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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1932
Page
2
A congressional hearing in New Orleans examined the drastic and unscientific cotton speculation led by cooperative and private firms. Critics charged that May and July contracts were cornered, private firms were driven out, and hundreds of millions were squandered, urging corrective action by Congress.
The article notes that cotton planters have faced about $200 average gross income in the past year. It cites world factors shaping prices, including trade, foreign output, and crop prospects. India’s yield declined from last season but there is improved outlook, while China’s crop is larger. World consumption may exceed U S production by 2 5 million bales in 1932 33.
A chemist and agriculture teacher Moor confessed to killing his wife after years of perceived inferiority and a failing marriage. He told prosecutors he planned the shooting to end the "unbearable" situation and had bought the weapon weeks earlier in Indianapolis. The couple, Butler University graduates, had been en route home when the slaying occurred. Moor faced possible life imprisonment if he pleads guilty at the November term.
Chinese raiders struck Mukden shortly after midnight, targeting defense points. Japanese troops and police faced fires at the arsenal and air base, and the wireless station saw close combat. A Japanese officer and two Manchukuo-suited soldiers perished in a skirmish near the arsenal.
A series of weekend accidents across the South left 15 people dead. In Atlanta a Black man died from injuries after being struck by a car. Frank F Williams and Miss Mattie Goose perished when their train and car collided near Mullins South Carolina. Victor Motz Jr and Giles M Chute Jr of Fayetteville North Carolina died in a Smithfield automobile motorcycle crash. Douglas King of Birmingham was killed in a Panama City Florida auto accident. Arti dore Roussel of Paulina Louisiana died from injuries after a car skidded off a highway near New Orleans. An unidentified white man was killed by a Missouri Pacific electric passenger coach near Chatfield Arkansas.
After weeks of serious illness the Monroe attorney H M Eshelman reappears downtown without crutches. He says he is recovering rapidly and expects to reopen his office in a week to ten days.
In Monroe a fatal shooting near Reiser's garage unfolds amid liquor trade intrigue. Smith and Elmore initially blamed others, then Smith confessed Elmore did the shooting while Mrs. Manley drove them to the scene. Police recovered Elmore's coat and pistol, and later found bloodstained trousers linked to Elmore.
Lawyer Williams was taken into custody this morning by Police Officers D. J. Bedsole and L. G. Parker as a shoplifting suspect. He was reported to have several stolen articles in his possession but authorities had not yet determined their original sources.
The Texas governor is quoted saying she enjoyed the campaign and health improved. The text outlines her political history with James E. Ferguson, impeachment in 1917, defeat by Dan Moody, succession by Sterling, and earlier runs against Sterling. It mentions the state bureau and nominations for congress and repealers of the eighteenth amendment.
Austin dispatch reports Governor Sterling confident of beating Miriam A. Ferguson in a tight primary. He returned to the capitol to prepare for a victory speech and aftermath after the August 29 race.
At Cleveland the threat by 60 speed pilots to withdraw from the national air races hung in the balance as they demanded doubling of prize money for closed course events. Officials planned to proceed with today's program while awaiting an answer by 11 a.m. Eastern. The strikes could cost top entrants and disrupt the event. In Moscow a dispatch reports grain thefts from collective farms led to death sentences for four men and a woman, all prosperous peasants.
Experimental stations are to be visited. Staff and a number of extension workers will attend each meeting. J. W. Bateman, director of extension, probably will be present or represented by other extension office members. The program starts with a tour of experiments and ends with public speaking and lunch hosted by Mr. Haddon. Ouachita parish aims for strong turnout at Calhoun station proceedings. Sidney Stewart is superintendent at the Calhoun station.
A woman identified as Mrs. Simmons drowned herself and her two small children at a local lake after attempting to drag them under. The girl survived by reaching a small island and guided rescuers to the others’ location. Coroner Harding pending full investigation. services set at Antioch Church this afternoon.
The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co advertises a policy paying up to 100 dollars monthly for disability for 24 months and 1000 dollars for death with costs under ten cents a day. Over 148,000 have bought it. Open to men women and children. No money due now. send name address age beneficiary and relationship for a 10 day free inspection. No exam required. Limited offer.
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