Roosevelt accepts renomination in Philadelphia speech
President Roosevelt accepted the Democratic renomination and launched his reelection campaign with a harsh attack on economic royalists. He argued the New Deal would curb monopolies, protect the family, and defend democracy against tyranny, warning that economic despotism harms small business and workers. Garner praised the New Deal and pledged loyalty to the president.
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Wedding Guest Killed in Fight at New Orleans Club
At the Orleans club a wedding reception erupted into a brawl ending with guest Carpenter dead from a broken neck. Police arrested Percy two hours later. witnesses described punches, a melee, and women separating fighters.
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Wren Released in Death Probe
Ex convict Wren linked to death probe after Evans body found on railroad tracks. Wren had served terms in Arizona and Mississippi for grand larceny and robbery and had a history of drunkenness and disorderly conduct. He appeared to have been studying papers near the scene including an army discharge to Lloyd Davis of San Antonio. The discharge was later deemed unrelated to the death.
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Ancient City Temple Unearthed In Ur Echoes Babel Shape
The article describes a newly uncovered brick temple in Ur, ancient Chaldea, likening its massive structure to the tower of Babel. It explains the temple’s purpose to reach the gods and recounts the origins of pagan belief tied to this ancient site. It also notes a business leader who advised buying cheap paint to profit from daily wages.
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Monroe Day Observance Boosts Local Sales
In observance of Monroe Day traders in the trade area promote a sales day as veterans receive bonus checks. Former soldiers and families plan to invest their bonus in essential retail merchandise, with merchants cooperating to support the event.
Merchants Plan Monroe Day Observance For Ex Soldiers
Merchants division announces a Monroe Day celebration to honor ex soldiers and families with full store services. Committee in charge includes Mr. DeLarot Herbert Fink Morris Haas and Wilson Ewing.
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Special Session of Court Slated for Guilty Ruling
In a spring grand jury move, Alexander and Sheftall were arrested near Pine Bluff Arkansas after leaving Monroe in an automobile. They faced charges related to an attempted robbery of Mickey at 401 Breard Street as he returned home late night, forced to raise his hands.
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Suspect Applin Pleads Guilty in Robbery Case
Applin pleaded guilty in district court on June 15 to a robbery charge. He was remanded to jail for sentence as a possible state witness in the case. The incident involved a pistol drawn at a hospital and a wounded robber treated for a non serious wound.
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Young Baptists Meet at Jonesville Tuesday
An all day Ouachita Baptist association rally at Trinity Baptist church Jonesville begins at 10 a.m. A pageant portrays the life of an early Christian missionary woman to China. Dorothy Coleman Good Pine Clara Jones Olla Edwin Jones Jonesville Rev. Mrs. Shirley Briggs Lois Manning Jonesville Donzie Smith Urania deliver reports and brief addresses.
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Monroe Endures Heat Wave Sets June Record of 107
Miss Key reports a June heat spell in Monroe with a peak 107 degrees on June 20, plus multiple days at 100 or higher. Rainfall remains sparse with only minor sprinkles on June 3 and 10, leaving crops and gardens suffering from drought while temperatures stayed hot through the week.
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