January 6, 19. The society studies local unit history to record and preserve for the future and invites the public to attend regardless of membership.
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Lincoln Parish
Major Fox
Shreveport Man Confesses to Public Safety Slaying
An investigation report from Greenwood County notes a Shreveport resident confessed to a fatal shooting linked to a public safety incident. Ballistics linked the bullet to the scene near the tourist operator's murder. Beakefield faces charges of public safety incident and aggravated wounding.
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Greenwood County
D. Co
Willian Beakefield
Ri Yeurall Qo) Jr. Bratt
Scott
Hye
Lanai
Iain Reales
Uae
Huller A
Buikee Field
Tes Cay
Par Council Questions Board of Liquidation Powers in Louisiana
The Public Affairs Research Council questions Louisiana's Board of Liquidation as a means to meet state financial emergencies. It warns that appropriations may exceed constitutional limits and notes authorized borrowing up to five million dollars, with funds used for private entities and projects.
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Board of Liquidation
Baton Rouge
UPI
Public Affairs Research Council
Louisiana
Research Council
State Board of Liquidation
Sinca
Komg State Aguneles
Yuna
New York Negro Arrested In Atlanta On Suspicion Of Drugs
In Atlanta police arrested Mehard Alston after a confusing chain of events tied to a bomb scare and narcotics. Authorities say Alston gave ten New York area addresses and faced charges of possession of narcotics and fraud. A separate investigation linked an airline incident involving a plane tied to a leakage of details about a drug sale worth hundreds of thousands.
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New York
Atlanta
Atlinte
Mehard Alston
Svasion
Alston
le Guardia
Alania
Gividia Otter
Aly
General Marshall Stable After Pneumonia Report
Washington reports say General George C. Marshall showed stability after a pneumonia diagnosis. He has been hospitalized at Fort Bragg since January 15, with a reported second stroke not occurring and doctors noting improved condition.
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Washington
George c Marshaill
Weyenold Marshall
Fort Bragg
N. Cy
Marshal
Waller
Parents Night At A. E. Philips Elementary
Parents Night is tonight at A. E. Philips Elementary with a 7 20 start. The panel includes Archie Craig Mrs Laverne Pyburn Miss Laura Mie AbeCitlion and Miss Bert i Neul discussing Physical Education by Our Schools.
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A. E. Philips
A. FE. Phillips
Archie Craig
Laverne Pyburn
Laura Mie AbeCitlion
Berti 'Neul
Local Store Debuts Soon Amid Snowy Chill
Community shoppers hear of soon opening events at Dixie and Troy stores with sales on cars and household goods. Baptist group invites all to a man and boy supper while a general push for spring clothing and warm garments unfolds as residents brace cold weather.
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