Houston policemen protest suspension linked to taxi strike
On June 16, Houston suspended three city policemen after an agreement ended a taxi strike and prompted protests from the Houston Police Officers Association led by Detective B Porter. Association attorneys may pursue court action. Drivers had struck after two incidents of alleged beatings and claims of police issuing traffic tickets. Mayor Holcombe approved suspensions following taxi drivers union acceptance of a final investigation report.
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Houston
Houston Police Officers Association
Oscar Holcombe
Taxicab Drivers Union
Demonstration of Slugs Working in Local Parking Meters
In Fond du Lac Wisconsin on June 16 a salesman demonstrated slugged parking meters. He handed out slugs to aldermen to test rival meters, which accepted the coins but failed in his own machine. The crowd was impressed when he revealed the slugs cost a dime per pound at a local hardware store.
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Fond LU Lac
Wis
Central Baptist closes school with closing exercises
The Daily Vacation Bible School at Central Baptist Church 3400 Lee Ave ends Friday June 16 at 7 30 p m with programs from each department and a 30 minute film Captured by the Indians. An average attendance of 140 and a meal for children follow demonstrations of students handwork. the public is invited.
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Bible School
Central Baptist Church
Lee Ave
Parsh Lawmakers Exchange Words In Hearing
In Baton Rouge on June 16 two Calcasieu parish lawmakers argued during a legislative hearing over two senate approved bills. Rep Guy Lockridge of Lake Charles led the discussion proposing constitutional amendments to extend Lake Charles school board jurisdiction to a territory incorporated into the city four years ago, currently served by Calcasieu parish schools.
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Baton Rouge
Calcasieu Parish
House Education Committee
Guy Lockrider
Lake Charles
Notice to Termite Contractors Castor High School Project Bid
The Bienville Parish School Board invites sealed bids to treat the Castor High School Main Building for termites. Bids due 11:00 AM July 5, 1950 in the School Board Office. bond required. 5 percent certified check. board may reject any bid. Superintendent J A Shelby Arcadia Louisiana.
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Bienville Parish
Castor High School
Office of the School Board
J. A. Shelby
Arcadia
Louisiana
State of
Division of Administration
Capitol Annex
Baton Rouge
Grambing College
Grambling
State of Louisiana
J. H. Rester
D. H. Whittington
Sheriff's Sale in Ouachita Parish Louisiana 1941 Dodge and 1949 Chevrolet
A sheriff sale notice lists a 1941 Dodge four door vehicle with motor number 011988275 and a 1949 Chevrolet Fleetline Two Deluxe. The sale is set for Saturday June 17 1950 at the Western Front Door of the Monroe Court House following a Writ of Seizure and Sale. Terms require cash without appraisement. Potential homestead entry affects 8 acres in Sections 20 and 26 Township 18 North Range 3 East.
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State of
Louisiana
Parish of
Ouachita
Harold's Club & Cafe
West Monroe
Harold Padgett
Monroe
Moore Business Forms, Inc
G. R. Stephenson
J. B. Thornhill
State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
City of
Ouachita Parish
Riverview
Booker T. Washington
Add
Clarence Clark
Sheriff's Sale
White System of
Monroe, Inc
C. A. Richie
Fourth District Court
Fourth Judicial District Court
Court House
H. B. Sears
E. 8. Allen
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Jed Brewster
Little
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Seeress Khan
Khan
Boots
MR. Jones
Brad Barry
Harold Gray
BY Edgar Markn
Pat
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Butane Sales and Service
N. St. St
Bride's Gifts and White Bibles Religious Supply Shop
Catalpa
Courtesy Cab CO
Madam Mable
Ann's
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Catalpa St
Madame Louise Louisiana Hotel
Father's Day Gifts Children’s Bookshop
St. John Dr Ph
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Studebaker
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Breard
Oldsmobile
Frazer
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Chrysler
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Johnnie Heathcock
A. L. White
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