Melvin Jones Lions founder and leader profiled
The article details Melvin Jones founder of Lions clubs born January 13 1880 in Fort Thomas Arizona. It covers his law and insurance career his Chicago connections and his role creating the International Association of Lions Clubs in 1917. It also notes his leadership at international headquarters and growth of Lions clubs across multiple countries. The piece lists state and local officers and the Monroe Lions club leadership.
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Melvin Jones
All Lions Clubs
Fort Thomas
Ariz
United States
Chicago
Apollo Club
Johnson and Higgins
Melvin Jones Insurance Agency
Business Circle of
LaSalle
International Association of Lions Clubs
Dallas
Tex
Lionism
Canada
China
Cuba
Mexico
Panama
Costa Rica
Columbia
Rose Freeman
Milwaukee
Wis
Jones
Flossmoor
Lions State Council
J. Norman Coon
Monroe
Edgar A. Coco
Marksville
J. Dwight Petty
Tom Campbell
W. H. McLaurin
Joe T. Kelly
J. D. LeBlanc
Charles Guillory
W. J. Dodd
Elbert Buster
W. P. Barrouse
Cave Nelson
D. W. Landers
Ernest D. Bateman
J. F. Massett
Henry Frilloux
Anthony Greco
C. E. Massey
The
Lions Club of
Ernest C. Gibson
Napoleon and Stomach Ailments Linked to Ulcer Pain
The article notes that Napoleon the great conqueror suffered after eating pains linked to stomach ulcers. It promotes Udga Tablets as a remedy for indigestion gas pains heartburn and excess acid with a money back guarantee. Available at drug stores nationwide.
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Nations
Burnett-Downs Post to Meet at West Monroe Hall
The Burnett-Downs American Legion post will hold an important meeting at West Monroe city hall Monday at 8 15 p m Commander G B Folds urges all members to attend The text notes a modern warfare dogfight tactic of shaking fists as a challenge and response.
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Burnett-Downs
American Legion
West Monroe
G. B. Folds
Solons Struggle Over Civil Service Shift in New Orleans
Lawmakers debate civil service reform in New Orleans with state commission control over city posts, seeking to curb patronage. Negotiations continue behind the scenes as House and Senate weigh tax and wartime revenue measures and a state guard bill nears final action.
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Jones
State Civil Service Commission
Civil Service For
New Orleans
Civil Service Commission
MacStri
House
Senate
Ways and Means
Treasury
Politician Long Denounces Governor Jones and Policies
Long criticizes Governor Jones over tax plans and road contracts, says farm-to-market projects were canceled and wages inflated. Fredericks faults state colleges and student welfare, LeBlanc backs pension dispute, Oliver opens with bills before the legislature.
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Sam Jones
Jones
Long
Winnfield
Jimmie Noe
Quachita Parish
Fredericks
Carlton Washburn
Cook County
Louisiana State Normal
LeBlanc
Oliver
Midway Battle Signals Turning Tide in Pacific War
United States and Allied forces claim a major naval victory near Midway as Japanese fleets converge in the central Pacific. Reports credit Admiral Nimitz and King with directing a bold defense that thwarted Japan’s plan to land forces on American islands, while British and Soviet actions reinforce a global shift toward Allied advantage. production and mobilization accelerate as analysts foresee a potential turning point by fall.
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United States
Pacific Fleet
Ernest J. King
Nimitz
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Midway
Pearl Harbor
Great Pacific
Midway Island
Hawaiian Islands
Japan
China
Chuhsien
Chekiang Province
Kiangsi
Tobruk
Russia
Kalinin
Baltic Sea
Royal Air Force
European
Ruhr
Hitler
Cologne
Essen
Rhineland
Bremen
Rabaul
New Britain
Flying Tigers
Yunnan Province
Atlantic
Caribbean
United Fruit
Atenas
Middle Pacific
Malaya
Singapore
Burma
Hongkong
Wake Island
Guam
Philippines
Bataan
Dutch East Indies
India
Australia
Dutch Harbor
Alaska
Coral Sea
Tokyo
Libya
Washington
Ten Nazi ships sent to end destruction on fronts
Dispatches report German and Soviet forces engaging across multiple fronts. German battalions with 35 tanks repulsed in a sector of the German Russian front with about 500 killed and 16 tanks destroyed. Kalinin front saw minor clashes and Soviet raids destroyed a 100 man garrison. Guerrillas derailed a troop train killing 250 Germans and damaged a railway station, ammunition dump, and 1300 yards of track. The 1939 tulip crop in Holland was repurposed as cattle feed.
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Kalinin
Moscow
Soviet Information Bureau
Germany
Red Army
Marines Transfer Recruiters Leave Monroe Area
Sergeants Carmen R Simmons and Natal J Cullin former marine recruiters from Monroe have been reassigned to districts in the southern recruiting area. They expressed deep regret at leaving their post and extended thanks to many individuals who supported their local work. They noted the level of local hospitality during their tenure.
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Carmen R. Simmons
Natal J. Cullin
Monroe
Local Recruiting Chief Returns to Lead Unit
Sergeant Robert P. Ferguson, already well known locally, will head the unit in charge of recruiting efforts. He has been assigned to recruitment duties in Shreveport and Baton Rouge since leaving here last November.
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Robert P. Ferguson
Shreveport
Baton Rouge
Polar Nights Reveal Hidden Sun and Auroras
The polar regions rarely stay completely dark as the Aurora Borealis in the Arctic and the Aurora Australis in the Antarctic brighten the sky. A faint sunrise-like glow lights the horizon even when night reigns, creating spectacular atmospheric displays.
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Polar
Arctic
Antarctic
Lightning Calculator Defined as Rapid Math Worker
A lightning calculator is described as one who performs mathematical problems with lightning-like speed and precision, delivering quick calculations and swift problem solving.
Peterson's Ointment Relieves Piles Iching Fast
Millions have found relief from itching and smarting with Peterson's Ointment. A user reports sleeping all night after use. 35 cents a box in tubes with applicator at all druggists. Money back guaranteed.
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Peterson
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