Surprise Victory For Senate High-Tax Group In Tax Bill
Washington reporters describe a 417 million dollar revenue measure as a conference victory for the senate's high tax bloc. The accord mostly adopts senate tax raises and a public disclosure rule, with the 10 percent income tax hike still in play pending house action.
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Rivers Daily Stages Flood Present 24 Hour Stage
Flooding persists along river segments with reports of rising water levels through the 24 hour period. Officials urged residents in low lying areas near the river to monitor stage readings and prepare for possible evacuations.
Judge Harper’s Barbecue Knowledge Travels to New Zealand
In a Christchurch based tale recounted by Ernest J. Bell, municipal Judge W. M. Harper details southern U S methods for barbecued lamb to a curious New Zealand librarian. Bell notes Mrs. Bell may try the recipe but some ingredients are unavailable overseas. The note hints the judge may travel to instruct antipodean hosts in barbecuing rites. A separate item recalls Rev. Martin Hebert’s dollar sermon claim and a stalled Monroe street collision involving a trolley and a truck at North Second and DeSiard streets.
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Christchurch
British Empire
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Monroe
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DeSiard Streets
Gandhi Attacked in India But Uninjured Amid Clash
Mahatma Gandhi escaped unharmed when a rock shattered a car window during a confrontation with opponents of his untouchables campaign in Buxar India. Three nationalist volunteers were wounded in the incident, attributed to orthodox Hindus hostile to his reform efforts. Gandhi threatens renewed penance amid rising opposition to his movement.
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Chief Executive of Spain Ready to Resign
Zamora signals possible resignation as political crisis deepens in Spain. Government sources indicate pressure mounts over policy failures and protests threaten stability. No final decision reported, but cabinet members mull drastic step to calm turmoil.
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Spanish president may resign amid civil crisis and strikes
President Alcala Zamora faces a government crisis in Spain with a state of alarm nationwide. Extremists threaten strikes and riots as the cabinet resigns, while an attempted bombing targets Interior Minister Rafael Alonso. Rumors warn of a general strike against a new amnesty law freed political prisoners yesterday.
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Alcala Zamora
Spain
Alejandro Lerroux
Rafael Alonso
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Ouachita Parish High Heads to State Rally
About 50 Ouachita Parish High School faculty members and students traveled to Baton Rouge for the state high school rally. A bus trip with 25 boys from the baseball, tennis and literary groups was delayed by oil pump trouble, delaying workouts on arrival and prompting the group to improvise, with additional faculty members accompanying.
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Jack Hayes
Baton Rouge
Leo Hartman
Monroe
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Roy Nichols
George Riser
Elizabeth Manheim
Buffalo Gnat Plague Ravages Arkansas Livestock and Farms
The Buffalo gnat plague spreads across Arkansas causing heavy livestock losses and disrupted farming. In a ten mile Cabot area 300 horses and mules died in 48 hours, while over 100 cattle were reported killed near Marvell in Phillips County. The outbreak is described as the worst in years with thousands of dollars of livestock lost.
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Wirt Accusations Declared Unfounded by House Panel
The Bulwinkle committee adopted a report finding Dr. William A. Wirt's claims that administration brain trusters planned a revolution are unfounded. The 3 to 2 vote, mostly Democrats, notes Wirt failed to prove his contentions and cites a Virginia dinner as the basis, with six dinner guests denying quotes.
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Moore Approved for Orleans Job by Senate Group
The Senate Finance Committee approved Daniel D. Moore for internal revenue collector in New Orleans after brief discussion and without a record vote. Long opposed Moore, citing fitness concerns, with hearings and witnesses from Louisiana costing thousands. Moore, a former newspaper editor and real estate operator, awaits full Senate confirmation.
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Internal Revenue
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Huey P. Long
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Long
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Senate
Harrison
John P. Sullivan
Japan Sees U S Study Of China Policy Amid Talks
Washington dispatch reports American concern over Japan opposing Occidental deals with China. Foreign Minister Hirota met with U S ambassador Grew who sought an authoritative version of Tokyo’s restated policy. The 15 minute interview followed a British envoy visit and Chinese minister talks.
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Joseph C. Grew
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Washington
Francis Lindley
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Chiang Tso-Pin
Rengo
Chiang
Conway's Office Among Chief Job Mills In State Administration
A critical column attacks Secretary of State E A Conway describing his payroll as a payroll for political allies and in laws, labeling his office a political cesspool. The piece contrasts Conway with Governor Allen and Senator Long, calling both officials pliant and loyal to leadership. Continued on Tenth Page.
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Bob) Conway
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Secretary of State
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Distressed Taxpayers See Texas Licenses Rule Louisiana Roads
North Louisiana motorists flaunt out of state licenses as Texas plates dominate the scene in Lafayette Iberia and St. Mary parishes. Licenses bought by mail cost six dollars with motorists noting Cops seem to ignore the practice amid high revenue concerns.
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Wisconsin Carpenter Drives Dillinger Fugitives Near Park Falls
Robert Johnson a Manitowish area carpenter awoke to be threatened with pistols and forced to drive John Dillinger and two accomplices to a woods scene near Park Falls Wisconsin where they ordered him out and took his car, in an Associated Press photo caption.
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Kidnapped Tucson Girl Sparks Wide Search in Arizona
Six year old June Robles was abducted after school in Tucson. A $15,000 ransom note was delivered to her father Fernando Robles from suspect Rosalio Estrada. Authorities, ranchers, and cowboys joined a broad manhunt aided by the Morgan McDermott post of the American Legion as the family’s long standing ranch heritage is noted.
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John Dillinger
Rosalio Estrada
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Bank Robbery in Dumas Arkansas Three Men Flee
Three men robbed Merchants and Farmers Bank in Dumas Arkansas of under $1000. A Baptist minister alerted authorities, sending an armed posse in pursuit toward Gould. Bank officials President B D Causey Cashier W H Rice and Assistant Cashier Lawrence Gill were the only staff inside as robbers entered.
United States Foreign Trade Sees March Gain
United States foreign trade rose in March with exports up 27 million and imports up 25 million from February. Exports reached 190 million while imports total 158 million, yielding a favorable balance of 32 million versus 13.155 million a year earlier.
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Department of Commerce
Dillinger manhunt expands around St Paul as agents close in
Federal detectives mass near St Paul aiming to trap John Dillinger after the Mercer Wisconsin shootout at Little Bohemia. Reports reach Virginia and other states. several casualties and anger at Purvis as locals decry bungling.
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Seven more parishes added to Monroe NRS district
Effective May 1 seven more parishes join the Monroe district of the national re employment service per district manager J W Worthington. The district now includes Tensas East Carroll West Carroll Lincoln Jackson Madison and Union, while Oua chita Morehouse Richland Franklin and Caldwell moved out. The state is divided into seven NRS districts now with new district HQs in Monroe New Orleans Lafayette Lake Charles Baton Rouge Alexandria and Shreveport.
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National Re-Employment Service
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Caldwell
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Shreveport
NRA Deputy Accused At Shipping Code Meet
At a Washington hearing on the shipping code Jules L Hote of Page L Hote Co New Orleans accused deputy administrator Joseph B Weaver of favoring the conference line and questioned his knowledge of the industry L Hote urged Weaver be moved to another job The exchange drew light applause and L Hote noted he charters both foreign and American ships Shipping men said L Hote had telegrammed Johnson protesting Weaver's alleged discourtesy two weeks earlier
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NRA
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Page L'Hote Company
New Orleans
Joseph B. Weaver
L'Hote
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L’hote
Johnson
North Louisiana towns secure 15 percent electric rate cuts
Mayors and councilmen, Louisiana Power and Light representatives, and PSC Chairman Harvey Fields reached a tentative plan to cut commercial and domestic electric rates in north Louisiana towns by about 15 percent. The reduction aims to save roughly $44,000, with at least 10 percent for all individual consumers. final approval rests with the power company board.
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Harvey G. Fields
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Teacher Solon Roles Opposed by Education Board
A resolution was introduced at a state education board meeting to bar staff from leaves of absence to serve as legislators or engage in political activities. Walter J. Burke of New Iberia introduced the proposal, which was deferred to the next meeting at the suggestion of Secretary of State E. A. Conway.
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Dillinger killers order headline shocks Hollywood
In Hollywood on April 26 readers see a headline that Dillinger hunters were ordered to shoot to kill. The writer jokes about Roosevelt’s influence on Congress and notes Roosevelt’s Florida trip and Mrs Roosevelt reportedly supervising efforts.
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