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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1936

Page

9

Unemployment Figures Vary Widely in Government Estimates

Draper of the Commerce Department notes a composite unemployment estimate around 550,000 to 15,100,000 since 1933 with monthly shifts being marked. He cautions the figures are unofficial and based on various sources for information, while labor leaders and corporate-backed bodies place ranges from about 9.8 to 11 million unemployed.

Draper Commerce Feas Department William Green American Federation of Labor National Industrial Conference Board Green

Shirley Temple stars in The Poor Little Rich Girl at Paramount

Shirley Temple charms with song and tears in her new hit The Poor Little Rich Girl. Alice Faye Gloria Stuart Jack Haley and Michael Whalen support. The Paramount attraction runs Saturday Sunday and Monday.

Shirley Temple Alice Faye Gloria Stuart Jack Haley Michael Whalen Paramount Theater

The 39 Steps at Paramount with Donat and Carroll

Robert Donat stars in The 39 Steps at the Paramount with Madeleine Carroll. The Hitchcock directed espionage thriller follows Richard Hannay after a murder as he evades police, joins a dangerous chase, and grows a wary romance with Claire. Also screening at Capitol is Human Cargo with Claire Trevor and Brian Donlevy.

Paramount Robert Donat Madelein Carroll Paramount Theater London Canada Richard Hannay Hannay Air Ministry Alfred Hitchcock Charles Bennett Col John Buchan Capitol Deb Fox Capitol Theater Claire Trevor Brian Donlevy Alan Dinehart Ralph Morgan

Slayings in New York Linked to Gang War Grudge

Police investigate four killings over three weeks as possible gangland revenge linked to vice ring factions. Didato alias Terry Burns killed outside a Lower East Side restaurant hours after three other slayings tied to former associates of Arthur Dutch Age. Victims Hessler Fauchot and Clarity-McDonald found with brutal marks, trunk stowage, and iron weights. Hungarian scientist in Hamburg notes benzol water mix creates steam at unusually low temperature, claiming large coal savings for Germany.

New York Dominick Didato Terry Burns Charles Lucky Didato Deective William King William Hessler Brooklyn Edmond Fauchot Manhattan Frank Clarity Allny Frank McDonald Long Island Greenwich Conn Hamburg Germany

Kellogg Corn Flakes Boost Energy Midday

A homemaker style note suggests Kellogg's Corn Flakes with milk help beat afternoon fatigue. Easy to digest and wholesome, the cereal is made by Kellogg in Battle Creek and aimed at restoring energy for households.

Kellogg’s Kellogg Battle Creek Pers der

Deepest Salt Mine Near Berlin Reported Depths

A report states the deepest salt mine in the world lies near Berlin and extends to a depth of 4,157 feet.

Berlin

Formal opening of Grand Leader department on DeSiard Street

Mr. Humphry, a 20 year veteran shoe fitter and stylist, announces the opening of Paris Fashion footwear at the Grand Leader on 08 DeSiard street. The shop will feature exclusive house slippers and women's purses with a large fall line in multiple colors, offered at moderate prices. Free gifts await every purchaser on Saturday.

DeSiard Street Humphry Paris

Funeral of McSwain Set for Sunday in Greenville

The body of Representative John J. McSwain Democrat South Carolina chairman of the house military affairs committee was brought to Greenville for burial. He died of a heart attack in Columbia after visiting Charleston with the 263rd coast artillery regiment where he was an honorary colonel. His funeral is scheduled for 5 30 p m Sunday.

Greenville S. C John J. McSwain South Carolina House McSwain Columbia Charleston 263Rd Coast Artillery Regiment National Guard United States Veterans’ Hospital Congress

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