Homecoming of Vets Planned for Thompson Wood Lee Camp
Thompson Wood Lee camp No. 9 United Spanish War Veterans and its auxiliary announce a homecoming at camp headquarters 109 1-2 South Grand Street on April 30. A 9 p.m. to midnight benefit dance at Knights of Pythias hall on St John Street will fund the memorial room at G. B. Cooley tuberculosis sanatorium and beautify the veterans plot at River view Burial park. The day’s program includes invocations, addresses, musical selections, an old fiddlers contest, a luncheon, and a river boat trip to Pine Top aboard Mr. Cooley’s yacht. Participating veterans are urged to bring fiddles. prizes will be awarded for the top fiddler.
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Thompson Wood Lee
United Spanish War Veterans
South Grand Street
Knights of Pythias Hall
St. John Street
G. B. Cooley
Riverview
Ernest D. Holloway
William D. H. Rodriguez
Pete Vernandez
Eileen McKinnon
G. B. Cooley Sanatorium
R. W. Germany
Lucyanna Favrot
J. St. Clair Farrot
Gang
America
Holloway
Monroe
Oklahoma clinic opens as fifth birth control center
A Tulsa General Hospital unit becomes Oklahoma’s fifth birth control clinic. The move follows a push to expand access to family planning services across the state amid ongoing debates on contraception and reproductive health policy.
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Oklahoma
Tulsa General Hospital
Congress Debates Relief Funds and Economic Policy
The article notes tensions over Roosevelt relief spending and economy measures. Jones suggests possible funding for rehabilitation loans from the $1.5 billion relief appropriation while lawmakers push to trim totals. Debate centers on agriculture bills, land bank loans, and the fight against stream pollution with a $1 million yearly bill amid economy concerns.
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Jones
Agriculture Committee
Wallace
House
Budget Bureau
Representative Taber
New York
Appropriations Committee
Congress
Roosevelt
Treasury mulls tax changes to curb revenue gaps
Officials report Roosevelt budget notes possible new levies to close deficits. Treasury study seeks closing loopholes in the tax system and may pair reforms with limiting gold imports. Potential measures include higher taxes on foreign dividends and interest to curb imports and boost revenue.
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Roper
Treasury
Roosevelt
Congress
Gas Co Lauds C of C Campaign
Monroe Louisiana chamber of commerce president Mr Joe Marx lauds a campaign by the gas company praising community improvement efforts and local business support.
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Joe Marx
Chamber of Commerce
Monroe
Louisiana
Chamber of Commerce Campaign Gains Wide Local Support
Mr. Prophit leads the membership drive for Monroe and West Monroe urging every business to join the Chamber of Commerce. Letters from President Marx and pledges of cooperation signal strong industry backing as the campaign targets a full regional roster by May 4.
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Chamber of Commerce
Prophit
Marx
Monroe
West Monroe
Machines mimic heart function after death in medical study
Dr Konitz explains heart machine keeps beating after death for hours by duplicating body conditions. The device fills heart vessels, applies pressure, and tests drug effects and electrical stimulation, aiming to deepen heart physiology knowledge. Dr Andrews warns against overworking the heart and stresses tuberculosis control.
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Konitz
Clarence L. Andrews
Atlantic City
N. J
LSU student fair opens with Miss Elizabeth Powers queen
Baton Rouge reports that the Louisiana State University student agricultural fair opens today and runs through Saturday with Miss Elizabeth Powers of Baton Rouge crowned queen by the Ag students yesterday. The census bureau also begins its first canvass of automobile trailers.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana State University
Elizabeth Powers
Powers
College of Agriculture
United States Census Bureau
Backache Link to Kidney Trouble Warns Readers
Many readers learn that persistent backache may signal kidney problems. The article explains kidneys remove acids and waste from blood, noting adults typically pass four pints of urine daily and that unusual pain could indicate kidney disorders.
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Nature
Doan’s Pills Promoted for 40 Years of Kidney Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Doan’s Pills as a trusted remedy for kidney pain and urinary discomfort. It claims decades of successful use by men and promises relief from waste-like symptoms, urging readers to try the product.
Sit-Down Strikers Face 12 Year Terms in Brooklyn Case
A verdict convicts 16 sit-downers and a Hospital Workers union leader of endangering patients by refusing to work at Brooklyn Jewish Hospital. Each faces 12 years. 38 more on similar trial. Sentencing set for April 30. authorities allege eight hour sit-down on March 15 with organizer cited.
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New York
Brooklyn Jewish Hospital
Brooklyn
Special Sessions Court
Hospital Workers’ Union
British Debates Over War Debts and Trade Barriers
Conservative MPs press Chamberlain on responsibility for recent events as Walter U. Runci man and Norman Davis visit London. Chamberlain and Sir William Brass avoid answers amid questions on war debts and U S trade. Davis seeks talks on trade disarmament and policy. Roosevelt to meet Belgian Premier Van Zeeland in June.
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Rupert de la Bere
Chamberlain
Washington
Walter Runciman
Board of Trade
London
Norman Davis
United States
de la Bere
William Brass
J. Bellenger
Davis
Cordell Hull
Paul van Zeeland
Begium
England
France
Roosevelt
Strange plot alleged in temple theft case
Roberta told Judge Clarence Kincaid that Andrews said Rheba Crawford formed a secret girls group at the temple to drive mother out and the group password was woe unto the one who breaks the link. Jacob Moidel testified about Sister Aimee’s temple and a note from Minnie Kennedy criticizing Roberta over love letters.
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Roberta
Clarence Kincaid
Andrews
Rheba Crawford
Temple
Mother
Jacob Moidel
Aimee
Minnie
Ma) Kennedy
Lecke to Attend Morgan Funeral in Washington
Governor Richard W. Lecke and L. W. Chip Robert Jr. traveled to Washington to attend the funeral of W. Forbes Morgan former treasurer of the Democratic national campaign committee. Robert also discussed plans for President Roosevelt fishing trip to the Texas coast next week.
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Baton Rouge
Richard W. Lecke
L. W. “Chip” Robert, Jr
National Democratic Committee
Washington
W. Forbes Morgan
Democratic National Campaign Committee
Robert
Roosevelt
Texas
Seymour Weiss
New Orleans
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chief Executive Expected to Stay in New Orleans
A report notes the chief executive is likely to remain in New Orleans for a few more hours before returning, keeping tensed local plans on hold as coastal operations proceed.
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Mississippi Gulf Coast
New Orleans
Madrid under siege as six inch shells rattle city streets
Fire, shelling and blackout drills spread through central Madrid as insurgent and government forces exchange heavy bombardment. Civilians seek shelter amid damaged buildings while 32 are reported killed in the morning attack.
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Gran Via
No-Man's Land
Madrilenos
Madrid
Jose Miaja
Franco
University City
Manzanares
Casa de Campo
False teeth fear eased with FAST TEETH product
An advertisement touts FAST TEETH as a powder that keeps removable dentures in place and offers fresher breath. It urges readers to buy FAST TEETH at drugstores to avoid embarrassing slips during daily activities.
New Ouachita Parish High School Erection Incoming
A new election facility at Ouachita Parish High will use the large new physical education building. The construction contract was awarded to Salley and Ellis, Monroe contractors, for 103172.50 dollars. The structure will cover a large portion of the 700 block on the east side of South Grand street, with several residences removed to clear the site.
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Ouachita Parish High School
Salley and Ellis
Monroe Contractors
South Grand Street
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