Voters urged to reelect Raymond Heard to State Board
The Leader urges a concerted vote for Raymond Heard in next Saturday's State Board of Education race in Ruston. Heard, a longtime public servant and business man, has chaired committees, modernized campuses, added graduate programs, and led improvements across twenty eight parishes. His supporters say his experience and civic leadership will continue to improve state schools and prepare better citizens.
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Raymond Heard
Joe Waggoner
Plain Dealing
Heard
Louisiana Tech
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We Cannot Accept Kennedy Democrats oppose Kennedy and seek independence
A regional statement rejects Senator Kennedy and Democratic platform, urging independence or third party protest. It accuses the Democrats of rigged conventions, praises Lyndon Johnson’s era but condemns current leadership, and calls for Southern and marginalized regions to form an alternative political faction.
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John Kennedy
South
Angeles
Paul Butler
Chester Bowles
Air Conditioning for Howard Auditorium Plea
The editorial urges Louisiana Tech to fund air conditioning for Howard Auditorium to boost student and public attendance during hot summers. It argues the comfort issue harms arts programs and public relations, noting the building’s poor climate discourages participation and calling on college officials and state bodies to fund temperature control.
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Louisiana Tech
Howard Auditorium
Lo. Tech Concert Association
iTech
Home for the aged in our city longed for by Annie and friends
A pleading letter asks the city to provide a humane, affordable old folks home away from noise and dust where Annie, Tizzie, Mary, William, Martin, and others lie alone and need help. The writer hopes for a safe, wholesome place near shopping and shade, with care when illness comes, signed Jessamine Tharworth.
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Tizzie
Mary
Willian
Martin
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Riser Civic Club meeting on Riser Road plans trash crackdown
Community members report ongoing trash dumping on Riser Road and vow to identify offenders with evidence before turning cases to the sheriff. The Riser Civic Club schedules its monthly meeting next Tuesday July 26 at 7 30 PM at Mr and Mrs John W Nelsons home on Riser Road.
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Riser Civi Club
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Tandon
Johnson
Talaya
Mommedy
Tax deduction foes for legislative lobbying debated in Congress
A Ways and Means Committee report backs Rep. Rogers bill to restore tax deductibility of ordinary business expenses for legislative preparation. It argues such deductions defend free speech and help the public influence lawmakers, contrasting with IRS limits. The proposal would cover advertising and dues to associations at local state and national levels.
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Ithnau
Spreck Ly
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Roges
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Lee
Ways and Means Committee
Internal Revenue Service
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Congress
Unuht
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Wiers
Mont Conant
Boggs
Employers Urged To Cooperate With Reservists
Northeast Louisiana employers are urged to support Army Reservists by allowing leaves for the annual two week summer training starting July 4 at Fort Chaffee Arkansas. Lt Colonel Floyd J H Weems said attendance is mandatory by law and past cooperation helped Reservists gain on the job training and sharpen military skills. About 100 Reservists from the area are expected to depart July 24 for training.
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Louisiana
Fort Chaffee
Arkansas
Floyd JH
Weems
Oak Grove
Santiar Camp
Kiel
America
Baby girl born to Mineral Springs Franklin family
Richard Franklin and wife announce the birth of a daughter on July 16, naming her Sylvia Geneas. Relatives across the Franklin and connected families gather, with grandparents and great relations listed. A street neighbor notes local visitors and community life while an accident injures Donal Raborn’s finger. Revival services continue at Anoral Spirit welcome with military units set to depart the 5th Regiment, 95th Division.
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Richard Reng
Sylvia Geneas
Larry Garden
Sankis
Ana Mys
Willima Franklin
Donal Raborn Af Rustan
Bill Culver
M .S. Rew
Walbot Rustan
Alfred Franklin
W. WL. Hicks
Jobn Younee
Douglas
Dalton Williamson
Atkin
Tech Professor Attends Case Writers Seminar in Georgia
ANENS Ga Dr J Leslie Bayless of Louisiana Polytechnic Institute is among 16 members of the Southern Case Writers Association attending a July seminar at the University of Georgia Continuing Education. The group prepared a series of business policy case studies for nationwide executive training, funded by a $100,000 grant from the Fort Foundation.
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J. Leslie
Bayless
Louisiana Polytechnic Institue
Southers
Afteig
Ula
Unity
Georg Merling
Georgia Outer
Grédp
The
Fort Foundation
FALSE TEETH HAT LOOSEN NEED NOT EMBARRASS
False teeth loosening causes embarrassment as they slip wobble or fall at inopportune times. Pasteeth powder claims to hold false teeth more firmly, improve comfort and prevent sour taste odor and bad breath. Available at drug counters.
Marine enlistment drive July 20 in Ruston and Canoes
A July 20 1960 Marine Corps Reserve recruitment visit will travel to Ruston and nearby sites seeking qualified high school seniors and graduates for officer candidate and aviation programs. The drive promotes OCC ten week course with commissioning as a second lieutenant, AOC aviation track, and MARCAD for college students with two years completed.
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Molingshond
Marine Corps
Louisiami Polytechnie
Becoe
OCC
Marine Corp Reserve
Annapolis School of the Air
Pensacola
Flori
Collee
Marcad
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