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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1929

Page

8

San Diego Plans 3rd Underwater Tube in America

The article reports San Diego plans to build a large underwater vehicular tube connecting Coronado to the mainland a mile long with an 85 foot diameter and 25 foot roadway. Construction features include 250 foot segments weighing 7009 tons each sinking into place by ballast and a trench in the bay bottom. A ventilating system with 16 large fans and 20 ton anchor blocks will be used. Francis Betts Smith of San Francisco leads design and construction.

San Diego Cal America Diego Coronado Holland George A. Posh Oakland Tijuana Nnational Mexico Francis Betts Smith San Francisco

U S Aims to Clean Up Detroit River Booze Smuggling

The United States plans action against liquor smuggling on the Detroit River. Assistant Secretary Seymour Lowman of the Treasury announced efforts to curb illicit imports and strengthen enforcement on both sides of the border, signaling a coordinated Atlantic stance.

U. S Detroit River Associated Press Windsor Ont United States Seymour Lowman United States Treasury

Rayville Gas Fights Public Service Group

Rayville Gas company received a temporary injunction from a district court blocking the Louisiana Public Service Commission from enforcing Order No 06 which would force the company to cease operations until a permit is issued. The show cause return date is June 17 with the plaintiff arguing the order is ultra vires and void.

Baton Rouge Rayville District Court Louisiana Public Service Commission

Prohibition chiefs vow stronger push to curb rum flow

After a conference in Detroit with federal and district prohibition chiefs, officials announced a plan to augment forces and equipment. Additional customs men and coast guard cutters will be stationed here, and more boats with one pounders have been ordered to halt rum from Canada.

Washington Detroit Coast Guard Canada

Educators of Globe Gather in Geneva for World Federation Conference

Geneva hosts the third biennial World Federation of Education Associations meeting with 60 nations, 5 000 delegates including 1 000 Americans. July 25 opens 10 days of sessions led by A O Thomas and featuring leaders from Columbia University, Oxford, and the League of Nations. Badges indicate languages, and one session will be conducted in Esperanto.

Chas. H. Williams World Federation of Education Associations Associated Press Geneva Switzerland United States A. 0. Thomas Maine Thomas D. Wood Columbia University J. Nitobe Alfred Zimmern Europe League of Nations Gilbert Murray Oxford University Lady MacKenzie Scotland International Federation of Home and School

Gas Company Fights Enforcement Order In Court

Petition claims enforcement would destroy the gas business without due process and violate state and national constitutions. It argues commission lacks authority to issue order No. 606 and that the order is ex post facto. Lawyers include George Wesley Smith T H McGregor J Ellis Jr Warren Hunt and W M Darrow as the case is prepared for court review.

Ita George Wesley Smith T. H. McGregor T. H. McGregor, ©. J. Ellis, Jr. Warren Hunt and W. M. Darrow

Tetterine Ointment and Soap Advertised for Germ Kills

Pleasant to use and quick to relieve the trouble Tetterine Ointment sells for 60 cents while Tetterine Soap goes for 25 cents at drug stores or from Shoptrine Co Room 15 Savannah Ga. The ad claims the products kill germs and permanently end the trouble.

Shoptrine Co Savannah

Election of Chamber Boards Directors Set With June 24 Polls

Commerce for the election of directors for the Chamber boards is set with polls closing at 6 p m on June 24 all ballots must be received. The organization will elect a president and other officials. The annual meeting time is not yet determined but likely in early fall. In Secretary H McClary's absence Mrs T Brock will be in charge. McClary returns Monday after a Washington trip on air mail lines through the south.

Commerce Chamber H. McClary Washington, D. C T. Brock McClary

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