Rites Set for Mrs. Lydia Davis in Hamburg Ark
Mrs. Lydia Davis 58 of the Dixie-Overland area died after a Tri-State bus struck her while crossing near her home. Funeral at Eden Church Hamburg Ark with Rev. Powell. Interment Eden Cemetery. Coroner to hold inquest. Survived by husband W R Davis two sons William and Wesley and two daughters Mrs Clinton Jones and Mrs Thelma Wallace. Winston Durwood Davis preceded in death last June. American fishing boats brought in four billion pounds of food in 1943.
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Lydia Davis
Hall Funeral Home
Dixie Funeral Home
Hamburg
Ark
Eden Church
Washington Streets
Monroe
Elimination of malaria seen after war use of quinacrine
The Journal of the American Medical Association cites an official National Research Council report stating quinacrine matches quinine in treating malaria. It argues postwar use could eradicate malaria in civilized nations, with military testing showing effective suppression during exposure and after infection.
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Chicago
Journal of the
American Medical Association
National Research Council
Board For the Coordination of
Consumers' Survey Plans Progressing in Ouachita Parish
Chamber of Commerce reports progress on a 1944 survey in Ouachita Parish to gauge civilian housing demand and post war unemployment. About 500 white homes and 200 colored homes will be surveyed by local club women and community leaders. Officials request cooperation when interviewers call.
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Twin City
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Ouachita Parish
Chamber
City Court Fines And Jail Sentences In Local Court
Leon Burrell was fined 100 dollars and given 30 days in jail for larceny of a watch valued at 19.75, while Sam Burke was noted as owner. A. J. Johnson and A. J. Petty faced penalties for concealed weapon and drunken disorderly conduct. Frank E. Monahan received 30 days for habitual drunkenness. Eight traffic violators were fined one dollar each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Burrell
North Fourteenth Street
L. G. Parker
W. W. Cummings
Sam Burke
W. M. Harper
A. J. Johnson
W. O. Causey
R. L. Taggert
Governors Propose Postwar Policy for Federal State Relations
A group of governors outlines six policy points urging state responsibility in public works funding, equitable federal highway tax distribution, and continued federal-state highway cooperation. They push for peacetime private enterprise to drive jobs and growth, stressing unity among government labor and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Army of the United States
Dewey
Washington
Bombers Strike Across Europe On Day of Heavy Attacks
U S bombers based in Britain and Normandy fly 2500 offensive sorties including U S Army Air Forces and R A F heavy bombers. Targeted rail lines fuel dumps and armored vehicles from Belgium to the Bay of Biscay and southern France. German planes downed while losses on Allied side.
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Britain
Normandy
United States Army Air Forces
Belgium
Bay of Biscay
France
Paris
Loire Valley
Seine River
Eighth United States Air Force
United States
Lake Charles Sells Texas Ice Amid Shortage
Mayor J. H. Handley said Lake Charles is selling a second carload of ice shipped from Harlingen Texas after losing 38 on the first 21 ton car. Ice is sold to domestic consumers only with a per family limit of 50 pounds. The city seeks more supply from other sources.
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Lake Charles
J. H. Handley
Harlingen
Tex
Births at St Francis Sanitarium Names and dates
To St and Mrs George S Kidd 1417 South Fourth a boy born August 2 at St Francis Sanitarium To St and Mrs A L Huber Jr 1308 South Fourth a girl born August 3 at St Francis Sanitarium Eight different lubricants are carried aboard a modern battleship.
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George S. Kidd
South Fourth
St. Francis Sanitarium
A. L. Huber Jr
Southern congressmen warn of long, hard battles ahead
Washington August 3 A few Southern lawmakers foresee a quick end to the war but most expect long, hard battles. They urge full steel production and warn postwar legislation does not signal axis defeat. Senators Reynolds and Representatives Hendricks and Larcade offer varied views on timing and caution against optimism.
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Washington
Reynolds
North Carolina
Voter talk on candidates and showmanship at convention
A Hoosier discusses political strategy comparing vocal histories and image over substance. He notes Huey Long like theatrics, favors a showy appeal, and questions aligning with communists while considering candidate height and styling in the campaign.
Backache and leg pains warning sign for kidney trouble
Warning readers that backache and leg pains can signal kidney problems and urging use of Doan's Pills. Explains kidneys remove waste from blood and that symptoms include fatigue swelling and nocturnal urination. Advises asking the druggist for Doan's Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Dean
Doan
Young Manager Edith Venable Leads Auto-Lec Stores
Miss Edith Venable of 111 Catalpa street is named the youngest manager in the Auto-Lec Stores system. A Ouachita Parish High School graduate and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B Venable, she rose from bottom rung two years ago with Northeast Junior College training and now oversees store operations. assistant manager is Miss Etoyle Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Venable
Auto-Lec Stores, Inc
Catalpa Street
Ouachita Parish High School
B. Venable
Etoyle Black
Northeast Junior College
Auto-Lec
A Big Desk and Big Opinions in Albany
A satirical portrait mocks political figures and their desks as symbols of power. The author ridicules Dewey and Sulzer, notes how large desks imply influence, and suggests the Comminists taunt officials about size and vanity while claiming concern for ordinary Americans.
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Dewey
Albany
Stalin
House
la Guardia
Sulzer
Mr. D
Hillman
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Swell Toys
Just
Masure Sons
U. S
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Florida
Larcade
Louisiana
Germany
Italy
Huey Long
Little Joe
Roosevelt
Elsie Webb’s Club
Highway 80
West Monroe
Yvonne Morgan
Hotel Phillips
Kansas City
Teheran
Joe
Siticide
Siticide Co
Commerce, Ga
Stores Inc
South
Rayon Faille
Rayon
Work Sox
Oxfords
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