Major J P Cole Named Head of Louisiana Education Board
Major J P Cole, head of mathematics at Louisiana Tech and former commander of Austen American Legion post, is appointed chairman of the education committee for the Louisiana Department of the Legion. The panel, aided by eight district reps, will meet in Alexandria and plus work includes distributing state Constitution copies to schools and studying history textbooks. Cole, a veteran with extensive military and educational service, will also address the Legion gathering and emphasize anti propaganda concerns.
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J.P. Cole
Louisiana Tech
American Legion
Austen
Louisdena
Declan
Sam Ho Jones
Louisiana
Senate
Cole
Alexandria
Poomi
Ralph TT O'Neil
Bo'elark
Mijor Cole
Luisiana
National Organizition
Cale
Anay
Edi
Koie Ganasate University
Etterent
Lal
Survey For Air Route Lighting Is Now Completed
New Orleans December data for the preliminary survey of lighting the New Orleans Atlanta air route has been gathered and the survey is complete. T B Borne of the U S Department of Commerce says contracts will be set to light and establish intermediate landing fields along the El Paso Big Springs link, expediting service between Atlanta New Orleans Houston Fort Worth and El Paso.
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New Orleans
Dec
Legion Meet Attendance High Despite Rough Weather
Attendees gathered at the Legion event as efforts continued despite poor conditions. Key figures including Major Pert and Lt. Col. Beiry spoke, detailing patrols, local duties, and community projects amid discussing postwar reconstruction and civic activities. The meeting also covered safety and welfare plans for nearby towns.
Four Thousand Dollars Worth of Jewelry Taken
A report details a theft of four thousand dollars worth of jewelry from Herbert's. The incident involves multiple suspects and is connected to a string of similar thefts in the area. Detectives urge anyone with information to contact police.
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Herbert
Burglary at WoL store nets watches and jewelry
A break in at the WoL store yielded rings, watches, chains and diamonds from newly arranged cases. The safe was entered, valuables stolen, and two overnight bags used to haul the loot. The burglar, aided by a contact named Gare, forced the night latch and reclosed the safe, suggesting familiarity with the layout. Sheriff Thigpen asked Finverpring Buron in Shreveport for expert help. no burglary insurance was held by the owner, Mrs. WoL Herbert.
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Gare
A.J. Thigpen
Shreveport
Not to Say Frayed The Persian Carpet Worth
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette notes a Persian carpet valued at 2,500,000 dollars. The piece links this high valuation to a new idea of a frozen asset affecting household wealth and perceptions of luxury.
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazetter
Kentucky Strawberries Help Farmers Pay Debts
Paducah Kentucky reports Western Kentucky strawberry crop funds farmers debts for the first time in years. The season yielded 214 cartoads delivering income of $525000 with a net price to growers around $4.15 per unit. First raspberries and dewberries shipped. Growers plan increased berry acreage next season.
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Paducah
Western Kentucky
Solvent status found for two Arkansas insurers
Little Rock Ark November 25 The Home Fire and the Home Accident Insurance companies led by Arkansas financier A B Banks were placed in receivership after a petition by the state attorney general. Elmo E Walker of Union Life Insurance was named receiver after bond posted. Licenses were revoked and both firms were authorized to operate in multiple states. Banks linked to suspended banks and a Caldwell bankers stake in the firms were cited as factors in the insolvency.
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Little Rock
Ark
Home Fire
Home Accident Insurance Companies
A. B. Banks
Arkansas
Richard M. Minn
Elmo E. Walker
Union Life Insurance Company
Walker
W. E. Floyd State Insurance Commissioner
Attorney General's Department
Louisiana
Texas
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Tennessee
Missouri
Oklahoma
Arizona
California
Oregon
Symon
Floyd
Banks
American Exchange Trust Company
Caldwell and Company
Nashville
Tenn
Chicken Thieves Strike Ruston. Two Dozen Chickens Missing
In Ruston W T Nelson reports two dozen Rhode Island hens and chicks taken from a chicken house on Texas Ave. A broken lock and no tracks found due to Bermuda grass are noted. Neighbors heard a disturbance at about two this morning but dismissed it until discovery. A nearby chicken house was left untouched as authorities suspect theft.
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Ruston
W. T. Nelson
Texas Ave
Rhode Island
Nelson
Chicago mayor race draws crowd of candidates and clan ties
Chicago is abuzz over the 1931 mayoral race as about 44 possible candidates are floated and a Carter Harrison lineage looms. Anton Germak remains a leading Democrat hopeful while Chas. Barrett launches an anti-Thompson bid. Meantime Royal Arch Masons Palestine chapter No. 37 names officers for the new year.
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Chicago
Carter Harrisons
William Hare Thompson
Anton J. Germak
Cook County
Thompson
Chas. V. Barrett
Board of Review
Palestine
Royal Arch Masons
W. F. Pearce
W. Sam May
King
G. W. Bond
Hale
Summersill
Henry Mays
Hartwell Riser
Parrish
RO. Young
A. V. Williams
A. H. Posey
Royal Arch
Joe H. Wilson
Tyler
Four-room annex planned as district approves funding
Voters authorized a $137,000 appropriation for a new four-room annex and defeated a $30,000 request for ground to place the building. The action reflects a shift in local school planning and funding priorities for the district.
Freshmen Suspended Over Hair Clipping at Louisiana College
Alexandria Louisiana December 2 five freshmen were suspended by the college faculty after a hair clipping incident in which they allegedly forced two fellow students to allow their heads to be shaved. Dean H M Weathersby confirmed the suspensions though the names were not released. Airmont New Jersey December 2 indicates a school face space issue with no context or details provided.
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Alexandria
Louisiana College
H. M. Weathersby
Airmont
Airmont School
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J. P. Cole
American Legion Honors
Law Tech
Legion Meet
Orchard
Docad Bechonnaires
Tuo Laity
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Gow, Berg
Mmerehain
Poe
Mrs Flectuert
Poltr
Wacaeg
Hil Uther Witand
Axminster
Brunswick Radio
Fie
Brunswick Lowboy
Kavanaugh Furniture Company
United Furniture Stores, Inc
Mississippi Avenue
Kentucky
State of
Texarkana
Rally For Mayor
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