Trotsky Slayer Alleged Agent Faces Mexican Plot
Trotsky dies after pickax attack in Mexico City as police report an international plot. Frank Jackson, an American from New York posing as a Trotsky admirer, confessed. Sylvia Agaloff is detained. Mexico pays respects. Stalin and the Soviet secret police blamed.
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Lazaro Cardenas
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Lamont
Friends
Mexico City
New York
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Socialist Workers Party
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City Acts To Modernize Police From Horse Era
Superior Wisconsin authorities move to modernize policing after discovering an outdated manual from horse and buggy days. The old guide urged noting fast driving, protecting animals, keeping horses from sidewalks, and reporting stock faults. Canada produced 4,529,273 tons of coal in Q1 1940.
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The Great Dictator to Debut as Chaplin's First Talkie
Charlie Chaplin unveils The Great Dictator a two role comedy drama with a barber in Tomainia and the Dictator, a $2,000,000 project. Jack Oakie co stars as Napaloni. Details of the ending remain a secret.
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Social News Notes From Farmerville and Nearby
Farmerville and surrounding areas greet numerous visitors and relatives from Chicago New Orleans Washington Baton Rouge Monroe and Dallas. People include Mr. and Mrs. I F Derks Mrs Nan Pace Mr. and Mrs Curtis Lee and others visiting kin in Farmerville Shreveport Magnolia and Rayville with several trips to Monroe Dallas and Houston guests and returning travelers noted.
Youth in series of car thefts escapes custody and eludes police
A youth escaped an institution and stole multiple vehicles from Monroe to Sicily Island, including cars owned by T. E. Ohlsson of Camden and Towell Brunson of Winnsboro. He wrecked a pickup on the outskirts of Winnsboro, abandoned it, then was arrested in Sicily Island after a chase. Officers noted the small offender’s surprising troublemaking spree.
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Britain uses mass production for Miles-Master training planes
Britain adopts track assembly lines in a flight factory for final construction of the Miles-Master training monoplane. Miles-Master cruises at 216 mph with 250 mph top speed per Jane's All the World's Aircraft. production aims to speed war needs.
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Social Roundup From Delhi Barbecue and Local Meetings
A Delhi gathering at Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Woodard’s home included many friends and families for a barbecue with refreshments. Also noted are visits by Mo line residents the Palmers and Gammels, church group meetings the Mary Lou Circle and Presbyterian auxiliary, and a program on notable local figures.
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H. F. Sproles
W. A. Fraser
L. G. Darnell
Ira Keasler
J. H. O'Neal
L. T. O'Neal
R. K. Palmer
Ruben Walters
Lorenz Teer
Woodard
Beverly O'Neal
Betty Joe
Lillian Ann Keasler
Jean Sproles
Mary Lou Circle of the Baptist W. M. A
John R. Golson
Presbyterian Auxiliary
F. G. Hulse
H. P. Warden
Tom Haney
Earnest Ray
Social Guests and Visits Round Local Area
Eros Hesler and children with Miss Sue Jenkins visit Laurel Mississippi. Shreveport guests Edward Harrison Vera Demaree and family stay with Mrs. Demaree's mother. Lillie Lusk returns from New Albany. Ruston visitors Dan McVay and P. Lusk. Betty Coffman visits from Shreveport. Calexico visitors Dee Loflin family guests of H. Grant and W. E. Rape. Annette Raymond and Jerry Walker stay with Deswood Rogers. Jean Bennett convalesces after foot operation at Shriners Hospital.
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Vera Demaree
Shreveport
Dee Loflin
Jean
Doris
Calexico
Calif
H. Grant
W. E. Rape
Bill Greer
J. M. Bunn
Annette Raymond
Jerry Walker
Weevil ChecK Shadow on Georgia Farm Subsidy Joke
In Rochelle Georgia on August 22 Miss Velma Robinson assists a farmer with a subsidy application when a boll weevil lands on the paperwork. The farmer quips that the insect has eaten his cotton and now seeks his subsidy check.
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Velma Robinson
Draft Industry Proposals Move to Aid War Materials
The piece notes ongoing U S Army materials debate with a bill intro in June and full debate starting August 9. Senator Pepper promotes a draft industry amendment allowing the government to take over factories when defense contracts stall, while Senator Russell proposes commandeering war industries if contracts lag.
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Georgia
Exports Jump in War Trade Outpacing Last Year
War time trade surged with metals rising to 582.1 million and machinery to 544.2 million for ten months. Chemicals climbed to 183.1 million and textile fibers to 451.1 million, while grain and meat shipments declined from prior year figures.
Fontenot Rules on Liquor Inventories for Dealers
Fontenot announced rules requiring all liquor dealers to file floor stock inventories by September 1. Retailers may exempt 200 gallons of liquor and sparkling wine but not wine. wholesale dealers have no exemption. Inventories must list brands and exact quantities and will be audited, with no changes after filing.
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Decision song on war action echoes national contract concerns
In wartime speech the speaker notes the government must secure essential defense work and insists on authoritative decisions to limit contractor leverage. He compares current military and naval armament efforts to those of 1917 and 1918, urging urgent action to safeguard national interests.
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Negro Applicants for Army Sough Public Notice
Sergeant McNemar, local Army recruiting agent, located in Room Post Office Building, called for 35 Negro applicants between ages 18 and 25 for the Quartermaster Corps at Bar Dale Field, it was announced.
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