Confederate Home Veteran Plans To Wed Nurse At 92
New York born veteran John Pat Murphy, age 92 but claiming 60 for the license, seeks marriage to nurse Clara Hebert, 69, at Soldiers' Home. The couple, among fellow veterans, plan to wed Saturday despite a lifetime of tales of Civil War era service and later work on levees and northern cities.
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New Orleans
John
Pat” Murphy
New York City
South
James
Jesse
Frank
Clara Hebert
Pat
Editors Defend Written Word Over Radio Growth
New Orleans October 15. Carl Acker man of Columbia University argues the newspaper industry grows as the written word remains the nation’s chief educational force. He says spoken word appeals to emotion, but reading sustains memory and reason. He cites rising demand for neighborhood news in big dailies.
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New Orleans
Carl W. Ackerman
Columbia Graduate School of Journalism
Associated Press
Ackerman
George Olds
Springfield
B. L. Walters
Des Moines
Register-Tribune
Edward Stanley
Associated Press Photo Service
New York
Malcolm W. Bingay
Detroit Free Press
Poet Laureate of U S Expires in New York at 84
New York oct 15 Robert Underwood Johnson famed as the unofficial poet laureate of the United States died after a long illness. He was 84 and had a career spanning from post civil war days including work with Edison a book agent clerk and editor. He guided Ulysses Grant in writing his memoirs and served as ambassador to Italy. At his death he was director of the Hall of Fame at New York University.
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New York
Robert Underwood Johnson
United States
Thomas Edison
Ulysses S. Grant
Italy
World of
Letters
Hall of Fame
New York University
Century Magazine
Walker apologizes for being struck by car
Robert Hunner says he struck a pedestrian at a crossing in Rice Lake Wisconsin. The pedestrian apologized saying he walked into the path of the car and was sorry for causing trouble. The man claimed no injuries and expressed remorse.
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Rice Lake
Wis
Robert Hunner
Hunner
Arab Guerilla Attacks Kill Two British Officers in Holy Land
On the Bethlehem road near Jerusalem two young British policemen Constables Norman Harrison and Austin Malia were shot dead in a pre-dawn ambush. Arab guerrilla bands, already responsible for four deaths and twelve Jewish injuries in two days, threaten martial law as authorities consider curfews. The violence follows the banishment of Arab Higher Committee leaders and suggests organized networks across old Jerusalem.
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Jerusalem
Holy Land
Bethlehem
Norman Harrison
Austin Malia
Arab Higher Committee
Fatal Collision Near Minden Kills One Injures Nine
A bridge crash six miles west of Minden on the Shreveport highway killed J. E. Webb Jr. and injured nine others, including Shreveport residents Mrs. Harry McGee and Karubah Carnahan. The wreck happened around 1 a.m. with both cars speeding, one returning to Minden and the other to Shreveport.
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Minden
Shreveport
J. E. Webb, Jr
Interstate Electric Company of
Harry McGee
Jane Renfro
Brady Dial
Ruth Brown
Karubah Carnahan
Dubbery
O. H. Haynes, Jr
Webster Parish
A. B. Nation
McIntyre
Webb
Carnahan
Peo
Dalhover Calm While Waiting Death Trials
Indiana authorities race to finalize murder prosecution plans that could send James Dalhover to the electric chair. The lone Brady gang survivor showed calm in his cell, saying life on the run was good, though he expected bullets. Federal and state authorities plan to coordinate as grand juries indict him on multiple murder charges.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
James Dalhover
Brady
al Brady
Clarence Lee Shaffer
Dalhover
Monroe records fall low of 38 degrees Friday
The low temperature in Monroe this fall was 38 degrees reported Friday morning. Residents on Thursday night needed gas fires warm clothing and bedding. The Salvation Army seeks usable discarded clothing or bedding. Forecast for Louisiana calls for fair skies and relief from the cold with frost in exposed areas Friday night and warmer conditions Saturday.
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Monroe
Salvation Army
Louisiana
Winter Drops Temperature Ahead of LSU vs Ole Miss Bout
Baton Rouge reports a chilly 41 degree morning as winter hints at a clear, cold forecast for the LSU Ole Miss football game. The forecast suggests a brisk night with cool conditions for the matchup at the stadium.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana State University
University of Mississippi
Convention of A. F. L. Closes in Denver
The American Federation of Labor closes its annual convention in Denver as leaders depart with slim hope for early settlement of the dispute with John L. Lewis' CIO. George Harrison says the peace proposal "looked like it had possibilities" but delegates began leaving after William Green's reported actions.
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Denver
George Harrison
American Federation of Labor
CLO
John L. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
Sith
A. F. of L
William Green
Vets pensions for 1937 total 566 million dollars
Washington reports 1937 pension disbursements for veterans and dependents amount to 566 million dollars, with 380 000 World War I veterans receiving 183 million for service connected or non service connected disability and retirement pay. Dependents received 36 million. two War of 1812 widows still drew 690 and 240 dollars respectively. Spanish American War veterans ranked second with 175 561 recipients totaling 96 million.
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Continental
United States
Carolina King
Cheektuwaga
N.Y
Esther A. H. Morgan
Independence
Ore
Plane crash injures six at Natchitoches airport
An air tour plane carrying sightseers crashed at the Natchitoches parish fair airport last night. Pilot Charles Ferguson was badly hurt and six occupants including Mrs G C McGraw and two sons Richard and Paul McGraw suffered injuries. Paul McGraw had a broken arm. Others were bruised or shaken.
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Natchitoches
Natchitoches Parish
Charles Ferguson
Ferguson
G. C. McGraw
Rechard, G. and
Paul
Powhaten
W. A Leindecker, Jr
Ben Johnson
Fairview-Alpha
Paul McGraw
Wallace Named to Fidelity Bank Board in Baton Rouge
George M. Wallace executive counsel to Governor Leche has been invited to join the board of Fidelity Bank and Trust in Baton Rouge. He has served as attorney for the bank since its opening and the move was announced by bank officials.
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Baton Pouge
George M. Wallace
Richard W. Leche
Fidelity Bank and Trust Company
Flames Strike Infiesto as Basque City Suffered Heavy Damage
Madrid reports indicate a large section of Infiesto on Gijon's southeastern front was engulfed in flames with Gijon heavily damaged after insurgent raids. Attacks hit Cartagena Barcelona and Valencia along the eastern coast causing casualties and extensive destruction.
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Gijon
Madrid
Infiesto
Battle rages near Shanghai as Chinese strike on Chapel Hongkew
Chinese artillery and infantry press a counter thrust along the Chapel and Hongkew sectors near Shanghai. Japanese civilians die and are wounded as shells hit the Astor House and Seventh Day Adventist hospital. Chinese say they gained rapid intelligence after two hours of fierce street fighting.
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Shanghai
Chapel
Hongkew
International Settlement
Tomokata
Wakuta
Tokyo
Hochi
Prince Iwahura
Astor House Hotel
Seventh Day Adventist Hospital
Range Road
Hongkok
Kansas City Livestock Show Opens Amid Grand Prizes
The 29th annual American Royal Livestock and Horse Show opens with more than 5,000 animals entered from two states. Prize money totals 65 100, and the event runs eight days beginning Saturday. The Future Farmers of America will announce its Farm Boy of America winner Tuesday. the Kansas City Star prize of 500 goes to a top 4 H member. Three thousand 4 H members are expected to attend.
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Kansas
Changiin
Future Farmers of America
Fatmer
Amerva
Washington
Dekes
Kansas City Star
Swayze and Gibson Sentenced in Federal Whiskey Case
Bruce Swarce and J Gibson, noted planters from Catae hagia and Cemoordin periodes, were found guilty on two conspiracy counts for violating the federal revenue law and transporting 14 gallons of untaxed whiskey. They were ordered by Judge Ben C Reekins to serve 18 months in a federal penitentiary. Defense planned an appeal.
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R BR
Bruce) Swarce
Gibson
Cataehagia
Ben C Reekins
Penitene Turgent Leavetu
Defensa
Ezerta
Swayze
Willie Phillips
Pidtlys
Sepyre
Whitky
Alvin J. Filial
Postmanorn
Repides Parish
Friday
Roosevelt preps legislative program ahead of extra session
President Roosevelt, in Hyde Park, concentrates on drafting his legislative program for Congress. He has a light morning schedule, follows foreign developments, and plans to use statistics and department reports to justify wage hour and surplus control measures.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Eee
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Gustavo Odio de Granda
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