Urge Legislature to Authorize New East West Route
A Bastrop mass meeting adopted a resolution urging the Louisiana legislature to pave state highway Route 1 from Lake Providence to Shreveport via Oak Grove Bastrop Farmerville Homer and Minden using funds from a proposed gasoline tax bond issue The push cites increased Dixie Overland traffic after the Vicksburg bridge opening and urges an additional east west road.
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Bennett Bill Creates Bayou Desiard Hatchery and Chenier Preserve
In Baton Rouge on June 3 the House passed House Bill 148 by Rep. F C Bennett of Ouachita creating a fish hatchery on Bayou DeSiard near Monroe and a game preserve west of West Monroe in Chenierbrake. The measure advances to the Senate for action.
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West Monroe Considers Park Property Annexation Proposal
West Monroe officials and Kiwanis representatives discussed annexing land between Major McGuire park and the city limits. Mayor Bell and Engineer Alleman will review the site, with city attorney Montgomery to draft an ordinance. He will also represent West Monroe in a legislators session on a city judgeship bill. A paving contract for South River front from Coleman to Mitchell streets was awarded to M Hyman for 21 463 25.
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Forum Calls for Stronger Law on Bad Checks in Louisiana
A Baton Rouge forum urges lawmakers to require ten days notice for bad checks and to treat hot checks like counterfeit payments. The speaker criticizes current Louisiana laws for loopholes that favor dishonest paymasters and harm honest merchants.
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City to Advertise Bids for Three Major Paving Projects
After a second reading, Monroe officials authorize bidding for Lee avenue, Jackson street, and Grand street paving. The three thoroughfares total about 3.5 miles with an estimated cost near 250000 dollars. Lee avenue and Jackson street will be 36 feet wide, Grand street 30 feet.
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French Firms Produce Velvetlike Powdered Silk From Waste
Two French firms claim to convert silk and rayon waste into a fluffy powder resembling velvet. The material is touted for use in fine tapestry wallpaper and other decorative effects, offering a novel textile finish from discarded fibers.
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Biloxi Hosts 40th Confederate Reunion Amid Gulf Pageantry
The Biloxi gathering marks the 40th annual roll call of Confederate veterans led by General A R Sneed. Major Kennedy issues a crisis proclamation as thousands converge for ceremonies with Marine Band performances and a Bay of Biloxi bridge dedication.
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Grandson of President Garfield is Divorced
James A. Garfield, grandson of the 20th U S president, was divorced in Reno by Mrs Edwina A Garfield. Garfield’s father, son of the president, was once secretary of the interior. The Garfield and Gar fields families are prominent in Cleveland Ohio. The complaint cited extreme cruelty and papers were sealed with out-of-court agreements.
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Magruder Says U S Does Not Need A Big Navy
Admiral Thomas Pickett Magruder told the 40th Confederate reunion in Biloxi that the United States does not require a large navy. He urged ratification of the London disarmament treaty and announced plans to publicly support it in a speech to veterans at Camp Sneed Audi torium. The dispatch also notes Shantung province ordered 650 trucks from America for bus lines.
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Tornado Levels Church and Homes in Central Nebraska
A Tuesday report from Broken Bow Nebraska states a late Monday tornado swept through Central Nebraska striking Merna, leveling a school and a Catholic church while damaging about a dozen homes. No deaths or injuries were reported though eight homes risked collapse as the storm moved from the southwest.
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Merna Public High School Destroyed in Terse Event
A report notes the Merna public high school was flattened. The article also states the United States remains the leading source of Grecian imports.
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