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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1930
Page
2
A reader reflection on the Christmas season noting shifts from old merry times to a modern emphasis on charity and good will. The letter praises local citizens and church supporters for contributing funds toward a happier season and cites lower crime as evidence of civic virtue.
Lincoln parish sheriff A d Thigpen is vindicated after a special grand jury found no true bill in the Phillip Harris homicide charge. The unanimous decision followed a thorough inquiry, supporting the use of deadly force only in defense of life and underscoring public safety and restraint in enforcement.
Editorial urges nationwide adoption of stricter traffic laws to reduce accidents and injuries. Advocates speed limits and enforcement, arguing compliance will limit fatalities, property loss, and wasteful labor. Predicts communities will accept reforms if personal burden remains minimal.
An editorial on New Year optimism describes the appeal of newness, the clean slate idea, and how maintaining uplifted spirit daily leads to personal growth. It urges one year of persistent goodwill and effort, noting that success should inspire bigger goals while sorrows are shed.
Governor Gardner of North Carolina urges Lincoln Parish to boost prosperity via better crops. He emphasizes pure seeds and breeds, warns against inferior seed, and calls for cooperation among merchants bankers and fertilizer agents to educate farmers, aiming for a 10 percent price lift and a strong 1980 crop.
Prominent industrialist Edward N. Hurley argues that leaders of key industries who own and move commodities could deter war by forming a gentlemen’s agreement. He warns that profits from war entice belligerent leaders, making such a pact unlikely, and suggests removing profits from warfare to push industry toward peace.
A Ruston notice urges residents to focus on daily self improvement rather than annual New Year resolutions. It emphasizes consistent personal effort over one big promise each January.
An article warns of the deadly danger posed by carbon monoxide fumes from running engines in closed garages. It notes that ignorance or denial by drivers leads to dangerous tests in cold weather, risking rapid poisoning.
Economists estimate about Samet million people in manufacturing enjoy Saturday as a full holiday. Some report no drop in production, some say output rose. Advocates urge a five day week to help leisure be used constructively for the country.
A sheriff and tax collector office report shows December 1929 tax receipts of 118 373.44, the highest in parish history. Past Decembers listed include 1648 113 058.23 1997 116 613.60 and 1926 114 008.16. November revenue totaled 22 222.81 and October 12 241.67. The civil section processed 24 subpoenas and served papers with 10 seizures, yielding 32.70 for service plus 13.79 mileage and 60.31 in sales commissions. Criminals: 14 arrests on warrants. 40.85 collected in fees.
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