Detroit Strike Turns Violent at Plant Riot
About 2,000 workers massed at Germania hall and marched on the plant. Tear gas bombs were used by police and guards as bricks and sticks were hurled. Eighteen workers were treated for injuries, two officers were hurt, and bystanders including Mrs Emma Krueger were endangered during the riot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mythen
Germania Hall
Matthew Smith
Mechanics Educational Society
Industrial Association
Anton Sorenson
Bernard Clark
Emma Krueger
Farmers buying lands rapidly under new federal program
The Federal Land Bank of New Orleans may use part of land bank funds to assist tenants and young farmers in purchasing farms, with transactions totaling 160 829 dollars and 125 487 dollars for Louisiana 43 applications. Previously loans financed existing debt only as authorized by Congress. Auto accident near Des Allemands, Louisiana kills John Martin, 22, from New York City. a hitchhiker is only slightly hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Congress
Federal Land Bank of
New Orleans
Land Bank Commissioner
Green
Raceland
John Martin
New York City
New York
Los Angeles
Des Allemands
Martin
Riley J. Wilson Seeks Re-election in Fifth District
Riley J. Wilson of Ruston announces candidacy to succeed himself as Congressman from Louisiana Fifth District in the Democratic Primary on January 21, 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley J. Wilson
Ruston
Organized Activities For Men May Be Held At Recreation Center
Monroe recreation department may offer organized activities for young men at 124 1 2 DeSiard Street. Possible programs include dancing lessons and gym workouts. the center already hosts activities for children women and boys. Miss Lucyle Godwin said men forming their own group could use the center at set times and perhaps have an instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeSiard Street
Lucyle Godwin
Monroe Recreation Department
Miss Godwin
Lloyd Frost
United Front of Veterans Urged on Bonus Pay
The drive for immediate cash payment united veterans groups led by the Veterans of Foreign Wars backing the Patman bill for payment in new currency. The bill passed both houses but stalled in the Senate after a veto. The Legion backed Vinson’s non-inflationary proposal. Steiner, coauthor with Senator Byrnes, said he was invited to help conciliate and hopes the president might approve a compromise to pay most by next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Patman
Senate
Legion
Vinson
Steiner
Byrnes
South Carolina
Law 10 Unseat Garland Before Supreme Court
The Supreme Court heard arguments on a case previously dismissed for lack of cause or right of action and took it under advisement. Gov. O K Allen appointed E Herman Guillory and J Cleveland Fruge of Ville Platte as district attorney and judge for the rearranged 13th district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
O. K. Allen
E. Herman Guillory
J. Cleveland Fruge
Ville Platte
13Th
Times Improve Economy Critics Frame Recovery Delays
The industry discussion critiques government policy citing a 1932 bank panic and missteps of the New Deal as causes for delayed recovery. The analyst Lund challenges the administration while praising private enterprise and political liberty amid the twilight hour of democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lund
Italy to Receive Usual Oil from United States Amid War Talks
The report says Standard through an Italian subsidiary guaranteed Mussolini a steady oil supply for the war in exchange for a monopoly. Secretary Hull warned arms makers to register with the state department under the neutrality law, with 86 companies already registered. Ickes defended no change in policy while Rome and London react with concern over oil and sanctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Mussolini
Anas
Ickes
Secretary of
Hull
State Department
Ickies
Rome
London
Italy
New York
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Walter C. Teagle
Paris
Ethiopia
Foreign Office
Pierre Laval
Samuel Hoare
Great Britain
League of Nations
Plans For Major Conflict Are Made
Italian and Ethiopian troops brace for a decisive East Africa battle near Makale as Marshal Badoglio prepares a southern thrust. Rome tightens home defenses with Mussolini canceling leaves amid tension over League sanctions and possible Mediterranean hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Asmara
Eritrea
Haile Selassie
Makale
East Africa
Pietro Badoglio
Mussolini
Rome
Italy
League of Nations
Italy Tightens War Readiness As Oil Talks Continue
Italy expands mobilization with a million man army and a full work force, cancelling leaves for 100000 workers. Rome seeks oil imports from the United States while US policy to stay neutral is criticized. Ickes defends nonintervention and Standard Oil denies a pledge to supply Mussolini. Paris reports split views on peace terms for Ethiopia as Laval and Hoare negotiate. Hull warns of strict registration for arms makers. penalties await noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Il Duce
Italy
Washington
Ickes
Ethiopia
King Queen Send II Duce Nuptial Rings
A royal note from King and Queen of Italy proposes nuptial rings as symbols of affection and loyalty to the country. Elena signs as your very affectionate Cousin, acknowledging Il Duce’s honorary cousin status via the order of the Annunziata.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Elena
Il Duce
Order of the Annunziata
Ludlow alleges disguised arms shipments undermine neutrality
Representative Ludlow of Indiana cites an unnamed source claiming shipments of war materials are camouflaged under foreign names. He says the state department should reveal the actual American exporters to expose neutrality violations and prevent drawing the U S into the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ludlow
Indiana
State Department
Indianan
Italian Government Denies Petroleum Monopoly Claim
Rome December 4 The Italian government issued a communique denying any concession of a petroleum monopoly to The Standard Oil Company of New York or its New Jersey subsidiary and stating the reports are without foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Standard Oil Company” of
New York
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Vitamin D in Salmon Waste Oil Surpasses Cod Liver Oil
A report states that waste oil from the salmon canning industry contains more vitamin D than cod liver oil. The claim suggests the salmons’ processing byproducts could be a richer source of vitamin D.
Good Fellows Appeal for Christmas Help from Children
A 4 year old writes of a father out of work and a mother in a tuberculosis hospital asking Good Fellows to visit and bring a book or toy. A 10 year old selling papers requests warm clothes and expresses gratitude for any help, urging support via the News Star and World Good Fellows Fund at 110 North Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Santa Claus
News-Star and World
North Second _ street
Order of Good Fellows Fund
Settlement of Strike Seen at American Ports
Union members will handle ships at all American ports after 13 companies agreed to sign contracts with the ILA. Holt Ross of the AFL announced the move, based on a message from Joseph F. Ryan ILA president. Eight major deep sea lines and five coastwise lines said they would sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holt Ross
American Federation of Labor
Joseph F. Ryan
International I. L. A
New York
America
Black To Attend Annual Carroll Scout Meeting
Olan H. Black executive of the Ouachita Valley Boy Scout council will attend the East and West Carroll parishes annual meeting at Lake Providence. R. S. Brunard district chairman will preside. Black will meet in Tallulah with E. P. Jones and Dr Paul N. Gilmer before traveling to Dubach and Bastrop to further scout activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olan H. Black
Ouachita Valley
Dubach
Bastrop
The Messiah Presented By Monroe Choral Club
The Monroe Choral Club performed The Messiah at the Northeast Center of Louisiana State University Tuesday night before a fair sized audience. Soloist Lloyd Wal ters was absent due to illness, but the chorus and remaining soloists were well sustained and the work was well received by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Choral Club
Northeast Center
Louisiana State University
Lloydt Walters
$120,000 Natatorium Project Approved in Monroe
Monroe officials announce federal funded construction of a reinforced concrete and brick natatorium with a 250 by 125 foot pool, terraced grounds, separate children pool, and modern bath facilities. Groundbreaking planned within two weeks under Works Progress Administration. city to gain flood protection and park relocation benefits. Mayor Bernstein welcomes the approval and the job creation and recreational gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Smith and Associates
Capt. W. I. Nee
Monroe
National Work Relief Program
Bernstein
Forsythe Park
Ouachita
Works Progress Administration
Comptroller General of
United States
Roosevelt Mortgage Rate Drop Sought Mentioned by Politician
A period article notes a politician discussing requests for mortgage rate reductions and a private list of bankers and letters. He avoids public disclosure and declines to name a convention city, saying the national committee and convention will select the nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
National Committee
Convention
Negro Claims Pay For Work Done In 1873
An elderly African American man claims $2.75 per day for five weeks of coffin making in 1873, totaling unknown. He refuses to settle for less, saying white folks can handle it, and explains his demand by aging and needing support for his children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Demic
Sullivan's Case Transferred to Federal Court for Trial
The state supreme court appointed outside judge Mark M. Pickrell to hear Sullivan's case after charges were moved to federal court over alleged constitutional rights violations. Judge Borah refused to return the case to state courts. State argued charges fell within a one year limit. witness Eugene Stanley testified the matter arose within the year and Sullivan did not violate law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
Mark M. Pickrell
Lake Charles
Sullivan
Federal District Court
Borah Sullivan
Eugene Stanley
Attorney General's Office
Vets Of Foreign Wars To Meet Here Tonight
Rodney J. Holbs post of Veterans of Foreign Wars holds a meeting at its headquarters corner Harrison and Hall streets. Attendance expected from northeast Louisiana posts. Discussion to push full cash payment of soldiers bonuses as Congress planned January session approaches. National Chamber of Commerce support boosts the bonus movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney J. Holbs
Veterans of Foreign Wars
The
Post
Harrison and
Hall Streets
Louisiana
Congress
National Chamber of Commerce
Agreement Near on Flood Control Plan Across Lower Mississippi
Whittington and Overton stated major differences among Mississippi Alabama and Louisiana lawmakers have been settled after talks with War Department engineers. The plan centers on using floodways to discharge excess waters from the Mississippi at Jadwin proposals involving Eudora Morganza and Bouef lands while avoiding reservoirs on tributaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three States
War Department
Overton
E. M. Markham
Markham Lik*wise
Jadwin
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Markham
Eudora
Morganza
Bouef
Air maneuvers studied closely in coastal drill
Air units stood to 48 hours of normal operations with supply runs by service squadrons for another 48 hours. Combat teams would use advance bases for replacements, avoiding supply shortages. Tampa waterfront was simulated as damaged by 18 bombers from Vero Beach, who faced 56 pursuit aircraft from Miami over Hollywood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNainty
Tampa
Vero Beach
Miami
Hollywood
Fort Pierce
Virginia Key
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Detroit
Cuticura
Dept
Malden, Mass
United Front’ OF Veterans
Garland
Pavy
St.Joseph
Devon Francis
Dick Shelton
Cowboy
Betty Griffin
Jane Withers
John McGuire
Sally Blane
Fox
Willard
Sixth
Grammont
Carroll Scout Meeting
Choral Club
Bellans
Sure
Loop Road Club
Faris
Whittington
Vicks VA
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