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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1960
Page
2
A political figure faces a shift from a buzz of leaks to a careful silence. Officials and reporters leave meetings with only hints, as the governor listens more and speaks less, likening the era to a prior Davis administration. The change prompts misread signals and questions about policy direction.
A radio host praises Smokey the Bear for firefighting and fire safety awareness during vacation season. He urges Fourth of July caution, safe swimming and boating, and a careful long weekend.
A political advisor urged a attack on PBS but Davis, maintaining his pledge, replied quietly that he would not conduct such a campaign. When his calm reply was misread as indecision the advisor raised his voice, and Davis stood, repeating I said no, a firm final answer heard by others.
Local note reports Bill Culver has been in St Francis hospital in Monroe since Wednesday last week. Community thanks two good rains, with family trips and visits noted. Alton Culver in England Air Force writes of knee surgery recovery and upcoming leave around July.
The Riser Civic Club will meet next Tuesday night June 28 at 7 30 in the home of Mr and Mrs Norman AL Moncrief on Highway 167. The meeting will be a community singing and all community members are invited.
4 H youngsters in two groups study dairy cattle and milk production while others plan dairy foods usage. The month backs year round goals to boost dairy herds and products. Awards include scholarships and trips, funded by Oliver Corporation and Carnation Company. Reynolds earns unit recognition during Exercise Hawk in Germany. a 22 year old cannon crew member from Reynolds family enlisted in 1958 and served at Fort Leonard Wood before overseas deployment.
A community notice reports Aubrey Richardson Jr the son of Aubrey Richardson Sr will be featured on KRUS broadcast from Las Texas for the Echoes of Truth program airing 8 to 8:30 Sunday morning. The item notes local interest in the performer and lists several visitors and local residents mentioned in social notes.
The Census Bureau notes two thirds of American population growth from 1950 to 1960 occurs in suburbs with a 47.2 percent rise from 36 million to 53.3 million. Median family income reaches 5232, and health insurance coverage expands from 8.4 million in 1956 to about 21 million in 1959. The Leaning Tower of Pisa continues a tiny yearly tilt at 0.39 inches per year.
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