Honolulu Fliers Celebrate Historic All-Water Flight
Maitland and Hegenberger were greeted with cheers in Honolulu after completing the longest all-water flight in history. A failed radio beacon altered their course, but the aviators landed at Wheeler Field to a military guard and a flood of congratulatory messages.
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Maitland
Hegenberger
Kauai
Hawaiian Islands
Oahu
Diamondhead
Koko Head
Molokai
Fokker
Waikiki Beach
Mills cites patronage pressure on federal prohibition office
Mills describes a Washington conference with high treasury officials and a New York political leader. He says officials assured no political influence, yet he faced persistent demands from political groups. He recounts dismissing 12 to 14 agents, including several political district captains, after which pressures to transfer him continued.
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Washington
Treasury
New York
United States
the Treasury
Maj
August Heise
Albert Briggs
Prohibition Bureau Chief Denies Political Motive in Mills Transfer
Washington June 30. Commissioner Doran dismissed charges that political influence dictated appointments in the prohibition force. He said Chester P. Mills’ removal was not politicized, asserting the transfer served the public good and that he is not a politician.
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Washington
Prohibition Force
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Chester P. Mills
Mills
Camp Ki-Ro-Li To Be Scene Of Big Ceremonial
An elaborate ceremony is planned for tomorrow night at Camp Ki-Ro-Li with Mon roe Boy Scouts in attendance Parents and friends are invited The boys have enjoyed their week at camp and several have learned to swim including Robbie Logsden Jack Terrell Jack Palmer Craig Logsden Billy Gannaway Linton Ethridge Evans Ethridge Hebert Harris Bankman Hagan Leon Apgar Billy Trimble Joe Whitfield and Raymond John.
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Camp Ki-Ro-Li
Monroe
Robbie Logsden
Jack Terrell
Jack Palmer
Craig Logsden
Billy Gannaway
Saunders' Quality Market and Delicates Ready Prepared
Ready to serve meals highlight Saunders' Market. The ad promotes pre prepared dishes and convenient options for hot weather season. Local shoppers are urged to visit Saunders' for quick meals and deli selections.
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Saunders’ Quality Market and Delicatessen
Sale of Ruston Gas Co Links Up Two Fields
Shreveport June 30 An nouncement has been made of the purchase of the Ruston Gas company with its six inch gas line from Monroe to Ruston by the Northwest Louisiana Gas company The absorption links the Monroe field with the north Webster field for the first time through the joining of the Northwest line from Homer with the Ruston line The Northwest company has not completed the Homer to Ruston line but is working on the Homer to Arcadia section An extension to Ruston is planned The company holds 25 year gas franchises in 11 communities along the route and the linking of the Monroe and Homer fields ensures adequate supply for all these communities for the length of their franchises.
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Shreveport
Ruston Gas Company
Monroe
Ruston
Northwest Louisiana Gas Company
Ruston Company
North Webster
Northwest Company
Homer
Arcadia
Franchises Advancing Along Line During Negotiations
Negotiations are underway with additional franchises in cities along the line as part of a broader expansion. Details on bidders locations and timetables remain under wraps.
Prisoner Offers Electrocution Preference After Commute
McALISTER Okla June 30 C E Marble 69 year old recluse convicted of killing a youth who pestered him says he would have chosen the electric chair if given a choice and dreads life imprisonment After rejection of an appeal a death sentence was commuted to life by Governor Johnson Marble had been slated for execution July 29 for the December 26 killing of Gilbert Hutchind.
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Mcalister
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C. E. Marble
Marble
Gilbert Hutchind
Johnson
Borotra Eliminates LaCoste In Wimbledon Semi Final
Rene LaCoste the American champion falls to compatriot Jean Borotra in a five set Wimbledon semi final. Borotra wins 6 4, 6 3, 1 6, 1 6, 6 2 to reach the final in London.
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Wimbledon
England
Rene LaCoste
Jean Borotra
Major Payne vows lake bridges work in Louisiana
Maj. Frank T. Payne, head of the Louisiana highway commission, says the plan to build the Chef Menteur and Rigolets bridges will proceed despite a suit by Dr. John K. Griffith to block sale of $2,000,000 bonds. The commission will invite bids next week for the Hammond-New Orleans Lake Shore highway in St. Charles Parish, a 5.25 mile difficult segment. The Jefferson drainage district continues embankment work and widening by the highway commission as the north line of St. Charles to Frenier is being built.
Road project advances toward Hammond with funding planned
The fragment indicates a highway completion plan extending north to Hammond. A financing package seeks about $1,000,000 from an issue now in process.
Silk and Cotton Fabrics on Sale at Low Prices
Textile sale offering Silk and Cotton Crepes at 69c with values to 1.25. 40 inch Voiles 29c. 36 inch Broadcloth 39c. 32 and 36 inch Madras 49c. Festival Silks 59c. 36 inch Aledo Silk 25c. Buty-dyne 69c. 36 inch Lingerie Cloth 29c. Pajama Checks 19c. 36 inch Percale 19c. 32 inch Washable Prints 25c. Sale emphasizes low prices on various fabrics and patterns.
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Madras
Sale Prices on Toiletry and Grooming Articles
Catalog lists prices for soaps fragrances and grooming items including Mennen Wildroot Palmolive Peerless furniture polish and Gillette blades with items like Mennen's Skin Balm Baby Cream and Aqua Velva priced from 8 to 1.50 dollars and ten cent increments, reflecting a midyear sale.
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Mennen
William’s
Gillette
Yardley
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Honan Pongee
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