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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1958
Page
2
The author criticizes foreign attitudes toward the United States amid aid totaling about $70 billion over twelve years. They argue nations act like individuals and suggest “biting the hand that feeds you” reflects lost prestige tied to U.S. missile failures.
The essay argues that aid was seen as self serving and warns that pride in the national system matters more than foreign prestige. It claims the U S could have been economically stronger and more free if aid had been kept at home, stressing faith in a system that motivates effort and rewards risk.
The Ruston Housing Authority advances a major housing program rebuilding substandard units. Fifteen brick duplexes will serve white families on the north edge, while thirty five homes will rise in a Negro area near Greenwood Elementary for colored children. The plan includes modern facilities to improve community health and reduce crime.
The note covers New Year gatherings and visits among local families. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Chandler and Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Vernon hosted or joined several meals with friends including Mrs. H. Poug dale and Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Davis. Mrs. Loue Henmen is ill, and Florine Johnson is critically sick. A line about bear hunting limits in California closes the item.
Mr and Mrs ann Calhoun celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary at home in Sibley on December 29. The couple married in the Wiley O Neal home on the Duclas Road and have lived fifty golden years. They have four children Clara Davis Sterlington Leta Halstead Douglas Milton Calhoun and Tatie Lee Ivstead. A cake baked by Mary Alice Brooks featured an open Bible with 1907 1957 inscription.
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