Special Hearing In Civil Suit Against Louisiana
A U S deposition hearing occurred in Ruston on Monday October 9 and a special hearing followed regarding a federal civil suit against Louisiana. Attorney Frank M. Dunbaugh questioned Lincoln Parish Registrars Mrs. J E Jones and Mrs. Wanda Gibson about voter registration tests and racial enrollment data.
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Louisiana
Ruston
Frank M. Dunbaugh
U. S
Washington, D. C
J. E. Jones
Lincoln Parish
Wanda ©. Gibson
Dunbaugh
Jones
Gibson
Harry J. Kron
Ragan Madden
Gibosn
Lotutisiana
Evans Named Lincoln Parish Manager and Engineer Again
Evans selected as parish manager and engineer for another year by the Lincoln Parish Police Jury. He has served as parish engineer since 1920 and manager since 1960, with prior roles as secretary treasurer and advisor on road improvements and policy matters. The jury relies on his guidance between meetings and on long term infrastructure plans.
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Polles
Birdie Eyans
Lincoln
Eivans
Eddie
Evans
Hivans
Sue Csions
Lincoln Parish
Ward 6 Set To Vote On Recreation Tax Again
Ward 6 will vote Tuesday December 18 on a 2 mill recreation tax in Du Bach Town Hall. It is the final year of a ten year levy benefiting Ward 6 recreation. Police Jury will meet December 19 to certify results. The session also discussed District Attorney Madden proposing to supplement District Judge Dawkins salary up to 1500 annually from criminal court funds, contingent on another resolution. The jury authorized bidding for two new dump trucks and to trade beds from old trucks for new models, with bed installations and a three year life span. The Ruston City Directory purchase was approved.
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Dubach
Ward 6
Ragan Madden
J. R Dawkins
Madden
Criminal Court Fund
Police Jury General
Criminal Court
Union Parish
Dawkins
Paris
Ford
Chevrolet
Ruston
Late August Rains Aided Lincoln Parish Landowners
Ranger Frank L Gibson reported that late August rains helped Lincoln Parish landowners through September with few forest-fire losses. He noted two fires burned in parish woodlands in September, destroying two acres. Forests remain bone dry after nine dry months, urging extreme caution with all woodlands and fires.
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Lincoln Parish
Frank L. Gibson
Parish
Gibson
Services Held Saturday For Sam E Neilson
Sam E Neilson 85 died in Arcadia hospital Friday after a long illness. A Ruston native and Abrbanva Baptist Church member, he was a retired farmer. Funeral services were held Saturday October 6 at Alabama Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Darrell officiating. Burial followed at Wilner Cemetery in Ruston under Kilpatrick Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, one daughter Alicia Woulint of Avendale, one son Willard Neilson of Minden, and six grandchildren.
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Sam FE. Neilson
Arcadia Hospital
Neilson
Ruston
Abrbanva Baptist Church
Alabama Baptist Church
Bill Darrell
Wilner
Rustan
Kilpatrick
Arcadia Man Elected To Mission Board
Rev Karl B Tanke of Arcadia director of stewardship and promotion for the Louisiana Conference of The Methodist Church has been elected to the national Board of Missions in Philadelphia. He will oversee extension for the Board's National Missions. Announcement came from Bishop Aubrey G Walton of the Louisiana Area after an executive committee meeting in New York City.
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Karl B. Tanke
Arcadia
Louisiana
Methodist Church
National Board of Missions
Philadelpnia
Bistrey Aubrey G. Walton
Board of Missions
New York City
PAR builds case against Louisiana constitutional amendments
Baton Rouge PAR calls Louisiana’s large constitution a burden from many local issues. The PAR Guide to The Amendments argues low voter rate hurts reform and urges limited government power, noting few voters back amendments since 1922 and proposing regional self management to shrink the document.
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PAR
Louisiana
Fanree Leonisone
Louisiais
Perec
Acreage Diverted Under Feed Grain Program To Be Released
Beginning in November the acreage diverted under the 1962 Feed Grain Program will be released from grazing restrictions. Clyde Emory, Chairman of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Parish Committee, announced.
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Clyde Emory
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Parish Committee
Police Jury Awards Building Contract In Lincoln Parish
Lincoln Parish Police Jury reviewed bids during the October session and awarded the contract for a steel building to Ruston Lumber and Supply Co. for 25 760 dollars, with three proposals considered including insulation removal and painting options. The site will house repair work and farming support facilities, with funds and details recorded in the official minutes.
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Lincoln Parish
Ruston Lumber and Supply Company
Lincoln Parish Road
Steed
Will Ishop
Piuston Lumber and Supply Co
Asittough Puston Lumber
Lou
Trial Set For Ruston Negroes On Rape Charge
Trial dates set for three Ruston Negroes charged with aggravated rape. Robert Lewis Buffett Donald Ray Buffett and Lewis Buffett pleaded guilty to related charges. Court appointed counsel represented them as jury convened to hear the case, with further mentions of related offenses and fines for others in court.
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Ruston Negeves
Robert
Lewis
Donald Ray Buffett
Ruther
Pett
Fusson
Bufett
Aime Wee
Ree Davis
Donrad Ray Butte
Robert Lewis
Tinee
Ruston Negrovs
Debated Move to Declared Lincoln Parish Distressed Area
Lincoln Parish discussion at a Police Fury meeting on October 9 centers on declaring the parish distressed to unlock federal funds for public works. Mayor Enloe and Chamber officials push the move while opponents fear industrial decline in Ruston and nearby areas.
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Lincoln Parish
Ton Chamber of
Eho Oe
M. Enloe
Dubach
Enlo& Heald
Enloe
W. A. J. Lewis
Tincolee Parish
Kenneth Cook
F.e Ge
J .Cook
Lincoln
Parish Oil News Two New Locations Highlight Drilling Progress
The report details multiple oil wells including No. 100 and others in the Parish area. It cites depths up to several thousand feet and gas production estimates around 360,000 cubic feet per day, with endeavors across Clare aut int and Bethel regions.
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Lincoln’ Parish
United Pro Duvinervs
Mennen
Contest results and gas well completions noted
The record lists Buddy Davis topping a contest amid scattered OCR garble and reports several gas well completions. Drilling contractor Trahan (No. 1 Mary Miller, NIE) shows depths around 2376 feet with flow rates up to 350,000 CF per day. Other entries include OL Primos No 1G and W Love ShoSh with varying depths and gas outputs.
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Trahan Drilling Contractor Inc
Noehler S. Tinsley
Nwn
L. Hurley
Mary Miller
Nie
Mor G. Co
Green
Primos
W. Love
Accident Friday Injures Three Area Youths
Three area youths were injured in an automobile crash Friday night at the intersection of parish roads Wand 14 near Bevel. Leon Hicks of Jimesboro and others were treated at home or hospital, with some discharged after minor to moderate injuries. The sedan left the roadway after failing to stop, striking a post and trees before veering off the path toward Barnerville Highway at Leapeau.
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Ruston
Jones. Barn
Bevel
Leon Hicks
Jimesboro
Services Held For Sister Of Mrs Hart Riser
Sister of Mrs Hart Riser was given services in a quiet observance. The report notes attendance by local family friends and community members, with remarks on mourning and remembrance.
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Hart Riser
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