Editor’s Note: From the Jan. 20 editions of the American Press for 2011, 1996, 1971 and 1946

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10 years ago

Global alliance

JENNINGS — Officials from Southwest Louisiana and Acadiana forged a strategic global alliance here on Wednesday that includes cross-promoting the areas globally to spur economic growth, create jobs, and expand businesses by touting international trade.

(Editor’s note: Pictured are Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development Director Marion “Butch” Fox, Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel, Lake Charles Mayor Randy Roach, Chamber/Southwest Louisiana President George Swift, and Calcasieu Parish Police Jury President Guy Brame signing copies of the agreement.)

Bridge lighting

The Interstate 10 Bridge’s lighting problems will remain for the foreseeable future. At the moment, there is no solution that local and state government officials can agree upon to rectify the situation.

A somber Mayor Randy Roach told the city council that “we don’t have bids and will not soon.” Earlier this month, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development told City Hall that the system chosen to improve lighting on the bridge was not adequate.

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25 years ago

The ‘Fourth Reconstruction’

Conservative syndicated columnist Charley Reese addressed Friday’s Gen. R.E. Lee-Gen. T.J. “Stonewall” Jackson banquet of the Capt. J.W. Bryan Camp 1390, Sons of Confederate Veterans.

The “Fourth Reconstruction” involves “making a centralized government non-debatable,” by “obliterating any trace from the public consciousness the memory of an American republic,’ Reese said. He added children are “beaten down,” without any positive role models in both history and in the entertainment industry.”

Current Events contest

Winners of the fourth annual Current Events Rally sponsored by the Newspaper in Education of the Lake Charles American Press have been announced.

Jonathan Broussard of Bell City High School, first-place winner, will receive a 10-day trip to Spain. Desmond

Stevens of LaGrange High placed second, Crystal Long of Sam Houston High third, Sharyn McCown of Iowa High fourth, and Amy Whittington of Lacassine High fifth.

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50 years ago

Moses succeeds Hanchey

Dr. Paul J. Moses, assistant superintendent of Calcasieu Parish Schools, has been named to succeed retiring Superintendent C.W. Hanchey.

The Calcasieu Parish School Board named the 50-year-old educator Tuesday night to fill the post. The appointment is effective July 1, 1971.

BBB officers

Gordon S. Gunn, general manager of Gordon Drug Stores Inc., was elected president of the Better Business Bureau of Southwest Louisiana Inc. for the year 1971.

Other officers are C. Lynn Watkins, first vice president; Frank Macpherson, second vice president; I.L. Hebert, treasurer; and Howard Bulloch, secretary.

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75 years ago

Musical show

Students of Mrs. J. Alton Foster taking part in a musical given Saturday at her studio were Charlotte Vincent, Angell Stockwell, Betty Garrett, Lenore Watson, Evelyn Newby, Olive Moss, Elaine Kimball, Dorothy Horn, Jackie Moeller, Barbara Allen, Helen Chrysafides, Billy Worthington.

Also, Eriene Preston, Bill Butchee, Frances Edelstein, Peggy Fulton, Barbara Bassham, Edwina Riquelmy, Jeannine Key, Frances Hayes, Frances Bulber, Pat Eaves, Louise Bowdon, Evelyn Shaddock, Jean Moeller, and Jo Ann Thompson.

Allen Parish committee

OBERLIN — Lucian Sonnier of Oberlin will serve as chairman of the Allen Parish Agricultural Conservation Committee for 1946.

Other members recently elected are J.M. Smith of Grand and George Deaton Jr. of Kinder. Alternates are C.L. Kuntz of Kinder and George Peck of Elizabeth.

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