Missing giant air boat Southern Cross vanishes over Atlantic
Dakar Senegal December 8 P Scouting planes and ships comb an ever widening area of the south Atlantic in search of the four motor giant flying boat Southern Cross. Jean Mermoz piloting the ship reported a motor failure but weather was excellent. The plane is overdue at Natal Brazil after taking off yesterday at 10 43 am.
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Dakar
Senegal
South Atlantic
Natal
Brazil
Jean Mermoz
St Natal
Mermoz
Air France
Africa
South America
Ball’s 1935 Van Sweringen Deal Stuns Senate Panel
J P Ball described as owning control of 249 interlinked companies after acquiring Van Sweringen holdings for about 3.1 million dollars. He testified he had not exercised power over the sprawling system and said he bought to seize an opportunity. Senator Wheeler noted the vast influence but Ball denied intent to control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Democrat
Montana
Ball
van Sweringen
O. P. van Sweringen
Indiana
Max Lowenthal
Lowenthal
Mid- American Corporation
Morgan
Senate
Senate Munitions Committee
J. P. Morgan
Christmas Appeals From The Good Fellows Fund
A 13 year old girl and another family appeal for Christmas aid, describing widowed mothers and unemployed relatives. The letters request shoes and fruit and urge readers to send contributions to The News Star and The World in Monroe to share in holiday joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Fellows Fund
News- Star and the World
North Second Street
Monroe
Winter Blast Hampers Search and Winter Storms
Erie faced a 40 mile gale as coast guard vessels from Cleveland hunted in vain for a missing boat. Five steel motorships were stalled by ice on Oneida lake while attempting to reach Sylvan Beach New York. Havre Montana recorded snow depths up to sixteen inches driving hazardous travel. Northern Oregon highways in Klamath county were snarled by a sweeping snowstorm.
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Erie
Coast Guard
Cleveland
Oneida Lake
Sylvan Beach
N. Y
Havre
Montana
Klamath County
Ore
St. Mary's River
Bottle Neck
Lake Superior
Lake Huron
Don Walker
The
Detroit News
Sault St. Marie
Mich
Associated Press
Voter rolls and 1938 election plans for Ouachita Parish
Ouachita Parish prepares for a 1938 congressional election and potential special parish clerk of court race. About 10 000 to 12 000 voters may be eligible. unregistered or unsigned voters face two year ineligibility. West Monroe city election planned. Miss Lillian Collins oversees registrar duties with 1934 registration rules remaining in effect until 1938.
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Ouachita Parish
Pat S. Hamilton
West Monroe
Lillian Collins
Winnsboro
Louisiana Highway Department
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Louisiana Highway Commission
Parish School Board
Pope’s condition worsens amid high Vatican tensions
The pope’s health declined during the night amid paralysis of the legs and high blood pressure. Doctors faced difficulty due to the pope’s refusal of a full examination while Vatican officials led by Cardinal Pacelli urged him to stay in bed. Prayers continued in Rome as diplomats’ queries were temporarily canceled. America's first horse breeding society formed in Louisville in 1891.
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Vatican
Eugenio Cardinal Pacelli
Papal
Aminta Milani
Cardinal Pacelli
America
Louisville
Gift Shower Special With Young Rex Tum At Dubach
Dubach residents attended a gift shower honoring Dubach Miss Mae Owen hosted by Mrs. J P Voss Mrs. Allen Mitcham and Mrs T O Dollar. Yellow and white crysanthemums decorated the reception room while a miniature bride and groom and floral centerpiece graced the table. Games prizes were awarded and Rex Tatum sang as Mitcham and Dollar presented a large decorated box of gifts. Refreshments followed the activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Owen
J. P. Voss
Allen Mitcham
T. O. Dollar
Rex Tatum
Allen Mitchum
Louisiana Ice and Coal workers earn National Safety Council awards
At the West Monroe plant a monthly safety meeting honored Employes of the Louisiana Ice and Coal company for safe motor truck operation. Awards were presented by William Rodriguez, Monroe city commissioner. Recipients include Glen W. Guyton Ernest Moore Clifton A. Brashier and W. B. Mann for 50 000 48 000 24 000 and 12 000 miles respectively with no accidents.
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Louisiana Ice and Coal Company
Monroe
West Monroe
National Safety Council
William Rodriguez
Safety Board
State of
Louisiana
Glen W. Guyton
Ernest Moore
Clifton A. Brashier
W. B. Mann
Rodriguez
W. S. Moss
Cotton Bale Totals For Current Crop Reported
The census bureau reports 1,494,170 running bales ginned before December 1 from this year's cotton crop, compared with 9,356,921 in 1935 and 9,019,834 in 1934, noting late frost arrival and reduced boll weevil damage.
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Census Bureau
Thanksgiving Dinner Shared by Jordan Family
A Thanksgiving gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Jordan included R. H. Redding and Floyd Redding with two daughters Violet and Jean from West Monroe, Polly Avant of Downsville, Beulah Redding, Charles, John Herry, Alice, Floy Lee, Clifford Ray Redding, W. J. Jordan, Jr., Clarice Jordan, and Marie Jordan.
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W. J. Jordan
R. H. Redding
West Monroe
Floyd Redding
Violet
Jean
Polly Avant
Downsville
Beulah Redding
Charles
John Herry
Alice
Floy Lee
Clifford Ray Redding
W. J. Jordan, Jr
Clarice Jordan
Marie Jordan
Resolution seeks to close Black Bayou Lake to commercial fishing
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury resolves to ask Louisiana Conservation Commissioner G Rankin to close Black Bayou Lake to commercial fishermen and ban nets and seines. It calls for public notice by newspaper and posted signs around the lake, with roll call recording all votes except one absent. The resolution is dated November 11th, 1036, and signed by President Warren L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Breard
Black Bayou Lake
Quachua Parish
Ouachita Parish
G. Rankin
State of
Louisiana
Commissioner of Conservation
Quachus Parish
Warren L
Aberdeen Angus Grand Champion Steer at Chicago Exposition
G. Page 3629 was named grand champion steer at the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago. The animal, entered by Oklahoma A and M College, stood with Attendant Arthur McArthur in the Associated Press photo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Page
Chicago
Oklahoma A
M. College
Arthur McArthur
Associated Press
Argentina backs antiwar pact amid regional shifts
Argentina's recent proposals to the conference sub committee chaired by Castillo Najero show it ratified only its antiwar pact while leaving four other accords untouched. Enrique Finot of Bolivia pledged government support for conciliation and Kellogg Briand acts, though observers note Bolivia remains governed by decree with no congressional session until at least August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentina
Enrique Finot
Bolivia
Pensions issues discussed for veterans and gold star mothers
A committee member indicated no strong pension moves are likely but support for veterans matters may arise in Congress. He suggested legislation to aid gold star mothers whose life insurance expires in spring. CCC 4411 Calhoun dances Friday night from 9 to midnight with Jack Tracy and band, honoring Florida members with holidays homeward bound.
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CCC
Calhoun CCC
Florida
Jack Tracy
Dog Buried With Honors After Saving Lynchburg Family
In Lynchburg Tennessee a small dog that woke a family minutes before their burning home collapsed was buried with all honors. The heroic pet’s ashes were laid to rest yesterday after rescuing the family from a deadly blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Tenn
J. J. Hill
Calotabs Help Nature To Throw Off a Cold
Millions find Calotabs valuable for cold treatment. One or two tabs first night, repeat if needed. Calotabs cleanse the intestinal tract of mucus and toxins and act as a diuretic to the kidneys, aiding elimination of cold poisons. Economical at twenty five cents for the tomy package and ten cents for the package.
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Silly Symphony
Edmund Lowe
Elissa
Johnny Weissmuller
Tarzan
Gary Cooper
Jean Arthur
Suider@Nin
Waite
Packards
Dubach
Great Lakes Channel
Paul
Turkey
EF. H. Hill
Police Jury
Afamresta
Sheriff's Sale Universal Credit Company
C. H. Mallard
State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Fourth District Court
Fourth Judicial District Court
Crnuachita
Milton Coverdala
Sberitte
Bee
American Cattle
Castillo Najero
Flrst
FREE
DeSiard
Home Furniture CO
Apelin and
Routhewaters Mote
Hasside
Vist
Magnolia
Mason Motor
Mobil
Magnolia Petroleum Co
Scien Foser
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