Minerals Unit Changes Sought In Louisiana Oil Lands
Baton Rouge officials push to split the minerals department from the conservation commission and join with the state mineral board to oversee mineral development including leases. A gentlemen's agreement blocks tapping vast coastal oil lands valued in the hundreds of millions, with twenty years left and several preserves under lease to Texas firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Department of Minerals
The
Conservation Commission
State Mieral Board
State Mineral Board
Rockefeller Game Preserve
Cameron Parish
Vermilion
Gulf of Mexico
White Lake
Ward-Mclhenny
Vermilion Bay
Vermilion Parish
Russell Sage Foundation
Marsh Island
Vermilion Ish
Louisiana
Texas Company
Garland Island
Mississippi
Plaquemines Parish
Texas Concern
Delegates Elected for Legion Meeting in Shreveport
Burnette-Downs Post No 201 announces delegates and alternates for the American Legion department convention to be held in Shreveport on June 7 8 and 9. Delegates include Sidney Freeman Alton L Harper H M Williams Jr O E Pettit Jeff Caldwell John L Harris. Alternates listed are H R Wood Grady Brown W M Jarrell W D Golson and Jessie Brown. The post also promotes a radio duo Sarie and Sally with Cabin Creek band performing at Crosley Grammar School in West Monroe Tuesday at 8 p.m. sponsored by the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Department
Shreveport
Burnette-Downs
West Monroe
Sidney Freeman
Alton L. Harper
H. M Williams, Jr
O. E. Pettit
Jeff Caldwell
John L. Harris
H. R. Wood
Grady Brown
W. M. Jarrell
W. D. Golson
Jessie Brown
Daytime starlight and Venus visibility clarified
The article explains that stars cannot be seen from the bottom of wells in daytime and daytime stargazing requires telescopes. It notes Venus can be bright enough to be seen in daylight from unshaded eyes in places away from direct sun, highlighting conditions for daytime celestial visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venus
Annual Meeting of First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston
Thousands of Christian Scientists gather in Boston for the annual meeting. New president Margaret Matters, daughter of General Edwin F. Glenn, elected to succeed George Shaw Cook. Officers reelected include Edward L. Ripley as treasurer and Ezra W. Palmer as clerk. Discussions stress divine mind’s power over war and material unity, with reports noting sound finances and growing membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Harry C. Browne
Christian Science Board of Directors
Christ Jesus
God
Mary Baker Eddy
Margaret Murney Glenn Matters
New York
Edwin F. Glenn
United States Army
George Shaw Cook
Mother Church
Second Church
Board of Education
New York City
Ezra W. Palmer
Amea H. Harris
Christian Science Publishing Faces Growing Public Support
The report notes gratitude for press and clergy friendliness toward Christian Science and rising requests for speakers. It cites Mary Baker Eddy’s lasting influence, Bartlett’s praise, and the publishing house drawing over 100,000 visitors annually from schools and institutions worldwide.
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Florence W. Saunders
Great
Britain
Ireland
Europe
John H. Bartlett
New Hampshire
Granite State
Mary Baker Eddy
Science and Health
A. Warren Norton
Christian Science Publishing Society
William W. Davis
Lectures Highlight Global Reach Of Christian Science Education
The Christian Science board of lectureship report notes worldwide lecture activity over the past year. Miss Lucia C Coulson, chairman, cites strong Australasian and Far East tours with well attended lectures in Hong Kong, the Philippines, Straits Settlements, the Netherlands Indies, India, Ceylon, Egypt and Palestine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Board of
The
Philippine Islands
Straits Settlements
Netherlands Indies
India
Ceylon
Egypt
Palestine
Congress Pushes Arms Drive With Industry Plans
The national CIO session with John L. Lewis signals cooperation with the defense program while seeking social legislation and civil rights. A Knudsen committee will report on funding a 20 million dollar tool list for armament needs. Senator Pepper hints at swapping old warplanes to aid the allies, provoking debate. The Works Progress Administration begins a survey to repurpose labor for defense. The Senate moves to pass the House naval expansion bill as ships already authorized are studied for faster construction. A Indiana teacher uses a sport plane to teach geography and climate concepts alongside fuel use and air navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Executive Board
The
John L. Lewis
Lewis
A. Manufacturers’ Committee
William 5. Knudsen
National Defense Commission
Pepper
Florida
Roosevelt
Army
Navy
United States
Federal Works Agency
John Carmody
Senate
Senate Naval Committee
Orleans 10 Bid On Legion Meet
In Baton Rouge on June 1 a bill to provide a 90000 advance to New Orleans for bidding the 1942 American Legion convention moved in the house. The appropriation would cover usual expenses and be refunded within three days after the convention. Legionnaire Roland Cocreham said conventions are self financing but a deposit is needed with the invitation, hoping New Orleans can secure enough hotel accommodations for delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
New Orleans
American Legion
Roland Cocreham
Sam H. Jones
Legion
Waterproof Graduates Fourteen From Ferriday High
Fourteen students graduated at Waterproof High on May 23 in the high school auditorium. The class roll lists May McDowell Goldman president Helen Drake Miller vice president Ethelbert Gillis secretary and treasurer Raymond Tracis Bonnette Lloyd Cason Daniel R. Goodfellow Dorothy Francis Halbert Carl Hopson Mary Turner Hunter George Fambia Lee Vivian Lee James Manley Rife Robert L. Rife Jr and Lydia Marie Testa. Sunday evening between six and seven o'clock is cited as the most dangerous time to drive by safety experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterproof
Ferriday
Waterproof High
May McDowell Goldman
Helen Drake Miller
Ethelbert Gillis
Raymond Tracis Bonnette
Lloyd Cason
Daniel R. Goodfellow
Dorothy Francis Halbert
Carl Hopson
Mary Turner Hunter
George Fambia Lee
Vivian Lee
James Manley Rife
Robert L. Rife, Jr
Lydia Marie Testa
Labor Urged to Aid War Relief Drive
William Green of the AFL, urging labor to aid the Red Cross campaign, notes a national goal of 20 000 and reports Ouachita parish chapter collecting 2 8 percent of the quota. He and AFL secretary treasurer Georg Meany call unions and locals to contribute to the war relief effort through the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamy Green
American Federation of Labor
Ouachita Pariah
American Red Crees
Georg Meany
A. F of L
Green
Ret Crom
Federations of Labor
Red Croes
Way Patrol
Kate Morrice
Red Cross of
Georgia Tucker
Sect Members Held in Texas
A fragmented report says officers separated a group by the county line after tense clashes near Odessa. The incident follows weekend disturbances linked to sect members in Texas with earlier reports from Del Rio Brownwood San Antonio and Harlingen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Odessa
del Rio
Brownwood
Sam Astonia
Harlingen
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