Hoffman Says Lindbergh Kidnapping Not Fully Solved
Governor Hoffman declares Hauptmann stands guilty as convicted but says ultimate solution may not be complete. He has not sought new evidence or opinions, and would discuss case angles with state officials if desired, noting doubts raised in discussions were not his own.
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Gor Rine
Trenton
N. J
Harold G. Hoffman
Bruno Hauptmann
Hauptmann
H. Norman Schwarzkopf
Charles A. Lindbergh
Allentown
Garaoe
Alexandria Man Slain In Fight At Minden
S D Im, 42, of Alexandria, died after a fist fight at a roadhouse near Minden. Riley, 30, of Minden, was jailed on local charges after Helm attacked Riley and was knocked down, breaking his neck. Helm’s body remained at a Minden funeral home awaiting family instructions.
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Minden
S. D. Im
Alexandria
Rge Riley
Webster Parish
Minden Earry
Helm
O. H. Doe
Riley
O. H. Haynes
Minden Funeral Home
Gly Cas revival claims ease many ailments in Monroe
Local advertisement touts Gly-Cas from Phoenix Drug Co. 348 DeSiard Monroe as a cure for nerves headaches stomach disorder and kidney bladder issues. Testimonial from Mrs B B Milner describes dramatic relief after using Gly-Cas with improved sleep appetite digestion and energy. Available at Phoenix Drug Co and other nearby pharmacies 1.00 per box or 6 for 5.00 with postage paid on price.
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Phoenix Drug Co
DeSiard
Monroe
B. B. Milner
Rammont Street
Phoenix
DeSiard Street
Magic Tree Spreads Christmas Cheer to Needy Families
Every year two days before Christmas reporters find a poor family with children in need and pass on a tree laden with toys and fruit. The tree brings hope as unemployed parents find work, with the same pattern repeating for six years in a row.
Christmas Good Fellows fund needs more gifts
The Good Fellows fund has surpassed the five hundred dollar mark but needs more money to double its total and reach those needing aid. A series of charity events are planned including dances and a hotel benefit to raise funds before Saturday night. Contributions should be sent to the News Star and Morning World.
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Good Fellows Fund
Three Mile
Ouachita Parish
Good Fellows
Hotel Frances
Ladies’ Auxiliary of the
United Spanish War Veterans
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Harrison and Hall Streets
Quachita Business Men's Club
Cherokee Terrace
Fidelity Hive of the Maccabees
News-Star and
Morning World
National Debt Breaks $30.5 Billion Mark
The national debt rose to $30,555,791,967 in early December, surpassing $30,000,000,000 for the first time. Mid December financing added $962,639,937, bringing the total near Roosevelt’s end of year estimate and highlighting the United States as one of the few nations with a rising debt.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Insanity Plea Expected in Prayer Slaying Trial
Marvin Batten a 29 year old farmer faces trial for the prayer slaying of Selma divorcee Lyda Daughtry in Smithfield North Carolina. Batten entered an innocent plea at arraignment and an insanity defense was anticipated. He said he warned the woman he would kill her if she did certain things and he shot her after she prayed saying Lord have mercy upon me.
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Smithfield
N. C
Marvin Batten
Lyda Daughtry
Selma
Batten
Strong man of Venezuela Gomez dies at 78 in Caracas
General Juan Vicente Gomez, 78, Venezuela’s long time dictator and president, died at 11 45 p m. The cabinet named General Eleazar Lopez Contreras provisional president. Gomez rose to power after overthrowing Cipriano Castro in 1908 and built Venezuela’s oil wealth and independence.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Juan Vincente Gomez
Eleazar Lopez Contreras
Gomez
America
Europe
Cipriano Castro
Palacio
Six Die in Havana Kidnaping Case Gunfire Attacks
A second gunfire attack on Cuban army agents and prisoners in the Nicolas Castano kidnapping case raises deaths to six, prompting renewed action against the kidnapers.
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Havana
Nicolas Castano
Battle on Takkaze River and Eden's Ethiopian plan debate
Reports recount a three day battle along the Takkaze river killing 500 warriors with 272 Italian dead. The clash centered near Mai Timchet and Dembe Guina. In Geneva Eden told the league council Britain would not back the Franco British plan without consent from Italy Ethiopia and the league.
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Takkaze River
Mai Timchet
Dembe Guina
Associated Press
Geneva
Anthony Eden
League Council Today
Italy
Ethiopia
League
Great Britain
League Affairs
Eden
Britain
Mussolini vows fight to the end over Rome and Ethiopia
Premier Mussolini denounces Europe as crooked and pledges Italy will fight to the end for its rights in a Pontinia address. He heads to a fascist grand council session to discuss peace proposals with France and Britain over Ethiopia, signaling guarded acceptance with strong reservations.
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Associated Press
Rome
Mussolini
Europe
Italy
Il Duce
Pontinia
Pontine
Grand Council
France
Great Britain
Ethiopia
Popolo D'Italia
Townsend Plan Man Elected by Michigan Voters
A Townsend Plan advocate, running as the Republican candidate, claimed victory amid district support while noting diverse interpretations of his election. Dr Townsend in Rochester, Minn, called the result as expected, and party leaders stressed a strongly Republican district result.
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Townsend Plan
Michigan
Congress
Townsend Clubs
Townsend
Rochester
Minn
Pension Plan
Main
Two Hurt in Collisions Involving Car and Bicycle
Reported driver of the car was Mrs. Faulkner from West Monroe cleanings establishment though not officially learned. A Clark resident injured when he jumped onto a moving truck and fell off its side possibly with a wheel passing over his foot. Perkins a timber hauling contractor and Hunt son of W M Hunt floor manager at Palace department store noted in the report.
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Faulkner
West Monroe
Clarks
Perkins
Hunt
W. M. Hunt
Palace
Huge Farmer Walt Cagle Heads Boaz Winter Festival
Boaz Alabama hosts a festival welcoming Walt Cagle the region biggest man as he arrives from Mountainboro for his annual winter shopping tour. Mayor declares Walter Cagle day as crowds greet the 550 pound farmer. He judges contests selects best fiddler and Miss Boaz before a noon free meal and gifts for his long trip.
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Boaz
Ala
Sand Mountain
Walt Cagle
Walt
North Alabama
Mountainboro
Walter W. Creel
Walter Cagle
Registration Ends Saturday in Parish Vote
Registration to close Saturday requires a 1934 or 1935 receipt plus a registrar receipt for 1934 or 1935. Sheriff’s office poll books for 1935 stay open until December 31. 1934 books closed May 31. This week registrar’s office registrations are brisk while voter signatures in poll books are slow as most voters already signed for the year.
Funeral notices for Green kin and WMA program postponement
Dubach Mrs. Tom Roberson and Mrs. Inez Farley attend the funeral of their cousin John L. Green of El Dorado Arkansas. The Baptist church service planned by circle 3 of the W M A was postponed to next Monday due to the death of Mrs. T B Colvin.
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Tom Roberson
Inez Farley
John L. Green
el Dorage Ark
Baptist Church
Circle 3
T. B. Colvin
Benes Named Second President of Czechoslovakia
Profile outlines Eduard Benes as a reserved, well‑read Czech statesman who enjoys literature, concerts, and art. He is non‑smoking and fond of press conferences. A separate note mentions Edward A. Hewlett slated as king of a carnival celebration by a parade group. The Mardi Gras parade features a Zulu float theme "in Africa."
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Eduard Benes
Roosevelt
Benes
Edward A. Hewlett
Mardi Gras
Africa
New Orleans Begins Mardi Gras Preparations
New Orleans starts carnival planning as Mardi Gras nears. The city mentions the Zulu Aid and Pleasure Club as part of early festivities and preparations.
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New Orleans
The
Zulu Aid and Pleasure Club
George Olvany Jr dies of self-inflicted wounds at hotel
George Olvany Jr 22 found shot in the head at a Saranac Lake hotel after leaving a note saying he planned death by own action. Son of a former Tammany Hall chief, he was taken to a New York hospital and died after his condition worsened. He had graduated from Brown University last June and hosted a farewell party before returning to New York for Christmas.
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New York
George Olvany, Jr
Saranac Lake
Tammany Hall
Olvany
Brown University
Congress Fights Armament Controversy Over Neutrality
Senator Lewis denounces League of Nations sanctions as harming United States trade. He argues increased neutrality restricts American freedom to sell goods and risks shutting the people off from the seas while supporting a stronger navy, air force, and army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Lewis
League of Nations Sanctions Committee
Italy
Relief program next year may be greatly cut
Money allotted to projects may not be spent by June 30 with an estimated 900 million dollars left over. By redistributing unspent funds, officials say most of the unemployed can be cared for until Congress convenes in January 1937 and private industry is expected to rise. President Roosevelt’s 500 million plan prompts talk of a permanent public works program to absorb unemployment.
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Congress
Roosevelt
National Resources Board
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Bruno
B. B, Milner
Joan Manley
Florida
Miami Beach
Texas
Beverly Clark
Boston
Wést Monroe
Rayville
Dubach
de Bono
Count Ciano
Asmara
Czechoslovakia
Santa Claus
Home Furniture Co
Santa
Skooter
Monroe, la
Home Furniture Company
Bellans
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