Industry groups press volunteer plan amid wage code talks
Potton would be assumed by them pending action on their agreement. Rayon and silt manufacturers sought authority to act, with a formal order due soon. Wool firms filed a 40 hour code with bottom wages of 13 to 14 dollars, joining the voluntary move. Cement industry also cut hours to boost wages and employment. Johnson urged suspension of the six o'clock closing law, saying mills must run two shifts and 40 hours weekly to aid recovery. Steel code, signed by firms composing about 90 percent of output, was presented by Robert P. La Mont with more endorsements expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Ely
Massachusetts
Robert P. LaMont
The
Iron and Steel Institute
Commerce
Lamont
Medical Rejections Trim Army Enlistments
About 350 of every 1 000 men who offer themselves for enlistment are rejected on medical grounds, reflecting stringent medical standards and selection practices in voluntary military service.
Balbo Visits Cartwright as Italian Base Ship Arrives
General Italo Balbo is greeted in Cartwright Labrador aboard the base ship Alice after a voyage from Iceland. The photo, transmitted to the paper by NEA Service, notes months of toil across plains and mountains, highlighting resourceful work. The piece also mentions the Peerless Motor Car Co plan to manufacture beer and ale under Carling's name, awaiting American grain and labor, with a stance against importing beer and wine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Italo Balbo
Alice
Cartwright
Labrador
Iceland
NEA
Peerless Motor Car Company
New York Reds lament lack of proletarian mass party
A reflective critique covers discarded slogans and the failure of communism to form a revolutionary mass movement in America. The piece contrasts expectations with a public that still seeks opportunity, cites kidnaping and bank robbery news, and notes dramatic shifts from era to era including cab wars and atomic energy promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
Mulhearn Funeral Home Offers Free Mercer Quartet
The Mercer quartet, regarded as top in northeast Louisiana, will provide high quality funeral music in Monroe and West Monroe without any charge when desired. P. S. Mulhearn, manager, says the service aims to deliver the best for the public during their time of need. No extra charge is made for the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
West Monroe
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Mercer Quartet
Louisiana
P. S. Mulhearn
Funeral Home Promises Comfort and Full Facilities
A funeral home explains its services, stressing best facilities and special attention to families during bereavement. The statement emphasizes accommodating families with care and dignity in their time of loss.
Monroe Briefs Roundup Shows Local Events and Travel
Miss Mildred Conley visits her Gloucester sister after ten years away from Monroe and notes changes. Mrs. Marguerite and B. B. Ferguson plan a few days in Little Rock. Charles Kendrick returns to Homer from his grandfather M. L. Langford’s home. Louisiana Training Institute directors meet Monday with two new members Barlow Inabel and Fred Mitchell. Scout Troop 13 West Monroe sees The Face in the Sky at Rialto Theater courtesy of Tom Fontenberry. Mandeville youths attend a Baptists encampment for two weeks and expect Friday return. In Syria’s Ballbek ruins Emperor Antoninus Pius built the temple of the sun god with the largest stones ever used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Conley
Gloucester
Mass
T. C. Mahr
Lee Avenue
Miss Conley
Monroe
The
Louisiana Training Institute
Barlow Inabel
Fred Mitchell
First Baptist Church of
West Monroe
Tom Fontenberry
Rialto Theater
Antoninus Pius
Ballbek
Syria
Pivotal States Vote This Week On Repeal
Postmaster General Farley urged southern states to back repeal as Tennessee Arkansas and Alabama prepare ballots next week. Democratic leaders claim strong dry support in many districts while wet forces predict decisive wins in several counties.
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Dixie
Democratic South
Ozarks
Gulf
Hay Watson Smith
Little Rock
Smith
Lee Miles
Arkansas
Memphis
Nashville
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Charles Rice
Alabama
Farley
Roosevelt
National Committee
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Tennessee
Mississippi
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Potton
Balbo
Arthur Brisbane
King Features Synd
Foundling Asylum
Chicago
Altamont
Kansas
Isaac McCarthy
Labette County
McCarthy
Atlantic Ocean
Moses
Pacific
Atlantic
Lucas
Weaks Supply Co., Ltd
Monroe, la
Jergen
West Tooth
Ammen’s
Coty
Elmer’s Chocolate Candy
Quart Merrell
Phillips Milk
Collens Pharmacy, Inc
eSlard Street
BABY
Royal Feed
DeSiard St
Mrs. Marguerite
B. B. Ferguson
Little Rock, Ark
Charles Kendrick
Homer
M. L. Langford
Mandeville
A. M. Tunstall
Repeal
O. K. Allen
Ers
A. F. Flournoy
Chandler Bldg
Washington, D. C
Bernhardt
A.& Wi
Sandwich
W. Allen
Ouachita Parish
Ouachita
Federal Vocational Board
Jeanes, Slater
Executive
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