Barbour carbon black method doubles output in tests
The Barbour process for extracting carbon black from natural gas produced 2.17 pounds per 1000 cubic feet, about double the current method. Tulane professor Williamson led tests at Clyde Barbour’s Monroe field plant. Irion will decide on permitting after further review and requires 100 percent more output.
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New Orleans
Barbour
V. K. Irion
C. S&s. Williamson, Jr
Tulane
Monroe
Clyde Barbour
Wild Cats Sighted On Levee As Flood Fears Rise
Reports from Monroe describe wild cats or bobcats fleeing rising flood waters near Grand Street and Forrest Avenue. Guardsman Paul Nola observed a catamount scampering along the embankment, its growls and meows causing a stir among locals. The sighting was noted as part of continued coverage on page fourteen.
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Aonitt Gett
Highland
Monroe
Paul Nola
Grand Street
Forrest Avenue
Red Cross surveyor flies over Louisiana flood areas
Red Cross representative W. E. Wilson conducted a five hour aerial survey of northeast Louisiana flood zones. Flying a Huff Daland plane piloted by Earl Potts, he traced waters from Lafourche swamp to Rayville and Delhi, noting rising floods and marooned towns.
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Red Cross
Louisiana
W. E. Wilson
Charles J. Smith
Huff Daland
Earl Potts
Flood waters rise in Rayville as flood limits are tested
Northeast Louisiana reports freakish floods with Rayville inundated in many areas. Dykes failed to hold back water deeper than ever recorded, though the courthouse area remains dry. By morning, business district and residences face two to three feet of water while levees are reinforced and refugees moved toward Delhi.
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Louisiana
Rayville
Richland Capital
Court House
Kiising
Delhi
Tne
Monroe
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Caldwell Plane Field To Open This Afternoon
Red Cross officials announced the Caldwell parish landing field will be ready by two this afternoon located a quarter mile southeast of Grayson. The field will be bordered with red white and blue flags and pilots are advised to land from the tail of the cross. Stakes and flags were being placed this morning.
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Red Cross
Caldwell Parish
Grayson
Louisiana reps urge leaders to back flood relief plan
Representatives Riley J. Wilson and John N. Sandlin urge federal aid for Mississippi valley floods. They seek to limit an extra session to flood control and relief or, failing that, a broad relief conference. Telegrams go to Tillson Garner Garrett Longworth Curtis Robinson Reid.
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Riley Wilson
Sandlin
Mississippi Valley
Riley J. Wilson
John N. Sandlin
Louisiana
Thais
Thos
Ruston
John Q. Tillson
John M. Garner
Finis J. Garrett
Nicholas Longworth
Charles Curtis
Joe T. Robinson
Frank &. Reid
Urgent call for men to work tonight at Missouri Pacific freight house
Men are needed at 7 tonight to aid in raising embankment after rising waters from Illinois Central tracks east of the city. E S Maupin reports railroad water threatens to flood the area near mile post 66. A six to eight inch rise could overflow the bank and affect both Missouri Pacific and Illinois Central crossings.
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Lafourche
Boeuff
Alto Community
Mangham
Rayville
Delhi
Oak Grove
Lake Providence
Milliken
Ben
Tallulah
Smootfield
Missouri Pacific
Delco
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Winnsboro
Illinois Central
E. S. Maupin
Mr. Maupin
Magnate Alleged to Pay Opera Star Life Income
Frieda Hempel sues August Heckscher seeking 48000 a year for life claiming a 1926 contract gave her quarterly 12000 payments starting April 1 1926 only the first was made. Attorneys for Heckscher seek a more specific complaint noting questions about written form consideration and marriage linkage amid public policy and statute of frauds challenges.
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New York
Frieda Hempel
August Heckscher
Metropolitan Star
Miss Hempel
Heckscher
Paris
William B. Kahn
Miss Hempels
Gray's Ordeal as Witness Ends at Noon
Henry Judd Gray finished testimony in the murder trial of Albert Snyder and Ruth Snyder. Gray claimed he struck the first blow but said Ruth Snyder aided the killing. The session featured lengthy cross examinations before a lunch recess.
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Gray
New York
Henry Judd Gray
Albert Snyder
Ruth Snyder
Newcombe
Long Island City
N. Y
Ouachita Relief Fund Seeks More Donations
The Ouachita parish Red Cross relief drive aims to reach over five thousand dollars as donations rise with two large gifts from Interstate Natural Gas Co. and Southern Carbon Co. The fund shows widespread support with many individuals and local businesses contributing, while urging more help amid refugee needs.
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Ouachita Parish
Red Cross
Southern Carbon Company
Interstate Natural Gas Company, Inc
Interstate
Ouachita
Louisiana
Hinkle
Cere
Noa
Bovenkalman
Judith Appleman
Pearl Keltner
Clay M. Atkins
Interstate Nat. Gas Co., Inc
Southern Carbon Co Bi
Edna Ray
Nahi
Mary Meehan
Odinbnah
Beatrice Pearce
Katie Spillers
Ossss
Eugene
Bilfelac Eee, le H
Bays OS
Jettie Ray Breathwit
Mf Collins
Disagreement Rumors Stir Over Royal Family
George Bernard Shaw reports tension in the royal circle citing a speech by Prince Henry praising early hunters and the Prince of Wales skipping a bull fight in Spain.
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Associated Press
London
George Bernard Shaw
Prince Henry
Prince of Wales
Spain
Backwater Crisis Advances Near Monroe Amid Flood Warning
The Monroe engineering office led by E. S. Maupin warns of a major flood in 48 hours as backwaters rise toward the city. Officials urge instant readiness for man, sack, and truck mobilization while Ouachita and Bayou Bartholomew rise. Contined on page six.
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Maupin
Ouachita
Bonita
Bayou Bartholomew
Arkansas
Monroe
Bastrop Rides Rail Surge As Refugees Bring City to Life
Bastrop, normally around 6,000 residents, has swollen with refugees nearly doubling the population. The Arkansas and Louisiana Missouri railroad operates Bastrop to Cressett Arkansas with Rock Island connection to Memphis and Little Rock, handling extra cars and trips to meet demand. Missouri Pacific lacks a line to Rayville or Collinston, Natchez service ends, and Illinois Central trims eastbound runs after floods cut Crew Lake trestle, while Monroe westbound trains continue.
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Bastrop
W. R. Hammock
Arkansas & Louisiana, Missouri Railroad
Cressett
Ark
Rock Island
Memphis
Little Rock
Missouri Pacific
Rayville
Collinston
Natchez
Pair Held by New York Kidnappers Are Released
Abdraham Scharlin of Chicago and James Taylor, previously held for ransom by a kidnaping gang, were released early today. Police linked their release to the previous day’s killing of Joseph Marcus and the arrest of neighbors David Berman and Charles Kraemer, suspected of involvement.
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New York
Abdraham Scharlin
Chicago
James Taylor
Scharlin
Taylor
Joseph Marcus
David Berman
Charles Kraemer
Hicks Brother Arrested in Slaying of St Louis Lawyer
Glenn T. Hicks, brother of slain law associate Clifford M. Hicks, was arrested with two ex-convicts as police probe links him to the death. Police chief Kaiser said the investigation neared solution while Hicks denied involvement, though questioned over his pre-knowledge of the murder. Mrs Hicks defended her husband amid the intrigue and estate ties.
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ST. Louis
Clifford M. Hicks
Elliott W. Major
Glenn T. Hicks
Hicks
William Davis
Harry W. Bostieman
Kaiser
Sacks Needed for Monroe Levee Work Amid Shortage
In Monroe at 2 p.m. today volunteers urged to send sacks suitable for levee work to the American Legion hall. Wholesale houses with sacks are asked to contribute to consolidated efforts at the Legion hall for Monroe levee construction. Separately, James B. Williams Jr., five years from LaFayette College, has earned enough in stocks to pay 200000 for a stock exchange membership, with expectations to reach 300000 soon.
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Monroe
American Legion Hall
The
Legion Hall
New York
LaFayette College
James B. Williams, Jr
Stock Exchange
Boats Scour Northeast Area of La
Boats sweep the northeast area of Louisiana as crews press work to hold back the river. South of the region, efforts are intensified to strengthen flood defenses and control rising water levels.
Flood Faction Looms as Mississippi Crest Presses Forward
Northeast Louisiana faces record flood as Mississippi River crevasses widen near Vicksburg and Natchez. Rescue fleets move to save marooned residents while authorities push to reroute floodwater to the river. Gauge readings show rising water in the Atchafalaya and Red rivers with no immediate levee breach.
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Associated Preas
New Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi
Mississippi Valley
Old
Red
Atchafalaya
Vicksburg
Natchez
Weather Bureau
Angola
Baton Rouge
Donaldsonville
Caernarvon Creyvasse
Ouachita
Monroe
Red River
Alexandria
Melville
Governor Simpson Praises Camp Spirit in Monroe
Gov. O. H. Simpson visited a refugee camp in Monroe to assess flood conditions in northeast Louisiana. He inspected the 156th Infantry and state national guard units and reviewed backwater areas east of the city with Sen. T. L. Hood before returning to Hotel Virden.
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Louisiana
0. H. Simpson
Monroe
T. L. Hood
West Monroe
156Th Infantry
State National Guard
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Ohio
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Hambones Meditations
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