Plan for Tight Gasoline Rationing With Tailored Coupons
The plan redesigns motorist allowances under rationing rules. Basic A books offer 48 four gallon coupons annually for all drivers, with B books of 16 coupons issued on demonstrated need and tailored to stay current. C books of 96 coupons are adjusted to match mileage. Schedules vary by local boards with quarterly reviews for C and four quarterly reviews for S, covering trucks taxis buses and government cars.
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Deanex
Ideal Recreation Spot Is Chemin-A-Hout Park
Chemin-A-Haut State Park 35 miles north of Monroe offers year round picnics fishing hiking camping and lodge stays. Cabins overlook 522 acres of virgin woods at the confluence of Bayous Chemin-A-Haut and Bartholomew with outdoors ovens picnics and a rustic campfire circle. The park, opened with CCC and WPA support, provides trails wildlife exhibits and sports fields while remaining free for picnickers though cabins carry a charge.
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Chemin-A Haut State Park
Monroe
Bastrop
Bayous Chemin-A-Haut
Bartholomew
St. Joseph Aspirin Promotes Its Quick Safety edge
Advertisement touts St. Joseph Aspirin as the fastest and safest in its field, claiming to be the world's largest seller at 10 cents. It also lists economy sizes 36 tablets for 20 cents and 100 tablets for 35 cents, urging demand for the product.
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St. Joseph
Brian Bell of A. P. Succumbs in Gaffney South Carolina
Brian Bell died in Gaffney South Carolina after a long career with the Associated Press. He held major posts from New Orleans to Los Angeles and San Francisco, covering world events from Scopes to Lindbergh. He was a Presbyterian, Mason, Shriner and a famed AP executive admired by Justice Byrnes and James Crown.
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S. C
United States
Presbyterian College
South Carolina
Davidson College
Washington and Lee University
Washington and Lee
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Los Angeles
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Tenn
William Jennings Bryan
Hall-Mills
Somerville
N. J
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L. I
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James Francis Byrnes
Byrnes
James E. Crown
the States
Columbia State
Old South Atlantic
Bell
Clark Griffith
Washington Club
Ty Cobb
Cobb
Farmerville graduate Miss Leggett Enters Louisiana College
Miss Leggett, a nice young lady, graduated from Farmerville High School in 1938 and entered Louisiana college. The brief note highlights a local graduate moving on to higher education, reflecting the era's emphasis on schooling and advancement.
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Miss Leggett
Farmerville High School
Louisi
Bell the AP writer who covered Tunney to Dempsey era
Bell’s career with the Associated Press spanned the gold en era of American athletics. He profiled Gene Tunney at Stroudsburg and built friendships with Knute Rockne Will Rogers and Gene Sarazen. He mentored Brian Jr and covered boxing, golf, and politics, with tributes from Stephen Early and lawmakers nationwide.
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Gene Tunney
Stroudsburg
Fighting Marine
Jack Dempsey
Tunney
Shakespeare
Gene
Dempsey
Philadelphia
Associated Press
Los Angeles
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Gene Sarazen
Knute Rockne
Will Rogers
Rockne
Ora
Heckler
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Raleigh
Josephus Daniels
Mth
Navy
Stephen Early
Roosevelt
Early
Brian Bell
Washington
Brian
Capitol Hill
Senator Tydings
Democrat
Virginia
Wheeler
Montana
Byrd
Permit Sought to Sell Hot Well in Rapides Parish
Baton Rouge July 8. Senator Grove Stafford Alexandria seeks a bill to sell the site of the dry Hot Well mineral water spring in Rapides parish with mineral rights reserved. The measure, discussed after final passage yesterday, aims to attract investment to rework the well with substantial costs anticipated. Industrial coal users typically hold about 40 million tons in winter stock.
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Baton Rouge
Grove Stafford
Alexandria
Rapides Parish
Senate
Stafford
Joe T. Cawthorn
Mansfield
Record Reviews of Freddy Martin and Victor selections
Freddy Martin's orchestra shines on Who Wouldn't Love You and One Red Rose Forever with Grieg and Block contributions. Victor 27,592 offers The Waltz of Memory with Doodle La Do Da from Vaughn Monroe. Enric Madriguera supplies Do the Dubnett and Tumbando Cana. Artie Shaw's St James Infirmary blues two sides. Barry Wood pairs Don’t Tell a Lie About Me Dear with When the Red Red Robin Comes Bob Bobbin Along. Fats Waller delivers You Must Be Losing Your Mind and Don’t Give Me That Jive. Mart Kenney closes with Captains of the Clouds and Waltzing Matilda, reflecting wartime themes and international tunes.
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F. T
V. R
Eduard Grieg
Freddy Martin
Bill Carey
Carl Fischer
Freddy
Carey- Fischer
Martin
Stuart Wade
Eduard Greig
Paul Weirich
Martin Block
Johnny Watson
Marilyn Duke
St. James Infirmary
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Artie Shaw
Hot Lips
Page
Artie
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Robin
Bob
Bobbin
Barry Wood
Barry
Harry Woods
Red
Bob, Bobbin
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Missouri
Waller
Roosevelt Considers Drafting 18 and 19 Year Olds
President Roosevelt met with Major General Lewis B. Hershey to discuss whether to draft youths aged 18 and 19. Hershey noted that in past wars 18 and 19 year olds served, and Congress would need new law if current exemptions are removed.
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Roosevelt
Lewis B. Hershey
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