Washington Debates New Spending Threats in Congress
Washington figures warn that expansive anti-Republican blocs and allied groups push for large one year and multi year programs. They fear a budget crisis, rising deficits, and a devaluation of the currency if Congress enacts the proposed reforms. The New Fair Dealers gain strength with many elected after promising expansive spending.
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Washington, D.C
Washington
Congress
Ecnnemy
Meade Alcorn
Republican National Committee
Sind Dillinn
Aft-Cio
Ameritius For Democratic Action
Democratic Advisory Council
Senate
Democratic Leaeley
Lyndon Johnson
Alcorn
Death Claims Montgom ery Woman Mima B Sellers
Mrs Mima B Sellers widow of Olin 17 Sellers a Montgomery resident died Wednesday night at her daughter Mrs Mex Stoudemire s home in Prtt Ville Ala She was a member of Forest Avenue Methodist Church Survived by one son Hue t Sellers of Montgomery two daughters Mrs Richard Steere of Rusten and Mrs Stoudenmire one brother Sherwood Bennett of Opelka and eight grandchildren Funeral held Friday at Forest Avenue Methodist Church.
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Mima B. Sellers
Olin
Sellers
Montgomery
Alt
Mex Stoudemire
Pritt. Ville
Ala
Forest Avenue Methodist Church
Huchet, Sellars
Richard Steere
Rusten
Stoudenmire
Sherwood Bennett
Opelskay
Forest, Avenue Methodist Church
Dorothy. Dell Barksdale
Dorothy Dell Barksdale
Allen Barksdale
Mr. Barksdale
Lamar Shirley Buffington
Lois Buffington
Winnfield
A. Buffington
Lafayette
John Campbell Ritchie
Virgil Morris
Miss Barksdale
Ruston High School
SMU
Dallas
LSU
Baton Rouge
Louisiana Polytechnic Institute
Pi Phi Sorority
LPI
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Monroe
March of Dimes Drive Boosts Virus Studies
The March of Dimes 1959 drive funds the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis research. Grants support major virology milestones including polio virus growth in nervous tissue, discovery of ECHO viruses, and insights into virus behavior and cellular biology. Current goals focus on viruses’ roles in arthritis, birth defects, and unborn child health, with emphasis on expanding vaccines and understanding long term viral effects.
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March of Dimes
National Foundation
National Foundation For Research
Thornton Rites Held Monday for Willie J. Phorntotr
Funeral services for Willie J. Phorntotr, a farmer from Joneshare, were held Monday at Beech Springs Baptist Church near Quitman with Rev. Pratt McClourt officiating. Burial followed at the Pebcote cemetery near Jones in the care of Edmoneds funeral home. He is survived by his widow Mae Chowan, a daughter, several sons including Clarenne of Girve Greenville, and a sister. Burial details and attendees reflect a small-town reverence.
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Pan, Aonray
Beech Springs
Quitman
Pratt McClourt
Ptebcote
Jonesbare
Deiner Fegme
Jones
Oi Dat Dhaulitors
Yetis Willer
Abts
Faemmouhe
Peripherai
Avis
Purses Sais
Abs
Ondrray
Orl Hane
Ad Gb
Janesbora
Due Alyers
Sheeveport
Doe Tiara Walter
Ates
Grady Dati
Bork
Quitniny
Clarenne
Girveenville
Aliss
Millieien
Vimes Down
Linnel
Praiichildren
Snk
Gyamichildres
Revenue Collector Urges Early Visit For Auto Tags
Revenue Collector Robert Roland urged early purchase of license plates to avoid lines as the February 6 deadline nears. Substations will operate briefly to reduce overtime and keep staff for other taxes. Ruston substation opens January 7 at the courthouse.
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Robert Roland
Revenue ‘Department
Roland
Simsboro High News late but reports a 3-0 district start
The bulletin recaps Simsboro High boys and girls basketball wins after last night’s game against Quinn, noting a 43-15 girls victory and a close boys win by about three points. It mentions upcoming subscriptions, school activities, and plans for a new year, with several local names and places listed.
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Quinn
Don Savers
Tobias
New Hope Social News with Local Visit Highlights
Doris Payne and daughter Sherry Ann hosted Saturday night with Are and Mrs Roy Davis. W A Collie family visited Dalhi to see their new grandson. A M Davis and family visited the Davises and Mrs Dugdale. Mason and the Ambrose families spent weekends with relatives. Mary Beth Griffin and Empegene Parnell shared Sunday hosts. Jim Harvey and Rod Harvey visited Truett and family. New Hope Home Demonstration Club met Friday afternoon. The piece also notes public health topics and a 1959 installment buying forecast reaching 42.5 billion dollars in the TI? era.
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Doris Payne
Sherry Ann
Are
Roy Davis
W. A. Collie
Dalhi
Alice Howard
Colligo
A. M. Davis
SS. Dugdale
John
Mason
Ts. R. Davis Sr
Alton Ambrose
Ruston
Alton
EF. Ambrose
Jim Harvey
Rodney
R. J. ‘Truett
Mary Jo
Mary Beth Griffin
Empegene Parnell
Bobby Bayles
Moniday
T. RR. Davis
Ovie Davis
New Hope Home
Alabama Church Guests Share Mission Film Night
Mr A Fo Holstead and Mrs Foater, missionaries to migrants, were guests at an Alabama church Monday night where they showed film and discussed world affairs. Mrs George Reese was released from Arcadia hospital and is hoped to improve. Craven Upholstery Shop is moving to 420 Joanne St in March. Virginia Holstead works in Shreveport and plans to marry. Several local families visited each other over the weekend in nearby towns.
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Joanne St
Marth Bossier
Virginia
Selber Bras
Planns
Thei
Carl Stepro
Pete Napper
Rosemary Napper
West Monroe
Pete Cote
Sandea
Simsbon
Kelli fLynn
Edwin Molley
Nomer Hospital
Dean Chandler
Ley Hedgepell
Salon
A. FE
Telstead
Beter
Raane
Dee
Greenwood Units May Dale and Local Visits
Greenwood reports May Dale with the Pury OH Company preparing to work on the W. Hinway place. Alexandria visitors Dan Mitchel and family stay through Saturday. Mrs. Gerald Broughton returns from Shreveport. Lous Layfield and Ghinketship visit Pleasant Hill. Frank Mitchell hosts Sunday dinner. Leland Halls of Hod and J M Harrie son host visitors, as Bully Tarrigan and Hollis of Longview visit.
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Dale
Pury OH
Deiling
W. Hinway Place
Dan Mitchel
Alexandria
Gerald Broughton
Shreveport
Tov
Layfield
Shrveport
Ghinketship
Pleasant
Frank Mitchell
Leland
Hod
J. M. Harrieson
Bully Tarrigan
Committee Drafts Plans for Jubilee Pageant Work
Lincoln parish committee drafts work plans for the Ruston Diamond Jubilee pageant. Sub committees prepare areas including Indians, Wars, Settlers, Churches, Education, Industry, the First Railroad, and civic projects as they research local history for the celebration.
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Lincoln Parish
Ruston
Kathleen
Helen Graham
John P Graham
A. W. McGintyy
Doit Ia Cawthon
Smitts
P. IX. Smith
Mas. Pranki
Gashkinn
Bert Warren
Brew Hays
Yolinde
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Oklahoma
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Thornton
Willie J. Phorntotr
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