Government oil contract deemed illegal and void
A government review labels a Standard Oil land and oil contract as illegal under the oil conservation act and war powers acts. It urges informing officials, acquiring Standard's interest via purchase or condemnation, and pursuing an accounting and damages while considering set aside actions if Standard resists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil
Secretary of the Navy
Standard
Standard Ou
Teapot Dome
el Hille
Harding
Bond Pharmacy Ad Promises Ringworm Relief
An Arkansas ad from Bond Pharmacy Co promises relief from ringworm with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails. It claims itching and burning symptoms improve and offers a $60 refund if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond Pharmacy Co
Little Bock
Ark
Adar
Forrester raid rescue and ultimate loss in European war
The Kiel raid and a supplementary attack on Bremen saw unescorted Flying Fortresses knock out over 100 German fighters. General Forrest, Memphis native and West Point graduate, became the first American brigadier general in combat casualty status in Europe. His loss raises missing or killed American generals worldwide to 15. Forrest, recently arrived in England, served as an executive officer at Fort George Wright, and played a key role in the heavy bombing program. He flew with Captain Harry A. Stirwall of Spokane, with Major Allan Wilder and other crewmen aboard. He had previously observed Wilhelmshaven raids and insisted on verifying conditions firsthand before issuing orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiel
Bremen
Forrest
Memphis
West Point
Fort George Wright
Wash
England
Harry A. Stirwall
Spokane
Wilhelmshaven
F. J. Donahue
Washington, D.C
Stirwall
Allan W. Wilder
Garden City
N.Y
Walter J. Thimem
Chicago
Willard W. Brown
Cleveland
Robert L. McNutt
Birmingham
Ala
Donald V. Seavette
Seattle
Robert F. Forest
Arlington
Maan
Angelo Triches
Homer City
Charlee J. Beneson
Maude
Okla
Walter P. Drotleff
New Galilee
Oldies W. Boyd
Oklahoma City
Grain storage in Vailetts described
In Vailetts maize and grain are stored beneath the street with grain elevators sunk into the ground to protect the wan supply from sun and keep it cool and dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vailetts
De Valera Loses Majority In Dail In Wartime Ireland
June 25 report from Dublin shows Fianna Fáil led by Eamon de Valera drops to seven seats in the Dail from 77, with opposition split among Fine Gael 32 Labor 17 Farmers 9 Independents 12. Coalition options loom as de Valera seeks minor party deals while Cosgrave would need broad backing to form a cabinet. De Valera retains his own seat. foreign policy remains unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Valera
Fianna Fail
Fine Gael
Labor
Farmers
William Coegravn
United Ireland
Cosgrave
Farmer
Cosgrove
Fianna Fair
Dail
Eire
Revolt of Many Miners Continues Across Regions
A new wave of coal miners defies a back-to-work union order led by Jon L. Lewis. Officials anticipate normal operations "about next Monday" as about 66 percent of 321,000 miners remained idle. In Pennsylvania, 6,500 Shenandoah area workers stayed out, while Lackawanna locals shifted to work. AP survey shows 39,006 of 83,000 hard coal miners idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Jon L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Pennsylvania
War Labor Board
WLB
Shenandoah
Lackawanna County
Associated Press
Elimination of Span Tolls Sought in War Aid
Washington June 2 A senate-house conference committee discussed legislation to end tolls on spans crucial to the war and to prevent the lapse of 68,847,842 dollars in federal aid highway construction funds that would revert to the treasury on June 3. Amendments would offer states lifting tolls before January 1, 1945 eligibility for 50 percent of the structure’s current reasonable value and would extend federal repair aid for flood or military damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate-House
Treasury
Army
Deaths Thomas rites for Willie Joe Thomas Jr drowned
Funeral services are set for Willie Joe Thomas Jr 21 of Spencer who was drowned last Sunday when a boat overturned while he fished near Camp Endicot Davisville. He was a seaman first class in the navy medical corps and is survived by his parents and two brothers. Burial will be at Ouachita City cemetery under Kilpatrick Funeral home Bastrop. Lemuel Clifton Ingram 43 Bastrop Drug owner died of a heart attack at his Bastrop home. Funeral arrangements incomplete. Robinson Funeral home to direct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Joe Thomas, Jr
Spencer
Camp Endicott
Davisville
Church of God
Sterlington
Hall
Kilpatrick
Bastrop
Ouachita City
Thomas
Navy Medical Corps
Lemuel Clifton Ingram
Bastrop Drug Company
North Louisiana
Robinson Funeral Home
Ingram
Ingram Family Rites Mention 1927 Longview Ties
A notice recalls a life from Longview Texas beginning in 1927 and lasting 16 years in civic and business work. He leaves a wife and sister Mrs John Windberry of Shreveport plus brothers Abner C Ingram of Norphlet Arkansas and Ray Ingram of Ramsey Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longview
Tex
John Windberry
Shreveport
Abner C. Ingram
Norphlet
Ark
Ray Ingram
Ramsey
Building permits issued by city official for additions
Building inspector Sam H. Awl grants permits to H. K. Robert for an addition to a residence at 109 Moore Street costing $50. Gus Terzolas is approved for a storage room addition to Tower Grill restaurant at unspecified location, costing $70 for day labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam H. Awl
H. K. Robert
Moore Street
Gus Terzolas
Tower Grill
War correspondent recalls Mediterranean front and Allied progress
In an interview the correspondent traces a bloodstained route from Spain to the Balkans and Middle East, praising Allied guns and leadership from Spain to Egypt. He notes the German 88 mm gun’s impact, the rise of the American 90 mm and 155 mm, and Montgomery’s tactics at El Alamein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean
Italy
Spain
Balkans
Middle East
Africa
Mateur
Rome
Mussolini
Greece
Theft Reported of Blue Liberty Bicycle in West Monroe
Police report a theft of a blue Liberty bicycle size 28 from the residence of J. D. Brunston Jr on Natchitoches Street West Monroe. The theft occurred sometime during the day or night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Brunston, Jr
Natchitoches Street
West Monroe
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Rey Tin
Victory Garden
MOON
STLOS
Alvis Hotel
DeSiard St
Chris Terzolas
Balory Skchis
Angel Food Cakes
Lach
Holsem
Ft. Worth
Aleutians
South Pacific
Dublin
Eammond de Valers
Bice
Thomas Rites
W. J. Thomas, Sr
Corporal Breathen Thomas
Fort Barrancas
Fla
Silvis Thomas
Lethe
Egypt
Corty
Alamein
Montgomery
Burns
Niun
Hme
Lui
Ernest Hart
Farst
Falta Brewing Corporation
Louis
Omaha
New Orleans
Vince
Glagses Gosee
Opticians
America
Armertca
Desiard
Mda
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