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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1937

Page

10

Viruses as life seeds spark bold life theory

Dr. W M Stanley of Rockefeller Institute argues viruses may be seeds of life and the basis of protoplasm, linking non living matter to living cells. He discusses virus proteins, mutations, and potential synthetic steps toward artificial life.

Stephen J. McDonough Associated Press Indianapolis Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research W. M. Stanley American Association For the Advancement of Science Stanley Dr. Stanley

Real Estate Transfers in Ouachita Parish

Yesterday R H Mynes sold to Robin Myles a plot of ground for 100 dollars. Several mineral leases were recorded: W A Mills to W J Carpenter and C M Womack for 100 dollars. J P Stringer to Hillyer Parker for 80 dollars. J S Clark to Hillyer Parker for 60 dollars. E T Oakes to S T Hunt for 500 dollars. The police department leased a building in Co’s addition Ouachita.

R. H. Mynes Robin Myles Ouachita Parish W. A. Mills W. J. Carpenter C. M. Womack Township J. P. Stringer Hillyer Parker Oil J. S. Clark Hillyer S. Parker Oil E. T. Oakes S. T. Hunt Claiborne Parish Department of State Police

Dairymen threaten halt on Mississippi milk shipments

In Hammond Louisiana dairy farmers announce a hold on Mississippi milk shipments to a New Orleans pasteurizing firm amid price disputes. Cloverland Dairy may close its Slaughter plant or cut prices 14 percent, risking harm to over 100 local farmers. a lease offer was rejected and a January 1 deadline set for Cloverland’s reply. The executive committee will discuss the matter in Kentwood Saturday.

Hammond Mississippi New Orleans Warnerton Tylertown Bogalusa Gold Seal Dairy Farmers’ Protective League H. G. Vernon Farmers’ League Cloverland Dairy Products Company, Inc D. C. Gates Kentwood League Cloverland Gates

Y's Men's Club Postpones Meeting for Holidays

The Y's men's club did not meet on Wednesday as many members were away for the holidays. The next gathering is planned for next Wednesday at Hotel Frances.

Y's Hotel Frances

Monroe area police HQ lease secured by Home Site Realty

The Home Site and Realty company recorded yesterday a five year lease for a building to serve as the state police headquarters in the Monroe area. The lease starts January 1, 1938 and runs through December 31, 1942 with annual payments totaling 1 500 dollars.

Monroe

Couple's Deaths In Virginia Shooting Described

In Clintwood Virginia Commonwealth's Attorney J C Smith said no inquest is needed in the double shooting at Ballard Atkins 40 and Gertrude Atkins 37. Vincent 12 said he hid under covers as his father shot his wife then killed himself. Glenn 10 was present. Officials cited financial worry as motive.

Clintwood Commonwealth J. C. Smith Dickenson County Ballard Atkins Gertrude Smith Vincent Atkins J. H. Anderson Glenn

Negro Farmer Has Good Year In Ouachita Parish

Nathan Steward of Ouachita parish realized 243.33 from a half acre of tomatoes and four acres of watermelons in 1937. He spent 35.24 on tomatoes and 18.43 on melons. He raised 10 bales of cotton from 13 acres at 45 a bale totaling 450. His truck crops grossed 55 per acre. corn yielded 300 bushels. The farm lies 10 miles west of Monroe and follows plans of A G Facen Negro farm agent. Advice from E E White Kiwanis club aided tomato effort. He plans larger crops next year.

Nathan Steward Ouachita Parish Monroe A. G. Facen Quachita Parish E. E. White Kiwanis Club of West Monroe Steward

Strikes in France Intensify Labor Turmoil Across Regions

In northern France coal miners at Anzin protest discharge of three workers causing government concern over spread to 16 000 miners. Rouen sailors join walkout as Paris public service strike ends after mobilization threats. Municipal workers win 70 franc living allowance, still below national pay.

Paris France Anzin Valenciennes Camille Chautemps People's Front Andre Ferrier Goodrich Rubber Company Rouen Peoples Front Ministries of Interior and War

US gold stock hits record high in 1936 37 period

From June 1936 to June 1937 the United States increased its gold stock to 12 318 000 000 dollars, the largest on record.

United States

End of recession seen in first half of 1938 says economists

Two economists from New York and Cleveland told the American Statistical Association the current downturn should bottom out in the first half of 1938. They forecast industrial output, auto production, freight traffic and stock levels would fall before a recovery begins, with retailers and manufacturers working off inventories by mid year. A Florida traffic check noted 20 percent of southbound autos carried baggage and out of state plates.

Lionel D. Edie New York Leonard P. Ayres Cleveland Charles Federick Roos Washington American Statistical Association Ayres Edie West Palm Beach, Fla

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