Compensation Forms Ordered for Local Vets
The Disabled American Veterans chapter in Monroe arranges compensation forms for old and new laws. Commander James M. Russell reports forms distributed with Red Cross help. Meeting on the courthouse's second floor aims to boost DAV membership above 50, noting 39 of 43 enrolled members after ineligibles.
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James M. Russell
Red Cross
Monroe
United States
DAV
Ouachita Parish
Senate in session and multiple committee actions noted
In Congress today the Senate met through Friday with sessions continuing into Monday. Committees including Interstate Commerce, Agriculture, and Naval reported on power commission nominees, drought relief legislation, and battleship modernization funding. House actions included treasury post office appropriations and unemployment fund requests amid broader immigration and military discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Interstate Commerce Committee
Power Commission
Treasury-Post Office
Agriculture Committee
Immigration Committee
Fish Committee
Treasury -Post Office
Muscle Shoals
Aviator Griffin Found Dead After Plane Crash
William M. Griffin, aviator, disappeared November 24 after departing Buffalo for Cleveland. His wrecked plane was found buried under snow in Chautauqua county hills by fox hunters. Coroner suggests death was instantaneous.
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Buffalo
N. Y
William M. Griffin
Avistor
Hamilton
Griffin
Cleveland
Chautauqua County
Cigar Survives Train Crash In Easton Car
Lee Stewart escaped unharmed when a train struck his auto in Easton Maryland. The impact dragged the car and its occupant for more than half a block before spectators freed him. His cigar remained smokable after the wreck.
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Easton
Lee Stewart
Shift of Magnetic Lines Is Subject of Research
In Pasadena California the magnetic lines guiding compasses are found to continually shift north of the equator. They tilt and veer and vary in intensity around fixed areas called foci. The Carnegie Institution begins a study to uncover the meaning of these changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Calif
Earth
Carnegie Institution
Madrid Princesses Buy American Jazz Records for Dancing
Princesses Maria and Beatrice purchase a batch of American jazz records intended for dancing. The purchase highlights a royal interest in modern music and entertainment.
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Madrid
Maria
Beatrice
Cotton Reduction Plans in South Attract Attention
Southern leaders in Washington push farm relief with focus on cotton acreage cuts. J E Garrett of Corpus Christi promotes a five year plan to halt loans to non reducing farmers, while Georgia and Arkansas advocates favor diversification driven by extension guidance. Plan sparks debate over fairness for smallholders as regional touring continues.
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Memphis
Washington
Texas
J. E. Garrett
Corpus Christi
Tex
Bankers’ Group
New Orleans
Arkansas
J. Phil Campbell
Agriculture Extension Division
Georgia State College
Athens
Campbell
Georgia
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Commander Pro Tem
Congress
Jones
William N. Doak
Labor
Norris
Republican
Nebraska
Naval Committee
Annodated Press
Chichesters
Edney’s
Virginia Hotel
Dorothy Mackaill
Frank Fay
Noah Beery
Capitol
Ann Harding
James Rennie
Geo, Cooper
Grove
Tonicht
Irvin Cobb
America
SKY High
Frolics
Sound News
Associated Press
MR. Midas
Rod
Well
Rooney
Cont
Spain
Damaso Berenguer
Royal
Toytown
Monroe Company
Furniture Furnis
South
Tennessee
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Alabama
Mississippi
Foster
Hawkes
Elgin
Waltham, Illinois
Webb C. Ball
Illinois
Webb C
Behning
Wendland
Jewelry and Music Company
A. D. Bernhardt and
Philip Bernhardt
DeSiard and
North Second Sts
Bernhardt
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