Permits Total $23 000 for April May Building Activity
The report by building inspector Richard Cassidy lists eleven permits totaling $23 000 issued between April 10 and May 4. Largest single permit $4 900 for Curtiss Smith frame residence on North Seventh Street.
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Richard Cassidy
Curtiss Smith
North Seventh Street
Lena C. Lynch
South Grand Street
John Keller
Catalpa Street
A. J. Keller
Breard Street
L. A. Ellis
Grayling Street
M. A. Campbell
South Third Street
C. J. Rady
Lovers Lane
George Tillman
Soviet manganese mine output talks near agreement
Moscow May 6. A formal accord is expected within days between the Harriman combine and the Soviet government over manganese mine output in the Chiatura fields of Georgia. Negotiations for the concession have been under way for months according to authoritative reports.
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Moscow
A. P
Harriman Combine
Chiatura
Republic of Georgia
Negro Held After Whiskey Found at West Monroe Home
Fred Sowells, a black man, was arrested by Traffic Officer Mitchell and Deputy Sheriff Meredith after police found a quantity of whisky at his West Monroe residence. He posted a $300 bond and is to be in district court next Monday. Cal Jackson, another Black man, arrested for running a poker game in Sterlington, posted a $100 bond and is to be tried in district court Monday.
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Fred Sowells
Mitchell
Meredith
West Monroe
Delta Country Seeks Rainfall Amid Drought
Special to the News-Star from Rayville Louisiana May 4 reports most of the delta country is suffering for rain as a drought tightens its grip across the region. Local crops and pastures show stress while water supplies strain under dry conditions. Farmers appeal for relief rainfall to salvage yields and livestock. The report notes early warm weather and limited moisture raising fears for late spring harvests.
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The
News-Star
Rayville
Drought Threat Looms Over Rayville Area Planting Delays
The Rayville region and adjacent parishes have had several weeks without rain. Farmers who delayed planting face slow growth and poor stands, with potential disastrous results if a heavy shower does not fall by the fifteenth of the month.
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Rayville
Weather notes warn of frost impact on crops
The report warns that continuing growth will slow as frost from the past week damages many crops and could trigger widespread losses. It emphasizes looming disaster as plant development stalls and yields may drop.
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Panama Canal
Gandy Bridge
Atlas
Louisiana State University
Leeds
Ala
Brown-Marx
First Avenue
Birmingham
Portland
Meare Ks
Brien
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