King George Seeks Stronger UK Defense Amid Loans
In parallel with Parliament convening, King George declares need to fill gaps in the empire's defense forces. Treasury announces two loans totaling 300 million pounds to refinance debts. government vows to support the League of Nations and pursue needed defense efficiencies.
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Associated Press
London
George
Parliament
British Empire
Victoria
Viscount Hailsham
League of Nations
League
Italy
Britain
Ethiopia
Johannes
Cairo
Abuna
Cyril
Roosevelt plan resettlement project gains county support
The Roosevel t resettlement plan details cooperation from Harris County officials for a national effort. Of 1 250 000 relief funds allocated for the experiment, 500 000 have been spent. Workers from crowded cities welcome the new one story houses in the fertile valley and a school for 400 children exists. Canning and processing plants will be built soon.
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Harris County
New Pastor Joins Sterlington Marion Methodist Charge
Rev. J. E. Hearne assumed duties as pastor of the Sterlington Marion charge in Marion Louisiana. He preached morning and evening services at the local church succeeding Rev. S. S. Holladay Jr who moved to Gordon Avenue Methodist Church in Monroe.
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Marion
J. E. Hearne
Sterlington-Marion
Methodist Episcopal Church
Hearne
Olisa
S. S. Holladay, Jr
Gordon Avenue
Mortroe
New York City Telephone Lines Could Reach Moon
Report notes that the city’s telephone lines are long enough to stretch into space, forming 35 lines from the earth toward the moon. The claim highlights vast infrastructure and exaggeration typical of sensational science reports.
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New York City
Mercury Plunges to 27 Degrees in Monroe Area
The Monroe region logged its coldest stretch of the season Tuesday with a government thermometer reading 27 degrees and heavy frost. A brisk north wind and a rise from 30 to 54 degrees Monday shaped a harsher impression. Local U S Weather Bureau observer Miss Katie Key reported 27 as the low and 54 as the high for the 24 hours ending at 7 am Tuesday.
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Monroe
Katie Key
United States Weather Bureau
Louisiana political clash over voting rules and graft claims
In New Orleans Dear publicized a quest to defeat the administration ticket to restore honesty and liberty in Louisiana while Leche defended Long era reforms against alleged stealing. He blamed five anti Long congressmen for blocking funds and cited state control over federal money as vital after subservient legislature sessions.
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Dear
Louisiana
Leche
Orleans Parish
Long
Sandlin
Sanders
Montet
Wilson
Plans for Holiday Mail Rush at Post Office
Post office officials announced holiday preparations with December 12 as the target date for expanding service. A stamp sale window and a parcel post window will open, and three extra trucks will operate during the season. Superintendent Hugh Wallace noted November's postal volume would rise from 1934, with October 1935 up 10 percent.
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Wooten
Hugh Wallace
Wallace
Aspironal Quick Relief for a Cold
An old advertisement touts Aspironal as fast cold relief. It promises warming effects, reduction of runny nose and eyes, and gentle bowel movement to help nature expel the cold. A money back offer urges buy now with a family size bottle for fifty cents at your druggist.
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Aspironal
Crown Prosecution to Be Brought Across International Tensions
King George signals Britain's push to meet imperial obligations and defend defenses as the League of Nations sanctions bite Italy and Ethiopia readies a large offensive. Haile Selassie seeks Patriarchal mediation while Mussolini curbs oil risk and expands self sufficiency amid embargo threats.
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Abuna
Cairo
Haile Selassie
Addis Ababa
Dessye
League of Nations
Italy
Europe
London
League
Geneva
Mussolini
Achille Starace
Fascist Party
Starace
Genoa
Makale
St. George
Ethiopia
Itay
Rome
Louisiana Wins In Freight Case
The Louisiana Public Service Commission upheld exemptions on certain inbound commodities from interstate rate increases authorized by the ICC on March 26 1935. Carriers contended the Thirteenth Section violation caused undue hardship. the case was argued in New Orleans May 6 and 7.
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State Commission
General Interstate Commerce Commission
Frye
Public Service Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Louisiana Public Service Commission
New Orleans
Thief Remains In Store After Close
A thief stayed in the Cut Rate Drug store at 217 DeLiard Street after closing Monday night and stole about $20 in change from the cash register. The rear door was unlocked and the door found by Officer J R Butler at 4 50 am Tuesday. Proprietor I P Sandman reported the loss after a brief inventory.
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DeLiard Street
J. R. Butler
I. P. Sandman
Tenant’s share of cotton fund to be larger
A wide critique of AAA policy notes tenants should receive more of cotton payments. FERA and AAA investigations found few complaints justified while a study by the Bureau of Agricultural Economics and AAA teams shaped a 1936 39 contract change. Shares for tenants depend on role with targeted adjustments toward direct payment to tenants.
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AAA
FERA
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Appeals From Christmas Good Fellows Fund
Letters describe needy children asking for clothes shoes fruit and toys for Christmas. Donors are urged to support the Good Fellows Fund at News Star and World 110 North Second Street with checks payable to the fund.
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Good Fellows Fund
News-Star and World
North Second Street
Public Forum on Share-Our-Wealth Principles
Letter responders defend Share-Our-Wealth arguing its plan addresses wealth concentration and hunger. They cite Harold G. Moulton and Bookings Institution findings, praising tax based on ability to pay and calling for state funding measures and government relief programs.
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John T. Bryant
Bryant
Twin Cities
Share-Our-Wealth
Harold G. Moulton
W. G. Haynes
Robins in Pennsylvania Would Demand 3000 Tons Insects
A rough estimate claims that if there were one robin nest per acre in Pennsylvania with four fledglings each, feeding the birds for a day would require about 3,000 tons of insects.
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Pennsylvania
Drug Addicts Counted in Nanking Metropolis
Chinese government estimates reveal about 20,000 drug addicts in Nanking city alone, highlighting a significant public health concern and prompting calls for policy action.
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Nanking
Family of Three Die in Bonita Fire Hems
Dr. M W Owens acted to remove bodies from the blaze after arriving around 11 00 pm Mrs McCleary died at home prior to the fire her husband owned a local cooperage plant The three deceased were Ab McCleary and his wife and son with Owens aiding in the recovery The Little Theater postponed a planned December 12 play in memory of the victims
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M. W Owens
Little Theater
Homer Building Destroyed By Fire in Homer Louisiana
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed a large store building in Homer and damaged an adjoining structure. Estimated damage reached 50000 dollars with loss largely insured. The building housed R E Kelly dry goods and Harry McKenzie grocery, while Fomby Hardware adjacent walls and roof were damaged. Fire originated in the Kelly store and crews battled flames, demolishing walls after collapse. Building erected about ten years ago.
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Homer
J. R. Madden
R. E. Kelly
Harry McKenzie Grocery
Fomby Hardware and Furniture Company
Stolen 1928 Chevrolet reported near Five Points
N Gaskin of Dixie Lunch Room alleges his 1928 Chevrolet roadster was stolen from the 600 block on DeSiard Street Monday night. Louisiana license No 34-334. Also, Frank Guerriero reports a stolen mackinaw from his automobile in the 4 block of DeSiard. Tulips respond to artificial light for nighttime blooming.
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T. N. Gaskin
Dixie Lunch Room
Five Points
DeSiard Street
Louisiana
Frank Guerriero
North Sixth Street
DeSiard
Peters Family Improves As Typhoid Child Recovers
Mrs. Peters and her daughter are improving rapidly after Mrs. Peters was moved home from St. Francis sanitarium. The 18 month old daughter, ill with typhoid fever, is also making rapid strides toward full recovery at the family residence.
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Louis Peters
St. John Drive
St. Francis Sanitarium
Railroad Span at Orleans to Open on Dec 16
Public Belt railroad commission led by Edgar Murray promotes a pageant on the evolution of transportation in New Orleans. A 9:30 a.m. train from Union Station will cross the bridge to Avondale and return for a noon opening celebration. Three special trains will run in the afternoon. Passengers receive a souvenir booklet and a detachable coupon as proof of crossing the opening day.
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Public Belt Railroad Commission
Edgar Murray
New Orleans
Southern Pacific Lines
Callender
Union Station
Avondale
Ickes Says He Is Misunderstood on Oil Embargo
Secretary Ickes says his earlier remarks on oil exports were misinterpreted and notes he had no authority to enforce an embargo. He points to the State Department's jurisdiction and refuses to read his statements as backing down while recalling actions to seek a League embargo on Italy.
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Ickes
League of Nations
Italy
Three Accidentally Killed While Hunting in Mississippi
Three people died in Mississippi from accidental gun discharges during hunting. Carl Gray, 33, of Crystal Springs, was killed near Port Gibson by his own gun. Purser O Neal, 18, of Stone county, died when a gun in his brother in law Charles Van Rankings hands discharged. James Thatcher, 13, of Meridian, died from wounds after a gun in his younger brother s hands discharged. Air mindedness in Brazil shown by mushroom crop of civil aviation clubs at Wings Week.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Carl Gray
Crystal Springs
Port Gibson
Purser O'Neal
Big Level
Stone County
Charles van Ranking
Ponchatoula
James Thatcher
Brazil
Four Bank Robbers Escape From Charlestown Prison
In Boston's Charlestown district seven or eight inmates bolted from state prison as guards fired, wounding at least two. Four captives were recaptured at gunpoint in the Boston and Maine railroad yards while the status of others remained unclear. A dead prisoner identified as Philip Naples Napoli of Worcester was reported. Naples served time for gas station robberies.
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Setts
Charlestown
Boston
Boston and Maine
Philip Naples
Napoli
Worcester
Mass
Four Year Plan Outlined to Cut Cotton Surplus
The AAA announces a four year plan for cotton control with half of any proceeds shared, while Chester C. Davis notes the emergency is passed. 1935 crop was estimated at 11,141,000 bales, with 14,000,000 acres retired. Exports may reach 6,000,000 bales and domestic use 6,000,000, aiming to reduce the surplus.
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AAA
Chester C. Davis
Davis
Jail inmate jailed for pecan theft in West Monroe
Albert Williams, a Black man, was arrested after police questioned him on a downtown street with a sack of about 50 pounds of pecans. He admitted stealing the pecans from Ed Andrews at 205 North Sixth Street after claiming to have spotted them earlier while working at the residence. Officers H E Webb and H T Ward handled the arrest.
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Albert Williams
Williams
Ed Andrews
North Sixth Street
West Monroe
Andrews
H. E. Webb
H. T. Ward
Mississippi Legislature Readies Sine Die Adjournment
Jackson Mississippi December 3 The legislature faces sine die adjournment next Saturday as the House weighs a highway funding bill and the Senate considers a school appropriation for teachers back salaries. Governor Conner urged local and private measures on 49 subjects in a message yesterday.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Senate
House
Conner
Kidnap Wedding Slated for January Court Term
A two year old unresolved kidnap case involving Roman a 39 year old itinerant worker will be reargued at the January term. The girl wife and her 15 month old child have returned to Roman’s parents. The wife testified he was kind and provided fine clothes while the mother described a visit where Evelyn had almost no clothes.
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Roman
Evelyn
Cotton Ginned in West Carroll Parish Up to Nov 15
Cotton from the 1935 crop ginned in West Carroll parish totaled 12912 bales by November 15, compared with 12186 bales ginned by the same date in 1934. Data provided by Henry W. Womack of Darnell, special agent, Census Bureau in the Commerce Department.
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Oak Grove
West Carroll Parish
Henry W. Womack
Darnell
Department of Commerce
Bureau of Census
Riley J. Wilson Seeks renomination for Fifth District
Ruston resident Riley J. Wilson announces his candidacy to succeed himself as Congressman from the Fifth District. The announcement notes the race will be decided in the Democratic primary on January 21, 1936.
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Riley J. Wilson
Ruston
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