P T A advises not to tie hands of legislators in school funding
Louisiana Parent-Teacher association urged lawmakers not to restrict revenue sources for public schools. State Senator Cecil Morgan, newly elected district judge of Caddo parish, defended state control of taxation and funds allocation. The convention reaffirmed support for segregated school funds and urged passage of 1934 legislation to establish and safeguard dedicated education funds.
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Louisiana Parent-Teacher Association
Cecil Morgan
Caddo Parish
Morgan
State Board of Managers
Louisiana
Monroe
No New Candidates In Congress Race In Fifth District
No new contenders emerged in the fifth district race as of the latest check. Monroe officials W M Harper and C E McKenzie confirmed they will run, with Harper planning a May 15 formal announcement and campaign travels. Riley J Wilson remains in Washington with expected reelection bid.
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Riley J. Wilson
W. M. Harper
C. E. McKenzie
Monroe
W. B. Clark
Leo Terzia
Bastrop
Harvey G. Fields
Farmerville
Raymond Parker
Winnsboro
Harper
Wilson
Washington
Congress
Cigarette Flipped In Crib For Tragedy In New Orleans
A 20 month old girl Joyce Prevost died from burns after a crib fire at Charity hospital New Orleans. A merrymaker allegedly flipped a cigarette onto bedclothes. The child's mother Mrs Merlin Prevost of Houma mourns as her husband had died by suicide two years earlier during her illness.
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New Orleans
Merlin Prevost
Houma
Joyce
Charity Hospital
Mrs Louis Hullum Named Music Club Head
Mrs Louis Hullum of Monroe was reelected president of the Louisiana Federation of Music Clubs at the annual convention in Shreveport. Other officers elected include Miss Sara Hughes White of Shreveport as vice president Mrs Henry Whitfield of Monroe as corresponding secretary Mrs Malcolm Dougherty of Lindsay as librarian and Mrs Ray Prindle of Shreveport as parliamentarian.
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Shreveport
Louis Hullum
Monroe
Louisiana Federation of Music Clubs
New Orleans
Sara Hughes White
Henry Whitfield
Malcolm Dougherty
Lindsay
Ray Prindle
Smile Ends as Leukemia Claims Four Year Old Willie Mae Miller
In Memphis in April, four year old Willie Mae Miller dies from leukemia after relapsed at home and a hospital operation. The child sang through treatment and comforted her parents with brave words and a final smile before death.
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Memphis
Tenn
Willie Mae Miller
Memphis, Tenn
President's Florida trip arrival in Washington draws crowds
The president returned on his special train from Florida to Washington at ten oclock Friday morning. Mrs Roosevelt and children Elliott and Dall greeted him at the station. Cabinet members and officials greeted the party, with Vice President Garner leading a large House delegation and senators present. The Marine Band performed as part of the reception.
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Washington
Florida
Garner
House of Representatives
Roosevelt Keeps Focus On Big Measures Before Adjournment
President Roosevelt indicated after talks with Senate Democratic leaders that Congress should pass the reciprocal tariff bill the tax measure the municipal bankruptcy bill stock exchange regulation the federal deposit insurance plan and monetary legislation before adjourment. A White House statement said other proposals would be disposed of but the named measures were deemed most important. Senate participants hinted silver related action might be included though on a more limited scale than in House and Senate proposals. House leaders will review the legislative situation with the president tomorrow.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
White House
House
Sons of the Legion to Form New Chapter This Afternoon
The organization of the Sons of the Legion will begin at 2 30 this afternoon at the Legion home in Forsythe park. Legion members with sons to place in the group are asked to attend with discharge papers. The aim is to build a lasting structure as veterans ranks thin. The regular Legion post meeting is set for Monday night.
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Sons of the Legion
Legion
Forsythe Park
Legionnaires
Uncle Dan Breard Believed Last Confederate In Monroe
The death of William H. Awl at 84 leaves D. A. Breard known as Uncle Dan Breard as the only surviving Confederate veteran in Monroe. Breard, a Pelican Grays volunteer in Nichols' Louisiana brigade under Stonewall Jackson, is said to be 191 years old.
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William H. Awl
Henry W. Allen
D. A. Breard, Sr
Dan” Breard
Louisville Avenue
Monroe
Pelican Grays
Francis T. Nichols
Louisiana
Stonewall Jackson
Oklahoma Guard Deputized to Halt Tax Delinquency Sales
Governor Murray ordered national guardsmen to 11 counties to protect homes and arrest county treasurers who push delinquent tax sales. An officer and three enlisted men per county were assigned to halt resales. only Cotton Garfield and Blaine reported sales that night. Sales were called off in six counties before the order.
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Oklahoma City
W. H
Murray
National
Adjt
Charles F. Barrett
Garfield
Blaine
Major
Washington
Beaver
Stephens
Choctaw
McCurtain
State Bond Block Over Subscribed in New Orleans Sale
A 6.5 million dollar block of Louisiana 5 percent bonds, offered through Blyth and Company of New York, was oversubscribed before noon. Orders in advance absorbed the issue, with books closed and Monday sale to be a formality. Bonds yield 5 to 5.3 percent and mature 1936 to 1957.
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New Orleans
State of Louisiana
Blyth and Company
New York
New York Dispatches
Louisiana
Black Refuses to Call Witnesses on Lindbergh Inquiry
Chairman Black of the senate airmail investigating committee refused the request by two Republicans to summon more witnesses next week. He cited that six witnesses already called this week had not yet testified and said he would not summon the additional requested for next Tuesday.
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Washington
Senate Airmail Investigating Committee
Justice Department
Charles A. Lindbergh
Black
Alabama
Federal Court Rules in Favor of AAA Agency
In New Orleans on April 14 the United States fifth circuit court of appeals dissolved an interlocutory injunction against a AAA agency. The court described the Florida citrus marketing agreement as legal and noted the act permits marketing agreements to be lawful despite anti trust laws, without ruling on constitutionality. Continued on seventh page.
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New Orleans
United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Anl
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
AAA
Florida
Threats Of Strikes Loom Despite Weekend Calm
Some strike pressure eased while government agencies sought to intercede as others faced potential shutdowns. The petroleum wage differential dispute loomed but the policy board recommended Ickes disapprove it. Aetna Rubber in Ashtabula ended a 300 worker strike, while Knapp Monarch in Belleville saw 500 workers walk out over reinstatement of two fired workers despite a regional ruling.
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Associated Press
Petroleum Labor Policy Board
Ickes
Petroleum Planning and Coordination Committee
Aetna Rubber Company
Ashtabula
Belleville, Ill
Knapp Monarch Company
St. Louis
French financier Henri Rochette dies by razor in Paris court
In Paris a famed French speculator Henri Rochette killed himself with a razor after being sentenced to three years for fraud. His brother Gaston was found dead five days earlier from a self-inflicted gunshot, suggesting a fraternal pact as authorities tied both suicides to the same scandal.
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Paris
Henri Rochette
Gaston
Henri
Stavisky
Lieusaint
Rochette
John Dillinger Again Vanishes in Chicago
Outlaw John Dillinger disappears after replenishing arms in Indiana as roadblocks chase him. His companion Evelyn Frechette faces 60 000 bond for extradition to St Paul over helping Dillinger evade a gun trap. Deputies seize a Lincoln Safe Deposit box stash. little cash and jewelry found amid reports of a possible informant.
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Chicago
John Dillinger
America
Indiana
Warsaw
Ind
Fortune
Dillinger
Evelyn Frechette
St. Paul
Lincoln Safe Deposit Company
Mason City
Iowa
Sioux Falls
S. D
Cotton Control Bill Nears Final Passage As Senators Approve Conference Report
JOHN GARNER'S BROTHER SHOOTS SELF TO DEATH El Paso Texas April 14 Jolly Garner 48 year old brother of Vice President John Nance Garner shot himself to death at his home Coroner J M Goggin verdict death by own action He shot himself in the mouth with an automatic pistol Garner had shown nervous breakdown signs for a week Alvin C Ash his father in law and an El Paso officer said Mrs Garner Ash and C R Rogers were with Garner in a back room before the shooting He spoke Are you going to work tonight Rogers quoted him We knew he was sick but did not realize the seriousness He was stationed here first in 1913 then Columbus New Mexico He was in Tres Hermanas mountains when Pancho Villa raided the city and later captured Inez Salazar the red flag general during border patrol work
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EL Paso
Tex
Jolly Garner
John Nance Garner
J. M. Goggin
Garner
Alvin C. Ash
Rogers
Ash
Columbus
N. M
Pancho Villa
Tres Hermanas Mountains
Inez Salazar
Mexico
United States
Secrecy surrounds search for Barrow
Peace officers in Shreveport area kept silent on Clyde Barrow hunt near Ringgold Louisiana while police urged newspapers to avoid reporting the locale of the search and ongoing developments. In Hot Springs Arkansas six men were cleared of charges after a raid on a Barrow hideout, with about four thousand dollars found. wives of three detainees were released.
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Shreveport
Clyde Barrow
Texas
Ringgold
Hot Springs
Ark
Legislative Probe Planned For Longs Cement And Quarry Deals
Legislative plans target two Louisiana Highway Commission matters in May the Winnfield million ton quarry transaction and Huey P Long declared cement deal. Proponents say evidence supports a thorough investigation and preparations are under way.
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Louisiana Highway Commission
Winnfield
Huey P. Long
Controversy Over East Louisiana Hospital Baseball Team
The East Louisiana Hospital for the Insane at Jackson faced backlash over an expensive baseball program. Despite hiring professionals to improve the team, taxpayers objected, leading to dismissal of players and the hospital lacking representation in inter state contests this year. A north Louisiana politician reportedly lost his job as general manager.
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Louisiana
East Louisiana Hospital For the
Jackson
Asylum
Baton Rouge
Oscar K. Allen
Long
Glenn J. Smith
East Louisiana Hospital
North Louisiana
Roosevelt fishing trip sparks cross party probe call
Rogers quotes Roosevelt claiming a catch amid calls for investigation. He urges a six member committee to ensure a fair probe, warning of a potential shift toward Russian style fish trading and political manipulation.
Former utility head cheerful on way to U S
Samuel Insull, 74, bound for the United States from Smyrna Turkey to face fraud charges, chats cheerfully about memoirs on a long voyage. He says his wife Mrs Insull may join him in Sicily and notes evading Greek police in Athens as a story he will tell.
Mussolini Orders Broad Austerity Across Italy
Rome April 14. The Mussolini led cabinet decreed a sweeping deflationary program cutting salaries and prices 6 to 20 percent to reduce costs for Italy. The measure targets goods services rents heat light and transportation while tax on bachelors and some imports were tightened to align with world market prices.
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Rome
Italy
Council of Ministers
Mussolini
Il Duce
Norma Talmadge Accepts Mexican Divorce From Schenck
Norma Talmadge former motion picture star obtained a Mexican divorce from Joseph M. Schenck in Juarez on incompatibility grounds. The couple wed in New York in 1917 and have been separated six years.
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EL Paso
Texas
Norma Talmadge
Joseph M. Schenck
Juarez
New York
George Jessel
Miss Talmadge
New Cotton Tax Plan Moves Through Senate Vote
The Senate approved the Bankhead bill conference report 39 to 28 initiating compulsory cotton production controls. It imposes a tax of half the current price or five cents per pound on production above 10 million bales, with state quotas based on five years of averages. Final debates focused on the five year quota option and farm exemptions.
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Washington
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Bailey
North Carolina
Thomas
Oklahoma
Smith
Agriculture Committee
Gore
Roosevelt Issues Order on NRA Expenses and Blue Eagle
President Roosevelt issued an executive order allowing display of the blue eagle only for firms that contribute to code administration costs. Johnson must approve code authority budgets before any collections. nonpayment risks eagle withdrawal, loss of code privileges, and potential collection suits. Industries may seek NRA approval for financing plans.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Hugh &. Johnson
NRA
Johnson
Beaumont Housekeeper Faces Murder Charges
Beaumont Texas April 4 murder charges were filed against Ruth McAdams a Beaumont housekeeper in connection with the killing of Ora Moore a 6 year old carpenter found dead Thursday in his car with neck injuries and a rope fragment found in the vehicle Authorities dispute her account of a heart attack during a fishing trip and say the evidence suggests homicide.
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Beaumont
Texas
Ruth McAdams
Ora Moore
Rosedale Carpenter
Jefferson
Hardin Counties
Moore
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