Louisiana Ballot Investigation To Resume In New Orleans
The special campaign funds committee will reopen its inquiry into Louisiana's 1932 Democratic primary, focusing on Senator John H Overton's fitness to hold office. Hearings begin in October in New Orleans with invitations for written statements from witnesses. The probe, linked to Huey P Long's influence, aims to uncover a broader set of issues surrounding Overton's election and fitness.
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Louisiana
New Orleans
Conally
Socrat
Texas
John H. Overton
Overton
Broussard
Logan
Ken
Yes
Huey P. Long
Timne Long
Oveton
Long
Mr. m
Holland
Con Spally
Sienon”. Long
Samuel T. Ansell
Ansell
New
Distance kills sympathy in global tragedies
Arthur Brisbane argues that distant disasters fail to move us as much as nearby deaths. He notes Mars lore and China’s Shensi province suffering, but suggests readers should temper their view of their own troubles, while commenting on efforts by America and Britain to stabilize currencies and establish lasting exchange values.
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Dreath
China
Shensi
Army to Effect Big Economies Without Cutting Troops
Washington June 17 army plans save 50 000 in next fiscal year while keeping the same number of officers and enlisted men. Total departmental and military outlay set at 225 million, excluding rivers and harbors. Current year outlay about 275 million. Retrenchments target living costs maintenance operations materials and new equipment with some trimming of training and civilian staff while fighting personnel remain intact.
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Washington
Department
Army of the United Tes
Million Persons Benefited From Forestry Program
Washington reports the federal forest program has directly aided more than one million people. Robert Fechner said federal expenditures have lightened the relief burden of thousands of cities since emergency work began two months ago. Office reports disclose that four hundred thousand men in the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Indian Service have arranged cash allotments for over 300,000 families, totaling nearly one million persons.
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Washington
Conservation Headquarters
Robert Fechner
Baylor student fatally shot near Bryan during attack
Miss Ledelle Hammond 20 of Kosse died after a pair of assailants stopped her car near an underpass nine miles north of Bryan. Ervin Conway 21 of Bryan was wounded in the shoulder but not seriously. Authorities seek two men and a woman after a third reported sighting near Welborn.
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Bryan
Texas
Ledelle Hammond
Kosse
Ervin Conway
Baylor University
Conway
Hammond
Miss Hammond
Dan Ray Hammond
Rosse
J. H. Conway
Welborn
Here
Bennett Elected Mayor of Ocean Springs Mississippi
Charles Bennett a poultryman and former New Jersey contractor was elected mayor of Ocean Springs Mississippi to succeed L M McClure who resigned to become postmaster. Bennett won 92 votes to Roy J Sous ey who had 73.
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Biloxi
Miss
Charles Bennett
New Jersey
Ocean Springs
L. M. McClure
Bennett
Roy J. Sousey
State Tax Load Series Promises Insightful Louisiana Question
The News-Star and Morning World publish a recurring Tuesday Thursday and Sunday series on state tax matters. Written by a veteran in state fiscal affairs, the articles explain how the state and its agencies collect and spend revenues from many taxes and licenses.
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Louisiana
News-Star
Morning World
America ignores Paris appeal on debt review forceful reminder
The United States dismisses France’s request for debt relief and reiterates its demand for unpaid installments. Washington asserts Paris must meet obligations despite diplomatic protests and economic strain. The stance increases tension amid ongoing monetary discussions with Paris.
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America
France
U S Rejects France Debt Review in Formal Note
The United States, in a formal note, refused to reopen war debt talks with France while indicating willingness to discuss Italy’s debt. Paris and Poland and Belgium received identical notes replying to their requests for revision after two unpaid installments, with Roosevelt insisting France must meet prior obligations before any resumption of talks.
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Washington
United States
France
Paris
Rosso
Congress
Roosevelt
Poland
Belgium
Phillips
State Department
Mrs Manley Seeks New Trial in Manslaughter Case
A motion for a new trial by Mrs Frank Manley, convicted of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Ted Reiser, will be presented at 10 a m tomorrow before Judge J T Shell. If overruled, an appeal to the supreme court is likely. The trial also involved Orville Elmore, who received 13 1 3 to 20 years.
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Frank Manley
Ted Reiser
J. T. Shell
H. H. Russell
Supreme Court
Reiser
Aquor
Monroe
Henry Warden Still Sought in Mississippi
Jackson Mississippi reports indicate Henry Warden remains in the Pistol Ridge area with officials receiving word a contact has spoken to him there. The man was under a life sentence for a prior slaying when he shot and killed a prison sergeant during an attempt to return him to Parchman from Hattiesburg.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Henry Warden
Pistol Ridge
Mexico
Parchman
Hattiesburg
Rogers Has His Say About New Pictures
Beverly Hills columnist notes a fad of actresses mimicking Mae West in She Done Him Wrong and mocks the craze. He jokes about preference for Finnish hitchhikers and satirically elevates Finnish pride while belittling other nationalities.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Mae West
Mae
Little
Finland
Floyd releases Sheriff unharmed after wild ride
Bolivar Missouri June 17 Held captive by Charles Pretty Boy Floyd for more than 14 hours Sheriff Jack Killingsworth of Polk County returned home after release near Lees Summit Missouri about 20 miles southeast of Kansas City He rode with his abductors for about 500 miles through central and western Missouri A motorist who was also released accompanied him The sheriff recounted Floyds driving and his fear during the ordeal.
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Bolivar
Charles
Pretty Boy) Floyd
Oklahoma
Desperado
Jack Killingsworth
Polk County
Lees Summit
Kansas City
Floyd
Adam Ricchetti
Missouri
Richhetti
Deepwater
Killingsworth
Ricchetti
Navy joins Mattern search for missing flyer
Admiral William V. Pratt ordered all naval ships and aircraft in Alaskan waters and near the Aleutians to search for Jimmie Mattern, the world flyer who vanished on a hop from Siberia to Alaska. The Argonne repair ship and at least two fliers, Ensign William A. Moffett Jr. and Lt. John West, were in the area as sea and air units pressed the search from Nome into Alaska.
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Washington
William V. Pratt
Alaskan
Aleutian Islands
Jimmie Mattern
Siberia
Alaska
Navy Department
Argonne
Harry Dad
Navy
William A. Moffett, Jr
Moffett
John West
Pratt
Wallace Delays Announcement of Cotton Program
Wallace postpones details of a cotton program due to ongoing protest by Smith. Officials cited lack of consensus and urged patience as discussions continue with relevant parties.
Wallace Delays Cotton Acreage Plan Announcement
Washington June 17 A final push to deter Secretary Wallace from applying maximum processing taxes on cotton delayed his announcement of the acreage reduction program briefy. He planned a noon release but postponed after a protest by Senator Smith of South Carolina. He then set to disclose at 11 a.m. E S T Monday to inform US markets before foreign ones. Tugwell and Charles J. Brand represented Wallace at a late midnight meeting.
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Washington
Wal_lace
Smith
South Carolina
Wallace
R. G. Tugwell
Charles J. Brand
Hunger Striker Suffered Heart Attack In Memphis
In Memphis Tennessee Reverend A J Vallery who began a hunger strike three weeks ago after a fight to regain control of the Bethany Training Home for Girls collapsed with a heart attack. A doctor said his condition was very serious though the heart issue might allow a longer life. Vallery contends officials and the Bethany Home directors must reinstate him as superintendent after his 1926 removal when the home shifted to community fund control.
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Memphis
Tenn
A. J. Vallery
Vallery
Community Fund
Bethany Training Home For Girls
Nazarene
Louisiana State University to add department of aeronautics
Dr James Monroe Smith president of Louisiana State University said a department of aeronautics will probably be added to the universitys college of engineering this fall A sponsor group of citizens would underwrite the effort until self sustaining A curriculum in commercial aviation is planned alongside the existing aerodynamic engineering program
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Baton Rouge
James Monroe Smith
Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University College of Engineering
Smith
Five Men Slain And Two Wounded In Kansas City Battle
Five men killed and two wounded in a Kansas City confrontation amid a ransom plot to free William Hamm Jr. in St. Paul. Hamm Brewing executives and security officials moved toward possible ransom talks as police monitored contacts. Negotiations appeared near, with officers posted outside the brewery offices as the case developed.
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Kansas City
ST. Paul
Minn
Hamm Brewing Company
William Hamm, Jr
W. W. Dunn
Herbert J. Charles
Charles J. Tierney
Charles
Brewing Company
Roosevelt Heads Aboard Amberjack For Atlantic Cruise
President Roosevelt rode the Amberjack schooner from Marion Massachusetts at 7 a m for a coastal cruise. He traveled by car from Boston via Groton to visit his mother and two sons, then spoke at Quincy in the rain about shipbuilding and naval history.
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Marion
Mass
Roosevelt
Atlantic
Boston
Groton
Quincy
Adams
Deposits Exceed Withdrawals at First National Bank
P J Abright cashier of the First National bank announced that deposits exceeded withdrawals today by over forty thousand dollars. The bank resumed unrestricted operations for the first time since the national bank holiday restrictions were lifted.
State Office Holders Near Panic As Story of Waste Is Disclosed
This Louisiana article in a series on assessments and government spending argues nepotism and waste at the state capital. It describes panic among Baton Rouge officials tied to the Long-Allen regime, detailing public pressure for reform, Governor Allen’s worry, and calls for legislative action on tax and school relief.
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Baton Rouge
Long-Allen
Allen
Winnfield
Cane River Lake
Burgess
Ouachita, Ad
America Rejects London Currency Stabilization Plan
London June 17. News that the American government will not accept the London drafted stabilization plan shifts the conference tone. Washington unofficial reports reach delegates as they return from Windsor, prompting central bank talks to resume despite government opposition. French delegates had pressed for early stabilization of American and British exchanges.
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London
Washington
Royal Garden
Windsor
Roosevelt
Heavily Armed Mexican Train Carrys Valor Gems to Chicago
LAREDO Tex June 17 Heavily guarded the palatial Mexican presidential train Olivo was en route to the Century of Progress exposition in Chicago bearing Monte Alban jewels and two smaller collections. The five coach train arrived in Laredo from Mexico City under escort of 60 Mexican soldiers and agents with Professor Alfonso Caso in charge. After linking to the regular northbound service, a 1 55 am crossing to the United States occurred with a 20 minute Laredo stop. Mexican agents remained aboard as guard and American officers were to join at San Antonio for the trip to Chicago.
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Mexico
Laredo
San Antonio
Secret Service
Chicago
Miss Delta Title Won In Tallulah Beauty Contest
Miss Mary Lee Conner of Delhi won first place in a northeast Louisiana business men beauty contest in Tallulah and received a loving cap and the title Miss Delta. Miss Dorothy Barnett of Tendal took second and Miss Jane Becker of Tallulah third among 28 contestants representing firms in St. Joseph Delhi and Tallulah.
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Tallulah
Mary Lee Conner
Delhi
Northeast Louisiana
Delta
Dorothy Barnett
Tendal
Jane Becker
St. Joseph
Kansan City Gunfight Kills Seven in Ambush at Union Station
In Kansas City a brief machine gun assault killed seven people including prisoner Frank Nash amid efforts to free or move him back to Leavenworth. Nash lay slain in a car as investigators and officers—Caffrey, Reed, Hermanson, Grooms, Lackey, and Vetterli—suffered wounds. Nash, linked to the Al Spencer gang, was captured in Hot Springs after a long chase.
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Kansas City
Union Station
Frank Nash
Oklahoma
Leavenworth
Nash
R. E. Vetterli
Kansas City Bureau of Investigation
Lackey
Vetterli
al Spencer
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Hot Springs
Ark
Cummings Aims to Nab Slayers in Kansas City
Washington reports that Attorney General Cummings ordered the entire Justice Department to hunt the killers of a DOJ operative in Kansas City amid gun violence tied to Frank Nash. The move follows Roosevelt's pledge to shield legalized trade associations from racketeers. Cummings seeks better coordination of state and federal law enforcement.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Kansas City
Raymond J. Caffrey
Justice Department
Frank Nash
Oklahoma
Attoreney Generla Cummings
Cummings
Roosevelt
Local Rate to Drop to 2 Cents on July First
Washington dispatch says the local postage rate will fall from 3 to 2 cents July 1. The act grants the president power to cut postal rates if business conditions warrant. Officials will monitor revenue effects and consider broader reductions.
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Washington
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