Light Up and Live safety idea cuts Louisiana holiday deaths
In 1960 Louisiana drivers faced high fatality rates during major holidays. A simple program urged daytime headlights, called Light Up and Live, piloted during 4th of July and Labor Day. After implementation, fatalities dropped from 14 to seven and then to five, with widespread driver compliance and media outreach aiding the trend. The exact mechanism remains uncertain.
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Lincoln Patian
Lincoln Parish
U.S.A
United Press
Publishney Asanaaa
Louisiana
Texas
Department of Public Safety
Louisian
Letter to the Editor on railroad crossing repairs
A reader from Irvine questions railroad crossing repair patterns and suggests an engineer may have mixed Roller Coaster specs with crossing repair plans. The letter notes confusion over updating patterns and asks for review of the supervisor’s methods, signed L. V. E Irvine.
Military service notices from Shreveport and Caldwell
News of men in service reports PFC Pesnell of the 362d Artillery at Fort Jackson and shipboard postal clerk Raymond S Caldwell serving aboard USS Forrestal out of Norfolk. Pesnell, a 1968 Brox High School graduate, completed basic training and specializes in missile launcher operations. Caldwell, son of Mr and Mrs George W Caldwell, participated in a seven month Mediterranean cruise visiting Greece, France, Cyprus and Lebanon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pesnell
Fort Jackson
S.C
Hisiwits
Christine
Cromwell
Shreveport
Ana Gules
Caldwell and
USS Forrestal
Norfolk
Raymond S. Caldwell
USN
George W. Caldwell
Choudrant
Mediterranean
Greece
Frances’ Cyprus
le Ahon
Passman Secures Full Requested Funds for Flood Relief
Representative Passman announced that the Fifth Congressional District of Louisiana received the entire amount he sought from the U S House for flood control and related work. The funds will support drainage and infrastructure improvements to mitigate future flood damage.
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Fifth Congressions Distriet
Louisiana
U. S. House of Representatives
Cold anti communism push warned by US officials
A U S Senate subcommittee report on the anti communist drive warns of a red baiting campaign in the United States. Edward Alterin argues that the plan seeks to disarm the public with public fear while the government funds measures to root out communism in schools and the military. The piece notes a push for a patriotic response and lists federal funding for river navigation and drainage projects as part of the political backdrop.
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Senate Junicrary Committee
Edward Alinter
Ted China
Commuunist Activities
U. S. Air Force
Ala
United States
Hunter
Tinnter Pointer
Hana
Fellowship Recipients Blessed Event and Family News
Mrs Alvin Davis announces the birth of a baby girl named Kathy Lynn to Mr and Mrs Billy Snawley. The item records church fellowship activities, class officer elections, social hosting by Mrs Alvin Davis, and mentions several individuals and locations including Fellowship, Lincoln Parish, New Orleans, and Shreveport in a period tone with multiple personal notices and community updates.
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Billy Knowles
Kathy Lynn
Alvin Davis
Mes
Billy Snawley
Harvis Green
Satie Madden
Thei Ld.c, Seath
Linccoln
Fuanie Lee Ising
C. &. Culvins
Alvin Divis
Wlow
Dristown Vifan Shreveport Aces
Aiwil Ales
Marie Cobensie Brislaw
Desire Colvin
Fellowship
Presser
Rea
New Orleans
Baplise
Barena Waller
Aidan
Alea Davis
Cleminie Dy
Pod Knowles
D Arbonne Visit Notes From Don Holder Parents
A fragmented local notice records a visit by Don Holder to D Arbonne with references to his parents Mr and Mrs W D Holder. The readable text mentions Misses Podlepycy and Beers, a hospital visit, and a schedule of guests hosted at Bayville in Mentor with unclear details. The item preserves names and places while omitting full context due to damaged OCR.
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Daneh
J.T. Griffin
Min
Atos
Dehnny Griffin
Robert Whitaker
Mark
Ato
Willican Brill
Xa Linahan
Shreveport
Lennie Williamson
Sirdis
Corinne Brasher
Mer
Dueboyee Bilberry
Dane
Jenny
Dyubach
Ronnie Buko
Mineral Springs
Johnny Holleman
Peet
Chavs
Fae Sevecal YeNaes
Marrow
Bob Pharhwies
Mas
Fey
Promotion Day Observed At Alabama Church Service
Sunday observance highlighted by church promotion events with superintendent Tealph Beard in charge and a long listing of department superintendents and teachers. Sunday School meeting followed in the Educational Building with officers elected, prayers, and remarks on faithfulness to work for the Lord.
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Mars
Holstead
Alii Suncay
Selugh
Tealph Beard
Mas
Start Woodkud
Avledan
Woodard
Muxlay Hedgepoth
Carolyn Watts
Chad Barlett
Bonnie Woodards
Prouivy
Alton Pervitt
Ann Woodard
Pivd
Matt Woodharel Loagher
Hawit Holleys
Jdunior
Edvige Duke
Lovchet
Marvin Murphy
Lebeltien
Associoyee
Extension
Henry Woorleard
Aruit
Morris Murphy
2Still Warks
A. I. Toksand
Ray Walls
Ruth Nilingsworth
Ase Sauiate
Bob Perritt
Lorenne Perritt
Alabama Church
Ralph Beard
Denton
Agnes Perritt
Chloe Murphy
Ray Waits
Bath
Edwin Holley
Funeral Services and Burial Planned in Alabama Cemetery
Vices will be Wednesday at 216 a.m. and burial in Alabama cemetery. Joss manifested in Christan: 1, Rerlation, Begin the day with prayer, continug in trust, close Us hours in prise, this in dedications 2, Kindness See all people at their very best. This is not easy but He is possible through the gule Waheed of the Holy Spirit. This is Kthelness. 3. Thunklty: We must fear distr eal's plan. If we do these and do them well, we shall love Miss Word of Welcome. Humble your selves under the mighty hand of Dy. Bepuigh, Crepe.
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Alabama
Joss
Gule Waheed
Kthelness
Distreal
Dy. Bepuigh
Crepe
Seniors Proud Of Their Class Rings
Oro High School seniors celebrate their class rings as Glenda Woodard notes student life across grades from third to senior year. Names include Dorothy Dodds, Sherry Melear Alexander, Vickie Colvin, and senior officers Glenda Woodard, Rennie Rodrigues, Velma Peterson, Jimmy Jones, Larry Waldron.
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Glenda Woodard
Simshoro
Dorothy Dodds
Riverside
California
Sherry Melear
Alexander
Vickie Colvin
Betty Johnson
Ruston
Jay
Suesan Canterbury
Ray Hays
Nancy Canville
Shirley Russell
Low Ann Alexander
Ronnie Cathey
Sherry Simmerson
Pat Murphy
Larry Atkins
Diane Murphy
Randy Smith
Mickey Harrison
Betty Alexander
Janis Howell
Jecky Crawford
Barry Canterbury
Jane Everist
Judy Bingham
Sandra Cole
Jeanette Rogers
Gayle Jordan
Judy Rutledge
Debbie Hays
Sally Johnson
Mander Fields
Judy Sumlin
Linda Lewis
Rennie Rodrigues
Velma Peterson
Jimmy Jones
Larry Waldron
Crossroads Texans Entertained By Local Families
Community events at the C B Henrys and A F Harrison households in Dubach feature visits from relatives and friends including Mrs Lela Singleton Mrs Mare Vin Singleton Mrs Hace Henry Mrs Ruth Colvin and others from Mine den Overton Pyle Arcadia and Fort Worth. Numerous shows of hospitality marked a weekend gathering with extended family and neighbors visiting in the Henry residence and surrounding homes.
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Mirs
A. F. Bamreson
George Qwens
M. W. Hood
Viola
A. R. Hood
C. B. Henry
Lela Singleton
Mare Vin Singleton
Hace Henry
Dubach
A.bison
Hood and
Wide
P Colvin
Ruth Colvin
Mine den
Yarlouph
Ft. Worth
Texas
Abs
Jase Widegener
Overton
Peres
Mes
The
Stroud
Pyle
Tesis
Henry
Jack Henry
Wallace
Dean Harvison
Havid
Bill Harrison
A. F. Reavison
PB. Colvin
Mamie Colvin
Horace Henry
Danvielsatt
CB. Henry
Grayson Baster
Bienville
Davide Son
Henrey
Arcadia
Herold
Bil Tkuvison
Aredia
Willis Deca
Childeenorusta
Mio
Mas
Ob la
Swinteat
Abeailia
Ad Ae
Bill Tiaveisen
Puistan
Pinal Peabo Anil Settil
Lisbon
Home front tips for fair plant prep and frozen foods
In this guide style column, readers learn plant preparation for exhibits including choosing containers, cleanliness, insect and disease prevention, watering, labeling, and exhibit positioning. It also covers frozen foods storage times, temperatures, and tips, citing USDA style data and practical household safeguards. Open House notes for TV programs follow.
Winter Woes and Community News From Local Letter
Community writes of a late winter, prayers for the sick, and many visitors in Tomer. Eva May Bragzel has been hospitalized then home, while Malvin Bragzel suffers an injury at work. Dozens of neighbors and families from Texarkana to Arcadia visit, with gatherings at Stephenson and other homes, and Sunrise service plans noted.
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Eva May Bragzel
Tomer
CC. Hunter
Olla Bri
Texarkana
Ark
John Stephenson
Johny Hold
Jimoe Brad
Mes
Freu Themita
Broncin
Walter McFerrin
Ghedys
Pred Brayzet
Bila Kluffman
John Jones
Tomer Manley
Addie Thortes
C. Wo Steephenson
William Clea
Sunrise Cine New
Abun Malvin
Manny
Hind
Visiting Relatives Span Several Texas and Louisiana Towns
Providence area families report weekend visits and gatherings. Cleon Bell from Graham Texas plans army exams while staying with W A Bell and Glen Johnson. The group includes Johnsons, Tubbs, Singleton, Cobb, Cooper, Doxa, Treadway, McGee, and others visiting relatives in Shreveport Arcadia Waverly and Hodge.
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Mes
Singleton
Mies
Adkins
Ruston
Curtis Tubbs
Paul Tubbs
David Caver
Shreveport
T. A. Herring
F. T. Singleton
Cleon Bell
Graham, Texas
W. A. Bell
Glen Johnson
Johnny Doxa
Raymond Ross
Olen Johnson
Bal Singleton
J.T. Johnson
Scott Johnson
Arcadia
Larry Johnson
Mike
G. B. Cooper
Woodrow Treadway
Joe Bure
Hodge
Roy Martin
Waverly, Tenn
Dennis McGee
Rock Corner Church Notes and Community Updates
Rock Corner report by S.MS. T. Dutton highlights church activities. Rev. Kenneth Ward attends services with his family present. Residents Mr. and Mrs. Thurman and Mrs. Manly erbow join the church event at Ruston association. Community mentions include the Duke and Dutton families visiting, a Lakes D Ardonne project, and a note on pipe line work and a sick neighbor Mr W A Brewster.
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T. Dutton
Mula Dutfins Sime
W. A
Bul Brewster
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