Wedell Dies in Plane Crash in Patterson Texas
Aviation star Jimmy Wedell, famed in the Wedell Williams Air Service, died in a crash near Patterson. He rose from a salvaged aircraft to world renown, aiding launches of high speed planes with investor Williams. Wedell planned a 450 mph speed plane and aimed for the London to Melbourne race.
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Feen-a-mint Laxative Gum Praised by Doctors
Doctors admire Feen-a-mint as a modern chewing gum laxative that acts promptly in the intestines. The preparation is said to banish headaches and dizziness from constipation and is marketed as a pleasant, habit-free remedy available for 15c and 25c at druggists.
Wedell's Death Follows Risky Aviation Designs
In Los Angeles on June 25, Jimmie Wedell, famed New Orleans speed pilot and designer, died after pushing his speed ships to limits. Friends in Southern California aviation circles were not surprised, noting his habit of testing planes himself when machines bore the strain of roaring, full-throttle motors. The fatal accident reportedly occurred in 1932 at the ...
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Jimmie Wedell
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Wedell Balancey Wedell and the Flying Speed Pioneer
Patterson Louisiana tributes Wedell, a legendary speed plane designer and pilot. He built ships in Patterson and died while refining a land plane aimed at 350 to 375 miles per hour. Col Roscoe Turner praised his natural talent, noting he could judge fit and measurements by sight.
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May Use Troops Against Outlaw
The article reports officials coordinating federal state and local authorities to pursue Dillinger and Baby Face Nelson with rewards. $10,000 offered for Dillinger capture, $5,000 for information on Nelson, plus smaller sums for tips. Nelson linked to the murder of DOJ agent W Carter Baum near Rhinelander Wisconsin on April 23.
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Lester M. Gillis
Face Nelson
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W. Carter Baum
Department of Justice
Rhinelander
Wis
President Lebrun to be godfather to many French children
President M Albert Lebrun of France is expected to become godfather to 1500 French children before retiring in May 1939. He has 497 godchildren so far and the process limits godfather duties to the eighth living child of a family of pure French nationality and respectable status.
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France
M. Poincaire
M. Gaston Doumergue
Hermit Slayer Hiding In Wooded Area Near Wolcott Farm
Police scoured the Wolcott area for a gunman linked to the Crowe and Yus kis dispute. The fugitive left dynamite and weapons in Crowe’s wrecked car, while state police directed traffic as residents speculated jealousy or boundary clashes sparked the shooting.
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No Bidders In Florida Town For Coast Guard Coal
Coast guard circulars went to Florida town for bids to supply anthracite coal for emergency vessel fuel. No bidders appeared and chamber of commerce secretary R L Goodwin searched the community but found no coal dealers. He did locate older residents who recalled seeing coal during the Florida East Coast railroad era.
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Chamber of Commerce
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Obituary of Claudia Metersbaugh 12 Dies in Lake Charles
Claudia Metersbaugh 12 daughter of Mr. and Mrs A M Metersbaugh of Lake Charles died from pneumonia in a local hospital after visiting Mrs F K Golson at 1503 Milton Street Her body was sent to Lake Charles for funeral services held Monday at 2 pm Interment was in Lake Charles cemetery Survived by her parents and four grandparents Mr and Mrs R F Drummond Little Rock Ark and Mr and Mrs Grant Metersbaugh Lake Charles
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A. M. Metersbaugh
Lake Charles
R. F. Drummond
Little Rock
Ark
Grant Metersbaugh
Birth of Son for O Kellys at St Francis Sanitarium
Mr and Mrs William A O Kelly announce the birth of a son William A O Kelly III at St Francis sanitarium on Sunday.
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Postmaster Appointed for Vacherie
Washington announces the appointment of S. J. Saguesback as acting postmaster of Vacherie. The brief release notes the interim nature of the appointment and places the change in effect immediately.
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Roosevelt urges safer highways at American Auto convention
President Roosevelts letter to Thomas P. Henry of Detroit expresses deep concern over the rising toll of highway deaths injuries and property damage. He calls for leadership from the American Automobile Association and wishes the convention success in pursuing safer travel and broader use of highways.
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Monroe Residents Return From Hollindale Burial
Mrs. Ollie Duggins of Monroe and her children returned from Hollindale Mississippi after the funeral of her father B. H. Tucker 65 who died of a heart attack at a Hollindale hospital. Funeral services were held Friday at 4 pm with interment in Hollindale cemetery. Tucker a retired planter and longtime Baptist church member was active in civic life. He is survived by Mrs. Duggins three sons Otto Tucker of Monroe S Tucker of Yazoo City and O B Tucker of Hollindwe his mother in law Mrs Susan Blisk and six grandchildren all at his bedside at the time of his death.
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Fournet Forms Lake Charles Law Partnership
Lieut Governor John B. Fournet of Jennings and C V Pattison of Lake Charles announce a new law partnership in Lake Charles. Offices will open July 1. Fournet will reside in Lake Charles, with prior practice in St Martinsville, Baton Rouge and Jennings. Pattison has practiced locally since 1929, after moving from New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Gas Securities Sold By Southwest Gas Utilities Bond Holders
Securities pledged by the Southwest Gas Utilities corporation of Shreveport Louisiana were sold today in Wilmington Delaware for 660000 to the bond holders protective committee. The sale followed a higher bid from Ralph Friedman of New York who offered 656000.
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Manufacturers’ Trust Company
New York
Rice Growers and Millers Hear 1934 Marketing Plan
Public hearing in Lake Charles gathers rice growers and millers from Louisiana Arkansas and Texas to discuss the 1934 marketing agreement proposal. Points include more open market relief export sales limits replacing millers control board with separate committees and discounts for small dealers. Marketing fund would drop to 5 cents with 5 cents added for millers and growers administrative costs. No production control change planned.
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Texas
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Millers’ Control Board
Mayor Bernstein to Open Exhibit With Talk
Mayor Bernstein will open an exhibit here with an address during the night session each day. The event includes awarding prizes and booths being rushed into readiness by 40 participating business and industrial concerns.
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Mayor Bernstein
Twin Cities expo showcases Monroe West Monroe trade
The opening Tuesday afternoon will feature elaborate displays offering a graphic view of Monroe and West Monroe commercial activities. After the exposition ends the campaign to rezone the Twin Cities will start. Light from the sun reaches the earth in 499 seconds.
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Twin Cities
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Relieve Headache And Quiet Nerves In Three Minutes
An ad promotes B C a remedy for headaches nerves and tension. It claims rapid relief in three minutes from inorganic headaches with a pharmacist produced formula. The product targets muscular aches colds neuralgia fever and nervous distress without opiates and habit forming drugs. It is available in 10c and 25c packages at drugstores.
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