VA Ends GI Loans for Some World War II Veterans
VA warns that entitlement for certain World War II veterans ends July 25 1962 or later dates, with cutoff rules tying eligibility to discharge dates and active service. The period for guaranteed insured or direct home loans hinges on application timing and termination of VA eligibility according to the new policy.
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Willit JK. Filwis
Veterans Administrative Center
Shreveport
Llinds
WWTI
Lerler
Louisiana
YSA Ams
Hinds
Odds Favor Delay in School Integration Order
Baton Rouge reports growing speculation on delays to the federal order desegregating Orleans Public Schools. Washington aims to avoid amendments, with political maneuvering cited as a factor. local leaders weigh potential impacts on elections and community responses amid broader veteran benefit updates and Capitol renovations.
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Baton Rouge
Orleans
Washington
Hoges
Alelay
Boggs
Jefferson Parish
Catho Wc
New Orleans
Navy Grant
Hove
Tay Deslaving
Rae
Caldwell Joins Naval Crew During Kennedy Visit
Norfolk and surrounding bases report R. Caldwell, postal clerk second class USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Caldwell Bey, serving aboard the aircraft carrier during President Kennedy’s April visit. The Presidential party toured Norfolk and boarded ships for naval operations with Marines totaling over 40,000 sailors aboard.
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Norfolk
Wic
Raymond
Caldwell
Ols Usn
GW. Caldwell Bey
Chadian
US 9
Joh Wr “Kennedy
Atlantic
Nae Tok
Fy Vieques
Pueria
Threa-Weel
Navy Marine
Viednes
Lindon TB. Johnson
Washington
U.S
Vhorus A. Edison
Medical Connect
Luterprige
USS
Porrestisl
Coastal Bermuda Hay Grows Fast For Cattle Feed
Coastal Bermuda yields high hay tonnage per acre when fertilized and is used for cattle feeding. Community programs support planting coastal Bermuda on farms with up to fifty percent cost assistance for seed, fertilizer, and establishment under the Agricultural Conservation Program.
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Fanculie Paiste Ceachlemien A P
Bermuda
Hiea
Howard Barhett
Parish H D Council Plans and Meetings Observed
Planning meeting at the courthouse in Ruston at 9 30 addressed year ahead issues. Mrs Monerich presided at 1 30 with reports on self discipline scripture readings and treasurer’s report. A Crook Review in May, an Ole Opera in a Memorial Gym in May and a Peach Festival in June were discussed along with tree planting for power line safety.
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Lirely
Court House
Ruste
Lincoln Camis Ie
NL. Monerich
Mon
Barnett
Parkman
Emmanuel Baptist
Chuck
Frazier
Crand Ole Opra
Yech Memorial
Tropan
i= Association
Eunice Fowler
la. Poswer’ and Light Company
Blon
Crissroads
Mrs. L. Butler Funeral Rites Are Scheduled
Funeral services for Mrs. Lila Rass Butler are set at Bernice Baptist Church with Rev. R. G. Middleton officiating. Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Bernice directs arrangements as surviving daughters Mrs W. F. Grafton of Monroe, Tom Digby of Little Rock, and Mrs Mes Reenice and son W. Butler of Texarkana, along with other relatives.
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Lila Rass Butter
Dion Shtovhiy
Bernice Clinic
Iengthy
R. GB. Middleton
Bernice Baptist Church
Kilpatrick Funeral Home
Bernice
Butler
Georgia
W. F. Grafton
Monroe Ia
Tom Digby
Little Rock Ark
Ann Mes
Reenice
WT. Butler Texackaim
Stamp Honors Anniversary of Louisiana
New fourcent stamp commemorating Louisiana's 150th anniversary went on sale after a morning ceremony led by U.S. Postmaster General J Edward Day in New Orleans. Day said Congress may raise postal rates to help the department reduce its deficit, proposing a first class rate from four to five cents and air mail from seven to eleven cents to balance the next fiscal year.
LMA Appoints Glen Shadow To Committee
Glen Shadow named to the Louisiana Manufacturers Association committee. Wallace, secretary treasurer of Hy Union Gil Mit, announced the appointment on behalf of the Louisiana Manufacturers Association. The Monroe area families plan an organizational meeting May 2 at Monroe. Verhees Young chairs the group. Ed Wingfield serves as vice chairman.
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Glen CL. Sidew
Oboe
Coca-Cola Bottling Co
Ruston
Hirwelves
Louisiana Manufacturers Association
Mead
Ie Menrne
C. He Wallace
Hye Union
Gil Mit
West Monroe
Waller
LMS
Aterthenny Co
Avery Island
Monroe Area
Monpor
Charman
Irshitewhle Group
Verhees Young
Crown- Zellerbach Com
Boyaisa
Jyman
Ed Wingfield
Freeport Sulphur Co
Kennedy Plan Would Allow $2 Billion Spending Power
Washington April 24 lawmakers debate a Kennedy proposal to let the President use unobligated government funds to finance a $2 billion public works program without prior congressional appropriation. The plan, limited to specific agencies, faces strong opposition from lawmakers wary of bypassing appropriations and expanding presidential power during unemployment concerns.
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Wasiington
Yould
Congress
Kenedy
Congressional
Senate
Thalgo
Tim
House
Public Works Committee
Sen. Clark Jd-Penn
Ar. Kennedy
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Federeal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
Federal Mone Loan Banks
International Bank For Reconstruction and Development
Con Heprs
Benefits at Sixty Two for Social Security Enlisted
A Monroe district official explains changes allowing men 62 or older to draw reduced Social Security benefits, with filing advice, implications of earnings, and guidance on choosing between early benefits or waiting for full benefits at 65. The manager urges eligible men under 62 to visit the office for personalized calculations.
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J. Dodd Brooks
Monroe
Asken
Brooks
Hawaii
Mie Brooks
Branks
Monte Office
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Weert
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Mmny
Lige
Gaprave
Roone
Capnlel
Aneltor
Russell Long
Ieee Bree
Spades
Auto-Lec Assoc
W. E. Wilson, JR
Alabama
Mra
Marvin Green
Lincoln General Hospital
Coremum
Dr. Green
Tor Herline
Forres
H. D. Council
Mrs. L. Butler
LMA
Glen Shadow
E. C. Lederer
Alpine
Bastrop Ruston Winnfield
Sir White
Wien
Mauser
USA
Ruston State Bank & Trust Company
Bank
Lincoln Parish
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