Pierre case in Louisiana court case linked to racial tensions
The article recounts a four year legal fight led by R J Scott involving witnesses and defense plans after a fatal shooting tied to a dispute with a negro man named Pierre. The case drew aid from The Pittsburgh Courier and the NAACP as Leslie Woulfe prepares to call hundreds of witnesses. The legislature limited witnesses to twenty, and the district attorney worries about timing as the trial set for July 29 proceeds. Pierre, accused of theft in 1936, hides after an assault and fatal shooting of constable Ignace Roussel during a warrant service.
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Pierre
States Supreme Court
Louisiana
Bar of Justice
Edgard
Supreme Court
John A. Fleury
South
Maurice R. Woulfe
New Orleans
Pittsburgh Courier
American Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Woulfe
Leopold Ory
Ignace Roussel
Roussel
Gibraltar Seeked in Axis Strategy for Mediterranean Control
The article argues that a German Italian led strike on Gibraltar is likely to occur to sever Britain's Mediterranean grip. Franco may host such an operation using Spanish bases and artillery while German troops are in Spain. A prolonged siege could target the rock’s harbor from land and air.
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England
Mediterranean
Fuehrer
Italy
Britain
Gibraltar
Franco
Madrid
Spain
RoScoes Seized In Birmingham Gambling Raids
Police seized over 1000 nickel-snatching devices including slot machines and pin-ball games in raids on vending company storehouses ordered by Police Commissioner Eugene Connor. Four men were arrested on illegal possession charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Eugene Connor
Willkie Sets Farm Talks in Denver Visit
Willkie leaves Colorado Springs for a Denver farm conference after praising Roosevelt's speech. He plans to discuss cattle and grain issues with hosts and visit a beet sugar plant in Denver. Robert R. McCormick of the Chicago Tribune dined with him and affirmed support.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Wendell L. Willkie
Denver
Roosevelt
Willkie
Wallace
George Wilson
Elwood
Ind
Robert R. McCormick
The
Chicago Tribune
McCormick
Henry A. Wallace
Chicago
Morgan County Soldier Honored By Pine Bluff Paper
Mrs. J. P. Walter of Hartselle preserves a 1918 Pine Bluff Daily Grapevine tribute to Otto A. Walter, Morgan County born soldier at Camp Pike who died October 16 1918 from pneumonia during the flu epidemic. He was praised as a hero, son of Frank W. Walter of Union Grove.
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Otto A. Walter
Camp Pike
Penumonia
Mr. Walter
Union Grove
Morgan County
Pine Bluff
Frank W. Walter
Warning to Drivers of One-Eyed Cars on Lights
H. L. Thornton of the state highway patrol warned Friday drivers of one-eyed cars and those without rear lights. He said tickets would be issued for improper lights if the practice continues and noted reports of this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Thornton
State Highway Patrol
Renewal Hurdles Seen Over Driver’s Nature Obstacle
A fragment notes that character or nature cited by a driver could impede renewal of his license. The item implies that personal traits may affect licensing officials decisions.
Mrs Poteet Named Production Chair for Morgan Red Cross
Fred Hunt Jr chairman of the Morgan county Red Cross announces Mrs Roy Poteet as production chairman for war relief work in Morgan county. Officials praise the selection and plan a meeting of committees soon urging broad cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred 8. Hunt, Jr
Morgan County
American Red Cross
Roy Poteet
Hunt
Red Cross
Poteet
Alabama releases 603000 for school salaries payment
State finance director A R Forsyth announced release of 603000 in school funds to pay the First National Bank of Birmingham on a loan the Public School Corporation took earlier to cover teachers salaries as due.
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Montgo Y
Ala
A. R. Forsyth
First National Bank of Birmingham
Public School Corporation
Morgan youths take CCC tests in Morgan County
Twenty five white youths from Morgan county took examinations at the Athens CCC camp on Friday aiming to fill a quota of 20. Those who passed will be sent to 30 camps on the West Coast.
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Morgan County
Athens CCC
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