Tragedy at Parody Cafe as Robbery Ends in Shootout
An attempted hold up at the Parody Cafe on North State Street turned into a chaotic gunfight. One robber was killed, and patrons and staff including John Fried the policeman guest and entertainer June Griffith were wounded. Several others escaped injury amid the chaos.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Weafe
North State Street
John Fried
Fried
Harry Smith
Jet Go
June Griffith
Fannie Hillman
Cohan
Archie Schaeffer
Miss Griffith
Gambling Reopened in New Orleans and Surrounding Parishes
The Tribune Sunday cites a Beverly Gardens and three Southport resorts in Jefferson parish as resuming open gambling, with St Bernard parish also back in action. Officials clashed over Governor Simpson’s gambling ban as supporters allegedly pushed for re election. An Beverly Gardens employee hinted at high level political involvement but withheld details.
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New Orleans
the Tribune Sunday
Beverly Gardens
Jack Sheeshan
Southport
Jefferson Parish
St. Barnard Parish
Orleans
Simpson
Mereaux
St. Bernard Parish
John B. Dauehauer
Jefferson
the Tribune
Russia Loses Point Over Date For Next Disarmament Meet
The preparatory disarmament conference in Geneva adjourned with Russia failing to secure January 10 as the next meeting date. The commission set March 15 instead, but Russia vowed to continue talks and attend future sessions. Maxim Litvinov said Russia will always attend meetings that promise progress toward disarmament.
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Russia
Geneva
Switzerland
Maxim Litvinoff
Restore Health with S.S.S. for Energy and Vigor
In hard competition, stay strong with a wholesome life and hearty appetite. Take a course of S.S.S. to boost red blood cells and nourishment processes. S.S.S. is plant-based, time tested, and sold in drug stores in two sizes with the larger offering economy.
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S.S.S
We are for disarmament first last and forever
The phrase asserts a steadfast, principled stance on eliminating weapons. It signals commitment to disarmament as a central, enduring goal. No additional context or figures accompany the statement.
Actor Harry Piel Hurt After Tiger Mishap In Berlin
In Berlin on December 6 film comedian Harry Piel suffered injuries when a tiger tossed him during a stunt. Man and animal tumbled about 100 feet as a banister collapsed on a stairway. The tiger returned to its cage without incident.
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Berlin
Harry Piel
Men Admire Healthy and Active Women
An article urges women to pursue health and vitality to gain admiration in modern life. It promotes St Joseph's G F P as a tonic that revitalizes run-down women with a vegetable blend of roots and herbs. The ad claims a money-back guarantee and $1 bottles sold by druggists.
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St.Joseph's G.F.P
Municipalities May Sell Gas and Oil, Supreme Court Rules
Washington Dec 6 The Supreme Court upheld a city filling station in Lincoln Nebraska finding that municipalities may lawfully engage in the sale of gasoline and oil. The ruling confirms local governments may operate such services under applicable laws and regulations.
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Rule Municipality
Washington
Lincoln, Neb
Supreme Court
Free home method offers relief for women's pains
An advertisement by Mrs. Ellen Lovell of Kansas City promises free advice on a home method to relieve ovarian pain, headaches, backache, and nervous disorders. It quotes grateful women who report no further pains and urges readers to write for guidance.
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Ellen Lovell
Mass
Kansas City
Inquirer
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