Let Us Give Thanks On Being Spared And Help The Needy
Ruston and north Louisiana spared serious harm from the hurricane and tornado. The piece praises Red Cross and Salvation Army relief efforts at Hodge and calls for ready help to injured neighbors, urging preparedness and responsible aid without relying on the national treasury. It warns idle sightseers and urges staying out of disaster areas unless needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston
Louisiana
Hodge
Red Cross
Salvation Army
South Louisiana
Kaplan
National Treasury
Passman praised for cutting foreign aid, readers respond
Local readers defend Congressman Otto Passman amid a Drew Pearson column criticizing him. They praise his efforts to curb Kennedy era foreign aid, claiming he saved taxpayers nearly a billion dollars and protected national interests from Communist aims. They urge Passman to know constituents back his stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew Pearson
Otto Passman
Russia
Passman Thanks Area People for Support
Letter from Passman extending thanks to Mr Faulk and area residents for backing during tenure in the Can aresg district state and nation. He notes hours of hearings and preparation behind closed doors and cites funding actions including a $600 million Kennedy program. He expresses gratitude for invitation friendship and constructive criticism as he concludes his message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Passman
Faulk
Canaresg
Ing Kennedy
Bonis
Kittest
Eve
Odds And Ends From Baton Rouge Capitol Scene
Brief, garbled notes mention Dr. Joan Hunter of LSU, Barthemy Last, and TV personalities Justin Wilson Gene Potgedesd Tin. It references amateur cativ recordings, a radio shack built from an old tar drum, and a record by Justin Wilson amid local broadcasts and social chatter in Baton Rouge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton ‘Rouge
Barthemy
Joan Hunter
LSU Presse
Parish Lands Are Fireless Four Months
The report notes a four month fireless period for parish lands and urges local residents to plant hardwood seedlings. It mentions potential planting of heats and seedlings to be done by winter, with seed sales and distribution through Monroe parish offices and the county conservation service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phates
Bee Pastriet
Monroe
Ganane Lae
Seib Coneservation Servicr
Seal Consensation
Deer hunting licenses available at Court House Radio Room
Deer hunters may obtain deer hunting licenses at the Court House Radio Room. Bring your hunting license. deer licenses cost $2.00.
Fallout Shelter Survey To Be Made In Louisiana
Louisiana joins a nationwide civil defense effort to identify and mark fallout shelter sites in buildings tunnels and other protected areas. The New Orleans District Corps of Engineers and Navy Bureau of Yards and Docks will lead joint planning with local officials and engineering firms under Executive Order signed by President Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Corp of Line Rilovrs
U.S. Navy
Yards Sunl
Louisiana
New Orleans
Secretary of Defense
Secretary of Defence
Civil Defense
Department of Defense Civil Defense
Deke
Opelian
Isiana
Oil and gas wells completed in multiple fields across parishes
The report lists numerous oil and gas well activities across Unionville, Osage, Calhoun, Ouachita and Jackson areas. It notes depths reached, tests planned, completions and ongoing drilling in fields including Knowles, Russen, Lutonville, Wildcats Sunnylont, Chatham, and more with depths from 8,000 to over 9,000 feet and test locations across parishes. Observed entities include Coelho Wiel Ber Tavest Chas Seduermm, Ark La Gas Co, Socony Mobil Ql Co, James A. Noe et al, Union Parish, Ouachita Parish, and Parsim locations like N W 2-20N-26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Ponson Drader
Lincoln Parish
Coelho Wiel
Chas Seduermm, Co
Lula A. Sith
Jorat
Foster
Corporation Nu
Calhoun Unity
Nps
Obie
Sita OH
Gas Co
Tamald
Knowles Field
Calif
Jock
Ab SY Np
Russen Field
Teal
Ada Tield
Marion Oi Go
Balog
Cealing
Caahan Nu J
Kenetrick
Thohort
Thoberts
Henty
Ark
Lat. Gas Co
Ole Brooks
Clinton
James A. Noe
Atlen al Dormsen
Ib-Afn
Oie
Discovery
Jackson Parish
Barnwell Drilling Co
Beeenwell-Annehelie
Chatham Field
Feazer
Reynolds & Moore
NED
Joneshorn
H.W. Kelein & J
Caeruthers
Duck
Doomiles
Clay Ficks
la Gas Co
Lincoln Parish Police Jury Holds Special Session August 30 1961
The Police Jury of Lincoln Parish Louisiana met in a special session at the courthouse in Tester Louisiana at 9:00 am to transact parish business and act as Board of Reviewers. The session addressed six miles of road work progress and reviews assessed values for 1961 with adjournment until 10:30 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uston
Louisiana
Lilcoln Parish
Tester
Normal Parish
T Heteen
John A. Alitehell
M. Mathewes
J. W W. Cook
J.T. Richardson
M. A Woolard
W. R. Sumlin
W. B. Walker
Virgil Frazier
R. M. Failoe
L. C. Brazzel
J. E. Delany
Mer. M.A. Woodard
Eingineer
Woodard
L. C. Brazel
Louisiana Commission
Wo Coole
Vireil Frazier
Wy Rlodee
Poware Wright
Morehund Lespis
Klag Jamies
Foustan Eraspival
Tne
Sind
Paul Biome
Repton
Commeelon
Lincoln
Tsreish
Hospital Borel
Machine Pines
New Hospital
Fony
Jackson Parish Fair Scheduled for Sept 25 30
Jackson Parish Fair in Joneshborn runs September 25 to 30 with special attractions and contests. Events include picture judging dog contest beauty pageant and various novelty contests. parade at 6 pm Thursday rodeo features and nightly entertainment. contractors Tritate Cattle Co of West Monroe support the event inviting all 43 members and adults to exhibit stock handicraft and canning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Parish
Joneshborn
Association
Couil Garrett
Anita
Hurscay
Mark Contractors
Tritate , Cattle Co
West Monroe
Witnesses Set to Attend Area Meeting in Shreveport
About 25 residents from the Austin area will attend a regional religious convention at the Municipal Auditorium in Shreveport. Led by Idavid J. Pasty, presiding minister of the Ruston Congregation, the event gathers over 100 delegates from Louisiana and Arkansas. Jane Davis, Mrs. L. B. McClouil, Mrs. Mary Younge and others will be present with their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
Idavid J. Pasty
Ruston
Louisiana
Arkansas
Municipal Auditorium
Austin
Pasty
Jane Davis
M's. L. B. McClouil
Mary Younge
N Ane
Essay Contest Open to Tech and Other Students
The National Society of Colonial Dames hosts an essay contest titled Patriotism He appraised with a prize pool of 2000 dollars. Five winners will receive grants of 100 dollars each, plus honorable mentions. The competition closes at midnight March 15, 1962, for 4000 to 5000 word papers on 84x11 inch paper, typed, double spaced, with one original. Submissions to Bryn Mawr colleges and universities via P O Box 125 Bryn Mawr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Society of Colonial Dames
R. L. Roppy
Louisiana Tech
National Society of Colonial
Thind Dames of America
P. O
Bryn Mawr
Univer Lea
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de Cony
Bincoln Parish
Uri Parish
U.S.A
Foreign
United Press
Mets Southern
Texas Bank Ride
Congressman Passman
Pearson
Kennedy
Pédrson
Moscow
United States
Capitol
Justin Wilson
Whee Cole Bloken
Conan Ait
Lioake Reed
Bud Hebert
Gepital
Cate le Erie
Chocuinen
Jen
Penton
Giby Pictures
Cate Momisivina
Agaper
Wadiel Gyerane
Bates
Devon
Cary Dover
Wbo
OIL, Gas Report
Butler
Unionville Field
Ouachita
Parish
H. A. Crentey
Nin
Lgne
Mobil Qi
Les Verthiedat
Loshows
Mobil Qi Co
Gans
Cheniere Creek
Ralah Gilster Et Aly
Louis Werner Sawmill Co
Nin Voowline
Clon Nu
Cox & Sanders
Union Parish
Ora
J. Beeber
Dim McMirry
J.C. Williams
Mares Picktt & TE Oil
Aeree
BE Nee
Ames A. Noe
ROE, Harrell
Nie
Mollie
Henin
Batby Alles Tre Ren Hines Eee
Foley Mirchedg
BSC
E. C. Lederer
Studence Alpine
Lp&l
Louisiana Power & Light Company
Hodge Jackson Parish
Buttons
Darine
UP1
Red Butons
Vic Damone
Jill Lenark
Tewart
Air Force
Tel Aviv
Israel
T He Oo Society
Ruston State Bank & Trust Co
Ruston, Louisiana
P.O. Box
Baton Rouge
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