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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1934
Page
6
The report details a court action involving the Orleans police body row with ongoing references to political figures. It notes a senator’s quip about going to the country to chop wood and questions surrounding the governor’s whereabouts and knowledge of developments in the armed force dispute over New Orleans.
Reports that Brig. Gen. Raymond H. Fleming was at Camp Beauregard were denied by Louisiana Mississippi camp officials. Command at Beauregard is held by Brig. Gen. Louis F. Guerre and Brig. Gen. Thomas J. Grayson. Fleming is sought for a demobilization injunction against guard troops who seized the registrar's office in New Orleans.
New Orleans amid martial law remains tense as Huey Long and O. K. Aller loyalists clash with Mayor Walmsley. City hall guards with machine guns face off against forces protecting the registration office across Lafayette Street. Authorities seek demobilization orders while arrests and injunctions loom.
John Boles and Claire Trevor headline the Fox drama Wild Gold a 1934 gold rush tale filmed in Bret Harte country. The Capitol theater presents the film for the last time today offering glamour excitement and human comedy.
In New Orleans partial martial law was declared last Monday under Governor Allen. Troops seized the registration office, prompting Walmsley to swear in 500 extra police. The mayor defended the move as defensive while Long and Walmsley, former political rivals, feud after Walmsley defeated Long’s candidate in the January Democratic primary.
New Orleans police ordered a ban on games of chance sponsored by civic and church groups after raiding a Ninth Ward Protective Association lotto party. Louis Denbaum, 58, was arrested for conducting the drawing as officials moved to block any gambling during the city’s tense vice crackdown.
The Cotton control plan under the Bankhead act would tax 50 percent of the value of cotton produced in excess of allotments or require tax-exemption certificates from surplus producers. Officials say the program may continue as an experiment in compulsory production limits to curb profits of large growers at the expense of smaller farmers.
Market notes show hog prices at $5.10 a hundred pounds before government taxes, with farmer benefits pending. Hog, cotton price comparisons show only modest year over year gains for hogs and strong increases for October cotton, reflecting tax impacts and market shifts.
Officials report drought covers most gulf counties with relief caseload rising to 241 000 this month. Experts expect rains before August 15 to improve forage and range conditions for fall and winter. Federal relief totals reach 3.65 million dollars for July with 1.28 million for drought counties. the Surplus Relief Corporation buys hundreds of thousands of cattle and processes about two thousand daily for canning.
NRA administrator reports the union strike at the Union Stockyards and Transit Co eased as 540 non union workers were replaced. An agreement grants 48 hour weeks for regulars and 42 hour weeks for extra staff once 4,000 cars are processed, with Judge Sullivan returning as arbitrator following a May ruling.
Employers plan a court action to block Governor Olson and the national guard from continuing street closures to trucks during the strike. They allege violations of constitutional rights and that permits favor Haas Dunnigan plan and exempted firms only. Ivan Bowen said a U S district court judge would hear the filing within hours.
Robert G. Harmon a prominent dairy man near Monroe was named by Governor O. K. Allen to the Louisiana livestock sanitary board to fill the seat of the late A. M. Henderson of Ruston. The appointment was announced today in Baton Rouge.
Douglas Montgomery Margaret Sullavan and Alan Hale lead in a tense adaptation of Hans Fallada’s novel at the Paramount theater audience on Tuesday and Wednesday. Supporting cast includes Fred Kohler Mae Maria George Meeker DeWitt Jennings Mariss Kirkland and Hedda Hopper in the venue’s night of dramatic attraction.
Senate committee backs action against risky investment banking practices citing 55 billion in domestic and seven billion in foreign bonds since the war. The inquiry noted many firms fall under Securities and Exchange Commission regulation. Ferdinand Pecora, chief counsel, serves on the commission. New rules to curb abuses are expected to be issued soon.
West Monroe voters will go to the polls Tuesday to elect a member of the alderman board to fill a vacancy from E. B. Harrell resignation. Candidates are C. C. Jesey and Tom E. Hicks. Absentee ballots numbered eight.
The Algiers riots persisted through Saturday night as a quarter of the city clashed with inhabitants. Jewish and Mohamedan leaders met at city hall to seek a truce but failed. Militants barred gates, searched entrants, and rioters fought with pistols knives and clubs after fires forced Jews into the streets.
A car stalled on a bayou ferry capsized after contact with the ferry side, plunging into the water and drowning four occupants. The group had visited relatives at Egan and were returning to Morse after spending the night at Estherwood following repairs begun there.
President Roosevelt tells West and East to see the nation as a whole and to protect public parks and agricultural resources from selfish individuals. He visits Two Medicine Lake with Mrs. Roosevelt and is formally adopted by Blackfeet Indians who bestow traditional names on the couple and Secretary Ickes.
Captain Thomas Capo of the New Orleans police force retires after 47 years service. His resignation was accepted at a morning police board meeting after prior reconsiderations due to board urgings.
Miss Dorothy Wahl of New Orleans, 22, is hospitalized in Mobile for observation after an Irvington area accident that injured nine. She suffered a forehead gash. other injured include Wil mer Wahl Joseph Phelps Mrs Phelps W E Harris Aubry May Phelps and a small child from New Orleans and Deputies Fred Devise and Buck Farmer of Mobile. Scotland operates a plant for shale oil motor fuel production.
Advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a safe remedy that kills malaria infection and builds blood strength with quinine and iron. Claims relief from chills and fever, fortifies against reinfection, and is suitable for children. Available in 50c and $1 sizes with more value in the larger bottle.
Monroe candidate Charles E. McKenzie announces for Representative in Congress Fifth District subject to Democratic Primary on September 11 1934. Incumbent Riley J. Wilson also announces for reelection in the same district subject to the September 11 1934 Democratic primary.
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