Long outlines road bond plan for 3000 miles in three years
Louisiana Governor Huey P. Long spoke to the Men’s Business Club in New Orleans outlining a proposal to bond more gasoline tax to finance a 3000 mile paved highway system within three years. He cited current bonds, pledged federal help, and urged business leaders to back reforms while addressing illiteracy and state hospitals.
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Mississippi seeks impeachment of Attorney General Knox
The Mississippi House committee recommends impeachment of Attorney General Rush H. Knox for high crimes and malfeasance in office. The report charges illegal collection of fees from the state, listing cases from a few hundred dollars to 38,481.77 for state income taxation of public corporations in 1925. Dan R. McGehee of Meadville chairs the panel. one member opposed the impeachment, filing a minority report.
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Vaiden
Transport License to Youth Only 18
Homer Truax an 18 year old Fort Worth flier may be the youngest transport pilot in the country after earning the departments highest rating. He completed a year and a half of flying with lessons taken piece by piece and is employed by Fort Worth oil men and airplane distributors.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Tex
Homer Truax
Department of Commerce
Truax
Car Stolen From Jackson Street Reported
A Ford coupe was reported stolen from 202 South Grand Street yesterday evening in front of the First Methodist church. The theft was linked to Mrs. S. P. Bulund and prompted political calls to pursue restitution and impeachment measures against Mr. Knox with August 6 set to act on recommendations.
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Sudden Illness of Juror Delays Ohio Trial
In Columbus on Aug 1, the illness of juror Mrs Helen Lunsford, the only woman on the regular panel in Dr James H Snooks murder trial, forced a court recess. Additional venire members recalled to qualify new jurors, while the slain student’s parents will not attend further sessions.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Helen E. Lunsford
James H. Snook
Theor. Hix
Melvin T. Hix
Boyd Haddox
Haddox
Hix
Lunsford
Harry Cassady
Drops Mile-Plus Before Opening Parachute at Air Circus
Gene Rock, a 12 year parachute jumper, fell 33 seconds before deploying his chute during an American Legion air circus in Elkhart. Captain Hofstetter of the US Army ordnance department estimated Rock dropped about 5,560 feet before opening, surpassing the prior record of 4,400 feet.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Gene Rock
American Legion
Elkhart
E. Hofstetter
Ordnance Department
United States Army
Hofstetter
Rock
Sweet Peppers Boost Louisiana Farmers Cash Income
Sweet peppers in the Louisiana strawberry district brought in 275000 dollars this season, helping many farmers avoid deficits. A total of 389 cars were shipped, supporting growers around Hammond on August 1.
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Associated Press
Hammond
Louisiana Strawberry District
British War Minister Sets Egypt Policy To Be Announced In Day
Preston England August 1 Tom Shaw British minister of war said in a speech here that his government intends to present Egypt policy in the day's session It was noted that statements may not be released until the afternoon.
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Egypt
Statement on British Egypt ties strengthens imperial guarantees
A clarified official statement endorses enduring British dominance in Egypt to secure communications with the eastern empire. It marks a firmer position than prior intimations, emphasizing stable relations and long term safety of imperial routes.
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Britain
Egypt
Marvelous Discovery For Expectant Mothers
An ad promotes Mother's Friend as a skin and muscle relaxant to prevent pain during pregnancy. It claims to reduce nervousness backache and strain, improves skin condition and breast tone, and speeds natural recovery. Sold in drug stores with a free information request to Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta.
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