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Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1961

Page

2

Mentally Retarded Education Push in Lincoln Parish

An editorial from the Lincoln Parish Association for Mentally Retarded Children applauds the school board’s efforts since 1955 to educate mentally handicapped children and urges awareness of 1960 state laws funding trainable and educable services. It notes grants and provisions to establish classes, reimbursements, and services for parishes, urging full entitlement and expansion with new school facilities and qualified teachers. The piece also previews the upcoming Spring Show livestock events across five districts leading to LSU’s Spring Livestock Show and World Champion Rodeo.

Lincoln Parish Ocaté State Board of Education Sy Greg State Department of Education General Fund State of Louisiana Louisiana Tech Lingreten Hool

Kavanaugh Simpson Wells Hold Area Drilling Spotlight

In the Calhoun and surrounding fields, multiple wells advance with tests and depths reported. Kavanaugh and Simpson wells near Calhoun, Union Parish, and surrounding areas show ongoing drilling, testing at various depths, and notable gas flow results amid an active exploration period.

Kavanaugh Simpson

Hill Farm Stockman Photosensitive Livestock Condition

Report from hill area stockmen describes photosensitization in cattle sheep goats and horses following ingestion of certain plants and legumes. Symptoms include dermatitis and necrosis in light exposed white or unpigmented skin areas with onset from hours to two weeks after exposure. Causes involve phytoerythrin from chlorophyll digestion and liver detoxification failures. prevention centers on avoiding sensitizing plants and managing diet.

Storkmen

Kiene to Attend Louisiana Hospital Association Meeting

Kiene and C Kiene administrator of Ruston Hospital will attend the 26th annual state convention of the Louisiana Hospital Association in Shreveport February 23 24 and 25 More than 500 administrators and key hospital personnel from all sections of the state are expected to attend The three day conference opens with an address on Catholic hospital administration by W J Christopher of St Louis representing the National Catholic Hospital Association The opening session will be presided over by Dr W Rigsby Har grove Oakdale Association press shows and livestock exhibits from across the nation call attention to modern farming methods and the value of state shows in improving Louisiana livestock and farm practices.

C. Kiene Ruston Hospital Louisiana Hospital Association Shreveport W. J. Christopher St. Louis National Catholic Hospital Association W. Rigsby Hargrove Oakdale Association Press LSU Louisiana

Animal health note on photosensitization and pasture management

The text describes shorn animals and Therfatts cases in pounds to reduce itching and protect cattle and horses from skin infection. In white areas necrotic scabs or denuded skin may appear. If forage is sufficient, ingestion of toxic compounds is unlikely. When photo-sensitization first appears, move all animals to shade if possible and consult a veterinarian for guidance.

Scientific data hints at unusual trends in 1961 meat and oil spending

In May 1961 College Station reports a projected per person red meat consumption over 200 pounds, attributed to UT and Texas A&M extension services. Concurrently the oil industry estimates over 500 million dollars spent yearly on geophysical exploration, reflecting rising energy sector activity.

College Station May Lloyd Bergsma Texas A&m’ College Extension Service

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