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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1939
Page
4
A court overruled defense grounds for a conspiracy claim as four defendants go on trial for intent to kill. Judge Budge Devid J. Garre denied the motion and allowed the proceedings to continue with the charged defendants.
Knox Bennett and Wesley Jackson charged with assault with intent to kill faced trial with eighteen witnesses in district court. Other defendants received varied sentences for break in, larceny, concealed pistols, and assault while preliminary hearings were held for Henry Johnson and L D Hutchisan on rape charges. Cadmium found in zinc smelting waste noted.
In a speech tour across Louisiana the candidates attack each other over honesty and alleged political motivation behind indictments. Earl K. Long faces criticism from rival James Noe and Sam Jones supporters while Morrison and Overton defend their own integrity and accuse the Long camp of corruption and exploitation of justice.
A crowded Atlanta premier drew 300000 plus spectators as leads Clark Gable and Olivia De Haviland arrived with other stars. The event featured glitzy gowns, a starry ball, and a crowd-pleasing but calm rollout before Hollywood retreated to its hotel amid high hopes for the production.
Federal agency orders inquiry in New Orleans on methods used to contribute to Governor Earl K. Long’s campaign. The investigation targets employees of the Louisiana state employment service in New Orleans where workers are partly funded by federal dollars and may not solicit for politics. Carl Durrett, district manager, says he is looking into circularizing employees.
Dr J Numa Roussel a 69 year old skin specialist died today after a heart attack in a downtown New Orleans office. He was taken to hospital and pronounced dead on arrival by doctors.
Mrs. C. B. Holloway of Pine Bluff Arkansas describes severe crippling pain in neck shoulders arms and back. After using Gly-Cas she reports regular bowels relieved pains and improved digestion and nerves. Gly-Cas sold by Phoenix Drug Company 348 DeSiard Street and by local druggists.
Ouachita Valley Amateur Radio Club invites members and nearby hams to a Christmas party and hamfest in Cleveland Mississippi on Sunday December 17 at 2 30 pm. The Delta Radio Club of Cleveland reports attendees from Arkansas Mississippi and Louisiana with radio equipment prizes for contest winners.
CAPETOWN December 15 The 2989 ton German freighter Adolf Leonhardt was scuttled when intercepted by a British warship, an official statement said today.
The report to the Federal Power Commission lists Kansas electric generating capacity at 488 350 kilowatts. The figure reflects the total capacity of plants within the state as reported to authorities.
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