Monroe 10 BE A naval officer leader in wartime history
A biographical note recounts a naval officer who served in the Pacific during the war and rose in leadership since high school. Born in Chicago in 1904, he has lived in Los Angeles since 1914 and attended the June convention program for the American Veterans of World War II Amvers with sessions, a banquet, and a dance. Robert the Bruce, liberator of Scotland, is noted as a leprosy victim.
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Pacific
Chicago
Los Angeles
Hotel Virginia Lobby
Hotel Virginia
State Department
Hotel Frances
Jack W. Hardy
American Veterans of World War II
Amvers
Hotel Virginia Roof
Small colleges shape future leaders in vice presidency talk
The former vice-president addressed 24 graduates at TRU noting intimate campus ties and urging that chief executives at Harvard Yale and other top schools not overlook small institutions. He argued big firms employ many vice-presidents and few top bosses, highlighting the contrast in leadership roles.
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Gilbert Mead
Harvard
Yale
Columbia
Princeton
National City Bank
U. S. Steel Corporation
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Gas Tax Debate Divides Louisiana Officials Over Revenue
Louisiana Revenue Code Commission reports on gas taxes finds majority opposing a three cent gathering tax and warns higher levies would harm state gas producers and revenue. Minority counters that current prices undervalue resources and urges tax reform to boost state returns without crippling industry.
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Louisana
Commission
Wade O. Martin
St. Francisville
Public Service Commission
Third
Code Commission
House
Senate
Monroe
Louisiana
Commencement Speech Urges Responsibility and Civic Duty
A speaker at the commencement emphasizes personal responsibility and the shift from parental authority to independent decision making. He calls for civic consciousness, community service, and ongoing self development, noting the roles of work marriage and education in mature life. Awards are announced by American Legion post and D A R, with diplomas conferred and music to conclude.
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Brother Man
J. Arthur Smith
American Legion Post
American Legion
Dorothy Ann Mitchell
Bobby Glenn Smith
Legislative views on gas wellhead tax impact
The commission warns the tax could be confiscatory in places and push pipelines to Texas. It notes potential competitive disadvantages for Louisiana, urges broader study of fuel costs and rates, and says current supplies could last 30 years at withdrawal rates. It also favors developing local industries to boost gas use.
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Texas
Louisiana
Southwest
Building Permit for 813 Texas Street Residence
Will Taylor Sr plans a one story frame dwelling at 813 Texas Street with total cost not exceeding 800 dollars. Day labor will be used. The notice includes a historical claim that Alexander the Great was born in Macedonia died in Babylon and buried at Alexandria in Egypt.
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Will Taylor, Sr
Texas Street
Alexander the Great
Macedonia
Europe
Babylon
Asia
Alexandria
Freypt
Celestial show over New Orleans as Venus and Moon align
New Orleans on June 1 swarmed with calls as Venus and the Moon produced a rare celestial display. Tulane astronomer Dr. J Adair Lyon explained the Moon passed between Earth and Venus creating a close apparent pairing. Mrs B H Gunter of the New Orleans Astrological Society called it a sign of improving social affairs and praised the configuration.
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New Orleans
Venus
J. Adair Lyon
Tulane University
B. H. Gunter
New Orleans Astrological Society
Spanish Situation Considered for UN Action and Possible Madrid Refer
A UN sub committee discusses the Spain crisis noting actions under Article 40 or 42 and the risk to international peace. It urges reference to the General Assembly and proposes inviting Spain to join the UN only after Franco is ousted and freedoms are restored, including prisoner releases, exile returns, free assembly, and elections.
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General Assembly
United Nations
Spain
Franco
Elmore Siblings Seek Relatives After Officer’s Death
Sheriff says Earsel D. Elmore and sister Mrs. R E Bentz searched for relatives on Calypso Street New Orleans. Elmore flew to Baton Rouge after learning flight delays cancelled. Contact with Lt Bryan’s mother in Washington attempted. Body expected to be sent to Kelso.
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New Orleans
Monroe
Royal J
Jack) Bryan
Kelso, Wash
Selman Field
Opal Elmore
Calypso Street
Laurel Hill
West Feliciana Parish
Earsel D. Elmore
R. E. Bentz
Earsel Elmore
Baton Rouge
Miss Elmore
West Feliciana
Bryan
Washington
Kelso
Soldiers graves honored on May 30 with flags and flowers
The United Spanish War Veterans and its auxiliary led the annual decoration of soldiers' graves on May 30. A brief note adds that a bear cub is born about eight to nine inches long and weighs roughly 12 to 15 ounces.
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United Spanish War Organization
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Pythian News
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F. C. Shelton
H. M. Eshelman
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Homer Chilton
Dokeys
Tru
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Interstate Natural Gas Company
Arkansas-Louisiana Gas Company
Interstate
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Majernist
Royal J. Bryan
Shreveport
M. A. Abernathy
State Revenue Code Commission
Revenue Code Commission
Abernathy
United Gas Pipe Line Company
Leo S. Gunther
Fred G. Hudson, Jr
A. L. Wedgeworth
Alva Brumfield, Jr
Leland Richarrson
C.P.H
Fred G. Thatcher
Quachita Parish
New World Symphony
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Sather
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Gourielli
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Kiper
North Fifth ST
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Saturn
Mars
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St Ouach' TA Bank
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Bishop Jackson
St. David's
Rayville
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Fourth Street
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Twin City
Inconroe
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