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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1937
Page
3
The Panay aftermath widens Sino Japanese tensions as US Britain and Italy seek clarity. Officials say the Yangtze patrol vessel was bombed while aiding refugees and missionaries, with China and Japan blaming each other. Indemnity talks and refugee rescues follow amid a tense international response.
Sinking of the U S gun boat Panay and two Standard Oil vessels marked another incident in the Sino Japanese war spillover. Bombs and shells prompted diplomatic protests and apologies as tensions rose across imperial navies and Asian theaters.
The Japanese navy admitted full responsibility for the bombardment and sinking of the US gunboat Panay and two Standard Oil vessels near Nanking on the Yangtze. One American sailor died and 15 of 54 survivors were injured. Seventeen were initially listed missing, later reports said 12 Europeans were seen on shore.
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The article lists the Panay sinking casualties and aboard personnel. Deceased include an unidentified crew member. wounded are Lieutenant-Commander James Joseph Hughes, 39, Panay commander, with a broken leg. Lieutenant Arthur Ferdinand Anders, 34, executive officer. Other aboard include Norman Alle, George Atcheson Jr, T. J. Broderick, Lieutenant Denis Harry Riverse, Tillman Dardin, Emile Gassie, and Lieutenant Clark Gilson Grazier.
The luxury liner Hoover ran aground near Formosa after striking jagged shoals in rough seas last Friday midnight. German freighter Pruessen reported first to reach the ship as the Dollar line vessel took on water, with salvage uncertain while Barker destroyer noted no immediate danger.
In a major decision the court ruled the treasury could not redeem bonds without paying gold, confirming the $550 million savings from called gold bonds. Attorneys Taft and Vernon Eney argued the government must honor redemption in gold, with interest implications on Liberty bonds cited in the Ransom Machen suits.
Excerpts describe mixed reactions to the Panay and Lady Bird incidents with officials promising discipline and amends. The piece shifts to an obituary for Mrs. Ruffin of Monroe detailing her philanthropy and family, noting the relocation of her former home and listing survivors and kin across several states.
A Pioneer resident and former Ouachita parish sheriff, Mrs. Ruffin, noted for musical talent and social prominence, died after a life marked by public service and influential social ties. She studied piano at Judson College and Monroe private academy, married river captain Thomas J. Broadway, later remarried to W.
The U S S S Blue, a new destroyer, arrived in New Orleans on a shakedown cruise from Havana. Lt Cmdr Jerauld Wright commands with Lt B G Lowrey and Lt Eugene Y Jobe as officers. Crew includes Robert D Clifton Frank B Clifton Willard Robertson Wayne Hall Matthias Fontenot. Life expectancy note ends article.
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