Desperate Parents Offer Any Sum for Missing Marion Parker
In Los Angeles a 12 year old girl Marion Parker was kidnapped from a junior high. Her parents Perry M Parker and Anabel Parker offered any money to the kidnapper while police launched a massive manhunt across Southern California. A caller claimed to be the kidnapper asking if the father would pay a ransom. The banker father stood by with a roll of cash, awaiting the child’s return, though hope waned.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Marion Parker
Telanhanean Moris
Perry M. ‘Parker
Anabel Ant
Parker
California
Yoire
Secretary Meilen gifts Long Island estate to daughter
New York reports Secretary Mei len gives his daughter Mrs. David K. Cruce a $200,000 estate near Syosset. The 109 acre vine covered stucco mansion sits amid sunken gardens and will be moved into in January by Mr and Mrs Bruce.
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New York
Long Island
Meilen
David K. Cruce
Victor Morawetz
Syosset
Bruce
Mesopotamian gold nets found by Penn and British Museum
A joint expedition of the University of Pennsylvania and the British Museum reports ancient Mesopotamian items about 5,100 years old. Gold hair nets and wigs were uncovered during the Chalder expedition tour in the region.
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Philadelphia
Mesopotamia
University of Pennsylvania
British Museum
Taxpayers Urged to Approve Bond Issue in Ouachita Parish
A joint meeting of parish and city officials and the Ouachita Parish Flood Control Committee adopted a resolution urging voters in wards three and ten to approve a one mill tax bond issue for five years to fund flood control and protection along the riverfront. The plan includes a floodway east of Monroe and protection along lower levees, with a total $5 cost over the five years.
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Ouachita Parish
Monroe
United States Engineers
Capone Returns Unmolested to His Home City
Chicago dispatch reports Al Capone returning home with six bodyguards after posting bonds for release from Joliet custody. He rejects police pressure and says Chicago is his home. Misdemeanor cases from a sheriff raid were decided, Fitch jailed for liquor production, Bayles convicted for assault, Reynolds forfeited bond, Spillers and Albritton sentenced previously.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Scarface al’ Capone
Joliet, Ill
Los Angeles
Joilet
California
Tim Fitch
Fitzpatrick
Mose Bayles
Herbert Reynolds
Reynolds
Fitch
Clahoun
Martha Spillers
Rena Albritton
Second Institution Fire in Week Shocks Quebec
Quebec reports a second child welfare fire in a week destroying an orphanage run by the Good Shepherd sisters. The Hospice St Charles death toll is confirmed as accidental by inquest, while fourteen St Charles boys remain unaccounted for and a blizzard hampers search.
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Quebec
Associated Press
Sisters of the Good Shepherd
Academy of St. Louis
St. Jean
St. Charles
Donnelly
Rain Expected as Christmas Gift in Jerusalem
In Jerusalem on December 17, rain would be a welcome Christmas gift after a prolonged drought. Prayers are to be offered in churches mosques and synagogues to seek relief.
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Jerusalem
Voice unanimous endorsement of parish project
City and parish officials in Monroe urged Ward three and ten property owners to vote for a $150000 road district bond issue to fund a belt road and flood protection east of the city. Officials cited flood control needs and announced a full information summary to appear in Monday's News-Star.
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Quachita Parish
Monroe
East Ouachita
Washington
Army Engineers
W. L. Ethridge
News-Star
Winter Sports Page To Keep Pace With The Times
The News-Star promises a lively winter sports section with the same vigor as peak seasons. Readers are urged to subscribe for daily delivery in Monroe and West Monroe with options for office copies and clipping convenience.
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News-Star
Monroe
West Monroe
Louisiana
News- Star
Expulsions Tripled in Tech Probe at Louisiana Tech
At Louisiana Tech, expulsions for haircutting rose to 24, with 16 more added after a Thursday tally of eight. The measure follows reprimands for freshmen dining without coats, and involved a wider response by President John R. Conniff, including a testimonial meeting.
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Associated Press
Ruston
Louisiana Technical Institute
Goodwyn Courtney, Jr
Courtney
John R. Conniff
Louisiana
Louisiana State University
Monroe
News-Star
First Baptist Church
Tech
Meridian man chosen as secretary of Monroe C of C
S W McClary of Meridian Mississippi has been selected by the local chamber of commerce board to serve as secretary. After reviewing about 370 candidates the board voted to extend the call and McClary will decide early next week after returning to Meridian.
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S. H. McClary
Meridian
S. W. McClary
Chamber of Commerce of
Miss
Chamber of Commerce
McClary
McCleary
Ex-Committeeman Freed in Prohibition Bribery Case
Arthur Co. Lavergne of Crowley former vice chairman of Louisiana's state central Republican committee was found not guilty by a federal jury on charges of bribing two federal prohibition agents to aid bootleggers. The verdict came after a three-day trial concluding the winter term of court.
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Associated Press
Lake Charles
Arthur Co. Lavergne
Crowley
State Central Republican Committee of
Louisiana
Prohibition
Alienation Suit Lost by Husband of Dixie Beauty
New Orleans December 17 The husband of Virginia Hobbs Moulin a Louisiana beauty is the loser in Louisiana first and only suit for alienation of affections Augustin Moulin sued Frank J Montelone a wealthy New Orleans society man seeking 80000 in damages The state supreme court upheld a lower court ruling that the action cannot stand noting Louisiana treats marriage as a civil contract and does not permit punitive damages The decision says a law awarding monetary compensation for such wrong would revolt many men and risk blackmail The ruling emphasizes that in Louisiana the wife has independent prerogatives making alienation claims inappropriate
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Virginia Hobbs Moulin
Louisiana Beauty
Louisiana
Augustin R. Moulin
Frank J. Montelone
Charles A. O'Neil
State Supreme Court
Bienville
Province of
Justice O'Neill
Moral Turpitude Charge Filed Against Johnston
Oklahoma City report confirms a seventh moral turpitude charge against Governor Henry S Johnston, reported by Representative H H Tom Kight as unanimously approved by the house committee. The panel continued ratification discussions on Monday following an impeachment process, focusing on Secretary to the governor Mrs Hammonds and related testimony amid the ongoing political fight.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
House
Henry S. Johnston
Tom Kight
Senate
Kight
O. ©. Hammonds
William M. Franklin
Rally Needed to Save Good Fellows Christmas Fund
The Good Fellows club fund for Christmas for the less fortunate has only 508.75 remaining with one week left. Many have contributed but the total is far short of need. without more funds, the drive will close and many families face a cheerless Christmas.
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Good Fellows Club Fund
Emiare
Good Fellows Fund
Escape of two condemned prisoners from Opelousas jail
Trughes and Baptista Jones, both African American, sentenced to Kane December al, escaped Opelousas jail by sawing bars and striking night watchman J. N. Reynolds with an iron bar. Hughes faced holdup charges. a woman believed to be his wife was arrested. They were sighted heading toward Lafayette, Louisiana.
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Opelousas
Trughes
Baptista Jones
Kane
J. N. Reiuy
Hughes
Lafayette
Girl Bandit Rebecca Rogers Sentenced to 14 Years
Mrs Rebecca Bradley Rogers was found guilty of robbing Farmers National Bank of Buda Texas and given 14 years in prison. Her husband Otis Rogers urged the death penalty but was denied. She allegedly held two bank officials at gunpoint last December securing 1000 dollars later recovered. Prosecutors argued insanity and a prior arson attempt at Round Rock preceded the crime.
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Associated Prigs
LA Grange
Texas
Rebecca Bradley Rogers
Farmers National Bank
Buda
Rogers
Otis Rogers
Bank A
Round Rock
Tesas
Fay Promoted by Southern Pacific Lines
Fay named traffic manager of Texas and Louisiana lines with headquarters in Houston succeeding Charles K Dunlap. R Watkins remains in charge of New Orleans office. Monroe named assistant traffic manager east of the base supervising passenger traffic. G Reed gains freight traffic duties. Lalande to assume Fay duties as general freight agent.
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New Orleans
Charles Fay
Louana
Southern Pacific
Texas and
Louisiana Lines
Houston
Charles K. Dunlap
R. ©. Watkins
John T. Monroe
New Orica
G. Reed
Joseph Lalande
Louisianaiin
Fay
Widow Anna Belle Cohn's estate in $260,000 dispute
New York reports a long legal fight over the estate of Anna Belle Turek Cohn. The nearly ninety widow, who remarried two years before death to William Railly, faces litigation over an estate valued at about $260,000. Lamotte T. Cohu, broker, notes the ironic family details.
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New York
Lamotte T. Cohu
Anna Belle Turek Cohn
William F. Railly
Rides to be free in Managua on Lindy arrival day
Dec 17 in Managua promises a festive scene as trains offer free rides to celebrate Lindy’s arrival. The public is invited to join the celebration and enjoy the anticipated event.
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Managua
Lindy
Landis Says He Feels Fine Ready for Tunney
New York December reports Judge Landis declares he is feeling better after a long period of handling baseball matters. He states, I’m ready for Tunney now, signaling readiness to face the former champion.
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Landis
New York
Der
Mr. Landis
Gant Tracks Murder Case While Aboard Train Incident
Deputy Tarver and bloodhound expert Bob Gant discussed a chase for Joe Pope, wanted for the slaying of Mrs. T. H. Johnson near Linden, Alabama. Pope reportedly fired five shots at the victim. authorities pursued him as the train neared Meridian en route to Monroe.
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Meridian
Miss
Monroe
C. E. Cobard
C. L. Tarver
Bob Gant
Crystal Springs
Mr. Tarver
Gant
Tarver
Linden
Ala
Joe Pope
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