Rate revision to affect Monro commission decision
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued orders in the Memphis-Southwestern freight investigation. They reaffirm no discrimination between intrastate and interstate rates and set March 1, 1976 as the effective date. The ruling largely settles disputes among Memphis, St Louis, Jefferson, Monroe, Natchez, and Shreveport area shippers and carriers.
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Washington
Memphia
Deats
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Shreveport
Memphis
St. Louis
Jevepert
Morroe
Natche
Rhanesa
Wmich
Ouachita Land Deal Transfer Recorded Here
Ouachita Parish farmer W. T. Hunt buys about 200 acres from Ouachita Valley Realty Co for 22 108 18 dollars plus 64 50 for Went Moaree ground. Land includes sections 24 17N 4E and parts of sections 19 20. deed recorded at Sixth District Court. Hunt previously sold a 600 acre plantation to J. M. Goff of Monroe and Memphis. Goff, president of Louisiana Oil Lease & Brokerage Co, plans to settle in the parish. Hunt also acquired additional acreage and real estate interests in West Monroe.
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Ouachitea Parish Manter
Realty Company
Went Moaree
Ouachita Valley Realty Company
Atso
O. B. Morton
Hunt
Sixth District Court
Range Aeset
Ouachita River
Section 19
Section 20
Hant
J. M. Goff
Monroe News-Star
Goff
Mississippi
Memphis
Tenn
Hunt Plantation
Monroa
Guachita River
Louisiana Oil Lease & Brokerage Co
Monroe
There Is A Santa Claus Says All Hearts Believe
A Christmas message defends Santa Claus as a real spirit in the hearts of children and adults alike. The article urges readers to support the Goodfellows Christmas fund to keep the legend alive for the poor and to ensure every child has a joyful Christmas.
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Santa Claus
Santa Clara
Goodfellows’ Christman Fund
Waters Recede Reducing Flood Danger at Monroe
The Ouachita river fell from a December peak of 37.5 feet and is not expected to rise beyond bankfull in northern Louisiana. In West Monroe a small meeting discussed a levee and drainage work but took no action. Monroe officials plan further talks on drainage north of the railroad and a levee beside the railroad for protection while rains have ceased and overflow risk subsides.
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Ouachita River
Louisiana
Monroe
West Monroe
N. G. Tippit
Ouachita
Vicksburg, Shreveport & Pacific
Monroe Post Office Strained by Christmas Package Rush
Monroe post office reports record Christmas mail with more than 30 thousand packages handled since yesterday morning, including insured and collect deliveries. Postmaster Bryant predicts the crest will rise further by tomorrow night as four extra staff assist across extended hours.
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Monroe
Bryant
Mostruve
France
Monroe Post Office
Monroe Gains From Interstate Commerce Victory
Monroe traffic manager R F Fernandez hails ICC decision on Memphis-Southwestern clear rate as major win for Monroe jobbing interests. He says Arkansas and Monroe rates will be equalized, opening southern Arkansas markets to Monroe merchants and boosting territory by at least one third. Officials expect further favorable rulings soon to widen Monroe’s jobbing area.
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Interetats Commerce Commission
Menree
Arkanena
Arkansas
Monroe
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Riting r and re large unit u OF
The readable text focuses on a fragmentary OCR line about sizing or measurement units. It mentions a large unit and the letter r and re, but provides no clear event, persons, organizations, or concrete facts to anchor a summary.
Tennessee Farmer Killed in Duel at Carter’s Home
In Hattareega on December 23 Associated Press reports Orim Hophisa, a Mauwel farmer born near Isten Ain, died from wounds after a duel at Carter’s residence. The cause remains a disputed, sly affair as investigators and locals assess the tragedy.
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Wennessee
Preea
Hattareega
Orim Hophisa
Mauwel
Isten
Ain
Carter Caperate
Carter
Secretary Pan choos naval decorations report for board action
Secretary Pan presented a comprehensive report on the award of naval decorations. The document outlines recommendations by individuals and the board, and actions expected by the board and secretary.
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Presa
Aahington
Panethered
Tage
Himerel
General BeeMti-Roishech Surrounded in Ukraine Action
A wireless dispatch reports that General BeeMti-Roishech is surrounded with his command near Berd on the Lag province in Ukraine. The surrounding forces are described as strong, with military movements underway.
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Associated
Presa
Aden
St Tracpa
BeeMti-Roishech
Ukraine
St Fortes
Berd
Lag
Mostow
Turkish Leader Mustapha Kemal Reported Vaccinated in War
An Associated Press dispatch says Mustapha Kemal, head of the Turkish insurgent movement in Asia Minor, has been vaccinated according to military reports received in Tempa. The note places him as a central figure in the Turkish nationalist struggle and outlines health measures tied to leadership.
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Mustapha Kemal
Wolia
Agia Minor
In Ouachita Parish Farm Work Under Agent Plans
A fragment indicates Ouachita Parish orchard labor may begin after January with B M Jeckeen, the farm agent, coordinating field tasks. Details are unclear due to transcription errors but show planned agricultural activity under parish oversight.
Tabor in Charges Holds Virge Guilty
Lawton Michigan December 23 A signed statement accusing Joseph Virge of performing an illegal operation upon Maude Tabor has been made by Mrs Sarah Tabor 8 years old and mother of the brilliant lingist whose body was found in a trunk in a basement of her home here Assistant Prosecutor Warner announced this morning.
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Associated Press
Lawton
Mich
Joseph Virge
Maude Tabor
Sarah Tabor
Lingwist
Warner
Engineer Blows Out Brains After Rail Disaster
Lille France December 23 The engineer of a freight train that crashed into a passenger train killing fifteen blew out his brains with a pistol after attacking injured passengers on the scene.
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Associated Presa
Lille
France
Dixie Oil Drilling Resumes at Dixie Well Near Monroe
Drilling at the Dixie well ten miles southwest of Monroe has resumed after about a week’s inactivity. Operators Woffort and Townley aim for 2500 feet, with 1200 feet reached so far, amid rock-face delays. Local land values rise as residents hear of further operations and possible new drilling rumors spread through Ouachita parish.
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Dixie
Dixie Oil Company
Monroe
Woffort & Townley
Dixie Well
Ouschita Parish
Dixie Weir
Ouachita River
British press backs Irish plan of government
London newspapers largely approve the government’s Irish plan of government with only a few anti home rule journals opposing. Several papers express no real expectation of success for the plan despite overall backing.
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British Press
Associated Press
London
Large School Plan Aimed at Teaching Black Students
A Chicago item notes a proposed large school project intended to educate Black people. Details are fragmented but indicate an educational initiative linked to the city and a figure named Dee.
Registration ends in Ouachita Parish ward by ward totals
Ouachita Parish voter registration closed for the primary period with ward totals listed from Ward One to Ward Ten. Clerks report steady registrations, office reopenings planned January 21 to March 20, with possible second primary closure rules and mandatory voting-place changes for voters active since January 1, 1917.
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Ouachita Parish
A. L. Green
Tvo
Reds Planning Holland Drive in Springtime
Geneva dispatch reports Leon Trotzky plans a major Bolshevik offensive against Holland next spring. It claims Chinese troops are being recruited at 8,000 daily and trained at the Soviet military school to aid the campaign.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Holland
Leon Trotzky
Russia
Warsaw
Littish Government to Seek Armistice with Soviet
Helsingfors reports the Littish government will open negotiations with the Soviet government for an armistice. The decision follows Riga advices.
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Lettish
Associated Preas
Helsingfors
Littish
Riga
Peace talks offered by Russian foreign minister
Moscow reports M. T. Chitcherin, Russia’s foreign minister, has offered to open immediate peace negotiations with Holland. The Polish government was asked to name the time and place for talks.
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Associated Frees
London
M. T. Chitcherin
Holland
Moscow
Gaieets
Pershing Returns to Boyhood Home in Laclede
General Pershing came back to his boyhood town of Laclede Missouri on December 23 and greeted locals. He spoke from the porch of his birthplace after a midday gathering, discarding formalities for the day.
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Laclede
Pershing
Seaplane 836 Repaired After Night Landing
Morgan City reports Seaplane 836 damaged during a fond landing Saturday night was repaired today and departed for Pensacola Florida.
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Associated Prees
Morgan City
Seaphgne
Pensacola
Fla
Walter Watson Recovery Hopes Raised After Surgery
Attending physicians said they held hope for the recovery of Virginia Representative Walter Watson after an operation for mantoiditis last night in Washington.
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Associated
Washington
Walter Watson
Virginia
British occupy Batam and Baku to halt Turkish advance
London reports British forces have occupied Batam and Baku to halt Turkish advances in the Caspian region. The wireless dispatch states the occupation aims to deter Turkish incursions and secure strategic positions in the area.
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Associated Press
London
Agme
Batam
Baku
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