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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1932

Page

2

Man Dressed in Gray is Sought in Slaying Case

Police seek a gray dressed man linked to a slaying as reports detail a Carma ge party crew of adventurers and witnesses held for questioning. The vessel is under scrutiny with 15 signed crew members, including Lord Edward Montagu and Captain James Farris, as authorities warn the voyage may proceed if the ship passes muster.

Vanderwell Valerian Johannes Pieczynski Lord Edward Eugene Montagu Duke of Manchester London James E. Farris Portland Ore Ruth Loucks Farris Mary Louise Smith Marian Rockhart Mary Parks East Saugus Mass Aileen Allen Los Angeles Florence Wegel Hollywood Eugenia Nobel Cuthbert Wills Elsa Edmund Zeranski Jack M. Craig Seaman Forrest L. Plummer Eric W. Owen Guy

Equalizing Fund Checks For Louisiana Schools

The ledger lists amounts sent to Louisiana parishes including Red River 1950.26 Sabine 16681.88 St. Helena 2523.62 St. James 2145.87 St. Tammany 3662.18 Tangipahoa 16147.77 Union 13555.06 Vermillion 20368.24 Vernon 15298.40 Washington 18941.42 Webster 3 West Carroll 9537.43 Winn 12816.85. The piece closes with an anecdote about a girl who refused a banjo gift due to strings.

Red River Sabine St. Helena St. James St. Tammany Tangipahoa Union Vermillion Vernon Washington Webster West Carroll Winn

Plough Creams Marketed To Restore Skin Beauty

An advertisement promotes Dirt Mask by Plough cleansers that lift dirt and impurities from pores. It claims deeper cleansing than ordinary products and a glowing complexion. Plough Sold Cream is touted to preserve youth with nourishing oils for softer skin, priced at 25 35 and 50 cents.

Senate Members Debate Day Question Submission

The Senate considers submitting the day question with varied views on repeal. Norris will study repeal resolutions next Monday while several members lean toward repeal if forced to choose, many favor submission with possible substitutes to protect dry states.

Senate Judiciary Committee Norris House Borah Idaho Robinson Indiana

Dennis L. Carter Returns to Little Rock Assignment

Dennis L. Carter assistant general freight agent for Missouri Pacific railway lines stationed in Little Rock visited today. He was recently promoted to his present post and is pleased with the new surroundings. Formerly he held the division freight agent position in Monroe.

Dennis L. Carter Missouri Pacific Railway Lines Little Rock Carter Monroe

Moratorium on Mortgages Becomes Farm Aid Topic

In Geyser and Polk City farmers urge a mortgage and tax moratorium to survive the coming year. They blame the farm board while Congress introduces six measures to aid farmers. McNary proposes an equalization fee and loan plans using RFC funds to bolster farm prices and irrigation projects.

Hugh Gore Polk City Ark Hugh Dad Gore Farm Board Senate McNary Oregon Harrison Mississippi Norbeck South Dakota King Utah Smith South Carolina Reconstruction Finance Corporation Bankhead Alabama Board of Cotton Wheat Control

Senate weighs recognition as a political move

Reed, Fess, Glenn, Robinson, Indiana Republicans discuss recognition with Capper and Vandenberg urging caution and conditional support. Democrats Swanson Pittman Harrison George Connally offer mixed replies. Senator Lewis from Illinois is ill and unavailable for comment.

George Connally Lewis Illinois Chicago

School Break-In At Georgia Tucker School

A burglary occurred at Georgia Tucker school Monday night. An intruder took two alarm clocks a knife and 7.50 dollars in cash, police were told yesterday.

Georgia Tucker School

End Serious Coughs With Creomulsion

A vintage ad promoting Creomulsion for coughs and colds. It claims quick relief and seven therapeutic elements from modern science. The copy promises no narcotics and a refund if relief fails.

Large Slash in Flood Control Budget Is Urged

The piece outlines proposed federal budget cuts for flood control on the Mississippi and nationwide programs. It notes a combined two year flood control appropriation of about 85.5 million with the current 1932-34 estimates, and highlights reductions in rivers and harbors, building, and agriculture funding. It cites the president and budget bureau pushing sharp cuts, including a 66.99 million slash in agriculture, and a new 21.25 percent manufacturers sales tax proposal.

Louisiana President Budget Bureau Army Engineers New Orleans-Sabine River New Orleans Agriculture Department Department Congress Hoover Treasury Reconstruction Finance Corporation

Hoover urges economy through government cuts and tax plan

President Hoover proposes targeted economy measures in a message detailing reduced benefits for veterans, stricter eligibility terms, and trimmed administrative costs. He presents budgetary savings totaling $397.6 million excluding veterans and pay cuts, and $581.9 million with them included.

Hoover Laval discuss German relief and debt plan

The text describes President Hoover and Premier Laval weighing economic relief for Germany in 1931. They considered reparations and the financing mechanism, noting that relief for Germany would require concessions from debtor nations and that the United States might revive war debts funding, with Congress' inaction looming.

Lausanne Germany United Press Hoover Laval United States America France Congress War Debts Funding Commission

Mrs. Ida Tuck Seeks Damages After Car Crash

Mrs. Ida Tuck sues for damages claiming a head on collision caused concussion, back and hip injuries, and severe nervous shock. She reportedly remained bedridden for four weeks and cannot work, despite prior good health.

Ida Tuck Tuck

Mills Urges Solons to Pass Sales Tax Act

Mills asks Congress to adopt a manufacturers excise tax instead of a general sales tax, aims to balance the 1933 budget with reduced expenditures and continued gasoline tax. He cites deficits, revised revenue estimates, and calls for drastic cuts amid collapsed revenues.

Mills Congress

Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine Cold Remedy Ad

A pocket size Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine ad promotes a cold remedy that opens the bowels kills germs and fever and relieves headaches. It claims quick action and safety with a cellophane wrapped box available from all druggists.

Grove Adv

Roosevelt Heads Toward New York State

President elect speeds toward New York State with hopes of a fast return to his Warm Springs home. He spoke with more than a dozen members of Congress during the journey, signaling ongoing discussions ahead of his term.

Roosevelt New York State Warm Springs Congress

Roosevelt weighs budget reform and farm relief in new program ideas

Discussions from Roosevelt's conference rounds show interest in a domestic farm relief allotment plan and radical budget changes. A proposal favors equal budget power between Congress and the White House with a joint committee setting a national spending total and allocating funds by department relevance.

Roosevelt Congress White House Congressional

Good Fellows Report Cash Donations For Christmas Baskets

Good Fellows in receipt of cash for filling Christmas baskets report marked success through cooperation of wholesale and retail grocers citywide. By week’s end a published list of contributions is expected and those who have yet to donate should notify Mr. B. B. Martin, manager of Sur-Wa stores, who oversees the solicitation. Checks and cash should be sent to the Good Fellows Fund News-Star 110 North Second Street Monroe.

Good Fellows B. B. Martin Sur-Wa Good Fellows Fund News-Star North Second Street Monroe

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