Alabor Meetings Set Across Uk For Labor Recovery Plans
A series of meetings across the UK will discuss trade and labor under the national recovery act. Sessions include carpenters and masons at Wood End of the World Hall, other crafts at various dates, with electricians meeting in Bern building room 210 Thursday. The Central Trades and Labor council reports 85 percent of signed cards unemployed and outlines act provisions for collective bargaining and noncoercion. W S Adcock, acting secretary treasurer G C Williams, and the Louisiana federation president oversee plans for a Labor Day parade to celebrate the recovery launch.
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Nation of Trade and Labor
National Recovery Proam
Onroe Central Trades and Labor Oil
Wooden of the World Hall
Bricklayers
Central
Ades and Labor Council
International Alliance of Thetrical Stage
Virginia
Bernt
Central Neil
Roosevelt
W. S. Adcock
Louisiana State Federation of Labor
G. C. Williams
Adcock
Legion To Elect Officers Monday
Barkdull Faulk post of the American Legion will elect officers at a meeting tomorrow night at the Legion home. Two slates of candidates were prepared by nominating committees. Committee No. 1 lists John A. McClair as commander and other officers, while Committee No. 2 names H. F. Madison as commander and includes various officers and executive committee members.
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Barkdull Faulk
American Legion
Legion
John A. McClair
J. B. Bradley
Frank X. Cline
Harry Stein
Ivey Faulk
Graves Godwin
Ernest Holloway
Charles Mitchell
Morton Myatt
Courtney Oliver
Isadore Liebreich
H. F. Madison
J. H. Johnson
J. B. Swanson
J. B. McClendon
Wayne Huckaby
Interests Rise in Bastrop Fair Contest for Chicago Trip
Keen interest grows in district No. 1 as entrants vie for a chance to win a paid trip to Chicago. Winners may choose a fully paid Pullman trip or $100 cash plus six and a half days in Chicago with meals, sightseeing, and $10 daily stipend. Entrants must submit certificates by Saturday noon. list to appear next Sunday. Local merchants back the campaign with signs and ads in The News-Ster and World.
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Bastrop
Chicago
Exposition Grounds
Twin Cities
Wilson Pushes River and Harbor Funds for Flood Control
Representative Riley Wilson, chairman of the house flood control committee, advocates releasing the remaining 127 million dollars in rivers and harbors funds to expand flood control on the Mississippi and its tributaries. An additional 21 million dollars has just been released, according to Montet's statement issued via Edward Righter, Louisiana public works leader and Huey Long opponent.
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House
Wilson
Mississippi River
Montet
Edward Righter
Louisiana Board On Public Works
U. S
Huey P. Long
Long
Congress
Man Disrobes in Theater and Sleeper Ends Up Dressed
A man in a local theater partially undresses while watching a film. He strips to undergarments and later puts on his clothes with the manager’s assistance, then calmly combs his hair before leaving, leaving the audience both amused and astonished.
Space Balloon Flight Ends In Descent After Valve Fails
Commander Settle attempted a 5900 foot ascent before a valve stuck causing an uncontrolled descent. He jettisoned fifty five 40 pound ballast bags, a chaotic crowd surrounded the gas bag, a man was injured, and rescue crews moved in as three railroad workers secured the balloon to the tracks after landing.
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Navy
Settle
Raymond Thomas
Yardman
Burlington Railroad
David Cohen
Commander Settle
French Airmen On Long Flight Report Record Attempt
York reports aviators Codos and Rossi took off at 4 41 am with fuel for 70 hours in a nine ton craft. They aimed to break the 5340 mile distance set by Hayford and Nicholetts from Cranwell to Walfish Bay. They may divert via Persia or Russia or Africa if weather requires, with India as primary target.
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York
Codos
Rossi
Nineton
Oswald R. Hayford
Gilbert E. Nicholetts
Royal Air Force
Cranwell
England
Walfish Bay
Africa
India
Persia
Russia
Two Negroes Hospitalized After Street Fight
Two men were taken to St. Francis sanitarium after a fight at Eleventh and DeSiard streets. Frank Foots suffered a stab wound to the shoulder and a head wound, while Johnnie Harris of Tallulah was cut on the left wrist. Foots claimed Henry Bouie stabbed him from the back. Police believed the same assailant also cut Harris. Bouie had not yet been apprehended.
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St. Francis Sanitarium
Eleventh
DeSiard
Frank Foots
Johnnie Harris
Tallulah
Foots
Henry Bouie
Harris
DeSiard Street
Boyle
Coal Miners Return to Work Amid Truce Talks
Promises of a settlement bring miners back as peaceful picketing continues at Fayette county mines. Violence lingers with one striker killed and over twenty wounded in the flare up, while tributes pay respect to Louis Podorsky, 28, the strike casualty.
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Fayette County
Louis Podorsky
Storm’s Damage in Texas Est of Losses Rises
Isabel slammed Texas with $50 000 in local property damage as 26 boats were wrecked and smaller buildings collapsed. Valley losses in Brazos Island Padre Island El Jardin Fresnos San Benito and Harlingen total about $75 000 with crop damages unseen.
Prisoner conversions noted at Ouachita Parish Jail revival
Sheriff Milton Coverdale and Acting Jailer C. J. Horn report improved conduct at the Ouachita Parish jail during Rev. George E. Gray of Chicago revival. Twelve prisoners converted, 36 Gospels of John, a New Testament, two Bibles and hymn books distributed. Revival may extend beyond Tuesday.
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Ouachita Parish
George E. Gray
Chicago
Milton Coverdale
C. J. Horn
Gray
Coverdale
Horn
Baby Swallows Safety Pin in West Monroe
Eight month old Billy Smith of 107 West Street West Monroe was taken to St Francis sanitarium late last night after choking during clothing change led to safety pin swallowed. An X ray showed a pin in his stomach and a search found the missing pin. Father works for Louisiana Power and Light.
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Billy Smith
W. M. Smith
West Street
West Monroe
St. Francis Sanitarium
Mr. Smith
The
Louisiana Power and Light Company
Car repairers back on the job at Missouri Pacific yards
Supt Roquemore tours the yards as 24 car repairers return to work after a long layoff. He notes their families total 125 to 130 people and estimates payroll additions of 60 000 to 75 000 dollars annually. The workers express relief and happiness to be earning again under hot 95 degree sun.
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Supt. Roquemore
Roquemore
Missouri Pacific
Salvation Army Opens Second Street Hall
The Salvation Army obtains 212 North Second Street as a hall after owner W. Ethridge offers free use. Captain W. L. Workman announces first services today with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and services at 10 30 a m and 7 p m. The facility is equipped with folding chairs and benches for regular meeting use.
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North Second Street
Salvation Army
W. L. Workman
Army
W. L. Ethridge
Workman
Compton Named Secretary of Public Works Board
Courtland Compton of New Iberia was named executive secretary for the Louisiana public works advisory board. Edward Righter was elected chairman with James E. Smitherman as vice chairman and James M. Thomson as secretary. Headquarters will be in New Orleans with contact at 1323 Canal Bank Building.
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New Orleans
Free Trial Offer for Dr Hayes Blood Pressure Treatment
Relieve high blood pressure with a free trial of Dr Hayes Prescription sent postpaid. No cost unless benefitted. Includes testimonials from patients in Cincinnati Pasco and Gloucester and claims reductions up to 25 points in a week.
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Dr. Hayes Association
Coates House
Kansan City
Dr. Hayes
J. H
Cincinnati
EB. F
Pasco
Wash
Texas Bank
Illinois
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Legion TO
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Riley Wilson
NBA
American Bankers’ Association
General Johnson
Texas
Baby Swallows
Armour & Co., Ltd
Cudahy Packing Co
Rath Packing Co
Swift & Co
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Public Works Board
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Monroe
Westinghouse
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