Washington spending controversy heats up Capitol Hill
The debate over federal spending splits Senators and Representatives into three camps. One side pushes a two dollar trillion budget, others seek restraint to avoid a veto, while Southern Democrats and conservative Republicans urge minimal federal expenditures and more state control.
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Wigangton
Goring
Washington
Congress
Efi
Fon Moward
Ind
Reputy
Absaveriny
Capitol
Controversy Over Big Spenders vs Economy Advocates Rages
The dispute between big spenders and economy advocates has heated for years. Democratic Chairman Paul Butler criticized party leaders for toning down legislation to avoid a veto, notably subsidies for housing airport construction and distressed areas. Critics argued records of achievement mattered more than needed laws, fueling calls for leadership changes and shaping 1960 election outlook.
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Thare
Paul Butler
Hig Party
Butler
Congréss
Mrter
Washington
Governor Long’s push for a special session stirs Capitol intrigue
Baton Rouge observers wonder why Governor Long presses a two week early primary motion and a costly August session. Speculation centers on political optics, possible resignation timing, and potential conflicts with elected leaders amid doubts from allies and hints of a boycott.
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Baton Rouge
Texas
Iarl Long
Marshall Brown
Orleans
Jasper Smith
Caddo
Local notices mixed with political debate in Mineral SP
Community notes recall Mrs. Cate and Mattin funeral details while the town discusses governor Long and a possible special session. Mentions of visitors, family announcements, illnesses, and a political question about delaying an election with August timing hints at behind the scenes deliberations.
Culver Family Weekend Noted Near Simsbord
Elizabeth spent Saturday night and Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Jim Culver near Simsbord. Mr and Mrs Culver are both 1)
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Martit
Max ‘Britt
Monty Ray
Genet
Ands
Walter Franklin
Greaterantha Ier
Hico
Britt
Sarah Evele It
Pusey
Theodore Franklin
Perry Franklin
Shreveport
Elizabeth
Jim Culver
Simsbord
Mrs. Culver
Forecasting poultry prices sparks debate among growers
Frank A. Priebe notes that market forecasts influence the industry yet may prove self-fulfilling. He recalls hens producing eggs at 25 to 30 cents a dozen and broilers at 15 cents a pound, questioning if long term averages can hold while warning prices may dip if others push the idea.
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Frank A
Priebe
Welfare State Moral Decay Debate Cited in Benn Speech
A 1959 commentary cites Sir Ernest Benn arguing that welfare state policies foster economic immorality and rising illegitimacy in England and the United States. It claims increased divorces, weakened respect for law, and government waste as effects, with references to U.S. and California welfare figures and migration patterns.
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Feletd
Nest Bertin
London
England
Society For Individual Freedom
Theople
Great Britain
Sir Erhest
Ernest
Wales
Ernest Benn
U. S. News & ‘World
Rethis
Washington, D.C
U. S
New York
Chicago
Detroit
John J. Synon
California
Human Events
Unionville Ruth Merritt Relatives Visit Ruston Family
Ruth Merritt of Ruston visits with Mr and Mrs A L Mead and Laura Mae. The Deiin family and Winnie spend time with Ruel Colvin and wife at the M R Robinson farm. The Colvins from Houma La visit Jim and Lizzie Colvin. Doyle Cobb and children visit Sherman Cobbs. Sondra Obb has a fifth birthday party last Friday. Howard Stewart rests a few days nearby.
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New Orleans
I.M. Harrison
Ruston and Hodge
8. B. Colvin
Rome Colvin
Unionville
Leland
Hall of Hodge
Jerald Broughton
Vicksburg
Ruth. Merritt
Ruston
A. L. Mead
Laura
Mae
Ruel
Shreveport
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B. D. Colvin
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Jim
Lizzie’ Colvin
Houma
Doyle Cobb
Sherman Cobbs
Jason
Obb
Sondra
Howard Stewart Réty
Mrs O40 Visits and People Attend in New Palang Area
The report notes Mrs O40 and visitors from Ruston spending the week in the region. Several locals including Pat Riser and Mrs Billy are mentioned as enjoying the visit. A group headed to Roaig Buraka for a short time while GantaT bret and others shared stories and meals.
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Pat Riser
Hogi
Billy Ase
Ruston
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