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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1933
Page
3
In a heated district dispute over seating, Mrs. Kemp and J Y Sanders clash as party factions battle for support. Governor Allen delays early primaries until after April 15 1934 while Donaldsonville and surrounding areas hear rival condemnations and rally calls.
Capelin and three French crewmembers plus a passenger from Marseille to Algiers fought a gale and freezing conditions as ice formed on the engine. The seaplane issued S O S signals while rescuers searched 34 miles southwest of Marseille amid fog and wind.
The International Society of Collectors of Lead Soldiers displayed more than 10,000 such toys at their Paris convention drawing enthusiasts and collectors to the event.
A devastating storm along the Oregon and Washington coasts left four dead and 19 wounded. The Craft vessel with 24 aboard was saved as high tides and 500 residents were displaced across Gray's Harbor and Aberdeen. Flooded streets, dammed reservoirs, and power outages worsened conditions amid renewed gale and tornado-force winds.
Monroe recorded 1.7 inches of rain in the 24 hours ending Monday morning as a heavy storm dampened the area after sunny spells. The river rose 0.2 feet and temperatures ranged from 64 to 79 degrees. Shoppers braved the rain to finish Christmas purchases with clearing skies expected later Monday.
Louis Gonslin aged 21 was killed when two cars collided at an uptown New Orleans intersection. Dennis Sentiles 22 suffered a broken arm, while George Marzloff 29 was charged with reckless driving and causing injury and damage.
Widespread weather varied from calm to severe across America and Europe. Four men adrift in a storm bound seaplane were rescued by a steamer in the Mediterranean. A Louisiana camp tornado killed four and injured nearly twenty. Pacific Northwest storms damaged two freighters and sent high waters into Aberdeen and Hoquiam. Temperatures ranged from 22 to 54 across major cities as rain eased in some areas and shifted southeastward Monday.
Monaco plans to sue Mississippi in the Supreme Court over bonds sold in England and Holland for gold to back state banks. Mississippi allegedly defaulted in 1841 and a 1875 constitutional amendment barred payment. A January 8 court ruling will decide if the suit proceeds and whether evidence is in open session.
The Lindberghs began their voyage to Gotham after a morning takeoff from a Miami Beach base. They spoke briefly with Jefferson Caffery before departing and lifted the seaplane from Biscayne bay, drawing cheers from onlookers as they headed north, about ten hours from their missing son.
A plea to readers to aid needy children this Christmas by donating to Good Fellows. The note recalls disappointed children who trusted in Santa and asks for support to restore the holiday joy for those in the city.
The report lists five injuries from two separate crashes over the weekend. An 18 year old, Acie Tharpe’s son, suffered a severe brain concussion after a tire blew out near Columbia causing a rollover. he was treated in Columbia then moved to St. Francis sanitarium in Rayville and listed as serious. In Brownville near Scruggs' station a 56 year old, Tom Bennett, received a severe facial laceration and other injuries in a collision involving his son Lowe Bonnett. bonnett reported the cause unknown. Police investigated both incidents with no arrests yet. A separate burglary at Trichel’s store yielded $11.50 in cash and various goods, with burglars entering through a back door and removing tobacco and other items. Police continued inquiries Monday.
Hugh Johnson, staying as administrator until faced, warned lawmakers and labor that congressional storms will be faced and courses chosen. He said hours would likely be shortened and a flat thirty hour week could be in personal crisis. Industry was told that pushing to cut labor benefits under the law would trigger an unreasoning congressional rebound that would favor workers and hurt business.
NRA plans a decision on cleaning and dyeing price codes after Hugh S. Johnson reviews assistant recommendations. The move may reduce the 75 to 95 cent minimums amid cleaner protests and could spur noncompliers to begin compliance to avoid FTC action.
Government receipts for the fiscal year reached 1.309 billion dollars with farm processing taxes contributing 129.254 million. Ordinary operations spent 1.308 million plus emergency outlays of 909.211 million, leaving a deficit of 908.254 million in five and a half months. Treasury cash climbed to 1.2776 billion aided by mid-December financing including one-year securities totaling 992.496 million. Public works outlays totaled 152.244 million of nearly 3 billion in allocations, with spring expected to bring a large increase.
After violent outbreaks, Cuban authorities counted six dead and thirteen wounded as soldiers guarded streets. The article notes preparations to host Jefferson Caffery, Roosevelt’s envoy, to pursue a settlement of Cuba’s political crisis as new violence erupted following a shooting yesterday.
A mob burned the El Pais offices while soldiers failed to restore order. Gunfire continued through the night with most casualties from indiscriminate shooting around the building. El Diario remains as the only large daily amid ongoing threats.
Funeral services for Sidney B. Carraway, 58, noted former plantation owner, Mangham businessman, and traveling salesman, were held Sunday in Mangham. Burial arrangements were reported by local officials as part of the service.
Funeral services for a son of Captain W. W. Carraway were held Monday afternoon at the family residence with many friends from Monroe Baye ville Natchez New Orleans Ferriday Tallulah and other areas in attendance. Rev M A Poole conducted the Methodist service and interment followed at Alto cemetery at 3 30. Survived by widow Alice Stokes Carraway three brothers Captain Bruce H Carraway Sam A Carraway Gordon Carraway and half sister Mrs Alice Newborne.
The League of Nations labor office reports 604 cooperative societies in 54 countries for 1931 with total trade valued at 25.2 billion dollars.
Akron officials report a 950 member school police force with no fatal traffic accidents involving a student in four years. The record emphasizes safety and cumulative outcomes.
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