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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1939

Page

3

Honeymoon for Hope Dare and Dixie Davis Under Guard

Hope Dare and Dixie Davis, now married in Nyack, New York, spend a guarded honeymoon under detectives’ watch in Rockland County. Local residents protest their residence near Clarkstown as district attorney Dewey faces pressure about the security and secrecy surrounding the couple.

New York J. Richard Dixie) Davis Hope Dare Philadelphia Davis Martha Tombs Mise Daves Tamrmra James J. Hines New Tvack Yesterder Attorne Thomas E Dewes Nyack N_ Y Thoenan E. Dewey Rockland County Rhoegerl Dixie Davis Mias Dare Davia Athormey Bert Clarkstown George W. Dorsey Dewey Ralph Geffen Underworld Emanuel Goldstein Liebert Orae

Simple Ringworm Relief Ointment Ad

Simple ringworm sufferers urged to apply Black and White Ointment with Black and White Skin Soap. Soothing antiseptic dressing fights itching burning and soreness on contact. Sold everywhere.

Poles Ready to Fight for Free City in Danzig Dispute

Polish circles see a moral victory as Danzig authorities yield to Polish customs rights. Smigly Rydz addressed 100000 in Krakow vowing Poland will defend its borders and liberties. Reports note Polish guards may intervene to protect customs officials if needed amid threats and inspections disputes.

Warsaw Poland Danzig Polonia of Katowice Polah Smigly Ryle Republic of Poland Marian Chedack Free City Arthur Karl Greer Daniig Senate Free Poleh Smighy-Rydz Krakow Denzig Germany Czasaid Ilustrowany Kurier Smigly-Rydzz

Nine Probes Set As Congress Adjourns Inquiries Begun

Congress adjourned signaling start of nine investigations funded by 345000 dollars. About 49 members return for hearings on un American activities the National Labor Relations Board banking and the economy with probes into Alaska fisheries and California labor practices. Smith to head the special inquiry with Dies Healey Murdock Halleck Routzohn. hearings slated for September and October.

Washington Congress National Labor Relations Board Alaska California House Bankhead Smith Virginia Roosevelt Labor Committee Healey Massachusetts Murdock Utah WPA Louisiana Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Georgia New York Chicago Senate Civiliberties Committee Banking

Congressmen Lay Records Before People in 1940 Campaign

Representative Martin claims 14 Republican accomplishments show cooperation with Democrats to curb New Deal excesses. He cites economy gains, rejection of debt increases, tax revision, Social Security tweaks, Hatch Act passage, and investigations of labor and monetary powers. Senator Barkley counters with administration gains in reorganization, monetary powers, defense, farm aid, and tax revision.

Martin Massachusetts House America Labor Board Congress Barkley

Deaths In Sicily Island And Parlor City Lumber Leader

The funeral of Mrs. Mattie H. Higgins 83 of Sicily Island was held at the Methodist church with Rev J L Lay officiating. Interment in Pine Hill cemetery. She was born in Harrisonburg and lived in Sicily Island since childhood. Grady D Herring ton 48 superintendent of Parlor City Lumber died of a heart attack. Services at Calvary Baptist church with Rev I J Brooks. Interment in Riverview Burial Park. Herrington leaves a wife two daughters a son and siblings.

Sicily Island Mattie H. Higgins Methodist J. L. Lay Lay Coy Wynn Breithaupt Jena Pine Hill Thomas G. Higgins Grady D. Herrington Parlor City Lumber Company Calvary Baptist Church I. J. Brooks Mulhearn Funeral Home Riverview Burial Park H. M. James George Breece F. C. Sheppard Paul Matthews F. A. Terzia, Jr F. C. Terzia R. R. McCord J. M. Pender H. H. Benoit N. R. Leonard Fred Vallery E. D. Woods H. C. Jenkins Douglas Brown George Weaks David Kaplan W. E. Saucer R. W. Whitehead C. D. Little Mr. Davidson Mr. Herrington Lumber Company Monroe O. T. Jones Calder Herrington George D. Herrington, Jr A. C. Herrington Hattiesburg A. E. Voss Quitman Warren Ratcliff Heidleburg Herrington

State vote could influence nomination amid light campaign heat

Governor Lester Franklin and candidates like J. B. Snider and Dr. Mark W. Gantt discuss issues such as pensions, natural resources, oil development, hospital beds, homestead exemptions, free textbooks, and road expansion. They seek sales tax readjustments and token elimination as polls open at 8 a.m. and close at 6 p.m.

Lester Franklin J. B Billy) Snider Mark W. Gantt George Ritchey Franklin, Johnson

Spain executes 60 for slaying of three in Madrid outskirts

In Madrid, sixty men were executed by firing squad after a council of war sentenced them for the murder of Gabaldon and two others. The killings targeted suspected criminals who had been active in postwar cleanup. Officials cited Franco era intelligence and warned that lawbreakers face severe punishment.

Gabaldon Diez Madrid Francisco Franco

Beaverhill Freight Vessel Sinks After Iceberg Collision

The Beaverhill, a Montreal to London freight ship with no passengers, struck an iceberg off Newfoundland about 100 miles offshore near Cape St John and Bay region. No distress signal was reported. crew size and captain unnamed. officials had no word on the vessel or its status.

Swanson to Attend Kane Funeral for Mother

Mrs. Raymond Swanson of Swartz will travel to Kane Pennsylvania Monday night to attend the funeral of her mother Mrs. Anna Cuthbertson who died there Sunday. The service will be held Wednesday afternoon.

Swartz Raymond Swanson Kane Anna Cuthbertson

Strike Menaces Entertainment

An AFL dispute pits Sophie Tucker against Helen Hayes as top actors plan an Atlantic City flight to press for AFL recognition and a showdown with industry unions. Ralph Morgan says the 4 A's 30 000 strong may push for I A T S E recognition, risking a Hollywood strike.

Hollywood American Federation of Labor Sophie Tucker Helen Hayes Ralph Morgan Atlantic City Associated Actors and Artists of America A. F. L. Executive Council Morgan Screen Actors’ Guild Guild American Federation of Actors—variety Players A’s International Alliance of Theatrical Stage American Federation of Actors Miss Tucker Equity Atlantic City Miss Tucker Replied: “the 4 A's Cruelty Ousted the 12,000 A. F. A 4-A’s

Britain Eyes Italy and Germany in Global Tensions

Britain watches Italy and Germany as Poland faces forceful resistance. The Times reviews the Danzig dispute with quotes from Marshal Pilsudski and criticizes the Free City with Reich backing while Berlin’s Voelkischer Beobachter rejects the Polish stance. Royal Air Force plans a mock air war over southeast England. King George VI reviews reserve ships at Weymouth and Britain trains over 1,000,000 troops as maneuvers loom. Diplomatic talks in Moscow with Soviet Russia and France proceed with envoys en route, signaling possible narrowing differences.

Poland Krakow the Times Danzig Free City Reich Berlin Fuehrer Hitler Voelkischer Beobachter Royal Air Force Britain England George VI Weymouth Bay Moscow Russia London William Strang France

Monroe Lad Saves Life of Negro Boy in Orange

James McElven 14 of Monroe Louisiana rescued Willie Anderson a Black youth who fell into water at the municipal turning basin from the Fourth Street dock Monday The modest boy learned to swim in Sabine River and said he wanted to prevent a drowning near Vernon parish scene Also a note on ancient coin artistry during Alexander the Great era.

Orange Tex James McElven Monroe Robert Allen Willie Anderson Fourth Street James Sabine River Vernon Parish

Peanut theft traced by shells to park by authorities

Omaha police solved a peanut sack theft at G. A. Richardson's concession air home by following peanut shells to a park. Three young boys were found ill from eating too many goobers, ending the case with a simple trail.

Omaha Neb G. A. Richardson

War on crime launched by United States

Federal prosecutors prepare a grand jury probe backed by a voluminous crime encyclopedia. Witnesses from the southwest, midwest and Pacific coast will testify on rackets, murders, kidnapings and secret agreements as the government targets harboring criminals and the underworld network.

United States Cahill Southwest Middle West Pacific Coast G- Men Crime Trust

Two-Year Teacher Training Offered at Northeast Junior College

Dean C. C. Calvert announced that the first two years of a four-year teacher-training course will be taught at Northeast Junior College. Graduates may transfer to a four-year college for the final two years. Music instructor Mrs. B. D. Allbritton also returned from study in Chicago.

Northeast Junior College C. C. Calvert B. D. Allbritton Chicago

Congress approves flood control survey plan for 38 projects

In a pre adjournment move Congress passed a bill authorizing preliminary surveys of 38 flood control projects and amended prior flood control measures. The act lets the secretary of war spend up to 300000 dollars yearly to clear channels and extend war department authority to handle property exchanges for project needs. It lists proposed surveys across Louisiana Mississippi and Tennessee streams and tributaries.

Washington Congress House of Senate White House Secretary of War Chief of Army Engineers War Department

Palmer Widow Seeks Work After Millionaire Husband Death

Pluma Louise Palmer, widow of Potter D Orsay Palmer, quotes her value at a potential 1500 dollars daily and says she remains a good waitress despite offers from a Broadway impresario. She rejects nightclub work and seeks legitimate employment in New York after her husband’s death.

Honore Palmer New York Potter D'Orsay Palmer Pluma Louise Palmer

Bellans Indigestion Relief Promises Fast One-Dose Help

Ad touts Bellans as a pleasant tasting tablet that speeds relief from indigestion and heartburn. It claims one dose neutralizes excess stomach fluids, aids digestion, and allows eating nourishing foods again. Available for 25 cents everywhere.

Transient Identified After Train Death in Minneapolis

A transient killed by a freight train on July 10 in Minneapolis has been identified as Fred Clark of Eunice Louisiana through fingerprints sent to the federal bureau of identification.

Minneapolis Minn Federal Bureau of Identification Fred Clark Eunice

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Thomas Dewey Eal Tallulah Las Cruces N. M Madison Parish Eildon Johnson Mary Sistrunk Bine Front H. C. Massey Pat McDonough Congressmen T. H Tobe) Woods Met Bernhardt Bldg Monroe, la Mrs. Mattie Higgins Spain Strike Menaces Entertainment Italy Monroe Lad Alexander the Great the Meat Department Walker’s Grocery E. L. Lebo Black River Catahoula Concordia Parishes Concordia Leaf Bowie Mississippi Hatchie River Tennessee Saraesota Fla Poteter Palmer Palmer Cliffside N. J Coeur D'Alene Idaho Paul Berger Williamsport Justice Court Sam Webb Berger Justice H. H. Barton American Institute of Laundering Arrid John Randolph Honduras DeSiard
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