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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1930

Page

9

Congress Seeks More Data On Relief Plans

The House asks Secretary Hyde to explain how the 60 million dollar relief proposal originated and whether he influenced it. Senate considers Lafollette resolution seeking details from Woods and other officials on unemployment relief efforts.

Congress Washington Executive Branch House Hyde Senate Lafollette Wisconsin Woods Hoover Laette Chaleenan Woods

Senate debates key provisions on state special provisions

Senator Jones leading the Republican conference urged rejection of each proposal while Senator Dill of Washington and Senator McKellar of Tennessee pressed for strict adherence. Senator Robinson of Arkansas supported keeping the president's restriction to speed passage. Pee-Wee Golf Takes Australia reports a nationwide miniature golf craze entry in Sydney.

Jones Washington Dill McKellar Tennessee Senate Robinson Arkansas Australia Associated Prensa Sydney

Express Planes Speed Fresh Fish to Markets

Four fast planes will speed delivery of fresh fish from northern Saskatchewan lakes to Canadian and American markets. About 200000 pounds are to be shipped by air express at the start. Winnipeg will receive catches within 24 hours, a vast cut from the previous 22 days by horse and 14 days by tractor to reach a rail head.

Winnipeg Canada Saskatchewan Air Express

Young Jurist Will Decide Case Attacking Prohi Law

Newark jurist William Clark, a Harvard graduate and Princeton resident, sits in Trenton hearing arguments challenging the Eighteenth Amendment. He has reserved decision on motions to quash the indictment of William H. Sprague for transporting beer.

Newark N. J William Clark United States District Court Trenton William H. Sprague Clark Harvard New Jersey Court of Errors and Appeals Judge Clark Princeton New Jersey

Nye plans further hearings on Davis campaign expenses

Washington report says Nye, chairman of the Senate campaign funds committee, intends more hearings after new records show over 1,000,000 dollars spent for the Davis-Brown Pennsylvania primary. He hints at further disclosures and weighs possible moves regarding Senator Davis.

NYE Davis Washington Pennsylvania Senate

Design New U. S. Prison To Relieve Congestion

The United States plans a new federal penitentiary at Lewisburg Pennsylvania to ease prison crowding. Costing 3.8 million dollars, the 1200 capacity facility will open for partial occupancy within a year and offer varied living spaces including individual rooms and dormitories.

U. S. Prison Washington Lewisburg

U. S. Amateurs Talk by Radio to 70 Nations

Washington reports a rise of over 2,000 amateur stations in year bringing total to 18 994. Operators communicate with 70 foreign countries and the hobby trains skilled radio personnel while boosting public service value. High frequency voice channels widened to 14 100 14 300 kilocycles and ultra high bands above 23 000 kilocycles are being explored.

Washington United States No Man’s Land

Scottish Lassies Seek Local Jobs Amid Amusement

Scottish girls in Glasgow gather in high heeled slippers and silk hose to discuss job ideas near amusement venues. The crowd, described as forward and spirited, reflects a local discussion on employment proximity to entertainment areas.

Glasgow

Maids Bargain for Terms at Martinmas Farm Meeting

Farmers met to hire maids for the Martinmas term. Young women bargained keenly, many receiving advances, and asking about distance to town and presence of entertainment near their prospective farms. A few accepted wages, sealing the bargain between master and maid. BUY Now PULLMAN Wash Mel Hein Washington State center and All America candidate has kept his record clear of any passes in varsity play.

Pullman Wash Mel Hein Washington State Center al- America

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