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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1934
Page
9
Representative Lester denounces Huey as modern Nero during a state special session in which a rapid passage of Long era bills is underway. He laments the centralization of power and the surrender of local rights, urging caution as the legislature faces perceived threats to the constitution and democratic safeguards.
Feen a mint chews like regular gum but works as a laxative. It uses natural saliva to provide gentle action without upsetting the stomach and is marketed as non habit forming. Available at druggists for 15¢ and 25¢.
A heated speech denounces rapid statutes as distractive tricks by a political dictator. The speaker warns liberties and property could be sacrificed for power and a Nero-like regime under the cover of progress. Hoffpauir and Long pledge a school teacher clause withdrawal in the senate, contending state education officials already determine teacher qualifications.
In Baton Rouge the Louisiana house began passing Huey P. Long's 33 bills after a caucus. The first measure altered liquor tax provisions allowing saloon package liquor sales and removing Louisiana wines from taxation. The second bill criminalized forging counterfeit excise stamps. The third shifted occupation license tax collection from New Orleans to the state supervisor of public accounts.
Lawmakers approved a slate of measures including transferring severance tax collections to the state, allowing reduced delinquent tax interest, and funding dental and pharmacy colleges at LSU New Orleans. Debates touched on charity hospital funds and a royal row over football coach resignations. The session closed after a swift 100 minutes with bills sent to the Senate. Vegetable cheese is produced from cow tree milk in British Guiana.
Yevtich's report on Geneva events triggered a cabinet crisis leading to the resignation of Yugoslavia's entire government. Premier Nikola Uzonovich and Minister Kojitch quit amid internal policy disputes and displeasure at a League of Nations communiqué that omitted Yevtich.
Measurements from the military department show NC State College freshmen averaging 5 feet 8.8 inches and 144 pounds this year, up from 5 feet 8 inches and 142 pounds last year. The source notes February 16, 1826 as the first African newspaper publication date.
A Chicago federal reserve district study urges centralizing direct loans under RFC or a new system, criticizes federal reserve bank policies, and calls for six month working capital loans, scrapping slow loans, and local lending offices in cities over 50 000. Secretary Morganthau welcomes the report for future policy guidance.
Authorities target Tommy Touhy in a broad crackdown, noting Burns hinted at connections while refusing to reveal details. Stege claims Dillinger’s Crown Point escape and the Michigan City prison break are nearly solved, with possible links to Burns and a bank robbery. Burns left Chicago then returned with money, denying Brooklyn job links. Paddlefish stir mud to feed on tiny organisms.
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