Shipping Board Hears Jute Rates Speech In Hearings
At Washington the Shipping Board heard senators and representatives argue parity in ocean rates for the Calcutta to Atlantic gulf routes. The dispute centers on Roosevelt line sailings from New York and competition with Isthmian and private American lines, with lawmakers urging balance to protect gulf and New Orleans shipments.
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Kiwanis Club of Bastrop Plans Nominating Report
Bastrop Kiwanis Club prepares for a luncheon meeting featuring the nominating committee report and annual election of officers. A $15 appropriation was approved to assist the Civic league in placing four trees on the courthouse square for Christmas.
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Hawthorne
J. A. Kinny
W. H. Reitzell
W. A. Rodgers
Jerome Moeller
F. B. Robinson
Vera Butler
Mildred Shell
Steel firms sue over billions in patent claims
Bethlehem Steel and American Universal Mill sue United States Steel and affiliates in Newark New Jersey charging infringement of patents for Gray bar steel used in construction. They seek injunctions profits treble damages and court costs with assignments tracing back to inventor Henry Grey.
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American Universal Mill Company
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United States Steel Corporation
Carnegie Steel Corporation
American Bridge Company
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American Universal Mill Company of New York
Bethlehem
Carnegie Company
Homestead
Reminder on 1929 Bastrop City Election Poll Taxes
Bastrop Louisiana December 7 Hundreds may be unable to vote in spring 1929 city elections if 1928 poll taxes are not paid this month. Only about 125 payments this year when over 2000 are due. Must have 1927 and 1928 receipts to vote for mayor and city officers. Tax $1.90 funds school system. Pay at sheriff's courthouse or by mail with return envelopes.
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Mississippi to Elect Municipal Officers Soon
Mississippi voters prepare for general municipal elections on December 11 with mayors clerks marshals and elected aldermen in towns and cities. Some commission-governed cities like Jackson and Vicksburg held elections previously, while others will elect a clerk or set number of aldermen as required.
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Associated Press
Jackson, Miss
Jackson
Vicksburg
Storekeeper and Basket Peddler Disagree Here
A noon incident at police headquarters pits 16 year old Clarence McNeely a willow basket maker against Sol Wilson a negro storekeeper over a claimed robbery. McNeely says Wilson held him up and stole four to five dollars from basket sales. Wilson claims the money belonged to his store and was taken from the cash register. Both provide conflicting versions including a visit to Wilsons home and alleged wife interest in buying a basket.
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Clarence McNeely
Sol Wilson
Seventeenth Street
Grammont
Wood Streets
Wilson
McNeely
Basket vendor robbed as McNeely and Wilson clash on porch
An attempted daytime robbery near West Monroe ended with McNeely and Wilson in custody. Wilson produced a revolver and demanded money from a basket vendor, who yielded between four and five dollars. The gun was unloaded. both suspects said they would prove their claims. The case was forwarded to the district attorney for action.
Supreme Court Adjourns for Christmas Recess
The New Orleans Supreme Court adjourned today until January 2 and justices began preparations to go home for Christmas. No action is expected on major matters including the Dowling case until reconvening.
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New Orleans
Supreme Court
Dowling
Prolonging Life of the Federal Radio Commission
Washington dispatch reports the Federal Radio Commission may continue to operate after March 18. Chairman White drafts a resolution to extend its life while not making it a fixture. He criticizes relicensing, opposes selling short wave channels to private businesses, and favors public utility groups under strict regulation.
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Federal Radio Commission
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House Merchant Marine Committee
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Short Wave Uses and Radio Interference Plans
In his opinion the uses of short waves are outlined, including an arrangement with Canada to minimize interference in both countries and steps to strengthen America’s stance in international communication.
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Canada
United States
America
Tallulah Trojans to be feted at Devine home
Tallulah December 7 The Trojan football team will receive a banquet hosted by Mr and Mrs John H Devine at their home tonight. Coach J T Williamson will attend along with other team associates and Prof P W Byrd will serve as toastmaster. Pink Vermillion and Mr Yates of Tallulah will give addresses as part of an important season event.
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Trojan
John H. Devine
J. TD. Williamson
P. W. Byrd
Pink Vermillion
Yates
Trojan Pigskin
Explosion Aboard Steamer Albuera Kills One Injures Two
Aboard the British steamer Albuera 200 miles from Gibraltar a explosion killed one man and seriously injured two others. The captain requested no immediate aid but asked vessels to watch for rescue. The American steamer Cardonia and two other ships head toward the Albuera as it seeks land.
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