Electric rate proposals studied by state utilities group
Southwestern Gas and Electric of Shreveport and attorney Peyton Sandoz of Opelousas are handling inquiries into electric rate plans. Long and Sandoz, tied to the state tax commission and public service investigations, work on a fee basis tied to money collected. Shreveport’s residential rate starts at 7 cents per kilowatt for the first 5 kilowatts per room per month.
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The
Service Commission
Shreveport
Business Upturn Predicted After Three Wave Cycles
The article traces a nine month economic cycle starting March 1933 with a 55 base, peaking July 1933 at 884 then lowering to November. A second wave began December 1933, trough 67.1, rising to 79.5 in May 1934. The third wave began 63.2 in September, cresting 84.3 last March, not surpassing the first crest. Most analysts foresee higher levels by autumn though the end of the third wave remains undecided.
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Standard Statistic Company
Blue Star Ointment Promises Quick Itch Relief
To end itch and rash Blue Star Ointment offers tested medicine that melts in and kills the itch. Money back if the first jar fails.
Kidneys Must Clean Out Acids in 48 Hours
An old advertisement claims kidneys remove acids via tiny filters. It warns against cheap drugs and promotes a doctor guaranteed prescription named Cyster Siss- Tex. The ad promises new vitality in one week and a money back guarantee, with a price of 8c per dose.
Third Man Slain in Feud Called for Special Grand Jury
At Frankfort officials requested a special grand jury with an outsider judge to convene immediately. The letter bore signatures of County Attorney William Rice Sheriff Tom C. McDaniel Circuit Clerk Clay M. Bishop County Clerk S W Sizemore and former County Judge Roy W. House.
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Frankfort
William Rice
Tom C. McDaniel
Clay M. Bishop
S .W. Sizemore
Roy W. House
Walmsley Defies Resignation Pressure Over Garbage Strike
Walmsley refuses to resign amid a long running garbage strike. Charles Parks says the garbage delegation demanded the mayor's ouster for a square deal and threatens a renewal of the strike. Walmsley accuses Senator Long of sending emissaries offering pay to trigger his re signing. He says the federal emergency relief administration had been paying workers and the city council lacked authority to intervene.
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Charles Parks
Walmsley
Senator Long
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Directors Named by State Press Body
State press body names directors B F Barnett of Arcadia and W G Jones of Denham Springs. Press day committee includes E W Rice of Benton as chairman C E Harper of Minden Dillard Hulse of Homer Mrs C L Breazeale of Natchitoches John Cunningham of Natchitoches Lester Moore of Shreveport Edwin Roy of Arabi F A Leaming of Mansfield Chas Hazen Ralph Swanson Dolph Frantz and W W Moore of Shreveport.
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B. F. Barnett
Arcadia
W. G. Jones
Denham Springs
E. W. Rice
Benton
C. E. Harper
Minden
Dillard Hulse
Homer
C. L. Breazeale
Natchitoches
John Cunningham
Lester Moore
Shreveport
Edwin Roy
Arabi
F. A. Leaming
Mansfield
Chas. Hazen
Ralph Swanson
Dolph Frantz
W. W. Moore
Bombing Strikes U S Embassy in Mexico City
The U S Embassy in Mexico City was bombed as police and plainclothes guards were posted outside. Details remain secret but authorities trace a clue and plan arrests while Ambassador Daniels offers no comment and a guard reports bomb fragments. Nearby the Japanese legation faced a similar communist linked attempt months earlier. A separate German survey notes 15 500 libraries serving 45 600 000 people.
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Daniels
Colonia
Juarez
Legation
Germany
Former Federal Investigator Held in Bribery Case
A former federal investigator, Jones, faces bribery accusations tied to securities commission matters. Raybell, a resigned commission staffer, allegedly offered to "fix things up" for 27500 with a 250 down payment, while hidden listeners monitored the exchange. Jones claims political persecution and vows the case reveals a broader racket in the commission.
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Raybell
Commission
Jones
Department of Justice
Athur Carney
Scarsdale Polce
William Horan
Westchester County
Group of suspects tied to largest cash loot in history
The group was found in a house with an arsenal including nine revolvers a rifle a riot gun 8 rounds of ammunition a tear gas kit stolen auto licenses and a magneto jumper used to steal cars. Named suspects Hughes Gaffney Bell McCarthy Gaynor Fox Balner Maiwald and Edna Maiwald. Balner linked to Detroit and the Purple Gang.
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Ers
Albrecht
John J. Hughes
Edward Gaffney
James
Ding-Dong) Bell
Joseph McCarthy
Arthur
Scarface
Dillinger Fear Recited After Acquittal and Capture
Witnesses described Dillinger and Van Meter paying large sums for a shack bed at Probasco’s tavern. They testified Dillinger waited for a May 24 1934 facial operation, wandered the neighborhood, and considered surrender after learning government agents would shoot on sight. They recalled meetings with Piquett and O Leary, and Dillinger’s crew silencing themselves with reassurances they looked fine.
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Dillinger
Piquett
van Meter
James J. Probasco
Arthur O'Leary
Evelyn Frechette
Monroe Mayor Asked to Attend Cotton Parley
Mayor Walmsley urged Monroe to send several prominent businessmen to a southwide cotton conference. President Taylor noted a forty percent drop in U S cotton exports in the first nine months, with mills using less U S cotton and markets shrinking, threatening tax revenues and jobs.
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Monroe
Bernstein
Walmsley
Cotton Belt
Taylor
United States
Death Sentences in Roosevelts Tax Plan Debate
Lawmakers debate extending nuisance taxes and financing a Roosevelt program by rider to a pending resolution. Borah and LaFollette push higher taxes on incomes and corporations while championing moral and economic recovery. The piece also notes a Baptist encampment with speakers and recreation for CCC participants.
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LaFollette
Borah
Idaho
CCC
A. E. Prince
A. D. Muse
Monroe City Council approves quarterly financials for 1935
Monroe Louisiana city government reports the quarter ended April 26 1935 receipts and disbursements with balance 15387225 in banks. The council also approves minutes from February April and May sessions and orders publication of the report as required by law.
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City Hall
Monroe
Louisiana
Swayze
Breard
City of
A. Poag
Arnold Bernstein
Poag
Mussolini Deaf to Eden Talks in Prelude to Ethiopian Crisis
British and Italian circles report Mussolini will reject partial solutions and press for a radical Ethiopian settlement. Eden’s visit centers on Ita ly Ethiopian dispute and the League, with no promise of concessions. Sir Eric Drummond and William Strang joined Anthony Eden for talks in Venice.
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Italy
United States
Great Britain
League of Nations
Mussolini
Eden
Ogaden
Obituary for H. P. Minard of Standard
H. P. Minard aged 61, longtime superintendent of Louisiana Central Lumber in Standard, died at a local hospital after an operation. Funeral at Peters chapel and burial at Riverview. Survived by widow Daisy, one daughter and three sons including Ronald and Marshall Minard. Active pallbearers listed with honorary pallbearers named.
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H. P. Minard
Standard
Louisiana Central Lumber Company
Peters Funeral Chapel
Riverview Burial Park
Minard
Louisiana
Emporium
Missouri Lumber and Mining Company
Grandin
Clarks
Daisy Minard
M. M. Meredith
Ronald Minard
Houston
Texas
R. L. Minard
Marshall Minard
New Orleans
Elmer Slagle
R. E. Prestridge
Roy Cooper
B. E. Zeagler
A. W. Johnson
C. B. White
J. Q. Graves
W. H. Thompson
M. C. Thompson
W. H. Faulk
S. H. Holloman
Jim Monk
John Webb
J. W. Clarkson
P. H. Mecum
John Edward Godfrey
Munitions Group Presses for Shipbuilder Policing
A legislative committee accuses shipbuilders of inflating cruiser costs and profiting through price hikes after the 1927 Geneva conference. It urges policing by the government to curb self interested influence over naval policy and pricing.
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Munitions Group
Baptist Encampment Declared Successful in Olla
The Northeast Louisiana Baptist encampment at Olla opened June 18 and will close Thursday with large attendance and unusual interest and enthusiasm shown by participants and observers.
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Olla
Vee Eee Financial Figures Include Several Large Sums
The fragment lists multiple large monetary amounts including 830.00, 339,366, and 171 423.46 as figures in a financial record or report. The context is unclear but shows these as notable totals or line items.
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Press Body OF State
U. S
Mexico
McCormick
George Raft
Glass Key
New Deal
Securities Commission
Balner
Detroit
Purple Gang
Ing
L. T. Hastings
First Baptist Church of
Rev. Hastings
Ene Ee General Fund
National Meter Company
Eeeyis
Weta
Orks Nes
Serire
Vvcosvesre
Scseree Sone
Wasavi Vcaussoeser Charity and Relief Salvation Army
Ovachita T. B. & Public Health
Asso- Sisticity
Caysaerss American Red Cross
Mary Goss
Srerseses
St. Francis Sanita- Tur
Ouachita Parish
Monroe Public Brary
Monroe Recreation Board
Boy Scouts of Amer- Loe Vipdpew Trae
Erate Hie
Coeeee
Rodman
Eeania
Fire Department
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Janks Svotverete
BPR
the Labor Magazine
Public Ownership League of America
Acae Dhes Cer
Tele- Opagh
Police Jury
Ncey Eee
Wenneh Shs
Stein Bul
Recreation Conven- GO
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Beveeses
Asvesvssese
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Iera
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Pohad
Chutecacrees
Mar- Sbrd
Tela Wivacacvi
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Rsrcevess
Sccsescoes
Cocque Tees
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Visacsao
Pricate Iy.s
Bayou DeSiard
Psewag
FERA
Louisville Avenue
Coreseviers
Ouachita
Fire Department Insurance Fund
P A. Poag
Council On Motion
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