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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1939
Page
1
House Democrats move to bolster unity as Republicans in the new congress show gains. Two meetings are planned to discuss consolidating Democratic forces amid jitters over party cohesion on crucial votes following a 159 to 122 tally.
F. F. Neely, 47, a Shreveport oil man, was acquitted of murder in the death of Jack Dean, 25, his wife's first cousin. The 12 jurors deliberated briefly, with the defense contending Neely acted after learning of his wife’s alleged infidelity.
Washington reports indicate House Judiciary Committee may close inquiry into Secretary Perkins without impeaching her. Members from both parties suggest shelving the case, while Rep Thomas accuses Perkins and aides of dereliction in deportation enforcement amid pressure over Larry Bridges’ case.
A Philadelphia tailor described as a witchcraft practitioner who spoke with Old Nick was jailed for grand jury action on conspiracy to murder for insurance. Witnesses described a broad scheme to kill for pay across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania using poison, with authorities comparing the case to the Liebeaud murders. Paul Petrillo, 45, was held on conspiracy to kill and eliciting to commit murder.
H A Mangham of Rayville was elected president and Marvin Lipp of Oak Grove secretary at the North Louisiana Press Association semi annual meeting at Hotel Virginia. New officers replace J H McQuerry and C E Faulk Sr as leaders of Districts 4 5 and beyond. The day-long session included round table discussions on circulation problems and methods to obtain national advertising with Bruce R McCoy of Baton Rouge leading.
A Town Hall group plans a Monroe chapter at Hotel Frances Monday noon. The national Town Hall HQ in New York will supply speakers on diverse topics. The movement promotes knowledge among America’s intellectual aristocracy with noted figures, while keeping a free forum with dues paid in advance.
Washington reports two old papers from the American Legation in San Jose Costa Rica may illuminate the exploits of William Walker the 1850s adventurer who became Nicaragua president and led expeditions across Central America. The notes recount his clashes with Vanderbilt forces and his eventual execution by Hondurans in 1860.
James A. Noe, candidate in the 1940 Democratic primary, places repeal of the sales tax at the top of his campaign platform. He pledges to oust payroll dead-heads, break up Baton Rouge clique control, stop deductions from public salaries, secure old age pensions, and run an economical tax reducing administration.
A police communique says several Iron Guard youths were arrested for a thwarted plot to assassinate King Carol's new vice premier Armand Calinescu. Reports claim 60 officers, including generals, were detained in a crackdown against the outlawed group after a raid on an Iron Guard HQ in Bucharest.
Pope Pius XI rests in the Chapel of the Sacrament in St Peter's Basilica as cardinals gather for the conclave. The Lateran Accord anniversary address is postponed. 31 of 62 cardinals attend the general congregation. the fisherman's ring is broken and a new one prepared for the successor.
Lieutenant Ben S. Kelsey piloted a secret twin motor army pursuit monoplane from March Field California to Mitchel Field Long Island in 7 hours 45 minutes only 16 minutes 35 seconds behind Howard Hughes 1937 non stop record. After a landing mis cue the craft struck trees and crashed into a sand pit but Kelsey escaped serious injury with the all steel cabin protecting him.
Paris demands Tokyo explain the seizure of Hainan by Japan, calling the move a violation of promises. Britain likely to join with a parallel note as Paris and London seek to curb a potential anti Allied squeeze amid tensions with Germany and Italy.
Republican speakers accused the Roosevelt administration of failure and urged a return to power in the 1940 election. Lincoln birthday events spanned days with dinners and rallies in Akron and New York City where Herbert Hoover and John Hamilton were slated to speak. Senator Styles Bridges argued the New Deal economy and foreign policy were misdirected, citing Lincoln on unity vs direction.
Archaeologists at Marksville Avoyelles parish and near Catahoula Lake LaSalle parish, Louisiana, dig to uncover links to moundbuilders. State University funds $125000 project led by James A. Ford with WPA supervision and 160 shovelmen seeking crematory pit evidence and links to the Hopewell culture.
London and Paris move toward recognizing Franco as Spain’s legal government. Britain and France seek to outbid Italy and Germany for Franco’s favor with reconstruction funds and a strong British market, aiming to block fascist influence and secure investment.
Three unidentified men abducted two men and a woman then robbed them before tying them in the woods near Pollock and fleeing in a stolen car owned by one victim. Monroe sheriffs and state police searched the vehicle on Chestnut Street near Logan McConnell’s home and checked for fingerprints. The car belonged to Jack Browning of Athens Texas and had been stolen after Browning was abducted earlier in Alexandria.
President Roosevelt recovered from a grippe and plans a two week voyage to witness the fleet’s war games aboard the cruiser Houston. He aims for a grandstand view of the Atlantic exercise that tests eastern defenses of the Panama Canal as Congress weighs canal protection measures.
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