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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1935
Page
17
A series of political statements from Allen at Logansport and Dear at Jonesboro outlines old age pension proposals and local governance themes. A business leader demands local citizens exercise control to “run their own town” amid calls for state officer reforms and public pensions.
Louisiana campaign notes a push for federal old age pension funds with Congressman Cleveland Dear urging state action to match a federal 30 dollar monthly pension. He accuses the state machine led by Ellender, Leche and Allen of blocking legislation and tax moves while promising reform and an audit of public accounts. In Pleasant Hill, gunmen and anti machine literature sparks clashes as supporters of Dear and the machine trade barbs.
New Orleans reports Philip Garrison a 22 year old from Yandley Alabama has endured osteomyelitis for eight years with 29 hospital stays including twelve in 1928. He says there is little he can do though he accepts the fate and plans to spend Christmas in Baptist Hospital.
Reported plan proposes sharing influence in a vast portion of Ethiopia with Italy. The proposal outlines a framework for peace and governance while provoking concern over territorial control.
The Franco British peace proposal for Italy and Ethiopia would place sovereignty over about two thirds of Ethiopia in Italy. It lists five points including sovereignty over Tigre with a protected Aksum, frontier rectifications to grant Aussa to Ethiopia, a Somaliland corridor, a free port at Assab with access, and a Geneva pledge by France and Britain backing an Italy influenced zone across Ethiopia from Somaliland to the 8th parallel. Emperor Haile Selassie would retain sovereignty over the zone’s core within specified longitudes and latitudes.
Victor Koussow, 52, shot two Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center dental school professors and killed himself. Authorities cite a persecution complex stemming from job loss due to illness as the motive. Deputy Chief Inspector David J. Mc Auliffe called the case closed. Victims identified yesterday were two professors at the dental school.
The St Louis Court of Appeals upheld Special Commissioner Limbaugh in ruling that a so called gift of God baby is Miss Anna Ware's child. The infant remains a ward of the court until next Wednesday to allow motions for rehearing. The court overruled all exceptions and found Mrs Nellie Tipton Muench did not give birth to a child.
Dr. Alexis Carrel of the Rockefeller Institute proposed preserving a man in suspended animation for centuries to return in a chosen future. He described a drying out process as a possible method, noting the idea remains remote and limited to select individuals. He also claimed clairvoyance is a scientific fact and explains much of the past and future.
Rotarians and Rotary wives from Alexandria paid their forfeit to the Monroe Rotary club Thursday night. They entertained local Rotarians and their wives at a banquet in the Virginia hotel, the entertainment arising from a recent membership drive.
Hollywood observers report that a vote by more than 100 film beauties shows a preference for homely husbands over handsome men. Dr. Paul Popenoe argues security and harmony come from plain partners, while many stars praise character over looks.
The Good Fellows Fund rises beyond three hundred dollars as Mrs G E Davis Sunday school class and local groups donate. Pittman roller rink and Missouri Pacific Booster Club events boost receipts. Junior Charity League gave a large contribution as efforts continue to aid underprivileged children this Christmas.
The Social Security Board sent state questionnaires to assess readiness for a non-contributory old age pension system set for after New Year. Eligibility hinges on a state plan covering all areas, funding from state resources, a single supervising agency, fair hearings, and approved administrative methods with federal reporting.
Trenton New Jersey December 13 legislative leaders rejected Governor Harold G Hoffman’s offer to convene a special session to probe his involvement in the Hauptmann Hauptmann case The move followed Assemblyman Crawford Jamieson’s critique of the governor’s death house visit and his warning of repeated press exposure ahead of the Republican national convention.
O P Van Sweringen is expected to assume control of operations after the death of his brother M J Van Sweringen. The brothers jointly expanded their railroad system with M J focusing on eastern lines and O P on western roads. M J died in Lakeside hospital from hypertenive myocarditis while serving as chairman of Nickel Plate railroad and in top roles at Alleghany Chesapeake and Cleveland Hotel.
Milwaukee December 13 Harry Haberman the tatting bartender who lifts a beer barrel tells fans about his crochet and knitwork. Former star athlete he says patterns flood in from California Massachusetts Oregon and New York while a possible business venture with a patent crochet ball holder is discussed. He fears the mail rush will delay his Christmas tasks including a bedspread valued at 1500 when finished.
A silent-armed bandit robbed the Electrik Maid bakery on DeSiard Street early Friday, taking 131 dollars from the cash register after forcing night manager Jimmie Stratos to stand aside with a .32 caliber pistol. Police were given a description.
George N. Solomon a Syrian born Lake Charles resident for ten years died today at age 105 He is survived by two sons his daughter and a brother.
The $8,000,000 post office on Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House was badly damaged by an interior fire that swept the sixth floor file room. More than a dozen firefighters were overcome, water stood an inch deep in parts of the room, and officials estimated recoverable losses above $100,000 while Postmaster General Farley reviewed the scene from his suites below. A large crowd looked on as authorities checked records and the building's condition.
Representative John H Hoeppel and his son were convicted of conspiring to sell a West Point appointment for 1000. The verdict came after a six hour jury deliberation in Washington. The defendants plan an appeal as the case heads to post verdict motions. The government witness James W Ives testified that payments and a promissory note linked him to the deal.
Foreign bar silver fell to 60 3-4 cents an ounce in New York trading today, the lowest price since March 29, marking a 45 8 cent weekly decline.
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