Kennedy Election Returns Show Kennedy Widens Lead
Vote count climbed as Kennedy maintained a firm lead with 310 electoral votes and a 50.28 percent popular tally. California recount pressure hovered as Kennedy trails narrowed to 102 votes there. Republicans gained two Senate seats while Democrats held a strong House majority and governors' races moved toward completion with 13 clinched. International reaction praised Kennedy as a stabilizing, modernizing winner amid hopeful shifts in U S foreign policy.
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Senate
GOP
Monetana
Montana
House of Representatives
U. S
John Kennedy
Kennedy
Japan
Formosa
YU. S
London Evening Standard
Nixon
Alabama
Georgia
Lincoln Continued Frown on Ballot Measures District Totals
Ballot results from Lincoln show widespread opposition to tax and zoning measures with numerous local propositions. Across districts including New Orleans courts and Orleans port projects, votes favored 1,000s against 500–3,000 in several cases, while some items drew mixed support such as tax exemptions and public works like sewerage, airport and port initiatives.
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Tammany-Washington
New Orleans
Golden Meadows City Court
Assumption-Lafourche
Francis T. Nichols
Morgan City
Orleans
Ponchartrain Beach
Moisant
Afl-Cio Okayers
Board of Commissioners of
Lsu Orleans
Civil Service
Lincoln Parish Police Jury approves record 1961 budget
Lincoln parish adopts a record 635000 dollar budget for 1961 the highest in parish history. Road building and maintenance lead with 290000 dollars including 100000 for special road funds 95000 regular maintenance and 95000 for construction. Hospital sinking fund totals 58500 with 28000 bonds 27505 interest 2800 assessor and 195 miscellaneous. Courthouse sinking fund expected 41500 with 28000 bonds 11852.50 interest 1500 assessor and 137.50 miscellaneous. General fund allocates 245000 for salaries fees and building upkeep plus 133060 general parish expenses and 100000 in road and bridge funds. Gasoline taxes add another 100000 income.
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Lincoln Parish
Hospital Band
Jill
Civil Defense
Ldans
Severan Ber
Feag
Unr
Lincoln General Named for New Parish Hospital Unit
Lincoln parish police jury selects Lincoln General as the name for the new parish hospital unit costing 1.5 million dollars. Spokesmen Floyd James and Edwin Hodge argued against Lincoln Parish Hospital to avoid charity connotations, proposing Vaughan Memorial Hospital instead. The board noted bond funds and Burton money support the project, and jurors debated keeping Lincoln in the title to honor voters who backed the parish hospital project.
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Lincoln General
New Parish
Lincoln Parish
General Hospital
Floyd James
Edwin Hodge
Ruston Hospital
Lincoln, Parish ‘Hospital
James
Vaughan Memorial Hospital
Robert W. Vaughan
Vaughan
New Parish Hospital
lil-Burton
Lincoln Parish Hospital
Lincoln
Kane profile highlights Southern author Kane
The New Orleans writer Kane is praised as a leading interpreter of the old South. He discusses Gone are the Days covering 1865 66 and Southern life with chapters on figures from Washington to Eli Whitney. Kane, a prolific author and lecturer, has held several honors and travels to promote Southern culture.
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Kane
Vica
New York Times
New Orleans
South
Alabama Writers’ Association
Mississippi
George Washington
Old Springs
Eli Whitney
Mr. Kane
Louisiana Council
Louisiana Landmarks Society
Chevalierie Des Palmes Academiques
D Arbonne Soil Conservation District marks 22nd anniversary
The D Arbonne Soil Conservation District declares its 22nd anniversary in December, formed in 1938 by landowners under state law. Five supervisors oversee affairs including T Powell Monroe chair M Wade Arbonne vice chair J C Owen treasurer Webb Toews and A O Christian. The district covers the D Arbonne Middlefork and Cormey Bayous drainage area with about 1,400,000 acres across Union parishes and portions of Claiborne Lincoln Quina and Jackson. It relies on annual appropriations and cooperation from state and federal agencies to fund and execute soil and water conservation projects.
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Board of Supervisors
D'Arbonne
D‘arbonne Soil Conservation District
State Way
Hnaynesgifla
Powell
Wade
Owen
Middlefork
Cormey
Land Union
Clairne
Lincoln
Quadina
Jackson
Sémali
Eayereg
Raestig
Regi Ius
Owensteder
Lireain
Billy Alexander
Lincoln Paria
Som Conservation Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Aleniunfler
Inspection Stations for Autos Noted
BATON ROUGE Over 200 official automobile safety inspection stations have been licensed by the Department of Public Safety. The program launches in January, inspecting about one million Louisiana vehicles under the new compulsory law. Col. Thomas Burbank said 70 licenses remain to be mailed, 250 more awaiting processing, and about 2,000 stations may be needed for smooth operation. Of 228 licensed garages, 64 are fleet stations.
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Baton Rouge
Department of Public Sees
Opera‘tha
Louisiana
Thomas Burbank
Department of Public Safety
Col. Burbank
Dressing Plant Opens Near Choudeanton by Sherrills
Mr and Mrs B H Sherrill announce a new slaughter house two miles east of Choudeanton on Highway 0 with modern equipment and state health approval. The plant offers deep freeze orders, pick up service, slaughtering and meat preparation, plus old fashioned smoked sausage. They process beef pork and lamb for wholesale and retail and offer aged and young beef.
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B. H. Sherrill
Choudeanton Highway
Sherrill
State Boards of Health
Jur y Continent Ordinance Sparks City Talks
Mayor R M Enloe of Dubach said Dubach would pass a similar ordinance at their next meeting. Billy Bob Smith, a Simsbore town counsel member, said his community would probably pass such an ordinance too.
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Dinance
R. M. Enloe
Dubach
Billy Bob Sumiih
Simsbore
Quitman Growls as Downsville Tops Quitman in Hoop Tourney
Quitman High School hosted its annual basketball tournament with Downsville defeating Quitman in a decisive Saturday game. The result showcased Downsville’s offense against Quitman’s defense as fans packed the arena.
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Quitman
Downsville
Lowell Lynde, JR
Quitman High School
Homecoming Court and weekend visits noted in Lake community
Judy Fallin named LC Homecoming Court member with events during the weekend. Mrs. Mack Hood stayed with the Fallins from Thursday to Saturday. Visits included Wayne and Judy Fallin, Jeanie of Pineville, and local families. Birthday dinner for Herbert Chilian, and various social visits reported among Lake residents. In a separate game, the Eros Panthers beat Calhoun 31 10 30, with Scottie Sims scoring 14 and Bobby Brownlee 6 for Calhoun. Eugene Harper 14 and David McManus for Tras Panthers led scoring.
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Leveryone
Ui Man
Downsville
Quitman
Downeyith
Quilla
Jean Tidwell Q
Johnette Pardue
G. Jose
Antley
Sylvia Lewis
Demons
Weston
Chathar
Chatham
Lod Ann Simmons
Beth Hood
Far Weston
J. Walsworth
Pret Norred
Eugene Narrot
Arnold Rame
Lake Foursome
Judy Fallin
Mack Hood
Wayne Fallin
Judy
Jeanie
Pineville
Queen's Court
D. Christian Rand
Minden
Herbert Chilian
Herbert
Wiley Woodard
Carrig Cantrell
Tomer
Albert Woodard
Currie Blackman
Bossier City
Pilackman
Fredrick Woodard
Eros Panthers
Scottie Sims
Romwains
Calehoun
Eugene Harper
Bros
Calhoun
Bobby Brownlee
Tras Panthers
David McManus
Leon Charping
Gibsland
Mack Mood
Viola
Fred Parker
Wayne Ballin
Ben Fallin
Nellie Ward
Jack Meri‘uy
Katy Tod
Jack Henry
Sam Reese
Jack Wenty
Matt Woodard
Pree Fields
Plonash
Milton Henry
Areant Hospital
Dale Wayne
Tancy
Arablia Hospital
Reese Weir
Reid Toad
James Baker
Jackson
Hancock Store V Lunsford Still in Ruston Hospital
Local column notes Hancock Store is pursuing a case against Lunsford while Lunsford remains hospitalized in Ruston. The page records community news including residents visiting, illness, and family updates from the Ruston area, naming several families and local businesses.
Thanksgiving Visit With Plankgan and Chrisman Family
On Thursday November 10, 1960 the family visited their children Mr. and Mrs. Plankgan and their kids, and Mr. and Mrs. Billie Chrisman with their children.
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Plankgan
Billie Chrisman
Adult Education Class Postponed By School Night
The adult education group will not meet Thursday due to a parent's night program at Junior High School. It will reconvene next Tuesday. Superintendent Morelle Emmons said the class has room for six or more students and provided contact at the School Board Office for information.
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Elise
Morelle Emmons
Emmons
Emmetty
Jury to Repair D-7 Tractor For Road Dirt Moving
Lincoln parish Polten Jury will spend less than $2,000 to repair a 16 year old D-7 tractor rather than buy a new one costing $25,000 to $30,000. Wheels and tracks will be reworked. unit bought for $6,000 after WWII. Jed Durnan noted 15 years of trouble free use. Next month they may decide on a replacement before next season.
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Ruston
Lincoln Parish
Polten
Traias
Jed Durnan
Five Appear Before City Judge Jones
Five persons appeared before City Judge Jones last week. Joel Lather was fined $50 and costs for stealing $5. Bates, Jake Graham and 1t. 8. Greens were fined $15 and costs for appearing intoxicated. Moses Bonn, Negro, was fined $25 and costs for operating a vehicle in a careless manner. Louise Simpson, Negro, was tried for carrying a weapon. case deferred to November 1060.
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Fred Jones
Joel Lather
Bates
Jake Graham
Greens
Able
Moses Bonn
Louise Simpson
Stop Sign Enforcement Planned in Ruston
Ruston police chief C. O. Osbon says a sharp rise in intersection crashes prompts a stop sign enforcement push. The Arkeena Trenton corner is noted as especially risky, with authorities warning drivers before action begins.
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Ruston
C. O. Osbon
Trenton
Arkeena
Oshon
Walters Named Executive Editor of Florida Papers
John Walters, former editor of the Ruston Leader and editor at Louisiana Tech, was promoted to executive editor of the Florida Times Union and the Jacksonville Journal. The Florida Publishing Co announced the appointment, with Robert C. Millar citing Walters’ prior leadership roles.
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John §. Walters
Ruston Leader
John Walters
Ruatot
Florida Times-Union
Jacksonville Journal
Florida Publishing Co
Walters
The
Lander
Tech Tale
Louisiana Tech
Robert C. Millar
Ruston Sees Broad Commerce Rise in 1959 60
A Louisiana study shows Ruston posting a 5.8 percent gain in department store sales from August 1959 to September 1960 while postal receipts and wholesale grocery sales rose 21.2 and 21.7 percent. Telephones in service up 3.9 percent but freight carloadings down 31 percent as overall business declines differed from year earlier per Barron’s Index minus 2.2 percent.
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Louisianna Holiness Review
L.S.C
College of Busine
Barron's
Louisiana
Ryel Pachere Ruston
Club Seeks Naming Of Tielete A For John P Graham
Ruston Writer's Club asks Lincoln Parish School Board to name a new school after the late John P. Graham. Graham, former Lincoln Parish School Board member and state Board of Education member, was credited with influencing local legislation. The board did not act. Weekend visitors from Lake Charles and Shreveport attended Louisiana Tech homecoming.
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John P. Graham
Ruston
Graham
Wos
Lincoln Parish
State Board of Education
Virginia S.thompson
Lincoln, Parish
William Cooper
Mike
Lake Charles
Robert Bridger
Jeffrey
Shreveport
George Wesson
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