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==Background==
==Background==
LaBorde was born to Enos LaBorde, Sr. (1886–1962), and the former Lily Bordelon (1891–1955) in Bordelonville in heavily Cajun Avoyelles Parish, south of [[Alexandria, Louisiana|Alexandria]]. He graduated at an early age from Bordelonville High School.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www2.msstate.edu/~eaddy/famtrlab/html/fam00710.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2006-06-20 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050328074230/http://www2.msstate.edu/~eaddy/famtrlab/html/fam00710.htm |archivedate=2005-03-28 |df= }}</ref> As a young man, he worked as a radio operator on a ship.<ref>[http://www.biblio.com/search.php?tid=0&auid=0&stage=1&author=&title=C+B+RADIO]</ref>
LaBorde was born to Enos LaBorde, Sr. (1886–1962), and the former Lily Bordelon (1891–1955) in Bordelonville in heavily Cajun Avoyelles Parish, south of [[Alexandria, Louisiana|Alexandria]]. He graduated at an early age from Bordelonville High School.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050328074230/http://www2.msstate.edu/~eaddy/famtrlab/html/fam00710.htm|date=March 28, 2005|accessdate=June 20, 2006}}</ref> As a young man, he worked as a radio operator on a ship.<ref>[http://www.biblio.com/search.php?tid=0&auid=0&stage=1&author=&title=C+B+RADIO]</ref>
During long voyages at sea, he developed his interest in serious reading. Largely self-educated, LaBorde read encyclopedias and serious works of nonfiction, always learning and eager to improve his employment prospects.
During long voyages at sea, he developed his interest in serious reading. Largely self-educated, LaBorde read encyclopedias and serious works of nonfiction, always learning and eager to improve his employment prospects.