Dismissal Asked in Utility Suit in Federal Court
Federal district court lacks jurisdiction over the case as defendants move to quash the bill. Key figures include Attorney General Homer S. Cummings, Postmaster General James A. Farley, U S Attorney Charles D. McAvoy, Philadelphia Postmaster Joseph F. Gallagher, and SEC members James M. Landis James D. Ross George C. Mathews and Robert E. Healy. The Philadelphia Electric Company subsidiary of UGI filed its suit November 20 challenging the holding company act.
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Federal District Court
Homer S. Cummings
James A. Farley
U. S
Charles D. McAvoy
Joseph F. Gallagher
Philadelphia
SEC
McAvoy
Philadelphia Electric Company
Subidiaries Challenge Utility Act in Courts
U G I and several subsidiaries petitioned courts challenging the constitutionality of the utility act after opting not to register with the SEC as required. The cases reflect broader opposition to regulatory mandates.
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SEC
Loss Of Cow And Not Wife Irks Victim
A Kansas farmer, Johnny Best, denies marriage to Mrs. Baker who claims they wed at Leavenworth. Mrs. Baker asserts insurance policies existed but Best says none. Detectives press for answers as they search for the lost milk cow and handle the tense domestic dispute.
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Johnny
Best
Nine Are Injured In School Bus Collision
Amite Louisiana December 11 Police investigated a crash between two school buses after a basketball game between Amite and Woodlawn High schools. Eight high school students and a chauffeur were injured. Woodrow Allen of Loranger drove one bus never harmed Roy Lee Jenkins driver of the other bus was cut on the neck and arms. The injured students include Myrtle Bennett Clarence Dykes Vera Zachary Irwin Zachary Lawrence Tompson Lucille Jenkins Roy Miller and Roy Williams.
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Amite, la
Amite
Woodlawn
Woodrow Allen
Loranger
Roy Lee Jenkins
Myrtle Bennett
Clarence Dykes
Vera Zachary
Irwin Zachary
Lawrence Thomaspson
Lucille Jenkins
Roy Miller
Roy Williams
Norway’s coastline hides a shorter outer loop
Norway possesses a 12,000 mile coastline yet the surrounding route measures roughly 1,000 miles, creating a compact perimeter around its lengthy shores.
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Norway
Blue Star Ointment Fights Itch and Rash In Tests
Advertises Blue Star Ointment to cure itch rashes tetter foot itch ringworm and eczema with tested medicines. Promises money back on first jar if relief fails.
Coronado at Paramount and Navy Wife at Capitol
At the Paramount, Coronado stars Johnny Downs and Betty Burgess with Eddy Duchin on score, a tale of rich boy and poor girl at a Southern California hotel, featuring songs by Whiting and Coslow. At the Capitol, Navy Wife with Claire Trevor and Ralph Bellamy follows a nurse and a Navy doctor amid love, loss, and a hopeful marriage.
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Paramount
Hotel Coronado
California
Miss Burgess
Eddy Duchin
Leon Errol
Alice White
Young Downs
Johnny
June
Richard Whiting
Sam Coslow
Capitol
Claire Trevor
Ralph Bellamy
Capitol Theater
Kathleen Norris
Terraplane Unveils Fresh Low-Cost Car Designs
Terraplane showcases new beauty with fresh designs in the affordable price category. The models emphasize value and modern styling for budget buyers.
Florida state division group eyes two states plan
Sarasota officials report members of the Florida state division committee met to discuss creating two states with a Gulf Atlantic ship canal as the divider. They will study reapportionment for equal legislative representation and appoint a committee to draft a new Florida constitution.
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Sarasota
Fla
Florida State Division Committee
Florida
Gulf-Atlantic Ship Canal
Ray L. Selden
Daytona Beach
Fifth District Medical Society Elects Officers
In December the Fifth District Medical society elected its officers for the coming year. President is Dr. Marvin Green of Ruston, vice president Dr. W. H. Hamley of Lake Providence, and secretary treasurer Dr. C Prentice Gray. Dr. H C Chambers of Rayville named delegate to the Louisiana State Medical Society convention. Next session set for Monroe in June.
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Fifth District Medical Society
Marvin Green
Ruston
W. H. Hamley
Lake Providence
C. Prentice Gray
H. C. Chambers
Rayville
Louisiana State Medical Society
Monroe
Hospital Progress At Pine Top Surpasses Bayou D'Arbonne
Construction advances on the Pine Top tuberculosis sanatorium with the foundation poured and the final cement set. A water well for the facility's supply is being drilled, signaling near completion of early work.
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Pine Top
Bayou D’arbonne
The hammerhead nest builds itself in six months
The hammerhead, an American bird, constructs a nest over a six month period. This note highlights its unique breeding habit and timing.
Child Abandoned In West Monroe Found In Box
A baby was found abandoned on the West Monroe porch inside a wooden cranberry box wrapped in brown paper with a ventilation hole. The child wore an outing kimono white with blue stitching two underwear suits wool booties and blue blankets. Police seek a home for the infant and are tracing identification removed from the clothes. Mrs. Coats reported the baby to be healthy and peaceful.
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Mix
Infant Found On Back Porch In Louisiana
An infant was found on the back porch of a Lake Providence home by Mrs. Carl Brown after she returned from shopping. The child, scantily clad and without cap or blanket, attracted the attention of Mrs. Brown’s children and the family dog. Local authorities identified the mother, and Mrs. Brown was allowed to keep the child, who will be cared for by the American Legion and the local legion auxiliary.
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Lake Providence
Carl Brown
U S May Rest Bankhead Case on Brief Alone
The U S may rest the Bankhead case on a brief alone in about three or four days with Frank J. WIin defending the AAA amendments on December 16. Reed was expected to participate in the Louisiana rice millers case and the TVA case to be heard soon.
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Supreme Court
Frank J. Wi
Reed
Louisiana
TVA
Homer Odd Fellows Elect Officers in Lodge
M A Okson was elected noble grand at the Homer I O O F lodge No 48 meeting held in Homer. Other officers elected include H C McCalman vice grand O L James secretary I W Brock treasurer J A Chadwick district deputy grand master J A Chadwick and L M Bibby to represent the lodge E F Fulmer and A C Bellen as alternate delegates to grand lodge.
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Homer, la
Homer I. O. O. F
M. A. Okson
H. C. McCalman
O. L. James
I. W. Brock
J. A. Chadwick
L. M. Bibby
Grand Lodge
E. F. Fulmer
A. C. Bellen
Local Candidates File For January 21 1936 Primaries
Riley J. Wilson of Ruston seeks reelection to Congress from Louisiana Fifth District. Pat S. Hamilton runs for Clerk of Court of Ouachita Parish seeking another term. Both candidates enter the Democratic primary set for January 21, 1936.
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Riley J. Wilson
Ruston
Pat S. Hamilton
Ouachita Parish
Egypt Cabinet Plans to Quit in National Divergence
Premier accompanied by Mohammed Macmud Pasha and Nashas Pasha met at the home of the former premier to forge a united front against British influence. The cabinet decided to resign after British high commissioner Sir Miles Lampson declined to restore the 1923 constitutional government, signaling potential new parity efforts led by Tewfik Nessim Pasha and a national convention.
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Cision
Mohammed Macmud Pasha
Nashas Pasha
Wafd
Egypt
Miles Lampson
Fuad
Tewfik Nessim Pasha
Hauptmann Resentencing Expected Early Next Week
Court Justice Thomas W. Trenchard will resentence Hauptmann. Fisher will decide next with Hauptmann’s defense aide Egbert Rose Crans. Fisher spoke with Trenchard about the probable date, with the judge saying it will occur in due course of time. Hauptmann’s wife Anna and Fisher visited him. she said he remains steadfast and asked for more pictures of their baby.
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Thomas W. Trenchard
Hauptmann
Fisher
Egbert Rosecrans
Justice Trenchard
Anna
Drug Officer Goes To Jail For Evidence
A narcotics investigation led to a drug officer being jailed after the arrest of two suspects. An agent could not locate marked money to build a case until a police stakeout placed Haralson near a cell, where he was observed fumbling with his tie. Inside the knot, the marked money was found, with two bills preliminarily marked by narcotics agents. Haralson admitted, in a rueful remark, that jail was the last place he expected to end up.
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McGuire
Haralson
Holloway and Clark Wed in Red River Parish Home Ceremony
Miss Beth Holloway and Leslie Hugh Clark were married November 28 at the bride’s parents’ home in Mer Rouge. Rev. George Dickenson of the First Christian church officiated the ceremony.
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Mer Rouge
Beth Holloway
Leslie Hugh Clark
George Dickenson
First Christian Church
Britain Again Won’t Pay Upon U S War Debt
The United States and Britain remain at odds over war debt installments. Secretary Hull urged Britain to resume talks, but London indicated they will only discuss when conditions are favorable. The British reply arrived in Washington after the November correspondence was published.
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Britain
U. S
Hull
Washington
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