World economy set for peak growth says economist
Walter Parker of Fenner & Beane declares that the next phase of global business will surge as trading restrictions ease. He notes abundant capital and reduced commodity shocks, urging the United States to push foreign markets, boost production for export, and expand overseas demand to sustain prosperity.
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Walter Parker
Fenner & Beane
New York
New Orleans
United States
Mr. Parker
Parker
Europe
Picker
Proposals In Tax and Energy Plan Stir Voters
Voters prepare to decide on a long program addressing energy and budget issues. Officials outline potential tax changes and new infrastructure funding while campaigns highlight impacts on households and local services. Public notices urge participation in the November election and discuss proposed levies and program scope.
Seventeen Barges Reach Orleans From Cincinnati
Seventeen heavily laden barges, first two of the Mississippi Valley Barge Line, reached New Orleans from Cincinnati. The convoys, with power plants and towboats, carried millions of dollars in goods, awaiting a planned opening by the Waterway Authority.
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Orleans
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Pan
Mississippi Valley
Gayneel Corporation
Ieeam
Oservier
Boal
Pia Uuaibes
Bearcats Fall Quietly as Pelicans Roll 28 to 0
Homer Pelicans defeated Ruston Bearcats 28 to 0 at Techfield with McMurray starring by scoring from the one, an 85 yard punt return, and a 50 yard run. Higgins, Knox, Fulmer, and strong line play keyed the victory as Ruston fought hard through four quarters.
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Tater
Homer Pelicans
Ruston Bearcats
Techfield
Homer
Cats
Pelicans
Higgins
Ruston
L Fulmer
Knox
L. Fulmer
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Causey
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Hilburn
Voce
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Bandit Offers Pills Or Gun Butt In Robbery Attempt
In San Jose on October 23 a bandit offered victims a choice between being struck with a revolver or swallowing pills. George H. Faul reported being abducted at pistol point to a lonely spot, given pills, and he swallowed two before feigning sleep as the robber robbed his pockets. The pills appeared dubious and the victim was unharmed.
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San Jose
Calif
George H. Faul
Faul
Worker Aflame Is Dragged To Safety
In New Orleans on October 21, Public Service electrician A. J. Rodriguez was seriously burned when he touched a 13,000 volt feed wire in a Maison Blanche basement. Fellow worker Joseph Faurie grabbed a rope and pulled him clear, then gave first aid until a Charity Hospital ambulance arrived. Rodriguez suffered severe burns down his left side and was listed in critical condition.
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New Orleans
A. J. Rodriguez
Desire Street
Public Service
Maison Blanche
Joseph Faurie
Gladiolas Street
Rodriguez
Harvey C Couch Visits New Orleans as Utility Magnate
Harvey C Couch, president of the Louisiana and Arkansas Railroad and Borussa Power and Light, and long time director of many large firms, travels to New Orleans aboard a special train with relatives from Minden. He attends Louisiana Power and Light meetings, is guest at a bachelor party, and plans to see kin and business associates, describing his trip as a family journey to reconnect with roots in Minden and New Orleans.
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Harvey Couch
New Orleans
Harvey C. Couch
Louisiana Arid Arkansas Railroad
Borussna Power and Light Company
Sac
Hoacorey
Minden
Couch
Louisiana Power and Light Company
al- Biers
Vilest At & Bacheon
New Oriente
Pee Lab
Jim
Joorothec
P. Coueh
Ko & N
Railroad
Gotel
Construction On Canal Bridge To Be Started Soon
New Orleans on October 22 notes that early in 1931 a bridge will span the Industrial Canal on the Chef Menteur highway. O K Alien, chairman of the Louisiana Highway Commission, says surveys and preparatory work are in progress. The bridge will cost about 250000 dollars and be 40 feet wide with a double bascule design. Minor rerouting will trim five right angle curves and shorten the route by three quarters of a mile while widening the Chef Menteur road to 40 feet.
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New Orleans
Chef Menteur Highway
O. K. Alien
Louisiana Highway Commission
Chef Menteur Road
Driving Hazards Targeted by Judge at Traffic School
In Minneapolis Judge Levi M. Hall runs a traffic school where graduation is not a diploma but reliable attendance. About 1,700 alumni have passed through, with the judge using education over jail to cut accidents. First offenders have sentences suspended and then resentenced to the school for lessons in traffic laws hazards and first aid. A 551 member class recently graduated.
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Minneapolis
Levi M. Hall
Dying Man Indicted For $50,000 Mail Order Fraud
A dying man, Dewey I McNabb, was indicted by a federal grand jury in New Orleans on mail fraud charges. He allegedly sold $50,000 in stock certificates tied to a faux salt dome near Donaldsonville Louisiana called the Belle Helene Dome and claimed royalty ownership. He mailed advertising circulars from Fort Worth to Donaldsonville to appear local, though he did not own royalties. McNabb allegedly planned to promote a Georgia gold-from-stream venture before being hospitalized for tuberculosis.
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New Orleans
Federal Grand Jury
Dewey I McNabb
United States Attorney’s Office
Gainesville
MacNabb
Donaldsonville
Belle Helene Dome
Alchemy's Quest: From Gold Dreams to Modern Inquiry
The article traces alchemy from medieval aims to transmute base metals into gold and extend life, through flawed methods and royal patronage, to a modern echo where scientists again pursue turning base metals into gold, reflecting cyclical interest across ages. It cites Aristotle and Philo sophers Stone myths, noting untrained analysis and persistent enchantment with transmutation.
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Hwelman Rosential
M. A
Adam
Former U S Fish Expert Speaks At Club Luncheon
Dr. Harden F. Taylor, former chief technologist of the United States Bureau of Fisheries, was the principal speaker at a noon Thursday luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel under a club program.
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Harden F. Taylor
United States Bureau of Fisheries
Roosevelt Hotel
Luncheon Speaker Promotes Instant Freezing of Fish
At a Young Men's Business Club luncheon, Lloyd J. Cobb chaired and introduced the speaker Dr. Taylor. Henry J. Miller led the entertainment committee as fish steaks served for the main course were explained to benefit from a new instantaneous freezing process enabling long distance transport while preserving freshness and flavor.
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Young Men's Busines Club
Lioyd J. Cobb
Clut
Henry J. Miller
Taylor
Terminal Planned For Southern Pacific Produce Terminal
New Orleans plans a $1,000,000 Southern Pacific Produce Terminal at the foot of Poydras Street near Canal Street. The two story building would include refrigeration for re-icing vegetables arriving at the terminal and is supported by the city commission council, with action expected at the next meeting.
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New Orleans
Prodtuce
Southern Pacific Railroad
Poydras St
Canal Street
Poydras
Commission Council
Louisiana Tech Graduate Teaches in Honduras
Miss Lucy Midgett, a Louisiana Tech home economics graduate, has accepted a teaching post in La Lima Honduras. A. E. Phillips confirms the appointment. A native of Stonewall La she requested primary and secondary teaching materials, noting a lack of textbooks but available standardized tests, addressed care of United Fruit Co.
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Lucy Midgett
Louisiana Tech
la Lima
Honduras
A. E. Phillips
Miss Midgett
Stonewall
Phillips
United Fruit Co
North and East in Cold's Grip
New Orleans reports the worst mid October cold in six decades with heavy snow in the East up to four feet. Thousands of motorists are stranded as drifts block roads and many are in distress. Trains and bus services face widespread delays while authorities seek shelter for travelers from multiple states.
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New Orleans
Tech Grads Plan Banquet During State Teachers Meet
Louisiana Tech alumni will hold an annual banquet at the Bentley Hotel in Alexandria at 6 p.m. Friday Nov. 21 in connection with the Louisiana Teachers Association meeting. D. G. Armstrong, Tech Alumni secretary, announces Alma Burk dean of women chairs the program, Helen Graham chairs the menu, and Armstrong leads ticket sales. The Alexandria banquet precedes Techs homecoming game with Centenary on Nov. 22 and alumni may attend the homecoming day events in Rooston including a business meeting at 11 a.m. and a free lunch at noon.
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Louisiana Tech
Bentley
Alexandria
Louisiana Teachers Association
D. G. Armstrong
Tech Alumni Association
Alma Burk
Tech
Helen Graham
Armstrong
Centenary College
Roston
Boy Freed In Killing Of Father To Aid Mother
In Claremore Oklahoma on October 22 14 year old Jay Bonner of Chelsea High School was freed yesterday by Rogers County Juvenile Court judge Hartley Brown after the court ruled the killing of his father C Bonner on October 23 was justifiable homicide The testimony showed Jay found his father beating and choking his mother and acted to protect her
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Claremore
Okla
Jday Bonner
Chelsea High School
C. Bonner
Hartley Brown
Rogers County
Jay
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