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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1959
Page
6
Fragmented notes describe a university election process disrupted by staff concerns. References to Stata University and a Heart Center appear amid unclear phrases about dates and actions. The text mentions Wortley and an anthology datum, but lacks coherent events or outcomes.
A Louisiana audience hears Governor Faubus defend states rights and self expression amid integration tensions, while he cites outside support for his cause. The article discusses fears of a Communist influence, and frames the visit as part of a broader national battle over the Bill of Rights and government power. It also highlights a government proposal supporting agricultural education and the value of land grant colleges, noting earnings potential for college graduates and growing agricultural opportunities.
The report details fellowships for Louisiana researchers including Dr Morris from Baton Rouge and Miss Beard of New Orleans studying blood enzymes and heart disease. It notes a half-budget allocation by the Association for yearlong research, plus local civic mentions and various notices including sales of sewing machines and a condolence message from the Colvin family.
Louisiana Tech reports 1466 students enrolled this summer, down from last year’s record yet above two years ago. The roster includes 858 males and 608 females, with 178 students benefiting from the GT bill and 136 pursuing advanced degrees, up from 115 last year. Officials cite summer work as the reason for lower enrollment.
The Simsboro Garden Club met on Thursday at the home of Mrs. J. H. Napper with Mrs. A. B. Houck as co-hostess. President Mrs. Ruby Cole led the business session and plans for the Peaches and Passes Flower Show were set, including assigning flower arrangements. Refreshments followed, and the group learned the next meeting will be September 1, with July and August off.
The Rev Wayne Barton of New Orleans preached at an Alabama church in morning and evening services. He serves as professor of New Testament Greek at the New Orleans Seminary and writes Gleanings From the Greek New Testament in the Baptist Message Weekly. Friends report Fred Simpson returning home from Shreveport hospital in improved condition after a brief illness.
Weekend visitors from Texas included Wade Porritt and friends and extended kin from the Porritt, King, Watts, Gipson, Fallin, and related families. Notes mention Mrs Nelson King returning to Spain to join Nelson Wing and a recent death in Minden, with prayers offered for the bereaved and ill individuals at Arcadia hospital.
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