Disabled Vets Parade in Crescent City in New Orleans
Disabled World War veterans gathered in New Orleans for a convention to hear Colonel George F Ellas of the Veterans Bureau discuss hospitalization and compensation. They welcomed the Senate passage of a bill for more liberal compensation and looked forward to a parade through city streets led by Medal of Honor recipients and veterans who served with Allied forces.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
George Fe.ljams
Washington
Veterans Bureau
Senate
Frank T. Hines
John F. Rankin
Atlanta
The
Veterans
Ultra-Violets Help Prevent College Colds at Cornell
At Cornell University in Ithaca 300 male students used ultraviolet light to reduce the usual winter cold wave. Researchers Dr. Dean F. Smiley and Dr. George H. Maighan reported the protective effect grew with months of exposure, especially among the 25 percent most prone to colds. From Nov 5 to Jan 3 the men received one light bath per week.
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Smiley
Cornell
Associated Press
Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell University
Dean F. Smiley
George H. Maighan
Teethina for infant digestion promoted in old ad
An advertisement urges mothers to use Teethina to fix baby digestion issues. It claims Teethina corrects indigestion by gentle bowel action, cleans the intestinal tract, acts as an antiseptic, and can reduce fever. Available at druggists for 80 cents, with a free Dr Moffett baby book offer from C J Moffett Co Columbus Ga.
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Dr. Moffett
C. J. Moffett Co
Columbus
No Charges in Shreveport Family Shooting Case
In Shreveport on a Saturday night Thomas Jordan a leading real estate figure was shot by his son Thomas A Jordan Jr Both men are local real estate men The elder Jordan was seriously wounded with a pistol bullet entering the abdomen and perforating the liver The son claimed self defense after an argument in the family home The elder Jordan was taken to a sanitarium and asked that no charges be filed. police complied
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Shreveport
Thomas Jordan
Thomas A. Jordan
Jordan
Heflin Urges Action to Hike Cotton Price
Senator Heflin of Alabama asked President Hoover to urge the farm board to raise cotton prices ahead of fall markets. He said farmers are selling too low, often below production costs, and discussed Muscle Shoals legislation and hoped for favorable action before adjournment.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senator Heflin
Alabama
Hoover
Farm Board
White House
Heflin
Congress
Muscle Shoals
All-Bran promotes health in reducing diets
The ad urges roughage for dieters to prevent constipation and anemia. Kellogg's All-Bran, described as fat-free with bulk to cleanse the system, is recommended by doctors and widely available. It can be eaten with juice milk or sprinkled on foods and is made by Kellogg in Battle Creek.
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Kellogg
Battle Creek
Arkansas Audit Results Put Question To Gov Parnell
United Press reports that private accountants challenge Gov. Harvey Parnell to seek attorney general opinions on highway commission and state treasurer conduct. The accountants accused state officials of violating laws while the highway department faced sharp criticisms.
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Arkansas
Parnell
United Press
Little Rock
Ark
Harvey Parnell
Attorney General's Office
Highway Commission
Dwight Blackwood
Ralph Koonce
Govenor
W. W. Findley
Findley
Complaint says Dobyns failed to back Democrats in 1928
A. E. Dobyns, candidate for state representative from Pulaski county, is to be questioned this afternoon in Little Rock. A sub committee of the county central committee will hear the complaint that he did not support the Democratic party in 1928.
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Little Rock
Ark
A. E. Dobyns
Pulaski County
Theatre Man Promises Restitution of $900
Carl Ledbetter, 21, treasurer of the Orpheum theatre, said to be slugged and robbed of 900 dollars, was released after promising restitution. Police grilled him five hours but could not untangle an incoherent tale. Ledbetter had come from St Louis.
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Memphis
Tenn
Carl Ledbetter
Orpheum
Ledbetter
St. Louis
Marines Protect Washington Senators After Shots Fired
In the seventh inning of a Sunday baseball game five shots were fired from an unknown shooter targeting players. No players were struck and security halted the incident as investigators search for the shooter.
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Marines
Washington
Senators
Solons
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