Mass Murders Shock Louisiana Klan Case Opens Hearings
In Morehouse Parish Louisiana two young men Daniel and Richards were abducted and killed after being tortured. Bodies found in Lake La Fourche confirmed their identities. Governor Parker pushed for justice while a Bastrop open hearing exposed Klan dominance and violent rule. The grand jury failed to indict. nationwide outcry followed.
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John M. Parker
Parker
Morehouse Parisi
Parcer
Harding
Atte
Kurry OM. Daugherty
Louisiana
Department of Justice
Daniel
Mer Rouse
Militio
Lake la Fourche
Gavatns
Bustroy
A. V. Coen
Morehouse Parish
Met Rouge
Ku Klux Klan
Harold L. Teegerstrom
Morehence Parish
James T. Norsworthy
Grand Jury
Yar
Rath Lorsworthy
Éeus
Nent
Mila
Cyclops
Shipwith
United States
Mores House
Klan
Bastrop
Cocu
la Fourche
New Orleans
Talmadge To Purge Disloyal Elements From State Payroll
Governor Herman Talmadge moves to remove loyalists of ex Gov M E Thompson from state payroll. An extraordinary meeting of executive heads ordered cuts “to the bone” while excluding the press. About 500 state workers have already been dismissed since last fall with more firings expected.
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Atlanta
Herman Talmadge
M. E. Thompson
Talmadge
General Assembly
Watermelon Plants Ahead Of Schedule In South Georgia
Warm weather has sped up watermelon growth in South Georgia with plants already visible at farms including Thomas Gordon in Wilcox County. The first crop takes 95 to 105 days, while subsequent crops run 21 to 35 days. Last year the area shipped about 143 carloads via the Farmers' Market, averaging $694,000 in June and $11,000 in July.
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Cordele
South Georgia
Thomas Gordon
Wilcox County
Missing Florence Contractor Sought
Florence police and state patrol investigated the disappearance of D. L. Layman a 54 year old contractor who vanished from his home February 21 after leaving to keep a 7 15 am appointment Mrs Layman reported the case and officers searched for him through May hoping for a clue about his whereabouts.
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Florence (Ap
Tn May
D. L. Layman
Layman
The Klan’s Grab for Power in Morehouse Parish
The article recalls postwar Klan terror in Morehouse Parish with figures like Novertte Captain Skipwith and three others fined for carrying guns. It likens Klan control in Bastrop and Mer Rouge to a national dictatorship, and poses questions about how far such power could extend in the United States.
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Morehouse Parish
Skipwith
Skip
Mer Rouge
Bastrop
Adolf Hitles
Nazi Germany
Captain Skipwith
Old Skip
Hitler
Germany
Captain Skinwith
Bastrolp
Union States
Britain Ready for Socialist vs Conservative Clash
Britain moves toward a pivotal general election expected in June next year as the Labour government pushes socialist nationalization and universal medical care. The South Hammersmith by election test showed Labour gain, Conservative setback, and signaling a tough fight ahead for both parties.
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England
Britain
Overseas Airways
Bank of England
Cable and Wireless Communications
Conservative campaign and postwar overhaul debate
The piece surveys how Churchill and the Conservatives approach the Hammersmith campaign and hints at a drastic rethinking of conservative strategy. It notes socialist timing for postwar rehabilitation, possible nationalization gains or blame, and Attlee government criticism over Palestine policy and Indian independence, while acknowledging India’s inevitable move toward freedom despite Conservative critiques.
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Churchill
Hammersmith
Attlee
Palestine
India
Political election framed as socialism test abroad
The piece notes the eyes of the world on the upcoming election and calls it one of socialism's most important tests to date, citing Hoover Commission commentary and ongoing costs to the government, with figures referenced in the speech.
Records Set Record Detroit
Records and documents of the federal government would fill an area equal to six Pentagon buildings. Dr. James Pollock, a member of the federal agency, is noted among the officials in the report.
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Detroit
James x.Pollock
Five years for Fort Worth robbery in local case
A five year term was imposed in Fort Worth for a robbery offense. The case involved a victim and a debt of three dollars. details indicate the sentence reflects the local court's handling of the incident and the defendant Harley ley received the term.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Harley Ley
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