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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1962
Page
1
The Ruston Leader issue lists staff including Tom Heiline editor John Morse Faromean Clarence Faulk and David Ward as advertising manager. It notes circulation and postal details, rates at 3.00 per year, and international postage, with standard notices about libel and postal matters.
Editorial extols the American diet as the world’s cheapest and most wholesome. It cites the vast variety of foods, strong farm-to-table safeguards, and a robust inspection system. In 1960 USDA inspected and certified 22 billion pounds of meat, with about 1 million pounds condemned daily for disease or spoilage.
A Commerce Department led Burma mission faced political upheaval after Gen Ne Win ousted the government, with officials noting growth potential yet wary whether private industry will follow up. The group visited Rangoon Mandalay Moulmein and other cities, emphasizing prospects over contracts. Bradley Murray led the mission, echoing calls for private followup through trade associations to harvest contacts made.
The piece lists college and high school programs such as summer music camps high school tournaments Career Day and instrumentation conferences. It mentions health programs community service projects and a range of religious centers supported by multiple denominations including Baptist Catholic Episcopal Methodist and Presbyterian. It notes reports for parish fairs and a state headquarters submission slated for May 1.
Readable fragments list names of schools and pupils such as Generiltivesingh Moriticella Spearsvile Newellon Qisthi and others. Mentions public speaking events with various locations Westen Ok Caove Stetty babenel Winkshore and SDobard Ouk cryve.
Officials note public safety and sanitation concerns as a local competition focuses on cleanliness. Aimed at improving welfare, organizers discuss fire risks and hazardous conditions impacting residents in the town. A permanent committee is urged to oversee ongoing cleanliness efforts with support from the chamber of commerce.
A violent weather night in Ruston brought thunder lightning and wind with reports of a possible tornado. Officials found no damage though several towns endured high winds and rain with power outages and scattered debris.
A burglary at the White store netted $95 cash. Police say signs of forced entry were found and similar incidents have been noted in the area. Investigators describe the thieves as possibly connected to a ring operating in the vicinity. No suspects are named, and the scene was processed for clues.
Simsboro residents Jim Napper and Skinner are named to a National Science Foundation funded SHUNTING program at Oldhamit University starting in June. The program covers biology physics and computer training for selected students with expenses paid. a community pledge supports the effort while local notices call for pickup of trash and related duties by Friday and Saturday.
Miss Burk, chairwoman of the Ruston Committee on the Aged, urges civic groups to mark Older Citizen Month with programs. She notes growing senior populations and asks organizations to inform on welfare and resources, stressing community responsibility and engagement.
Rel Lavan Gray, a pre medical student at Louisiana Tech, received a $600 American Cancer Society research grant. He will study cancer biology at the Nuclear Center under a chosen radiological track, and is a Phi Kappa Phi and Omicron Theta member with Baptist Student Union ties.
JecR James, longtime president of the James Insurance Group and Parmerville Brokerage, died Thursday in Farmerville after a heart attack. Funeral services will be Friday at Farmerville Methodist Church with Rev. Da. Tow officiating. interment at Farmerville cemetery. He leaves a widow and a large local network including trustees, executives, and several relatives.
Funeral services for Henry N. Hays were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Castor Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Rhreus officiating. Masonic Lodge rites accompanied the ceremony. Interment followed in Liberty Bilceam near Rionville.
Joseph J. Page Jr. 22, a Louisiana Tech graduate from Winnsboro, has been missing since April 9. Multiple state officials report a tangled case involving a bank robbery and suspects Willie Jae King and Johnny De Koo, with tensions surrounding payments and aliases as investigators pursue leads across several states.
Local Ruston companies secure U S Army contracts valued around 21 million dollars with deliveries to multiple posts. Names include Robert La Mesely and firms in Ruston and Minden, Louisiana, reflecting widespread government procurement during wartime.
The WN Weg Series features members of the Tech faculty performing voice and piano works. Student and faculty artists from New Hampshire College and University of Music present a program spanning German and French art songs, Spanish numbers, and contemporary American pieces. Notable performers include Mrs Wallace and guest artists from the Wiltsie and New York music schools.
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