Relative merits of asking federal aid debated locally
A lead article surveys federal spending in Lincoln Parish, noting Uncle Sam may be the area’s largest paymaster with an estimated quarter million dollars monthly in regular payroll. Social Security alone pays about $100,000 monthly to aged and disabled residents, with 1,996 recipients at year end 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Parish
Uncle Sam
Social Security
Monroe Office
Social Security Agency
Monroe
Louisiana Tech
Ruston
Cotton Acreage Allotments Being Established Here
Lincoln Parish ASC chairman C E Emory says acreage allotments for the 1963 upland cotton crop are being set for all eligible farms. Notices will be mailed before the December 11 referendum on quotas. If two thirds approve, quotas and penalties apply. price support at full parity. If more than one third oppose, quotas stay in effect for eligibility and price support at 50 percent of parity. Polling places and hours will be announced by the ASC office.
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Lincoln Parish
C. E. Emory
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Parish
ASC
Christmas Mailing Time Table for Holiday Parcels
Importal dates to remember for this Christmas season. Gift parcels to distant states should be mailed in the week of December 3. Gift parcels for local areas should not be mailed later than December 12. Greeting cards to distant states should be mailed not later than December 12. Greeting cards for local delivery should be mailed not later than December 15.
Ruston City Council Audited on Irregular Purchases
Auditors report to Ruston City Council finds bid compliance irregularities in equipment purchases. Gasoline and fuel oil bought without bids since April 1960, with June 1 1960 purchase orders in place. Transformator buys used confidential price quotes to bypass bidding. Mayor Perritt defends split pricing as lowering costs and says no single favored supplier. No action taken. treasurer commended for good records.
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Ruston
Robert Upchurch
Holladay
John
H. Rowe
Ruston to Arrest Unpaid Parking Fine Holders
Ruston City Council ordered the mayor to issue warrants for arrest of all holders with unpaid parking fines. Effective December 1, 1962, the move follows a report showing 12 percent of 14,868 tickets at 25 cents unpaid, with 20 percent of 720 pre September 10 fines unpaid. Total unpaid for the year: 1,893. Fines payable at the Police Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston
Police Department
Optimism Grows As October Economic Reports Favor Upswing
Washington reports show gains in personal income and factory orders in October, reducing recession risk and suggesting possible continued expansion or a leveling off. Labor Secretary Wirtz and the Kennedy Labor Management Advisory committee urged a prompt 10 billion dollar tax cut in 1968 to spur short term growth and long term expansion.
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Washington
UPI
Labor
W. Willard Writz
Kennedy
Labor Management Advisory Committee
Russell Terry Named Winn Parish School Superintendent
Russell L. Terry a Choudrant native and Louisiana Tech graduate has been named Superintendent of Schools in Winn Parish. He previously served Winn Parish as superintendent 1941 to 1953 and as Winnfield High principal, with recent work as Parish Supervisor since 1955. He succeeds the late W D Walker who died in office earlier this year.
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Russel L. Terry
Choudrant
Louisiana Tech
Winn Parish
Terry
Winn
Winnfield High School
Lincoln Parish
W. D. Walker
Roger Williams to perform at LTCA concert on Nov 27
Roger Williams will appear at Memorial Gym on Louisiana Tech Campus on Tuesday November 27 at 8 00 p m under the Louisiana Tech Concert Association. The event is exclusively for LTCA members with no box office tickets. He resides in Encino California with his wife Joy Dunsmoor and their children Laura Lou Alice Ann and James. Williams born in Omaha Nebraska grew up in Des Moines Iowa and studied at Idaho State College Drake University and Juilliard prior to signing with Kapp Records.
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Roger Williams
Memorial Gymnasium
Louisiana Tech
Louisiana Tech Concert Association
Williams
Encino
California
Miss Joy Dunsmoor
Idaho State College
Laura Lou
Alice Ann
James
Roger
Omaha
Nebraska
Frederick J. Weertz
Des Moines
Iown
Navy
Ruston Grants 5 Percent City Salary Increase
Ruston City Council approved a five percent blanket salary increase for most city employees, excluding firemen who already receive a yearly two percent civil service raise. The hike takes effect December 1 and is included in the adopted budget for the year ending 1988.
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Ruston
Iet
John Perritt
Holladay
John
Certified Public Accountants
Fire Department
Truston Police Department
Winners Of Final Football Forecast Listed
Winners of the final week's Football Forecast were announced today. First, George M. Taylor of Ruston won tied for first with 16 correct games, followed by Clerk W. Harris of Ruston. Third place went to Jerry T. Lee of Bernice with 15 correct, his tie-breaker score placing him ahead of other 35-game entrants. Read list of winners and the tie-breaker: Ruston 13, West Monroe 14.
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George M. Taylor
Ruston
Clerk W. Harris
911 Bond
Jerry T. Lee
Box
Bernice
Ruston-West Munroe
Baylor
Georgia
Clemson
Florida
Kansas
N. Mexico
LSU
N. C. State
Oklahoma
Ohio State
Columbia
Pittsburg
Rive
Vanderbilt
Sam Houston
McMurry
McNees Northwestern
Southern Miss
West Monroe
Bible Digest: Joining Those Who Walk With God
A devotional note cites Zechariah 8 23 urging readers to seek companions who demonstrate God’s presence. It advises forming friendships with people who align with faith and righteousness and to walk in devotion alongside them.
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Dean
Zechariah
God
City Council Agrees Not To Request Federal Survey
Belg ion city council discussed the Accelerated Public Works Act funded with 400 million dollars. Councilmen decided Ruston does not qualify and that Lincoln Parish should not be surveyed for eligibility for federal public works funds.
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Congress
Belgion
Ruston
Patish-Avide
Lincoln Parish
Reorganization Of Lincoln Parish Red Cross Chapter Discussed At Meeting
A meeting at Lincoln Parish Court House outlined local Red Cross responsibilities as nine attendees heard plans to form a Board of Directors with a temporary chair. Vining named interim leader to reestablish the chapter, inactive since recent disbandment amid public support concerns. An audit through November 16 showed 3515.59 in the bank with total receipts and disbursements detailed for the period.
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Cliff Huddleston
W. £. Vining
Red Cross
Lincoln Parish
RF Anundarsan
Field Remra
Lincoln
Cros
Anersom
Hod Cross
Treu Cross
Rte Crass
Cae
Aleteriatie
Anderson
Chapler
Swimintis Bach
Ste
Retunels
Fe Trent
BISA
Postace
American National
Postmaster Offers Christmas Mail Tips and Cautions
The postmaster outlines practical holiday mailing advice to ensure smooth Christmas correspondence. Tips cover shopping early for cards and stamps, separating and labeling Christmas cards, and using available post office options. Readers are advised that most items should be mailed promptly and that some branches may have limited hours during the season.
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Carpadia
Christ
Christus
Pearce
Jaci Post
Promotions In AF ROTC Announced At Louisiana Tech
Cadet Col Tolleson announced promotions in the Air Force ROTC at Louisiana Tech. Promoted to Cadet Major were Raymong P. Wraper, Conan Guetig, and Craig Stetson of Shreveport. Many others advanced to Cadet Captain, Major, or Second Lieutenant as part of the grade advancement, with several cadets receiving interim ranks and new assignments.
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Col Padidi. Tulleson
Tderade
Air Force Rotc
Louisiana Tech
Raymong
Bossier City
Lawrence C. Lashley
Metamos Ott
Patterson
Grayson
William G. Rivis
Hastrup
Carter Bist
Dyke Be
Beans Shreveport
Dares cL Biles
Ruston
Michael S. Lounds
Boston
William R. Curler
Bossier Daly
Earl J. Guntlory
Alexandria
John EE. Hawkins
Rusien
Arma
Adel Abreuy
Actites
His
Shreveport
Wiadets Alten
Pichesue
Honey
Dahnemaiea UT
Shree
Wales
Shiviton
Fhaesnur Cury
Aliens In Area Reminded To Report Address
Aliens in area reminded to report current address. The notice references Depu Detroit and past offices. It mentions a deadline and collection of information for residents, urging compliance.
Lincoln Parish Police Jury Special Meeting Tonight
The Lincoln Parish Police Jury schedules a special meeting this evening in the courthouse to discuss the Accelerated Public Works Act. President John A. Mitchell invites interested citizens and a special guest S J Haycraft of the Department of Commerce will attend to discuss whether Lincoln Parish should be surveyed and classified as a low priority area.
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Lincoln Parish
Court House
John A. Mitchell
S. J. Haycraft
Department of Commerce
Ruston Officials Discuss Lincoln Parish Survey Status
Aldermen warn Ruston risks being labeled a low in spirits area with no asset assurance if funds are needed. Mayor John Perritt expects the Police Jury to request a survey to include Ruston in the Lincoln Parish assessment, following a prior meeting noting Lincoln Parish should be fully covered.
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Lincoln Parish
Ruston
John Perritt
Bake Sale at Piggly Wiggly for Scholarship Drive
Beta Sigma Phi invites shoppers to a bake sale at Piggly Wiggly He on Wednesday to raise funds for a scholarship. Cliff Woodall of Woodall's Furniture Company celebrated a grand opening turnout and expresses appreciation. A Jonesboro-Hodge vs DeRidder game tips off at 8:00 tomorrow night, with other notes on deer season rules and parish Red Cross plans.
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Beta Sigma Phis
Cliff Woodall
Woodall
Furniture Company
Cliff
Jonesbyro
Jonesboro-Hodge
DeRidder
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Johnny Perritt
By Edward Cowan
United Press International
Russell Terry
Winn School
Sup’t
LTCA
Miss Dunsmoor
Bible Digest
Focaol Red Cross
Mississippi Ave
Henry G. Riser
Wor. Vining
Graph
Troyon
West
Gillian WV Pearce
Chis
AF Rotc
Lidian T. Peares
Linthers
Java
Ode Attire
Boraniwier
Uum
City Council
Santa’ Claus
Sheriffs Office
Red Cross Uni
Henry
the Veterans Hospital
Iie
Tech Rugm
Trigky
Methodist Church
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