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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1934
Page
3
Hungarian border near Szeged sees a mass of Hungarian refugees driven from Yugoslavia. Families carry children and papers while guards supervise schools and depots. Officials in Budapest and Belgrade seek action via the League of Nations as trains move refugees toward interior towns.
Belgrade reports no Yugoslav troops crossed the Hungarian frontier and no mobilization since October 9. A spokesman says winter leave reduces frontier forces and notes 2,717 Hungarians were expelled since October 9, about ten percent of Hungarians in Yugoslavia.
Travelers arriving in Maribor Yugoslavia say Hungarians are arming civilians on the frontier in preparation to resist an invasion. They quote a Hungarian official claiming guns are being issued to citizens amid a campaign against bandits.
Stefani news agency reports Ethiopian forces attacked Ualual in Italian Somaliland on December 5 but were driven back after sharp fighting. The dispatch notes strong clashes and a tactical Italian hold in the region. Los Angeles is described as the largest city west of the Mississippi.
Yugoslav foreign minister accused Hungary of organizing and protecting terrorists tied to the Alexander assassination plot. He cited six charges, including training camps and use of Hungarian passports, as evidence of Budapest’s involvement amid tense regional actions. Meanwhile Nebraska snow aided soil relief with three inches in Kansas and Missouri, alarming area farmers over feed supplies.
A trio were put to death in a Carolina death chamber for killing a cashier. Rev. Forrest C. Feezer of Raleigh accompanied one condemned man as he walked the last mile. Green spoke softly, asking for his shoes to be sent to his son in High Point and bidding the guards farewell.
Orson, two, of Northwood, dies in an automobic accident caused by icy pavement. Temps drop to 16 below zero at Bemidji with other towns like Sheldon and Sioux Falls reaching 15 and 10 below. Lake shipping rushes to cover amid approaching harsher conditions. Milwaukee reports twenty ships in port seeking shelter.
The weather bureau forecast much colder conditions for tonight across Louisiana and Mississippi as a cold wave grips the region. New Orleans may see lows of 36 to 42 degrees, with Saturday expected to be fair but much colder. Freezing temperatures were forecast for sugar and trucking areas and to reach near the coast in Mississippi.
A political probe continues as a Democratic executive committee elevates six new members to fill vacancies. New appointees include Henry J. Ottnot and Henry Assenheimer of New Orleans with other picks in Vermilion, Tangipahoa, West Carroll, St. Martin and additional parishes. The committee proposes funds from candidacy fees to support its operation.
Moffett explains the housing act is a long range private enterprise program not an emergency effort. He contrasts it with the public works program, which was created as an emergency measure to provide jobs and sustain demand for durable goods.
Officers of Stonewall lodge of Knights of Pythias were elected at an annual meeting Thursday night. Eugene Shows was chosen chancellor commander and C C Gillette vice-chancellor, with C A Kimball as prelate.
Children attending the library story hour Saturday morning will find Christmas decorations brightening the rooms. Christmas stories will be featured this hour and in other sessions leading up to Christmas as attendance has increased greatly.
Louisiana police juries face new laws placing responsibility for unemployment relief on local parishes. A one cent gas tax is expected to raise about 1.73 million annually for unemployables with some funds also for mothers' aid. Federal relief totals near 30 million next spring, with 900 thousand minimum state raise required. Parish committees overseen by mixed local officials will allocate funds and coordinate ERA social workers.
Former Alabama governor William Brandon dies at an advanced age after a career as soldier and public servant. Born June 5, 1868 in Talladega, he served as brigadier general and adjutant general of the Alabama National Guard, led the state during his 1923–1927 term, and was known as plain Bill Brandon with a mule he once drove as a streetcar conductor.
Cameramen filming Hitler’s triumphant entry in Nuremberg used roller skates to speed work. For half an hour churches in the town were sealed to welcome the Nazi leader, guarded by S.S. men and brownshirts. The film was directed by Leni Riefenstahl, the actress producer of Blue Light and other works.
Advertisement touts Creomulsion as seven benefits in one with fast relief for coughs and colds. Claims are powerful yet harmless and narcotic free, with a money back guarantee from your druggist if symptoms persist.
The Louisiana Public Service Commission reorganized with Wade Martin named chairman. The commission authorized Southern Bell to assist in fact finding and setting reasonable rates and charges. Resolutions mirrored for Baton Rouge Water Works and New Orleans Public Service Inc. Senator Long named special counsel to oversee rate inquiries. Former Chairman Fields absent due to Texas assignment.
The message describes a parent begging Santa Claus to visit with gifts for four schoolchildren aged 13, 18, 8, and 6, plus a baby girl of 2. The family notes tears last Christmas when Santa did not come and expresses the children’s wish for a doll and other presents.
A seven year old girl and her eighteen month old sister write to Santa Sandy asking for dolls doll buggy and a little red haired doll for the baby They explain they have no father to provide gifts and request something nice for dinner at Christmas from North 4th Street West Monroe.
The state treasurer reports the budget is balanced with tax collections slightly higher than last year. He notes increases in kerosene, tobacco, and electric power taxes and a 50 percent rise in corporate franchise tax from tighter collection. He also distributes an additional $663,169 to parish schools from the current school fund.
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