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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1935
Page
2
Prison guards and county officers pursued two long-term convicts who fled from Pulaski County for a robbery sentence. Whittier, serving 21 years, had prior Texas and Tennessee terms and is still sought in Texas. Maddox noted Whittier's prior escapes and ongoing manhunt.
In Maynardville Tennessee three bandits who robbed Citizens Bank of New Tazewell were pursued by Sheriff L B Hutchinson of Union County. The sheriff was shot in the head and seriously wounded while stopping the attackers near Clinch River Bridge. An ambulance rushed him toward a Knoxville hospital as the men fled east toward Knoxville.
The proposal outlines an equalization fee to discourage overproduction, with a step-up in fees and treasury debentures for exporters of surpluses. Domestic allotment would license handlers to buy enough for home use at or above production costs, while penalties revoke licenses for violations.
Shoppers crowd the business section as stores report higher demand and greater Christmas spending than last year. Clerks offer assistance with gift selections and suggest that the trend signals a durable revival in consumer activity.
Nathan combines 1931 unemploy census with 1930 figures to estimate would be workers and counts unemployed by subtracting actual workers from total would be workers. Senator Costigan supports a jobless census, but Republicans may oppose any census projects this year.
Jena Louisiana December 6 Special sheriff M Davis says between now and January 1 he will mail out tax receipts in full to practically 90 percent of the household owners of the parish.
The text outlines exemptions for homeowners and others in property tax, noting that owners who reside there will not receive exemptions on certain properties. It references state and parish taxes, bond issues voted by the people, and a sheriff addressing who qualifies for exemptions.
The 1934 wholesale review notes a surge in orders across divisions with 20 to 25 percent higher than a year ago. Wholesale activity for Christmas merchandise, heavy clothing, and winter goods rose as retail stocks dwindle and customer demand stays strong. Shipments increased in frequency and bulk, but shortages and late deliveries pushed prices upward.
The shortest place names in the world are said to be O and Y in France. O features a chateau near the River Orne and a minister of finance named Francis d O. Y is described as a Somme village with equally brief naming.
Riley J. Wilson of Ruston announces candidacy to succeed himself as Congressman in the Fifth District. The bid is subject to the Democratic Primary on January 21, 1936.
A varied program was presented when the Woman's club met in regular session in Oak Grove Louisiana on December 6 with members attending from the town and nearby areas.
The meeting featured talks on "Outdoor Christmas Decorating" "Christmas Reading" and "Preparing Gardens for Winter Rest" led by Mrs. Chester Fran and Mrs. Mary Thompson. Mrs. C. H. Neely presided as president with hostesses Mrs. R. McIntosh and Mrs. Singletery assisting.
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