Marine Corps reorganized to speed mobilization and economies
A late wartime reorganization creates a single fleet marine force replacing expeditionary units on the east and west coasts. Brigadier General Charles H. Lyman, from Colorado, will command the new force with HQ at Quantico, about 1,000 men stationed there and planning 1,200 at San Diego in an emergency.
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Peet Marine Force
Charles H. Lyman
Coro- Mado
Cal
United Tes Fleet
Quantico
K. E. Key
Columbia City
Ind
Fleet Marine Force
Sango
San Diego
Navy
Mary Goss Charity Association Meeting Noted
The Mary Goss Charity Association will meet Friday at 4 15 PM at Acme Funeral Home. All officers and members urged to attend. Clothing and shoes are needed for inmates and the pub has been asked to lend idle financial aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Goss
Acme
Kidney Relief Pill Ad Promises Quick Soothing Help
Advertisement claims a pill rapidly relieves irritated bladder and urinary discomfort within hours. It touts rushing relief, neutralizing burning, and easing back pain from weak kidney activity with a money back guarantee.
Mengis Rules Bynum Death Natural
Coroner Dr C L Mengis ruled R L Bynum died of natural causes from shock and peritonitis after a gastric ulcer rupture. The December 3 death followed four physicians’ inquiry and Sheriff Milton Coverdale concurred. No poisoning evidence found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Bynum
C. L. Mengis
Milton Coverdale
Mengis
Clarence Williams
Special Deaf Service At Grace Episcopal Church
A special service for the deaf will be held Friday at 7 30 PM at Grace Episcopal church. Rev Robert C Fletcher missionary to the deaf from Sewanee will deliver the sermon in sign language. The service invites all denominations and welcomes deaf residents to participate. Fletcher, a Birmingham resident, has studied deaf needs and leads the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Episcopal Church
Robert C. Fletcher
Episcopal
Sewanee
Monroe
Fletcher
Birmingham
Ala
Airplane Inspecting California Walnut Orchard Ditches
An aircraft is employed over a 773 acre walnut orchard near Stockton California to inspect 10 miles of pipelines and 300 miles of contour ditches as part of farm safety and irrigation oversight.
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Stockton
Cal
Louisiana severance tax waste and graft scrutiny
A critical examination argues that oil severance taxes are misapplied in Louisiana under Governor Long and successors. It accuses the conservation commissioner Robert S Maestri and the supervisor of public accounts of overpaying administration while funds are diverted to other state divisions. The piece notes falling severance tax totals since 1921 and calls for abolition of the supervisor role and even the conservation post.
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Commissioner of Conservation
Robert S. Maestri
Louisiana
United States
Long
Oscar K. Allen
Miss Grosjean
Wolff
W. N. McFarland
Supervisor of Public Accounts
Senator Long
Minerals Division
Maestri
Forestry Department
Tax Reform Commission
Louisiana Taxpayers’ Association
Office of Supervisor of Public Accounts
Office of Conservation Commissioner
Convict Wesley Alger Tracked After Shootout Near Dannemora
In New York's north country a 75-strong posse pursues Wesley Alger, a 43-year-old former hospital trusty's escapee who wounded Lionel Lefeve with a stolen shotgun and vanished into snow covered terrain after a barn chase near the Frenyen farm. Troopers return to replenish gear then resume the search with local volunteers amid heavy snowfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dannemora
N. Y
Wesley Alger
Dannemora State Hospital
Miliary Turnpike
Lefeve
Joseph B. Lynch
Malone Barracks
Alger
Frenyen
Real Estate Transfers Filed Wednesday in County Clerk Office
Transfers include Ira L. Brooks to R. M. Hines a 1.68 acre parcel in section 28 township 18 north range 3 east with specified bounds. H. H. Brownlee to Sherrouse Realty Co Inc. a lot 9 block 5 Sherrouse Park addition unit 1 comprising parts of sections 38 39 40 41 township 18 north range 4 east with cash consideration 841 and mortgage assumption of 609.12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira L. Brooks
R. M. Hines
Section 28
Township 18
H. H. Brownlee
Sherrouse Realty Company, Inc
Sherrouse Park
Escape and Shot Wounding During House Break In
A thief secreted himself after breaking into a house and stealing a shotgun while the family was away. Police and volunteers led by Lefeve cornered the convict at dusk. Alger blasted buckshot at the youth with a flashlight beam, injuring his arm. he was taken to Clinton prison hospital, where his condition was described as not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lefeve
Alger
Clinton Prison
Monroe Men’s Club Plans Third Christmas Tree Celebration
The Monroe Men’s Club, at Hotel Frances, previews its third annual Christmas tree event for underprivileged children and a dental care lecture by Dr A J Emerson. O N McNeil says 301 eligible youngsters ages six to ten are listed from Monroe and West Monroe schools. The event set for 2 pm December 22 at the Y M C A on South Grand Street. John Cann and Bob Dickerson joined the club, bringing membership to 39. Ralph Corn and Dec Bennett led the program, and the meeting was the year’s last before holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Emerson
Monroe
Hotel Frances
O. N. McNeil
West Moncroe
South Grand Street
John Cann
Bob Dickerson
Ralph Corn
Dec” Bennett
Ford V-8 1934 Introduces Clear-vision Ventilation
The Ford system uses a built in handle to raise and slide the window to a ventilating position while the car moves air out of the body. Drafts are eliminated and the windshield resists fogging in cold weather. The wind shield can also be opened for extra air in hot weather. The 1934 V-8 features a chromium plated radiator shell and grille with improved interiors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
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Ben H. Fuller
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T. A. Bradford
L. J. Dodge
Mansfield
C. E. Fenton
Baton Rouge
Moyse Kahn
C. A. Rathbun
Minden
J. N. Sowars
Winnfield
Bea Belong Sainte
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Capitol
Janet Gaynor
Warner Baxter
Fox Film
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