Tech President Seeks Added Funds for Teachers and Repairs
Louisiana Tech President R J Ropp asks the appropriations committee for additional operating funds for the 58 59 school year to hire more faculty and restore the major plant repair fund. A grant of 111861 was approved for added enrollments. the full budget totals 3098807. A dormitory expansion will house 478 more students, requiring more instructors. Lincoln Parish Rep Napper proposes a 1500000 library construction fund for the Tech campus.
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R. J. Ropp
Louisiana Tech
Tech
Ropp
Long
Ile
Lincoln Parish
L. D. Napper
Pelson
Mentally Retarded Workshop Planned June 16 at Tech
The Louisiana Peach Festival is set for Ruston June 18 through 20 with festival chairman George Nicol announcing plans. A mental retardation workshop led by Dr. Lillian Whitmore will run June 17 at Ruston’s First Baptist Church as part of special education center programs.
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Tech
Ruston
George Nicol
Buddy Napper
Nappet
Othee
Ratston
Lillian Whitmore
Tulsa
Whitmore
Wayne State College
Nebraska
University of Towne
University of Denver
Nebraska and
Town
Filvsimons Army Hospit
Mear
Gunter At
David C Brown Simshoro Merchant Dies Wednesday
David C Brown 72 a Simshoro merchant died Wednesday morning in an Arcadia hospital Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 30 pm at Ruston Church of Christ officiated by Reverend Rodney Colvin Burial will be in Simshoro Cemetery Kilpatrick Funeral Home in charge He is survived by his wife Myrtle Brown one daughter C D Nevels Houston Texas three sons I Brown Janesboro Earl Brown Phoenix Arizona Aubrey Brown Fresno California three sisters Mrs Sadie Tims Minden Mrs Beaty Wallace Pelican and Mrs Potts Ruston one brother John Tirawn Hodge seventeen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
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David C. Brown
Arcadia Hospital
Ruston Church of Christ
Rodney Colvin
Ruris
Simshoro
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
Mr. Brown
Myrtle Brown
C.D. Nevels
Houston
Texas
I. Brown
Freshman Engineer Wins Chemistry Handbook Contest at Tech
Andriw McPhate of Route 3 Alexandria won a comprehensive "Trandbwick of Chemistry and Physics" in a general chemistry awards test at Louisiana Tech. He will be a sophomore this fall, majoring in mechanical engineering, and studied under Charles N. Robinson, assistant professor of chemistry, earning the prize volume.
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Andriw McPhate
Alesandria
Officials Tell C of C New Plans
The Rus ton Chamber of Commerce board met in regular session at city hall and unanimously voted to keep monthly meetings on the second Tuesday each month. E D Cowan of Southern Bell described Louisiana staffing and rate issues, noting over half the company’s Louisiana revenue goes to employees and some transfers out of state. He said Louisiana rates are the lowest in the nation. Arthur Colodny of Lincoln Enterprises outlined expansion plans under a new bond issue and provided details on manufacturing policies. Lincoln’s plant tour films were shown, and Secretary-manager W W Durden announced plant tours for interested residents.
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Ruston Chamber of Commerce
City Hall
Dean Burton R. Risinger
E. D. Cowan
Ruston
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Alexandria
Cowan
Louisiana
Detroi
Mr. Cowan
Arthur Colodny
Lincoln Enterprises
W. W. Durden
Chamber of Commerce
Lincoln
Mr. Durden
Trading Stamp License Hike In Louisiana Bill Moves
The Louisiana House Judiciary Committee backed a bill increasing trading stamp licensing fees to 12,500 per outlet yearly. It would require full records and unredeemed-stamp value reporting. Business officials warn high fees threaten small stamp firms. supporters call stamps legitimate advertising.
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Louisiana
House Judiciary Committee
Baton Rouge
J. J. Smith
Michael Bourke
New Orleans
Louisiana Service Station Association
Sac
Lloyd Teekell
Rapides Parish
Zoning Ordinance Public Hearings Announced in Ruston
The Municipal Zoning Commission announces a public hearing in the Lincoln Parish Courthouse on Saturday June 26 1958 to discuss a proposed zoning ordinance. Citizens are urged to attend to review how the ordinance could affect residential business and industrial growth and development in Ruston. The commission report discusses housing, schools, zoning controls, traffic, and planning as factors in site selection for future industry.
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Municipal Zoning Commission
Lincoln Parish
Ruston
The
Zoning Commission
Anther
Ile
City Planning Commission
Last Chance for 4 H Camp This Week
Junior 4 H members under 14 have one last chance to join the 4 H Camp at Bistenenu State Park June 9 13 with ample room remaining. The report highlights continued 4 H activities including heifer donations to the Louisianea Methodist Childconts Home 4 H Club and upcoming forestry camp details in Evangeline Parish.
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Bistenenu State Park
Methodist
Walling Jersey Farm
Nederland
Texas
J. A. Blondin
Trustin
Reese Jersey Farm
Wica
George Sutterfield
M. L. Detony
Louisianea Methodist
Aeust
Max Nelson
Ruston
Ch Stute Park
Evangeline Parish
John PL Dean
Hesbeek
Forestry County
Marketine Tiga al
School Head Tells Clergy Preach Gospel
F C Haley superintendent of Claiborne Parish Schools accused the Louisiana Methodist Conference of intruding into school affairs while urging clergy to focus on preaching. He criticized Methodist leaders for opposing policies to close public schools threatened by integration, saying they had fallen into a Communist trap.
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Louisiana School Superintendents Association
Louisiana Methodist Conference
F. C. Haley
Claibourne
Stacy
Funeral Services Held Friday For Mrs Horace Roberts
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon in the Darby Chapel for Mrs. Horace Roberts who died Thursday in Ruston Hospital after a long illness. The Rev. Jolly Tarpey and the Rev. Charles Crawford conducted the service with burial in Vienna Cemetery, under Darby’s Funeral Home direction. Mrs. Roberts, aged 68, is survived by five sons Henry, Bitk, and Jack of Ruston, Clyde Blayloeds, John bore, Mrs. J S Reardon, Oldie phoma C, Miss Jussie Roberts and Miss Myra Roberts, all of Ruston. five daughters Mrs. Guy Thompson of Shreveport, Mrs. J Bail, Miss Eugenia Holland of Ruston. one brother JLB Holland of Bernice. and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Cleek
Darby
J 8. Reardon
Oldie Phoma
Whoeda
Jussie Roberts
Myra Troberts
Alot Ruston
Henry
Bitk
Jack of
Ruston
Guy Thompson
Shreveport
J. ©. Bail
Eugenia Holland
Jlb. Holland
Bernice
City Bond Vote Favors Lincoln Enterprises Plant Expansion
State Board approves a Ruston bond election to fund Lincoln Enterprises plant expansion. City officials secured Commerce and Industry approval. project cost about 210 million. Plant manager Colodny says expansion needed for year round production. completion in about one year despite delays. Election date to be set after Friday council meeting. project involves city owned bond and factory lease, with railroad track extension and street improvements.
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Madow
Colodny
Sid
Shachay
Vis Lal
Setion
CL Iousley
Area Tuberculosis Association Meeting Monday June 9
The Area Tuberculosis Association will meet Monday June 9 at the Lincoln Parish Health Unit. Members and readers are urged to attend. the group invites all to participate and record attendance.
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Area Tuberculosis ‘Association
Helen Money
Lincoln Parish
Sub-Contract Jobs Get Approval Stamp On Public Projects
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a bill by a 12 to 4 vote, sending it to the full House for consideration. The measure would require general contractors to accept the lowest subcontractor bid. critics warn it could invite chisel and labor tensions.
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House
Wiys .and Means
Beme
Ways and Means
Fibel
Iilding
AW. Sanders
Nvi
Vitor Tussie
Louisiana Labor Council
Grambling Couple Wreck Convertible Near Choudrant
Grambling teachers Willi Mattie and Alfveidin Watler were injured when their convertible crashed near Choudrant after reportedly losing control on State Route 115. The driver reportedly lost control, tipping the vehicle. authorities cited jail time and shared blame for the incident.
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Choudrant
Willi Mattie Atliinanes
Alfveidin Watler
Craimbling
Teichers
Dedi Weber
Thomderbird
Moitie
Bietly Cay
Vin Choudianit Simmons
Enleert
Causine
Gveve Delline Hye
Insect Control Tips From Extension Trips
Extension agents discuss ticks red bugs and other yard pests. Details cover safe insecticides including dieldrin alternatives and plant care practices to protect trees shrubs and lawns.
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Mate Newson
Resmaavh
Llouisiana State
Develo
Baton Rouge House OKs gas tax hike bill amid tight vote
The Louisiana House approved a compromise gas gathering tax increase of one cent by a 68 to 32 vote. The bill earmarks the additional revenue for school workers and salaries, with the measure now moving to the Senate. Key votes were cast by Anthony Vesick of Orleans Parish and Lon Tyndall of Calcasieu Parish. Political observers expect further debate in the Senate.
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Baton Rouge
House of Representatives
Inoue
Ikea
House
Representaives
Anethony J. Vesick
Wif
Orleans Barish
Lon Tyndall
Calcassie Piryvish
Senate
Ruston Man Elected to VFW Office
Ruston man elected to the VFW Post leadership in the 7th VFW District of Louisiana. Delegates from multiple towns met to nominate candidates and set dates for the election and district activities.
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Ruston
VFW
Honey Tase
Wini
Sepiay Yicer
Department of Louisiana
Ga 'S
Weaternoa A
Bastrop
Slothan
vTanton
Ogni
Daneshare
Revie
Latierville
Rasteag
Fess
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Rambler
Nancy
Susette Henderson
Billy Henderson
Homer Oilers
Sherwin-Williams
Lawson Furniture Co
Rambler Club
Wil
Homer iPilers
Leutaiana Tork
Treording
John P. Campbell
Teak
Mapeer
Nicol
Dixie Gem
Durin Ine
Yaa
Ishe
Washington
Peach
Tinusi
John P. Bean
Louisia Parishes
Vie Aent
LSU Agricultural Astension Service
Southern Bell Pelephone and Telegraph Co
A. S. Makes
LSU Agricultural Extension Service
Louisiana Forestry Commission
Joy Wildlife and Fisheries Commission
Telephone Company
Horace Roberts
Hale Shadow
Tne
Louisiana Department of Commerce and Industry
Tron RE
Bes WU
Siuitamian
Fusei
United States
Vlianee
Waler Joorsa Haver
Hideo
Thoms W. TL
Mesadoy
Hige
Wethersfield, Coon
Upl
Alvin CG. Gillette i
F. O. LeVasseur
Agity
Martenerie
de Norn & Hoven
Los
Bertils
Uae
Telosteoy
Valentin
Peantalupes
Ardens
HE and Ager
Billies Central
Ted
Bulletin
New York State Department
Jet Mutual Elysione
Mesinu
Tntidiet Bee
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