Tidelands Dispute Sparks Louisiana Mobilization
A broad plea from Louisiana leaders calls for swift appeals and legislative action after a Supreme Court ruling narrows tidelands ownership to three miles. They urge equal national treatment, warn that coastal wealth could be lost, and stress the tidal coast’s shifting, resource-rich boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beérn “Delta
Supreme Court
Tidelanys
JA Love
Florida
Texas
Ee Dist
Léuidiana
Louisiana
Youngsters urged to seek summer work in Ruston
The Leader urges ambitious high school and college youths to seek summer jobs in Ruston. Machines handle heavy labor, but lessons in loyalty, respect for toil, and obedience come from work. Opportunities exist in newspapers and other local businesses, shaping a useful, lasting career mindset.
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Elises. Dnd
Flemns
Ruston
Ruston Seeks Growth Through Factory Expansion Plan
The Ruston Leader urges residents to support industrial growth as a plant expansion would create jobs, boost purchases, and strengthen the community. It notes factory upgrades, higher payrolls, and the broader impact on cars, appliances, insurance, groceries, and taxes, calling for citizen ideas and Chamber of Commerce backing.
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Flomer
Louisiana
Homer
Austén
Ruston
Chamber of ‘Commerce
Lincoln Parish
Egu
Davis Awardii debate over lunch payments in schools
Local officials debate a bill to keep 14 cent state lunches for all while ending subsidies for those who can pay. The measure needs about 2.4 million dollars, with next year costing around 15.8 million if continued. PAR notes most offsets come from non needy payers, with charges from 5 to 25 cents. State Department of Education data informs charges and needy percentages. Federal subsidy remains 2 cents per lunch, continuing for all children.
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PAR
Slde
Not-Parisan Research Agency
Department of Education
Beck Family Returns From Hospital Visit
Mrs. J. C. Beck spent several days in Ruston Hospital for tests and X rays before planning surgery in New Orleans. She was accompanied by Mrs. Norman Frasier and daughter to Winnsboro to visit sister Martha. Hardy Lane arrived from California for the summer stay to visit relatives, while Sue Patterson and brother from Alexandria help care for their grandmother Miss J. Beck.
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H. Thurmon
J. C. Beck
Ruston Hospital
Beck
New Orleans
Norman Frasier
Henry Glass
Pearl Howard
Winnsboro
Martha
Hardy Lane
California
Hardy
Arkansas
Sue Patterson
Alexandria
John
Patterson’s Letter Describes Quiet End of School Year
Fragmentary reading notes show Patterson noting vacation time arriving as children appear happy. The text mentions school, health, and crops in pastures, yards, and gardens declining with the season.
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Patterson
Jeheol
Heath Min
Dry Weather Prompts Garden Upkeep Across CORIN
Weekend visitors and family gatherings marked the Corn Common area as dry conditions tighten, with gardens and patches needing water. Melvin Hood and relatives spent time with his parents, while Eloise, Mr. and Mrs. McFearin, and Tom Brazzel visited nearby. An air conditioner was installed to beat the heat as weekly news remains scarce.
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Tong Atay
Rais
Melvin Hood
D. Hoods
Cecil Hood
Maryeek
W. V. McFearin
Tom Brazzel
Vietina
Teab Loyd
J. M. Strother
Ode Boyd
E. D. Hood
Dubach W A Colvin Marks His 92nd Birthday
Mrs A Ball notes W A Colvin’s 92nd birthday. The item lists relatives and guests visiting in Anniston and nearby towns, including the Nolans, Hedgpeth, Ball, Hayden, Nolan, Sanderson, and Smith families. Mentions travel through Shreveport Cullen and Oak Grove visits.
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Refugio
Texas
Armand Ball
J. D. Smith
Margarett
John Richard
Cedarton holds evangelistic service at Angola prison
At Angola State Prison a Sunday evangelistic service drew W A Duby Brewster and other Gideotts, with Lou isaiana audience. Messages were given by Bestest, Compton, and Bramel and a music message by Hale Shadow. Attendees included Roy Wade, Ray Jr, Royce Colgin, and local residents. A birthday dinner later marked W A Colgin turning 92 with family and friends in attendance.
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W. A
Duby Brewster
Gideotts
Louisiana
Angola
Compton
Pilson Pareongs
Old Rock
Clittin Bramel
B. B. of
Longview
Téxis
Hale Shadow
Ruston
Roy Wade
Ray Jr
Royce Colgin
Greson
Ark
Small-town Gatherings Highlight Weekend Visits
Water aking reports a fish fry at the Wilson daughter’s home attended by Mr and Mrs W L Wilson and the Loyd Walker family. Lt Bill Brewster from Shreveport visited uncle Albert en route to Fort Benning after his 1960 Oklahoma graduation. W A Brewster led services for Bro Stuart at New Hope Baptist Church on May 22. Dorothy Waller and baby spent Sunday with relatives while Jess Yount and Robert Orwell fished last Thursday.
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Tommy Ay
Danny
Drew ‘Foivler
Ruston
Joshn Battam
Zilla
Len
Doughty
Rhinehart
W. A. ‘Colgin
Pat Wright
Tech
Roy Fulco
Shreveport
Fulco
R. M. Woodson
Chartle Green
Winnfield
Kinnaird and
Bastrop
Carl
Lewis
Edward
Napper
Claude Green
W. L. Wilson
Loyd Walker
Bill Brewster
Albert
Fort Benning
Brewster
University of Oklahoma
W.A. Brewster
Bro. Stuart
New Hope J Baptist Church
Bro
Stuart
Ins Mlénnae
Waller
Dorothy
Baby
Jess Yount
Robert Orwell
Tots of fu and heavy loads noted in report
Mrs. Young reports very small portions of fuel but notes excessive fish. A short ton equals 2 000 pounds and a long ton 2 240 pounds. A bar of fuel oil weighs 323.4 pounds.
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Mra. Young
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Farmersville Highway
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Dennig
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W. W. Parks
Houston
Gilfield Material Company
ING
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Ruston State Bank ,and Trust
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Ruston, Louisiana
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