Army Arsenal Shift Plan Aims 65 Percent Output Rise
Secretary Stimson ordered six army arsenals to switch to three shifts starting August 10 to raise munitions production by at least 65 percent. The move, approved by President Roosevelt after talks with Sidney Hillman, would add over 8 000 skilled workers and many more semi skilled and unskilled roles while maintaining pay for all during the new schedule.
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Washington
Stimson
Army
War Department
Sidney Hillman
National Defense Commission
Roosevelt
Time Work Shift Plan Details
The schedule sets three shifts of eight hours per day across six days weekly. The arrangement covers over four hours per week with a time rate described as and a half for time worked beyond four hours.
Suspect Held in Death of Miss Rose Lodi
In Springfield Massachusetts a sex offender is held for questioning over the slaying of 22 year old Miss Rose Lodi whose mutilated body was found near a wooded area called a hobo jungle. Police weigh motive as possible hatred or jealousy. District Attorney Moriarity calls the case atrocious and engages the victim’s relatives and acquaintances for clues.
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Springfield
Mass
Rose Lodi
Moriarity
Major Memorial Bible Class Hosts Watermelon Supper
The Major Memorial Bible class of First Baptist Church Monroe invites all members to a watermelon supper and soft ball game Friday at 6 30 p m in the Northeast Junior College Gymnasium. President Fulgencio Batista of Cuba began life as a tailor's apprentice.
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First Baptist Church
Monroe
Northeast Junior College
Fulgencio Batista
Cuba
Tax Commission launches probe into homestead exemptions
The Louisiana Tax Commission said an investigation into property exemptions totaling about 285 million dollars is underway. It found improper grants and expects at least a 10 percent cut in homestead exemptions this year. Chairman Spencer Phillips outlined steps to adjust the system and tighten qualification requirements. Attorney J. H. Trousdale Jr. said some plants have 10 year exemptions extending beyond constitutional limits and that taxable portions will be restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Louisiana Tax Commission
Spencer Phillips
Commission
J. H. Trousdale, Jr
Monroe
Tax Commission
Trousdale
Supreme Court
Phillips
Walgreen's Names New Fountain and Food Manager
Manager Van A Ball named fountain and food manager at Walgreen's Drug Store bringing years of experience with the Walgreen company. He previously served as fountain manager in New Orleans and has strong knowledge of selection preparation and serving of quality foods.
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van A. Ball
Tax Commission Tightens Homestead Exemptions Amid Home Use Rules
Phillips outlined rules for boarding houses and rental homes where owners live elsewhere their parts are counted as residences for homestead exemptions. Exemptions denied if owners do not reside on the claimed property or if two owners do not both reside there. Many applicants disallowed or reduced as properties are rented or partly used for business. New law bars false information in exemptions. statewide cost projected at over 5 million in reimbursements with average savings of 22 per qualifying owner.
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Phillips
Tax Commission
Legion Post Holds Installation Rites
Cecil Atkins assisted by Ed C. Apperson conducted installation exercises for Walter L. Smith post No. 207 officers in Sterling ton. New officers include J. A. Cain commander and Earl Reese first vice commander with several other posts leaders named. Executive committee members listed as J. W. Burson H. S. Usery and J. Ri. Horton.
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Cecil Atkins
American Legion
Ed C. Apperson
Walter L. Smith
Sterlington
J. A. Cain
Earl Reese
Oo A. Ramsey
J. E. Waugh
D. E. Anderson
C. C. Renfroe
Tom Ward
J. B. Handley
R. W. Cretney
Ed Lohan
J. M. Moore
W. R. Davis
J. W. Burson
H. S. Usery
J. Ri. Horton
Deaths J E McBride dies at 95 in Jonesboro area
Funeral services for J E McBride 95 who died Tuesday night at his son S D McBride Weston home were held at Zion Rest Baptist Church near Weston with Rev A E Brown officiating. He survived five sons 44 grandchildren and many great great grandchildren. He was born near Lexington Mississippi moved to Jackson parish at 11 joined the Confederacy at 17, married Lucinda Hatcher in 1864, and returned to Jackson parish in 1869. Funeral arrangements were by Edmond Funeral Home.
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J. E. M’bride
Jonesboro
J. E. McBride
S. D. McBride
Weston
Zion Rest Baptist Church
A. E. Brown
Homer
Zion Rest
W. J
J. T
J. L
J. D. McBride
Bastrop
Jesse
Lexington
Miss
Jackson Parish
Columbus
Confederacy
Lucinda Hatcher
Kentucky
Edmond Funeral Home
House passes neutrality act amendments to rescue refugee children
The U S House approved amendments allowing unarmed American ships to enter belligerent waters to transport refugee children under 16 with safe conduct. Ships must display painted US flags and identify as refugee-child rescue vessels, while two amendments seek citizenship proof for adult guardians and shared responsibility for host families.
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Washington
House
Senate
United States
Foreign Affairs
Representative Schafer
Wisconsin
Representative Taber
New York
Taber
Luther A. Johnson
Texas
Schafer
Johns
Lawmaker Warns on War Risk in Immigration Bill Debate
Representative Jenkins of Ohio speaks as Republicans push a bill to subject ad missions to standard immigration quotas. A voice vote follows warnings that the United States could be drawn into war. One member suggests an American ship might still be endangered despite assurances of safe conduct.
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Jenkins
Republican
Ohio
Republicana
United States
Stump Volunteers Sought for Race in Mississippi
Jackson Mississippi Herbert Holmes chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Executive Committee calls for 10 outstanding Democrats to volunteer as speakers for the presidential campaign tour with all expenses paid. The request comes at the behest of the Democratic National Committee.
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Jackson
Miss
Herbert Holmes
Mississippi
Democratic Executive Committee
Holmes
Democratic National Committee
Monroyans Named to American Legion Departments
Three Monroe legionaries were named to department positions by P Derveley Alexandria commander at an American Legion Department Executive Committee meeting. Ed C Apperson was named state chairman of the radio program. Charles M Mitchell and Sam A Orchard were placed on the service group and emergency relief committee respectively.
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Monroe
Berger Elected President of Louisiana Vocational Teachers
L. A. Berger of Lafayette was chosen president of the Louisiana Teachers of Vocational Agriculture at the state conference at Louisiana State University. W. J. Lacroix of Colfax was named vice president, Guy Luno of Plain Dealing as secretary treasurer, and J. O. Hebert of Grand Prairie as parliamentarian. Luno was reelected, succeeding D. C. Calhoun of Rosepine.
Parole Board Schedules Wednesday Meeting at Prison
The parole board will hold its regular monthly meeting next Wednesday at the state penitentiary instead of the statehouse. Warden D D Bazer invited the board to visit, giving new members a view of the prison for the first time.
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Baton Rouge
Parole Board
State Penitentiary
Statehouse
D. D. Bazer
Permits Issued for Two One Story Frame Residences
The city inspector Tom Meeks issues permits for two one story frame homes. John R White contractor builds at 800 Hudson Lane for 3500 dollars and B L Coleman contractor works at 1310 Forsythe Avenue for 44500 dollars. Old Faithful geyser erupts about half a million times.
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Tom Meeks
Hudson Lane
John R. White
G. L. Morgan
Forsythe Avenue
B. L. Coleman
July Industrial Output Accelerates Amid Defense Boost
The July period shows a jump in business activity with industrial production higher than June as defense programs expand employment and income. Hopkins notes possible seasonal adjustments and a leveling of manufacturing volume, while the upward trend in production continues.
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National Defense
Hopkins
Four Enlisted in Marine Service from Eros Pioneer and Ruston
Four young men were sent to New Orleans for enlistment in the United States Marine Corps and then transferred to San Diego for military training. The enlistees are Willie Robison of Eros, James W. Crowell of Eros, Percy L. Sebren of Pioneer, and Robert P. Whitman of Ruston.
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New Orleans
United States Marine Corps
San Diego
Calif
Willie Robison
Zack E. Robison
Eros
Chatham
James W. Crowell
Charles Crowell
Percey L. Sebren
Bill Sebren
Robert P. Whitman
Idus Whitman
Ruston
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