Postal inquiry in progress in north Louisiana
Fort Worth postal inspector Clampitt discussed the inquiry into postal violations with federal officials in Shreveport. Six extra inspectors are already assigned in western Louisiana with potential for more as cases develop and reports are filed.
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Clampitt
United States
Mithembes
Noeh Clermont
Post Office Department
United States Attorney
Officer shoots attacking man in Monroe incident
Marion resident Judd Savage was treated for a bullet wound after an altercation with Monroe detectives L G Parker and D J Bedsole at Shirley's Temple on Louisville Avenue yesterday afternoon. Parker, who allegedly fired, was treated for a scalp wound with no fracture found on X-ray.
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St Francis Sanitarium
L. G. Parker
D J Redsole
Monroe Police Department
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Savage
Vaughan- Wright Rendel Clinic
Bedsole
Shirley's Temple
Louisville Avenue
Breard Street
Hospital room becomes theater for Helen Berida’s visit
Elec tricians and motion picture men hid a hospital room to stage a Hollywood premiere for 12 year old Detroit orphan Helen Berida who is en route to Hollywood after an appendectomy. The hospital show will screen Monday night for Helen and guests, before the official premiere.
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Omaha
Neb
Helen Berida
Detroit
Helen
Hollywood
Nye Boom for Nye for President War Avoidance
Washington Aug 18 A Nye for President movement gains steam with supporters in North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota and Montana eyeing 23 convention votes to boost Nye a pro progressive 1940 Republican candidate. Nye lampoons neutrality policy and plans a speaking tour amid congressional adjournment.
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Washington
Gerald P Neve
North Dakota
South Dakota
Minnesota
Montana
Nye
Shaw Shaken Up in Auto Accident Near Thibodaux
Dr J A Shaw head of the minerals division of the state conservation department was badly shaken up in an auto crash caused by a tire blowout on the highway between Thibodaux and Raceland. He was brought home by ambulance this evening. He had just returned from Dallas where he testified at a removal hearing for Freeman Burford, which could position him as chief government witness in the Leche Weiss hot oil case.
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J. A. Shaw
State Conservation Department
Thibodaux
Raceland
Baton Rouge
Shaw
Dallas
Tex
Freeman Burford
Texas
O| Man
Richard W. Leche
Seymour Weiss
Ernest Clements
Lumberman Pleads Guilty on Three Federal Counts
G L Trammer of Dubach changed his earlier not guilty plea to guilty on three counts for interfering with the deputy collector of internal revenue at a federal court session in the Western District of Louisiana. Judge Gaston Porterie imposed fines of 100 dollars on each count. He was previously indicted in April after a October 1938 arraignment and released on bond.
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Dubach Lumberman
Internal Revenue
Western District of
Louisiana
Gaston
United States
Allen Guthrie
Decisive Turn of Events Hinted in Europe Crisis
The article notes tense days ahead as Germany massed troops on the Polish border and Slovakia mobilizes in cooperation with Germany. Pope Pius XII appeals for peace while Britain convenes ministers and press in Berlin doubt Poland can resist Hitler demands for Dan7. Farley met the pope and shared optimism for peace.
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Slovakia
Poland
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Berlin
Europe
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Castel Gandolfo
James A. Farley
United States
Farley
England
Oil Control Debate Sparks Federal State Power Clash
Oil leaders in six states face a Saturday rush as Interior Secretary Ickes and Texas Railroad Commissioner Jerry Sadler clash over state versus federal control. Ickes warned the shortage could render the hot oil act limits inoperative. Sadler condemned federal interference as uncalled for amid ongoing price cuts, stock declines, and a six-state shutdown.
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Tulsa
Okla
Ickes
Washington
Jerry Sadler
Texas Railroad Commission
Standard Oil Company
LSU Bond Funds Missing Sinking Reserve Revealed
State Treasurer Tugwell announced Louisiana State University borrowed 559000 to cover deficits as acting president Dr Paul M Hebert said the sinking fund was never set aside from operating revenues. Hebert cited misused funds including money for the Bienville hotel purchase in 1936 and equipment resale to the university.
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Bienville
New Orleans
University of Equipment
L. S
Nurse Killed, Injured Convict Foiled Hospital Break
At Good Samaritan hospital in Portland an injured convict killed nurse Hattie Hooker, 60, and wounded Dr. H. C. Manlove and guard Sam Worrell during a thwarted escape attempt. Helen Presley, 24, Washington state fugitive, fired the fatal shot and was overpowered after a leg wound and resisting arrest.
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Ore
Good Samaritan Hospital
Hattie Hooker
William Fetters
Helen Presley
Washington
H. C. Manlove
Sam Worrell
Presley
Motor Operators to Hold First Louisiana Convention
More than 79 operators of trucks buses and commercial vehicles will attend the first annual Louisiana Motor Operators Service association convention at Bentley hotel in Alexandria next Thursday. Ted W. Rogers president of the American Trucking association will speak. Also appearing are Leonard Brown H E English B F Johnson Stanley McNulty and J W Lennon from related trucking groups.
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Louisiana Motor Operators Service Association
Bentley Hotel
Alexandria
Ted W. Rogers
American Trucking Association
Washington
B. H Grayson
Monroe
Louisiana Association
Leonard Brown
H. E. English
B. F. Johnson
Texas Motor Transportation Association
Stanley McNulty
J. W. Lenon
Associated
Dies committee hearings promise links between Communism and the New Deal
Republican Representative J Parnell Thomas described current Dies committee hearings as a sideshow with forthcoming revelations. He promised a strong link between Communism and the New Deal and said investigations will reveal a tie between United States and Russia. He also claimed the Nazi movement in America is weakened by unfavorable publicity.
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N. J
Dies Committee On un-American Activities
J. Parnell Thomas
Republican
New Jersey
Thomas
United States
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America
Washington
Burford To Be Virtual Prisoner Says Rogge
Federal attorneys and agents prepared for Monday's grand jury session after O John Rogge returned from Dallas. The grand jury planned all day Monday and a September 5 adjournment to prepare for trial of Seymour Weiss Monte Hart Dr James M Smith Louis LeSage and J Emory Adams on mail fraud charges. Indictments may follow when the panel reconvenes.
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New Orleans
Dallas
United States
O. John Rogge
Seymour Weiss
Monte Hart
James M. Smith
Louis LeSage
J. Emory Adams
Rogge
May Join Move to Fight Graft in Louisiana Clubs
The Chamber of Commerce committee plans a Tuesday meeting to consider affiliating with the Louisiana Association of Young Men's Business Clubs. The movement aims to clean up graft and corrupt politics in Louisiana and invites non political groups to join. Leaders include Gordon Y. Miller of Houma, Cecil R. Middleton of DeRidder, Louis G. Riecke and Moise S. Steeg Jr. of New Orleans. A delegates conference with two from each group is planned.
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Louisiana Association of Young Men's Business Clubs
Louisiana
Gordon Y. Miller
Houm
Cecil R. Middleton
DeRidder
Dutton says probe aiding business in Louisiana
Tom W. Dutton, president of the LSU alumni federation, said the federal investigation in Louisiana has spurred a business boom. He told alumni that since the indictment of Dr. James Monroe Smith, LSU president, the alumni have established a foolproof system of bookkeeping and accounting at the school.
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New York
Tom W. Dutton
Louisiana State University Alumni Federation
Louisiana
Dutton
James Monroe Smith
Fall Trade Off 10 Good Start
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States reports an optimistic business outlook with an early rise in fall trade and industrial activity. It notes improving general business since June, plans to raise new capital, and August showing the first upturn in bank loans in months.
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United States Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Chamber
Congress
Claw Bar Linked to City of San Francisco Wreck
Engineer Edward Hecox testified the claw bar found near the misaligned rail could have caused the City of San Francisco wreck a week earlier. He described the bar’s disappearance after a man warned him not to touch it as interstate commerce officials questioned him. Twenty four people were killed and more than 100 injured.
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Carlin
San Francisco
Southern Pacific Board of
Edward Hecox
Interstate Commerce Commission
Derailed Blue Comet injures seventeen in New Jersey
Seventeen passengers were hurt when the Blue Comet on the Atlantic City New York line derailed in a pine area of southern New Jersey during a heavy rainstorm. Three were seriously injured and taken to Mt. Holly's Burlington County Hospital. Rescue squads carried victims three miles to a crossing as uninjured travelers waited hours for a relief train.
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Chatsworth
N. J
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Pine
Crossoade
Blue Comet
Burlington County Hospital
Mt. Holly
Joseph Gilligan
Wilkese Barre
Richard Kelly
Philadelphia
Joseph Coleman
New York
Peddler Held in Death by Fire in Durant
County Attorney Bill Steger filed a murder charge against John C. Story a 69 year old peddler he says killed his second wife in a burning smokehouse on August 23 and alleges three of his sons and four burials were tied to insurance claims.
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Okla
Bill Steger
Steger
John C. Story
Ethan Story
Story
Roum
Wonder by Pat Green Drives Safe Sunday Car Care
The piece urges thorough pre trip car checks including tires brakes headlights and tail lights to ensure family safety. It warns that unsafe cars are less dangerous than unsafe drivers and promotes sane driving as the key to staying alive on Sunday drives.
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