Dive bomber thrill drives crew through perilous practice
In a tense account a diver bomber pilot Walker plunges at 300 mph while aboard a training exercise over the Red River area. The crew experiences g-forces and vertigo as they simulate a real attack, with the 102nd Engineers guiding the mission and returning home after the simulated barrage.
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102Nd Engineers
Manhattan
New York
Red River
Walker
Hope
Rosston
Move to censure W F W members sparks floor clash
The Menendez led censure move against disloyalty charges against Earl Southard, Illinois department commander of the Citizens Keep America Out of War committee, faced protests from over 50 delegates. Critics argued the measure targeted unnamed groups and could imply aid to Russia, while supporters said it does not bar criticism of policy. The matter was tabled by voice vote.
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Menendez
Earl Southard
Illinois Department
Southard
Starr
New York
California
Massachusetts
Illinois
Russia
Tolbird and Frost wed at Walnut Grove Methodist Church
Miss Marie Frost daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawson Frost married J C Tolbird son of Mr and Mrs Calvin Tolbird of Walnut Grove in a ceremony at Walnut Grove Methodist Church. Rev Miss Lea Joyner officiated and the couple will reside in Walnut Grove community.
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Tolbird-Frost
Film Showing At First Baptist On Friday Night
J. P. Colvin, a student at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, will present the film For Such a Time Friday night at the First Baptist church here.
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J. P. Colvin
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
First Baptist Church
Sound motion picture at First Baptist Church Monroe
J P Colvin of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville will present the film For Such a Time at 7 30 Friday night at First Baptist Church Monroe. The documentary shows war torn China and Europe with bombings, battles and suffering and highlights ministerial training for global crises. Colvin will also discuss seminary work. admission is free and all are welcome.
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J.P. Colvin
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
First Baptist Church of
Monroe
China
Europe
United States
Colvin
Camp Polk soldiers savor fourth meal and local tensions
Soldiers at Camp Polk report a fourth daily meal with cold sandwiches and drinks served at the mess. Four gasoline ovens feed up to 300 men while the camp hides under camo. North versus south bias appears among drivers and sergeants, with occasional fist fights but no serious incidents.
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Camp Polk
Connecticut
Dixie
North
Memoir excerpt sparks debate on communism and recantations
The piece recounts Mr. Fadiman’s rejection of recantation as he discusses a memoir by Fair Enough 1 and a declaration about Communists. It notes Van Loon’s critique, labels fellow travelers harshly, and questions motives, quoting Fadiman on Hitler and Rauschning while exploring alleged character assassination among friends.
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Fadiman
New Masses
van Loon
Redbaiters
van, Loon
Hitler
Rauschning
Spark
Lansing
Finance panel backs joint filing tax change
The finance committee voted 13 to 5 to require the spouse receiving income to file the return. Senator Connally and others said they would try to reverse the decision on the Senate floor.
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Finance Committee
Connally
Texas
Senate
Deaths Dr N S Holmes and Mrs Ida Cutter
Dr N S Holmes of Eros died at his home after months of illness. He practiced medicine there 35 years and is survived by wife, son J S Holmes of Monroe, daughter Frances of Eros, and two brothers. Funeral held today at 3 30 p m with Rev Elijah Hearne officiating. Funeral arrangements by Lincoln Jackson Burial Association of Ruston. Mrs Ida Cutter of West Monroe died after extended illness. Funeral cortege left Dixie Funeral Home for Henry Cemetery near Dubach with Rev Hollingsworth officiating. She is survived by daughter Mrs C E Moore and three brothers Oscar Frank and Tilleman King of Dubach.
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N. S. Holmes
Eros
R. N. Hearne
Henry Hearne
D. O. Hester
J. D. Koonce
Ray Thornton
Raymond Hayden
C. P. Gray
J. E. Walsworth
A. D. Tisdale
Henson Coon
J. Norman Coon
Lincoln-Jackson Burial Association of
Ruston
Ida Cutter
South First Street
West Monroe
Dixie Funeral Home
Henry Cemetery
Dubach
Hollingsworth
Cutter
C. E. Moore
May George
Ophicle Fuller
Pioneer
Oscar King
Frank King
Tilleman King
Negroe Brought Back for Larceny at Judge Harper Home
A Dallas area sheriff reports a Denver arrestee fled last week then was returned Wednesday night to face charges of stealing multiple items valued at about 200 dollars from City Judge W. M. Harper's home at 1412 Island Drive. George Watson, employed by the Harpers, identified the suspect.
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W. M. Harper
George Watson
Denver
Colo
Milton Coverdale
Judge Harper
Island Drive
Watson
The
Harpers
Births Reported for Foster and Folden Families
Mr and Mrs C S Foster of 421 Howard Street announce the birth of a son Tuesday at Vaughan Wright Bendel clinic. Mr and Mrs E W Folden of 114 Egan Street announce the birth of a son Wednesday at Vaughan Wright Bendel clinic. New car registrations in 94 principal cities for the first 14 days of July show a 22.33 percent gain over last year.
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E. W. Folden
Egan Street
Vaughan-Wright-Bendel Clinic
Japan Holds Strong in China Amid Reports of Withdrawals
A month after a Japanese message to Roosevelt, sources say Japan did not abandon central China points and is reducing garrisons rather than withdrawing. Chinese activity rises along the Yangtze with two small offensives repulsed in Anhwei. Rumors of a planned invasion of Thailand surface as Indo-China strength is pegged at about 400000, with secrecy tightening around south Indo-China operations.
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Central China
Yangtze River
Domei
Anhwei
Hongkong
Min River
Fukien
Futsing
Foochow
Thailand
Indo-China
Cambodia
Saigon
Ouachita Parish Sees 342 More Homestead Exemptions
Parish assessor Bert Coverdale reports 342 additional homestead exemptions this year. The 1941 list shows 5,088 eligible residents, up from 4,786 in 1940, with preparation of the 1941 tax rolls already underway and most local taxes already figured.
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Ouachita Parish
Bert Coverdale
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Promoted for Kidney Health
An old advertisement urges readers to improve kidney and bladder function by using Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules. It claims the product clears waste and acids, reduces backache and puffiness, and warns against substitutes. The box is priced at 35 cents and features a Gold Medal mark.
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Baptses Uec
Haarlem Oi
Jimmy Cunningham Home for Visit
Jimmy Cunningham 24 son of Dr and Mrs W R Cunningham 2002 Jackson street spends a few days with family before transferring to Corpus Christi Tex for advanced training in the United States naval flying school He spent six weeks at the naval air corps primary base in New Orleans for preliminary flight training Before enlisting he was connected with Woolworth stores.
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Jimmy Cunningham
W. R. Cunningham
Jackson Street
Corpus Christi
Tex
United States Naval Flying School
Young Cunningham
Naval Air Corps
New Orleans
Cunningham
Woolworth Stores
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Ida Cutrer
Washington
BUICK
Lennon Motor Co., Inc
Roosevelt
Crumpton’s Fish Market
Old Bridge
Committee On Food and Nutrition
National Research Council
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Clinton
Your
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New York City
Robert J. Glenn
Walgreen S
DeSiard
Barbasol
Palmolive
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CSALE
Alka Seltzer
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Calvert
Revelation
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Walgreen
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