Southern Democrats plan for civil rights plank sparks talk
A telegram from leading Southern figures urges forming a Southern Democratic Party to advance states rights and constitutional government after the Democratic Convention rejected a minority civil rights report. The signatories include John LaRue and W A Baskin. The item also notes local library bookmobile visits, community health, and summer civic club activity amid record heat in Ruston.
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Louisiana
Democratic Party
John LaRue
Baskin
W. A. Jones
Richard Jones
Fragmentary political rant sketches southern delegation clash
The readable fragments describe a heated exchange among southern states regarding a convention walkout and calls to extend plans for a new party. Names and clear details are scarce, but the tone hints at demands for rights constitutions and opposition to the Democratic Party amid factional strife.
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Royal Arrertenna
Loulalantans
Louléiata
Oro
Democratic Party
Local Youths Enlist In Regular Army
SFC Wayne M Nordman announced several local youths enlisted in the Regular Army. Thomas Cryer of Clay will be assigned by aptitude tests during initial processing. Walter Burton of Ruston, and Sammy Blaushild of Ruston, also enlisted unassigned and will be allocated per aptitude scores at Fort Jackson for processing and possible basic training.
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SFC
Wayne M. Nordman
U.S. Army
Army
Thomas Cryer
Clay
Ruston
Walter Burton Enslating
Army Administration
Sammy Blaushild
Regular Army
FL Jackson
Haynes Brothers Nuptials In Claiborne Church Greenville
Annie Mae Puckett’s daughter Nancy married Jerry Haynes in a Claiborne Baptist Church ceremony on Saturday July 2. In Greenville, W. D. Club held its annual duty on July 11, a lawn gathering with covered dishes and praise, while neighbors shared gossip and meals.
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Annie
Mae Puckett
Nancy Brothers
Monroe
Jerry Haynes
Claiborne Baptist Church
Greenville
W. D. Club
Fred Farmer
Clara
Billy Griffin
Schumpert
Sid
Lorraine Griffin
Gilmer
Helen Addison
Billy
Seawimport
Confederate
Jo Linda Hutchinson
Calhoun
New Hope
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Asso‘Siati
Syelter
Alexandria
Lousiana Presbyter
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Lane
Alabama
Sthieems
South
Jackson Parish
Thomas R. Gates
Riser Road
Riser
John W. Nelson
Riser Civic Club
Riser’ Cemetery Association
DAV
Jack Riser
Farm Bureau Insurance Companies
Farm Bureau
LOY Nelson Insurance
CAR: Life Magazine
Betes Acac
Holland-Nigholson
East Georgia
Greenville Haynes
Claiborne Church
Mra, Harold Griffin
Digini
The
Advertising Council
Dr, E, C. Lederer
Ea Ee
Edusece
Holsum
Kiss
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