Federal grand juries dual action in Louisiana probes
Federal grand juries in New Orleans and Shreveport reopen to probe Louisiana political scandals. The eastern district will examine ballot boxes and precinct records from First precinct Fifth ward while the western district meets briefly then resumes on undisclosed topics. District Attorney Rene A. Wisca announces prosecutors will lead the case against Robert D. Anderson of Shreveport on income tax evasion charges. John Rogge says election case complaints will be reviewed for possible mail fraud or civil liberties violations.
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New Orleans
Shreveport
Louisiana
Fifth Ward
Rene A. Wicsca
Carl Crouter
Leon D. Hubert, Jr
Robert D. Anderson
John Rogge
Washington
Rogge
Richard
Bankhead urges Roosevelt to declare third term plans
Senator Bankhead says Roosevelt should state whether he will seek a third term now. The Alabama Democrat, backing his brother Speaker Bankhead for the Democratic nomination, argues early disclosure would quiet the field. He notes public preference for a clear frontrunner and tests of sentiment depend on the president's position.
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Senator Bankhead
Alabama
Roosevelt
Speaker Bankhead
Barkhead
Bankhead
Sen
U.S S. Tuscaloosa
Cristobal
Panama Canal Zone
Isthanus
People's League Permanently Organized in New Orleans
Officials of the People's League announced its permanent organization in New Orleans. They pledged vigorous future activity and a drive to eliminate judges aligned with the Long administration. The group paused a recall of Mayor Maestri, trusting the incoming administration to pursue proper steps. It plans a home rule and social welfare program for legislative presentation in March.
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New Orleans
People's League
Long
League
Robert S. Maestri
Maestri
Votes Discarded In One Precinct In Baton Rouge
The East Baton Rouge parish Democratic committee voided primary votes from a precinct raided by state police, condemning the move as unlawful. O W Fleshman was certified parish police juror for the tenth ward based on first precinct returns, while second precinct results were rejected after five commissioners were arrested during the raid on the Greenwell Spring sanatorium. One dissenting committeeman warned of court involvement.
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Parish Democratic Committee
O. W. Fleshman
East Baton Rouge Parish
Philander Smith, Jr
Fleshman
H. D. Ashford
Smith
Greenwell Spring
Murphy Roden
J. D. Womack
Tenth Ward
T. O. Morgan
Frazar Denies He Made Truck Deal Involving Leche
L E Frazar president of Southwestern Louisiana Institute denies any connection to a truck sale tied to former Governor Richard W Leche. Federal court in Alexandria heard that Frazar allegedly received 1000 dollars in 1927 as reimbursement for campaign expenses, part of a larger 11100000 profit split from 233 trucks sold to the Louisiana Highway Commission.
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New Orleans
L. E. Frazar
Southwestern Louisiana Institute
Lafayette
Richard W. Leche
Baton Rouge
Leche
Frazar
O. John Rogge
United States Attorney General
Alexandria
L. P. Abernathy
State Highway Commission
George Younger
Louisiana Highway Commision
World War II Leaders Clash In Munich Speech
Adolf Hitler praised three mighty states and vowed to fight Britain and France until the plutocracies are broken. Neville Chamberlain spoke at Birmingham calling Britain’s effort a crusade for freedom. London officials called Hitler’s remarks not worth comment amid wartime news. In Finland, Russian attacks threatened Viipuri as Finnish lines held along the Karelian isthmus with heavy Russian losses reported.
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Associated Press
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Italy
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Lake Muola
Vuoksi-Suvanto Lake
Taipale River
Lake Ladoga
Citations Awarded to New Orleans Poll Volunteers
In New Orleans on February 24 a dozen election workers injured last Tuesday at the polls in the Democratic runoff received citations from the Sam Jones election committee. E A Stephens praised their role in defending democracy and cited Arthur J O Keefe Jr, son of a former mayor, with special recognition.
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Sam Jones
E. A. Stephens
Jones
Sam
Stephens
America
Arthur J. O'Keefe, Jr
New Or
Brown Paper Mill Carpenter Injured At Work
Harley Elkinton a carpenter at the Brown Paper mill was injured at work yesterday morning while ripping lumber. A board struck him on the head causing a heavy blow and unconsciousness. He was taken to St Francis sanitarium for treatment.
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Harley Elkinton
Brown
St. Francis Sanitarium
Elkinton
Cheniere
Jones Loses Majority Amid Alleged Ballot Fraud in Orleans
Louisiana report notes Jones facing a disputed Orleans result amid claims of ballot fraud. Lucille May Grace, register of the state land office, endorses Jones urging Democrats to unite behind the governor designate as the Huey Long era influence surfaces.
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Jones
Orleans
Baton Rouge
Lucille May Grace
Register of the State Land Office
Sam Jones
Miss Grace
Fred Dent
Huey Long
Defeat Of Machine Regarded As One Of Greatest Vic tories in State History
In New Orleans on Tuesday the state machine suffered a major defeat as Sam H. Jones appeared to win city and country votes, though alleged fraud tainted results. Official totals show Jones about 20,000 statewide, but insiders estimate a larger margin. rural and urban votes are disputed amid accusations of tampering and political scheming.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Sam H. Jones
Jones
After 6 Months Germans Don't Risk Air Showdown
A six month look at the German war aims and the Franco British conflict notes limited ground fighting and light casualties compared with World War I. It emphasizes air power’s uncertain decisive role and recalls the Polish campaign where surprise and ground losses dominated. The piece hints at broader strategic outcomes and continues on page seven.
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Kirke L. Simpson
Associated Press
Germany
Hitler
Poland
Russians Press Hard on Finns in Lethal Offense
Finnish high command reports heavy Soviet assaults around Viipuri and surrounding islands from Kaialahti and Koivisto with 14 dead on the snow and thousands killed claimed across Salmenkaita Ladoga Kuhmo and nearby fronts. The city of Viipuri is described as nearly abandoned and heavily damaged amid fighting.
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Gulf of Finland
Finland
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Mannerhein
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Salmenkaita
Lake Ladoga
Kuhmo
Killer of Actor Franklin Native Ward Linked to Franklin Area
Jerome Ward known as Blackjack, held in Hollywood for the killing of a cowboy bit-player, was raised in Franklin Parish Louisiana. He left years ago for Arizona and Mexico, visited relatives here two years ago, then moved to Hollywood. Nearby, two movie cowboys staged a real life murder scene with one dead and the other jailed.
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Winnsboro
Jerome
Ward
Hollywood
Franklin Pariah
Arizona
Old Mexico
John Tyke
Fishing Spots Closed in Ouachita Parish Spawn
Three popular fishing areas in Ouachita Parish are closed under a police jury ordinance ratified by the state conservation department. Bayou DeSiard Phillips te vou Bartholomewiske are off limits from January 15 to April 15 to protect the spawning season. Hunting seasons are largely closed except rabbit. rabbit season ends this month.
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Ouachita Parish
State Conservation Department
Groven Brown
Local Conservation Department
Bayou DeSiard
Phillips Te
Mr. Brown
Ouachita Parish Official Ballot Results Announced
Ouachita Parish Democratic Executive Committee chair Aken T. Shotwell announced the official run off results noting minor changes from unofficial tallies. Clerk of court results show R Dean Parr 1 734 and Gordon Surgaine 6 6 percent. Coroner race lists Dr J T French 161 and Dr Irving J Wolff 6615. multiple ward tallies follow with numerous names and vote counts.
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Wea
Aken T. Shotwell
Democratic Executive Committee
R. Dean Parr
Gordon Surgaine
J. T. French
Irving J. Wolff
Felice
Pletcher Studdard MA
M. S. Dinon
Clarence Kincaid
W. A. Calloway
W. O. Roberts
Henry
W. D
Bill” Galsom
Ed M. Watking
Sander Berry
JH. Brown
Ward
John M. Breard
George Pipes
A. E. Montgomery
Underweed Fourmy
Mr. Shotweil
Paul Vink
D. Y. Smith
Smith
Jones postpones trip to Arizona again
Governor Nominee Sam H. Jones announced an indefinite postponement of his rest trip to Arizona from Lake Charles Louisiana He planned a sudden motor trip to Baton Rouge to settle unfinished matters and attend a Southeastern States Governors conference in Fort Lauderdale Florida Monday through Wednesday He said attendance would be helpful to him.
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Lake Charles
Arizona
Sam H. Jones
Baton Rouge
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Burke charged with assault in Times-Pic photographer attack
Edward Burke, superintendent of the new basin canal and shell road and a Longward leader, was formally charged today with assault and battery in connection with an attack on a Times-Picayune photographer and picture editor last week. The affidavit was filed on orders of District Attorney Niels F. Hert.
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New Orleans
Edward Burke
New Basin Canal
Shell Road
Times-Picayune
Niels F. Hert
Governor Long Tightens Control of Louisiana Democratic Committee
In a move continuing Huey Long's political influence, Governor Karl Ko Long organized the Louisiana Democratic Central Committee to nominate a secretary of state for a four year term starting in May. The committee elected Francis Whitehead over Gremillion despite opposition from Jones forces. The vacancy followed the death of A. Conway and his son B. A. Conway briefly considered the post before declining.
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Karl Ko Long
Alain Feather
Huey Long
Long
Chase
Sererenee
Jones
Commmittiee
Gremillion
Crowley
Committee
Wee
A. Conway
Donce
Tae Ching
Francia Whitehead
Coampagn
Damen Eratic Central Committee
Gether
Qurrentad
Secretary of State
Incw
Gremilion
Conway
B. A. Conway
Lung
Felber
Wedding Night Death Admitted in Tacoma Mystery
In Tacoma a slaying on a wedding night is linked to Hale R. Nosier former Tacoma civic leader. Myra Nosier 34 wife of Hale Nosier and John Ord are wounded. Ord denied involvement in the fire that burned the honeymoon cottage. Sheriff Clyde Knowles says Myra and Doene Pomeroy were treated after a brutal attack.
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Tacoma
Wash
Dee
Clyde Knowles
John Ord
Owever
Hale R. Noster
Washington State
Elica Association
Onfucius Say Comes to News Star Feature
A new feature titled Cope fucius Say will appear each afternoon in the News Star starting Monday. The editors tease the humorous neo Confucius sayings as a playful addition for readers.
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