27 Jan 1932
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1932
Page
1
Mrs. Woolverton reported a late night abduction by two men who forced her husband from their car and drove off with him. The kidnappers demanded a ransom after confirming the elder Woolverton’s bank presidency amid a separate city hall phone outage.
Advertisement notes Mistol nasal drops soothe nasal passages and throat, relieving soreness and colds. Claims doctor approval and availability at all drug stores.
The Parish High School formed the second Girls Reserve Corps for YWCA work from freshmen and sophomores, joining a prior corps for juniors and seniors. Officers include Elaine Rester as president and Edna Arnold as vice president with Avonia Gerald as secretary and Barrier Mai Walsworth as treasurer.
Portland England January 27 The submarine M-2 with 54 men aboard is believed sunk after diving during routine exercises and failing to surface. Naval units search Dead Man's Bay using destroyers mine sweepers and divers as anxious watchers gather along the shore awaiting news of the vessel and crew.
John J. Woolard was robbed of a $1200 diamond ring in an L A. holdup. The suspects later offered to sell the ring for $200, naming a meeting place. Police sent seven detectives to the meet but Woolard arrived five minutes early with the ring and no $200.
Paul N. Cyr declares he was elected lieutenant governor and demands Alvin King vacate the governor's office in Baton Rouge. He notes Governor Long has left the post and calls King a usurper while armed guards guard state departments. Cyr departed New Orleans for Jeanerette, unsure of daily plan.
M C Thompson, local attorney, spoke on Thomas Jefferson and his role in framing the U S Constitution at the Den's Club of Congregation B Nai Israel. Dr H H Halley spoke on John chapter themes at First Christian Church. plate luncheon and musical entertainment followed.
Ouachita Parish High School announces that Pe Godwin son of Mr and Mrs C H Godwin completed the required course of study for graduation. He will receive his diploma at graduation exercises next spring at the school.
The article reports growing unease after Japan seized Shanghai and notes cooperation between American and British consuls to prevent clashes that would affect regional commerce and the international settlement with $115 million in American investment. US Marines and foreign forces stand ready, while a large American seapower demonstration near Hawaii and the west coast looms as a potential factor.
London reports indicate the British government weighing the Shanghai situation after talks between Secretary Stimson and Ambassador Lindsay in Washington. No definite proposals were disclosed. Officials minimize current Shanghai seriousness but recall 1927 British troop involvement to maintain order in the international settlement.
Judge J. T. Shell in Richland Parish orders United Gas Public Service Co. to appear in Rayville at 10 am February 3 for court scrutiny of a contract with the Arkansas Natural Gas Corp. covering gas sale and production in Richland Parish for 1923 1927 1929 or 1930 and involving transfer of holdings except ten wells. The action follows State of Louisiana v United Gas Public Service Co. and related Palmer interests touchpoints.
A fragment notes issues in a mineral sale process involving special investigator Joe E. Reynolds and concerns over proper representation or information. The readable text hints at procedural questions without detailing outcomes or officials.
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