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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1934
Page
4
Three youths were held today by officers to be charged with eleven robberies of Negro delivery boys during nightly car cruises. Chief Detective John Grosch said the youths confessed and admitted stealing four automobiles used in the holdups. They were booked by officers.
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Louis J. Durand 18 Edward Norton Tweedy 16 and Sylvan Leonard La Hitte 16 admit part in series of holdups. One delivery boy was shot and badly wounded as a roving band targeted bicycle riders, stopping their car to steal.
Oviedo Spain December weathered by the October revolt brings relief as the government advances 10 000 000 pesetas for reconstruction in Asturias. Federal shelling and uprisings left many homeless with provisional shelter provided. More aid promised and work to begin immediately.
The article discusses the Edison Electric Institute’s legal rights to challenge and test the act creating the Tennessee Valley Authority, framing government ultimatums to power interests to advance progressive lines and propel the industry forward.
The debate over TVA and government influence reveals a fragmenting power industry as leaders grapple with state rights, private investment, and proposed reforms. McCarter argues TVA threatens constitutional limits, while institute members weigh court action and a push to curb malpractices and excessive rates.
Mrs E F Heller 43 died after a lengthy illness at 510 Bros avenue. Survived by widower two daughters Helene and Hazel Heller of Monroe one son E F Heller Jr of Monroe two sisters Mrs Walter S Sterkx of Alexandria and Mrs J B Evans of Beaumont Texas six brothers M R Mestayer Robert M Mestayer George Mestayer all of New Iberia Walter Mestayer of Monroe A C Mestayer of Beaumont and E A Mestayer of Alexandria. Funeral at 8 p m Tuesday at the residence then body shipped by train to Alexandria for interment there.
The trial of John Collins, a unemployed railroad section gang member, is set to begin in federal district court before Judge Ben C. Dawkins. He is charged with attempting to extort $100,000 from C. H. Austin, executive at Lake Charles stevedores, via a threat letter last May. A dummy package was used as evidence. Collins was arrested at the designated spot and is held on $2,000 bond.
Lewis E. Long economist at the Mississippi State experiment station was named assistant director of the agricultural adjustment administration sub marginal land program for Oklahoma Arkansas Mississippi Louisiana and Texas. He will take a leave of absence until July 1 and report to Dan T. Gray regional director with headquarters at Fayetteville Arkansas.
New Orleans port board insurance on dock properties valued at 14 million dollars shifts from Hartwig Moss Agency to Meyers Whitty and Hodge Inc. President Seymour Weiss says the move, made December 12, will not cost the board a nickel. The new firm earns a 2 percent commission on more than 126000 dollars in premiums scheduled for new policies. Cancellation used the short rate method among underwriters.
Annual election held at Mrs. R. L. Moore home. Mrs. H. M. Natt named president and Mrs. H. J. Tull as vice president. Mrs. Clarence Alexander elected secretary-treasurer. Council members include Mrs. Joe Miler and Mrs. H. S. Asrey. Department heads named for Nutrition Gardening Recreation Landscaping with several members serving.
Washington reports show federal workers may take 30 days sick leave per year but average only 7.8 days in 1933. Dr. W W Stockberger, Agriculture Department, notes eight‑year records average 7.5 days and 27 percent of personnel used no sick leave at all.
New York judges ruled that child Gloria Vanderbilt might spend Christmas Day with her mother Mrs. Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt if paternal aunt Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney consents. The appellate division denied a motion to stay Justice Carew’s custody order while Whitney remains in possession pending stipulation on appeal.
Captain E V Rickenbacker led a party of Chicago newspaper publishers on an early morning flight from Chicago to Miami aboard Eastern Airlines Florida Flyer. Weather delays postponed yesterday's start due to a cold front. Regular Chicago Miami service to begin Thursday with planned palm-dinner in Miami.
Helsinki December 18. Drunkenness rose after prohibition repeal while illegal liquor trade fell sharply. The temperance division cites 1933 total of 103,112 drunkenness cases, the highest since WWI. Finland's first dry township approved liquor sales, while a eastern township voted to abolish its store and ban liquor in restaurants starting January 1.
ALEMANDRIA La December 18 The body of Melville J Simon 46 traveling salesman who died here suddenly yesterday afternoon was sent early today to his home in New Orleans He died of a heart attack in a local clinic shortly after becoming ill He is survived by his widow Mrs Louise Simon his mother Mrs J H Simon three brothers Alvin Joe and Clfford Simon two sisters Mrs Ed Hiller and Miss Irma Simon all of New Orleans
Washington announces regulation prices for grain seed sold to farmers in growth areas for 1934-35. Spring wheat 1.35 a bushel, durum 1.60, oats 0.75 and 0.80 for white and red, flax 2.25. Also noted a Chicago scientist's neon lamp for projecting television pictures on a 20 foot screen—the largest yet developed.
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