Trappers Leader Held on Jail Charge Amid Court Action
Gonzales denied the charge claiming he was in New Orleans at the time. Marshland allies called the accusation false and said it stemmed from trapping firms aiming to smear the union. A state supreme court ruling on a habeas corpus writ was awaited. Martin Nunez said letters were sent to Labor Secretary Perkins and General Hugh S. Johnson seeking a probe of trapping parishes.
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Marvin Ledet
Gonzales
New Orleans
Marshland
State Supreme Court
The
Trappers Union
Perkins
Hugh S. Johnson
National Recovery Administrator
Athens editor Orme Er dies of pneumonia
Orme er managing editor of the Athens Athaenian died in Athens at night from pneumonia. He previously worked in Laurel Mississippi and was a former editor and author of several books.
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Athens, Tenn
Ormeer
Athens -Athaenian
Laurel
PWA announces 2,993,360 men employed in November
Secretary Ickes defends the program by reporting that 2,993,360 men were at work under works allotments as of November 25. Of these, 347,623 were in the civilian conservation corps and 1,183,267 under the civil works administration. He notes that all but 438,118,960 of the PWA’s 3.3 billion fund had been allotted.
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Washington
Ickes
Alfred E. Smith
PWA
New York
Civilian Conservation Corps
Civil Works Administration
Treasury
Swanson Calls for Full Strength Navy Under Naval Treaties
Swanson argues for the United States to build up to full treaty strength to ensure peace and justice, proposing the U S must reach high naval tonnage in capital ships and carriers under the Washington and London agreements. He cites two paths to ratios, endorsing expanding to treaty levels as the only workable option.
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United States
Great Britain
Japan
Apology Edges Fr Coughlin Speech Controversy
Msgr Belford in Brooklyn called Fr Coughlin an infernal nuisance and public enemy and sought to offer a humble apology for any offense. Coughlin, defending his administration attack lines, warned of Roosevelt or ruin while Raskob and Smith disputed his remarks. Belford spoke over WLWL as Coughlin aired on an independent radio hookup.
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Msgr. Belford
WLWL
Coughlin
Drowning Victim Identified in Local Death Case
A man identified as Lawson died by drowning after likely falling from a train on a railroad bridge while en route to Texas for work. He is survived by a widow and two sons, Sammie and Buster. Exhumation and reburial plans were discussed for interment in Eros following burial in the local city cemetery.
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Texas
Lawson
Sammie
Buster
Eros
Night Shift Officer Faced Neuritis Attack in Uptown Beat
Police Officer J R Butler on an uptown night beat suffered a neuritis attack around 11 o'clock Sunday night while making rounds. He is not seriously harmed and is treated at the Clinic.
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J. R. Butler
Ballots and orders spark heated Louisiana election clash
Officials warn of federal crime penalties as ballots are burned in Felicianas and districts prepare for Tuesday voting. Governor Allen and supporters clash with anti-Long factions over the legality of the primary and possible National Guard involvement.
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Wallace
Allen
Sixth Judicial District
Louisiana
Citizens’ Mass
Donaldsonville
Ascension Parish
Holand Howell
Thibodaux
State Public Works Advisory Board
Huey Long
Howell
National Guard
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East Feliciana
Tangipahoa
Long
Felicianas
A. L. Ponder
Amite
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Democratic Executive Committee
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Sanders
Alabama
Tom Heflin
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J. Y. Sanders
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Santa Won't Be Hindered By Codes Says Johnson
General Hugh S. Johnson told Columba today that Santa Claus faces no restrictions this Christmas due to codes. He urged Santa to assure all children that the saint’s activities are not limited this year, aligning with a Code of peace on earth and goodwill.
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Johnson
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D. C
Hugh S. Johnson
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National Relief
United States
Wynekoop Ill. Arraignment Delayed in Chicago Murder Case
Dr. Alice Wynekoop was too ill in the county jail to appear for arraignment on her indictment for the murder of Rheta Wynekoop. Chief Justice Sulllivan assigned the trial to Judge Joseph B. David in Chicago.
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Chicago
Alice Wynekoop
Rheta
Philip L. Sullivan
Joseph B. David
Liquor Laws Vary by State Ahead of Federal Action
A survey lists liquor policy status across states and territories, showing many bans or unsettled rules. Ohio and Michigan await legislature action on 3.2 permits, while New York allows limited sales in hotels and restaurants. Governors and legislators debate immediate repeal and control shifts as national action looms.
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Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Seattle
Utah Hopes to Be 36th State to Ratify Repeal
Utah officials anticipate becoming the 36th state to ratify the twenty first amendment. A ratifying convention will be held tomorrow in Salt Lake City at the state house with Gov. Henry H. Blood to speak. If Utah secures the honor, it marks the first use of a convention rather than legislative vote to amend the U.S. Constitution.
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Salt Lake City
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Utah
Maine
Franklin Riter
Milton H. Welling
Henry H. Blood
United States
Ohio to ratify 21st amendment at constitutional convention
Columbus Ohio expects little delay in ratifying the 21st or repeal amendment as 50 delegates summon to meet at 1 p m EST tomorrow to proceed with the state constitutional convention.
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Columbus
Ohio
U S Home Loan Branch Active in Monroe Area
The Federal Home Owners' corporation has issued nine first mortgage loans in Monroe with R M Breard Jr as local manager. Two local loans were reported Monday morning totaling 2400 to L G Hughes and 688 to Susie Cooper. The district office covers adjacent parishes and has added office assistants amid rising demand.
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Monroe
Federal Home Owners’ Corporation
R. M. Breard, Jr
L. G. Hughes
Renwick
Susie Cooper
McGee Street
Christmas Wish Letters Reach News Star Editor
Pathetic notes from Monroe children plead for Christmas gifts and toys. The editor receives many letters urging Santa to bring clothing fruit candy and joy, warning poverty could bring tragedy without contributions to the News Star at 110 North Second Street.
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Santa
J. L
Good Fellows
Monroe
News-Star
North Second Street
Scout Committee to Meet in Frances Hotel Tonight
Oua chita parish district Boy Scouts of America district committee will convene at 7:30 p m tonight in the Frances Hotel. F C Holden district chairman says the meeting will outline a new year objective program.
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Ouachita Parish
Boy Scouts of America
Frances Hotel
F. C. Holden
Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine Cold Remedy
A vintage advertisement claims Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine quickly fights colds by stimulating the bowels and reducing fever. It promises four effects: clears the system, combats germs, relieves headache, and fortifies the body. Sold by druggists for 30c and 5c.
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Grove
House group begins tax revision with higher rates and new penalties
A House committee outlines plans to raise taxes, doubling fuel price to about $2.20 a gallon, plus a $5 liquor tariff. It targets corporate and individual losses, tightens capital gains rules, cuts depreciation allowances, taxes holding companies at 25 percent, and repeals National Recovery Act taxes and prohibition repeal to fund public works.
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Public Works Loan Fund
Roosevelt Returns to Washington From Warm Springs Vacation
President Roosevelt arrives in Washington at 11 a.m. with Mrs Roosevelt after a two week stay at Warm Springs. Treasury plans focus on taxes and financing to meet December maturities and RFC gold buying as Morgenthau prepares mid December plans.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Warm Springs
White House
Treasury
Morgenthau
RFC
Liberty Loan
Federal Council of Churches
Gold Price Unchanged as Dollar Recovers in New York
The U S government kept the price of gold at 34 01 an ounce in New York while the dollar regained strength. The rate for RFC purchases of newly mined gold stayed steady after brief tweaking earlier in the holiday week. London reports continued market fluctuations as December trading proceeds.
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Washington
RFC
Morgenthau
New York
Dollar Gains in Foreign Exchange Market Today
The dollar rose 15 cents to 5.03 per pound as French speculators covered short positions amid a political unsettled climate. Gold price held at 34.01, aiding the greenback while fears about currency plans limited further short selling. rapid repurchase boosted the day’s high.
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States
United States
France
Federal Restraint Opinion Dismisses Tampa Code Case
Judge Akerman finds the bill of complaint fails to state a federal cause of action and that a restraining order would be nonenforceable. The opinion holds that actions to restrain National Recovery Act violations must be brought by federal district attorneys, not individual industry members.
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Akerman
United States District Court
Chorus enrollment ends this Tuesday at Ouachita grammar school
The Choral club led by Prof. Roger C. Frisbie reports progress on rehearsals of The Messiah in the Ouachita parish grammar school auditorium. The next rehearsal is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, the final date for admitting new members.
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Ouachita Parish Grammar School
Roger C. Frisbie
Two Floyd kin under guard after hospital crash in Fort Smith
Two women identified as the wife and cousin of outlaw Pretty Boy Floyd and a man suspected to be Floyd were kept under heavy guard in a Fort Smith hospital after a motor accident left the trio injured.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Jack Pace
Otto Kykendale
Charles Arthur
Pretty Boy
Accident at South of Here Claims McDaniel in Grayson
An auto collision ten miles south of here Sunday killed McDaniel, identified later as a Clarks youth. Driver Roberts said a blinded approach caused the crash. McDaniel’s funeral is set for Grayson Monday at 4 PM. Surviving are his parents, three sisters, and two brothers.
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McDaniel
Clarks
Roberts
Ivy Dunn
Sammy
Columbia
MecDaniel
Grayson
Cher McDaniel
Zadie Mae
Etheline
Helene
Willard
Samuel
Less Cotton Ginned In Ouachita Parish In 1933
E R Norris census statistician reports Ouachita Parish cotton ginned to November 14 at 9 684 bales for 1933 versus 13 869 by the same date in 1932. The figures reflect season totals up to mid November and come from the Bureau of the Census.
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Ouachita Parish
E. R. Norris
Department of Commerce
Bureau of the Census
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