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Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1959

Page

3

Boggs proposals reshape U S politics and policy debate

A Louisiana focus covers new ideas for temporary House appointments during emergencies, an electoral reform plan limiting swing states, and expansive tax and education measures. Proposals include a national cemetery for South Louisiana, funding for educational TV, a University of the Americas study commission, and strict reporting for campaign fundraising under the Corrupt Practices Act overhaul.

He. Thompson South Louisiana Thompson Panama Canal Boggs Office of Education University of the Americas Western Hemisphere House

Free Parking for Morses Only Sign in Amish Village

In Middlefield Ohio a market posts a sign reading Free Parking for Morses Only reflecting a village dominated by Amish residents. The notice underscores limited parking by the community and the quirky local situation reported by UPI.

Middlefield Ohio UPI

Civil Service Exams Announced For Engineer Trainees

The U S Civil Service Examiners for the Lower Mississippi Valley Division announce examinations for Student Trainee positions in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical engineering with annual salaries from 3255 to 3755 dollars. Open to students planning to enroll in engineering programs with early filing encouraged by February and final deadline of April 2, 1959 at Vicksburg Mississippi offices.

U. S. Army Engineers Vicksburg Miss Mississippi Valley Mississippi River Commission I. F. Solomon Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners Lower Lower Mississippi’ Valley Division C. E P.O U. S. Civil Service Region Peachtree-Baker Peachtree Street N. E Atlanta 3 Georgia U.S. Civil Service Examiners Mississippi Valley Division P. O. Box

Fifth District Retired Teachers Meet In Monroe

The Fifth District Retired Teachers met in Monroe with about twenty members present. Mrs Josephine McDowell presided in the president's absence, and Miss Myrtle Rogers led the roll call. Gifts were given to retiring president Miss Juanita Porter and a plant sent to Miss ate Perkins. The program featured members recounting teaching experiences.

Ate Perkins Townsend McFarland Ruston Ouachita Monroe ‘Library Alain Burk Jessamine Wisworth Winifred Haynes R. L. Vining N. E. Townsend A. McFarland C. W. Bayard Yand J. M. Baker

Meeting of Willing Workers Sunday School Class

The Emmanuel Baptist Church Willing Workers Sunday School class held its monthly meeting and social on Monday January 11 at the home of Mrs C L Bailiff on Barksdale Drive. Presiding was president Mrs Moring with prayers by Mrs L M Pusser and a devotional by Mrs T R Graves. Old and new business were discussed and members presented gifts to Sun shine Sisters. new names were drawn for the next quarter. games were planned.

Emmanuel Baptist Church Hekits C. L.bailiff Barksdale Drive Moring L. M. Pusser

Quota Club Finishes Audiometer Tests in Ruston Schools

Members of the Ruston Quota Club have conducted audiometer screenings in local schools to find hearing defects. Tests covered Ruston Elementary, Hillcrest, Eastland, Junior High seventh grade, and Ruston High eleventh grade, with individual threshold tests nearly complete and future clinics planned with an ENT specialist for treatment.

Ruston Ruston Elementary Hillcrest Eastland Ruston High School Junior High

Hostess and Assistants Serve Guests at Event

Mrs S J MacDonald was enjoyed by all as the hostess with assistance from Mrs T fh Graves. Refreshments were served to Mrs W H Moring, Mrs Mary Lee Chandler, Mrs Fred Duggan, Mrs Jerry Andrews, Mrs TR G Llofloway, Mrs Joe Singer, Mrs Robert Andrews, Mrs L M Pussey, Mrs S H MacDonald, Mrs Marie Capps, and Mrs A A Wright.

S. J. MacDonald T. Fh. Graves W. H. Moring Mary Lee Chandler Fred Duggan Jerry Andrews Joe Singer Robert Andrews L. M. Pussey

Simple Income Tax Form Explained By Revenue Official

John L Tolar of the Internal Revenue Service explains the new Form 4040A for filers with incomes under 10,000 dollars. The bantam form allows simple returns for individuals or joint filers under set limits, with standard deductions and options to file other forms for higher deductions.

John L Tolar Internal Revenue Service Monroe Tolar

Park Service Record Shows 216 Million Visitors Since 1957

National Park Service reports 216 million visitors in the period since 1957, marking a substantial rise from prior years. The data reflects growth across multiple parks and boosts state park attendance figures.

Vis Washington National Park

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