Plan Revealed Linking Legislature and Governor
A disclosed plan outlines a potential arrangement involving the governor and state legislature. Early indications suggest deals are being mapped and positions prepared for formal discussion.
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25 Aug 1940
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Monroe Morning World in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1940
Page
1
Demands Immediate Action On Conscription Measure
In Washington and Bermuda reports, lawmakers press for swift passage of the Burke Wadsworth draft bill amid fears defense delays. Senator Byrd urges day and night Senate sessions until a vote. Barkley predicts final approval next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd
Washington
Virginia
Senate
Defense
Barkley
Kentucky
Lodge
Massachusetts
Gibson
Vermont
Austin
Gurney
South Dakota
Senate of
United States
Roosevelt
Congress
Hitler
Armica
Burford Transfers Mineral Holdings in Louisiana and Arkansas
Freeman W. Burford, the Dallas oil man, transfers extensive Caddo parish Louisiana and Miller County Arkansas mineral holdings to his ex wife Carolyn S. Burford for $10 and other panel considerations. The Move involves hundreds of acres in the Ro-Jessa oil field as Burford faces bribery charges in New Orleans and separate federal actions with former Governor Richard W. Leche. Mrs Burford, daughter of W G Skelly, now heads Burford's East Texas refining firm, after Skelly took over the company assets. Mrs Burford resides in Dulles where the divorce was finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
Freeman W. Burford
Dallas
Tex
Caddo Parish
Millerounty
Ark
Carolyn S. Burford
Burford
New Orleans
Rodessa
Richard W
Texas
Louisiana
W. G. Skelly
Tulsa
East Texas Refining Company
Skelly
Burrd
Dulles
Welfare leaders resign posts in Louisiana
Baton Rouge Aug 24. Resignations of the second and third ranking officers of the state welfare department were accepted by Commissioner Ellis Unhcan. Deputy commissioner Douglas Svendson and Miss Margaret Kooke, director of public assistance and child welfare, leave their jobs. The deputy post will be abolished and Miss Lily H. Nairne, assistant Orleans parish director, will serve temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Anking
Douglas Svendson
Depty
Margaret Kooke
Bureau of
Pube Assistance and Child Welfare
Haveen
Ellis Unhcan
Henican
Lily H. Nairne
Ormans
Brooke
Armanent
Hemurgic Pioneer Dies in Minnesota
Laurel Mississippi August 24 The death of William H. Mason at 63 a pioneer in chemurgic development and Masonite Corporation lore was reported. Mason was flown by airplane to Rochester Mayo Clinic after suffering illness and died in Minnesota Sunday during transfer for operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel
Miss
William H. Mason
Masonite Corporation
Rochester
Minn
Mason
Mayo Clinic
British lumberjill serves in Women's Land Army amid Suffolk trees
A sturdy member of the Women's Land Army Community encamped in a Suffolk woodland performs lumberjack duties to support Britain's defense. She handles tree trunks with ease as part of the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Land Army
Suffolk
Britain
Thousands Flee Devils Island War Hunger Report
Eight men describe starvation on Devil's Island prison colony after fleeing to Miami traveling 3,000 miles by canoe and 26 foot sloop. They say guards released inmates and food shipments stopped. 4,800 to 5,000 prisoners remain with few funds for passage. Leader Jolly Constant, a 47 year old Breton sailor, sought Canada to join de Gaulle’s volunteer army. Immigrant officials will investigate their claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Devil's Island
France
W. B. Thomas
Jolly Constant
Canada
Charles de Gaulle
Germany
South American
Constant
Carazo dismissed by LSU board amid reform shakeup
Baton Rouge tracking the dismissal of Castro Carazo, former Louisiana State University bandleader linked to Huey Long era extravagance. The reform board offered no reasons, as Governor Sam Jones endorsed a quieter approach to LSU spending and showy campus events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Jones
Hinting at Nazi sea raiders in the South Pacific
A dispatch notes the appearance of a Nazi sea raider signaling a possible renewed phase of naval warfare. With Britain focused on home waters and Mediterranean duties, Germany could harass global shipping from Norwegian ports, risking clashes with British forces as it seeks to choke Britain before autumn weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Weiter
South Pacific
Mediterranean
Germany
England
Britain
Scotland
Atlantic
Berlin
Graf Spee
Montevideo
Rawalpindi
Battle of Britain raids and Europe talks dominate international briefing
German warplanes bombard London and Portsmouth in midnight and pre-dawn attacks the third since Saturday. Dover is struck from the French coast. bombs hit London suburbs with no major damage reported. Britain reports RAF night raids on targets in France Holland and the Reich. In Southeast Europe Hungary tensions rise as talks with Romania over Transylvania break down and reserves are mobilized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
London
Portsmouth
Dover
French
Royal Air Force
France
Holland
The
Reich
Europe
Hungary
Romania
Transylvania
Berlin
Newsman Tells Of Scene As Nazi Bombs Hit London
London observer Drew Middleton recounts air raid scenes in the capital. He describes incendiaries striking streets, a bloodied rescue effort, a woman clutching a baby in the blackout, and stretcher parties passing by as searchlights scan the sky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jack
Larger Quarters Needed For Mass Meeting On Conscription
An unprecedented statewide turnout to the American Legion mass meeting in Mississippi prompts a move to larger quarters. Speakers include Col. Alexander Fitzhugh, Col. Harry J. Landry, and Oscar Johnston. Ray Kelly may attend. Charles Q. Kelly plans to be there. A caravan from Greenville heads to Jackson for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Greenville
Hopkins Resigns as Secretary of Commerce
President Roosevelt accepted Harry L. Hopkins resignation from the cabinet to focus on health. The post would be offered to Jesse H. Jones, the federal loan administrator, with the effective date to be determined. Hopkins cited a stomach ailment lasting nearly two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Harry L. Hopkins
Jesse H. Jones
Hopkins
Turmoil over Transylvania Ends in War-Pretext Tensions
Aug 24 reports from Budapest and Turnu Severin describe failed talks between Hungary and Romania on Transylvania. Reservists called, transport hubs placed on alert as nationalist factions push claims. Romania names new staff leaders and pressures for cabinet posts while Bulgaria presses for Dobruja talks. The scene ties to broader European power struggles in the Balkans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turnu-Severin
Rumania
Adolf Hitler
Balkans
Germany
Budapest
Romania
Halian Preas
Hungary
Transylvania
Juliu Maniu
Maniu
Carol
Carnova
Dobruja
Silistra
Danube
Bulgaria
Baltic
Black Sea
Constanta
Hitler Leaves Front for France, War Updates Reported
News wires say Adolf Hitler has left for a front line headquarters in France amid ongoing large scale operations. In Shanghai two Highlanders were freed after assault arrests in Hongkew, Japanese officials noting regret from a British officer. Amsterdam reports Reich commissioner Segedinquart will designate former Queen Wilhelmina officials, restructuring Dutch administration and high courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Nations Broadcasting Company
Adolf Hitler
France
Shanghai
Hongkew
SR. Haunt
Laitian
London Bombardment Sparks Overnight City Fire
German air raid against London and Wales territory opens the war’s first direct assault on the city. Incendiary bombs ignite the metropolis, triggering a vast blaze and fires across London as searchlights and distant explosions echo into the dawn. Casualties and damage are feared but unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Landen
Portesmouth Naval Base
England
Air Ministry
Sens Service
Aiiet
Fire Destroys California Exposition Building at Golden Gate
Fire swept the California Exposition building in San Francisco today. Exhibits valued at 150000 were saved before the roof collapsed. The Treasure Island structure cost 280000 to build. Insurance coverage totaled 55900. Six firefighters were injured, none seriously, as winds aided containment of the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
Gafety
Treasure Island
Youth Injured in Auto Crash on Jackson Street
Ellis Mathis seventeen suffered a fractured knee joint and body lacerations when a motorbike collided with a car in the 660 block of Jackson Street Saturday afternoon. R W McKellar Schwartz drove the coupe south turning left into a filling station. Mathis was treated at St Francis Sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Mathis
Dick Taylor Street
Jackson Street
R. W. McKellar
Schwartz
McKellar
St. Francis Sanitarium
Orleans Baton Rouge May Get Bomb Fleet
War department board disclosed after a conference with Governor Sara Jones that the bombardment squadron for Louisiana would likely have divisions in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. The department will survey other cities in the state for army air attachments as part of the expanding national military program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Bermuda
United States
Majoreneral Denis Bernard
Ofermuda
Hemicere
Churchill
House of Commons
Lord Halifax
House of Lords
Washington
Newfoundland
West Indies
Lord Lloyd
Baton Rouge
War Department
Sara Jones
Louisiana
New Orleans
Mateau
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lumberjill
Mvlinniuuniy Uuutty
U.S
Ees
U. S
GEEKS
Minnesota
Carazo
Raider
Edward E. Bomar
Drew Middleton
Turnu Severin
Romana
King Carols Palace
Prince Frost von Starhemberg
Austria
General de Gale
Prince von Starhemberg
Dellfuss
Heimwehr
Austrian Legion
Amsterdam
Wilhelmina
Neval
State Council
Supreme Court
High Courts
Wales
Porsche
Heura
Landenera
Lencden
Orleans
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