Move to Deport Labor Leader Questioned by Dies
Washington Aug 30 Chairman Dies Democrat Texas of a house committee pressing deportation against Harry Bridges C I O maritime leader on the west coast. He cites records and witness depositions alleging Bridges was a Communist party member and urges Secretary Perkins to resume proceedings without delay.
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Washington
Dies
Texas
House
Perkins
Harry Bridges
Communist Party
Miss Perkins
Labor Department
Communist Party of the United States of America
United States
Bridges
Supreme Court
Joseph G. Strecker
Hot Springs
Ark
James L. Houghtering
New Orleans
Strecker
R. P. Bonham
Seattle
Two Gunmen Fatally Shot in Indianapolis Exchange
Two gunmen were killed by deputies in a wild gunfire exchange in southeast Indianapolis. The men rode in a taxicab halted for an investigation. none of the deputies were hurt. One man was identified at a hotel as Earl Lindsay and William Davis, both of Council Bluffs Iowa. The car carried Arkansas plates and Iowa plates, a rifle and a dog were found in the lot.
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Indianapolis
Robert Harritt
Earl Lindsay
William Davis
Council Bluffs
A. V. Bradshaw
Peggs
Okla
Arkansas
Iowa
Harritt
Wayne Schull
Confederate veterans gather for likely final SC encampment
In Columbia South Carolina thousands plan to attend the joint conventions of the Confederated Southern Memorial Association and the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Officials estimate about 500 veterans will join dawn reveille and a flag salute as reunion receptions honor General John M. Claypool and other leaders.
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Columbia
S. C
Confederated Southern Memorial Association
Sons of Confederate Veterans
John M. Claypool
St. Louis
A. McD. Wilson
The
Body of White Man Found in Ouachita River
The body of a young white man tentatively identified as Abner Dewey Hester was recovered from the Ouachita River near the Illinois Central bridge around 9:30 AM Tuesday. Sheriff Milton Coverdale said the skull injuries suggest a fall from a railroad bridge or being struck by a train. social security card 435-12-1199 bears the name. Authorities seek information on where he lived in Monroe and potential companions. the body is held at a local undertaking establishment.
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Abner Dewey Hester
Ouachita River
Illinois Central Bridge
Milton Coverdale
Coverdale
Monroe
Fireman Rescues Mental Patient at Bellevue Hospital
Fireman Thomas F. Kehoe crawled along an eighth floor ledge to seize William Ahearn, 3, who had escaped attendants and dangled for ninety minutes. Police and fellow firefighters pulled both to safety after the daring rescue in New York.
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New York
Bellevue Hospital
William Ahearn
Thomas F. Kehoe
Ahearn
Roosevelt Strength Dominates South Carolina Primary Race
In Columbia to South Carolina primaries President Roosevelt’s favored for governor and U S Senator Olin D Johnson led a crowded field. Edgar A Brown withdrew after a vitriolic attack while Cole L Blease and Wyndham Manning contended for governor alongside eight other candidates. The contest mixed dozen regional rivals with national party influence.
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Columbia
D. C
E. D
Cotton Ed
Senate
Johnston
Edgar A. Brown
Barnwell
Brown
Roosevelt
Smith
Cole L. Blease
United States
Wyndham M. Manning
Sumter
Ben E. Adams
G. T. Blackmon, Jr
John Hughes Cooper
Neville Bennett
Bennettsville
F. Easterlin
Spartanburg
Burnet R. Maybank
Charleston
Nine Drowned As Monterrey Flood From Gulf Storm
Nine killed and more than 400 families left homeless after a hurricane swept inland from the Gulf of Mexico drenched Monterrey with nine inches of rain in 36 hours. Eight victims were motorists swept from the Santa Catarina river while several American tourists were reportedly among those caught in the flood. Authorities provided shelter as injured and ill residents filled public buildings.
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Monterrey
Mexico
Gulf of Mexico
Ciudad Victoria
Jose C. Plowell
el Porvenir
Plowell
Mexico City
Cuidad Victoris
Santa Catarina
Saltillo
Jose Maria Gonzales
Parish school board awards five school contracts
The Ouachita Parish school board at a special meeting awarded five frame school buildings to Salley and Ellis of Monroe for 22 968 30 the lowest bid. It authorized two vacant lot negro schools at Drew and North Eighth streets West Monroe. Wilson Ewing was named official printer replacing Fred Williamson. A 45000 grant for an auditorium gym at A L Smith school Sterlington was approved. Deep water well drilling at Calhoun high school was arranged. Tennis courts plans were approved for parish high on South Grand. Opening date set for parish schools Monday September 12.
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Ouachita Parish School Board
Salley and Ellis
Monroe
Drew
North Eighth Streets
West
Wilson Ewing
News-Star
Morning World
Fred Williamson
PWA
A. L. Smith
Sterlington
Calhoun High School
Parish High School
South Grand Street
Drastic inquest move over hunger strike deaths in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Governor George H. Earle announces Coroner Charles H. Hersch will take drastic action at tomorrow's inquest into four hunger strikers found dead in Philadelphia county prison. He orders weekly inspections of 70 county prisons and 500 local jails by state police as welfare department inspectors to uncover and publicize improper conditions.
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Philadelphia
George H. Earle
Charles H. Hersch
Earle
Calcutta
State Police
Welfare Department
Commonwealth
State Welfare Department
Old Sol Triggers False Fire Alarm on Orange Street
The glare of Old Sol on a house at 306 Orange Street caused neighbors to report a fire Tuesday. Three fire companies investigated and found no blaze, blaming the sun for the false alarm. A grass fire near 300 Lee Avenue was also reported and extinguished by No. 1 Fire Company.
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Orange Street
Lee Avenue
No. 1 Fire Ee
Birthday of Long Honored in Louisiana Observed
Baton Rouge Louisiana observed the anniversary of the late Senator Huey P Long with a state wide holiday. Public buildings and banks were closed under the constitution which makes today the states only constitutional holiday. Memorial services were set for 3 o clock this afternoon at his grave site on the capitol grounds with veterans organizations. Long would have been 45 years old today. He died September 10 1935 from a bullet wound received two days earlier while visiting the capitol.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Read P. Long
Capitol
Long
Senator Long
Lousiana
Sheppard argues federal workers barred from political donations
Washington August 3. Democrat Texas chairman Sheppard says he will ask the senate campaign expenditures committee to affirm that federally paid workers cannot make even voluntary political contributions. He favors listing policy-making officials who may discuss the law and notes it is against law for a candidate to receive such funds. Morgenthau had earlier instructed treasury employees they could donate to a party if not given to someone in United States service.
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Washington
Sheppard
Texas
Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee
Morgenthau
Treasury
United States Service
Civil Service Commission
Man Breaks Teeth to Steal Gold at Used Car Lot
In Parkerburg W VacAman burst into a used car lot and used a hammer to smash dental plates then removed the gold. He thanked by saying he was hard pressed and intended to sell the gold. A Pittsburgh traffic report follows with a sour note about motor woes.
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Parkersburg. W
Monroe to host two regional conventions in April 1999
Monroe Chamber of Commerce announced two regional conventions to be held in April 1999. The Southern division of the American Pulp and Paper Mill Superintendents Association will meet with about 200 delegates at Hotel Virginia in Monroe, while the Southern Region Business Girls Conference of the YWCA is expected to draw around 150 attendees.
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Monroe
Chamber of Commerce
American Pulp and Paper Mill Superintendents’ Association
Business Girls’ Conference
Young Women’s Christian Association
Elephant banished from Prospect Park for rough behavior
A 4500 pound elephant named Bul was banished from Prospect Park in Brooklyn after roughing his female companion Hilda. The incident prompted management to remove the animal to prevent further aggression.
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New York
Bul
Prospect Park
Howie
Brooklyn
Hilda
Auto Workers split widens with C I O rift in Detroit
The United Auto Workers and John L. Lewis led CIO clashed as Homer Martin's UAW split widened. President Martin gained new support while Lewis faced sharp criticism of his approach to end factional divides, signaling a potential open breach between leaders.
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Detroit
United Automobile W
John L. Lewis
Homer Martin
Martin
Lewis
France and Britain Ready for New Conflict and Diplomacy
Britain and France act to prevent war and prepare for possible conflict as they back foreign ministers in the Czechoslovak crisis. Cabinet actions include extended French wartime working hours and readiness to mobilize industry if needed. A Czech newspaper reports a fresh German protest heightening tensions.
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Associated Press
Great Bevtain
France
Pkd
Europe
Wiefs
Germany
Cenchoslovakia
Abooed
Britan
Pramee
Czechoslovakia
Cecchaslovek
Hinister
Monroe Labor Day Parade Set With Many Union Floats
The Monroe Central Trades and Labor Council announced that at least two percent of union organizations will be represented in the Labor Day parade next Monday. Numerous floats from unions and businesses are invited to participate as a CCR A basket picnic follows. The parade routes include Riverside Drive across the new bridge to West Monroe and return via DeSiard Street and Plum Street to Missis- ends.
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Monroe Central Trades and Labor Council
Busineas
CCR
Pal Vl Parede
Riverside Drive
Louisville Avenue
West Monroe
Monroe
Miners Rescued From La Peregrina Cave in Mexico
Eleven miners were rescued from the La Peregrina mine in Guanajuato after being trapped due to an accident. They reportedly endured thirst and hunger during the ordeal before rescue teams brought them to safety.
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Guanajuato
Mexico
la Peregrina
John Theus Death Noted In Northeast Louisiana
John Crawford Theus 14, a longtime local bar member in northeast Louisiana, died at age 14. Ernest Duncan Holloway will officiate the funeral at Riverview Burial Park with interment following. Theus was described as a self made man whose career rose through will and determination.
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John Crawford Theus
Louisiana
Ernest Duncan Holloway
First Presbyterian Church
Riverview Burial Park
Fred G Thompson
Carl B. McHenry
George Gunby
Harry Oliver, Jr
David L Garrett
Ben C. Dewkins
Thomas Leigh
Theus
Wealthy Indian Widow Relies on Daughter for Support
In Los Angeles, Anna Laura Barnett, widow of Indian Jackson Barnett, once received about $1500 monthly from her husband’s estate but now faces poverty with no savings. Court officials report the widow’s statement of dependence on her daughter’s charity amid ongoing proceedings.
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Los Angeles
Ave
Oklahoma
Jackson Barnett
Anna Laura Barnett
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