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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1937
Page
2
Administration aides say President Roosevelt will push a bold public confidence bid in his January address to Congress. He will insist on the economic program without new reforms, offering cooperation with business while preserving New Deal regulations. A secret liberal Senate parley discussed wage hour push and unity among utility policies.
Congress adjourned the administration’s special session after the senate approved the housing bill 66 to 4. Lawmakers leave for a 12 day Christmas break delaying major legislation until the New Year. Democratic Leader Barkley says the session shortened to two months. Republican McNary predicts a May regular session if Roosevelt submits more measures, calling the special session a failure.
In Shanghai era reports say three US ships standby to evacuate about 300 Americans from Tsingtao amid fears of a Japanese attack. A Japanese army spokesman said Hangchow capture may occur before New Year as authorities warn Americans to leave Hankow refugees travel by flag decorated train.
In Cleveland Mississippi Claude Vance a Shaw druggist who did not testify faced a jury as his daughter Grace Vance described the fatal shooting of town night marshal E C Harrington in self defense The testimony ended with the court adjourning to permit closing arguments before the verdict today
Sen Wagner predicts house and senate conferees will drop a Labor Department wage scale for FHA insured housing construction. The Lodge amendment, approved by the senate 50 to 17, would slow deployment and was criticized as impractical by Wagner. The house bill was passed earlier.
Los Angeles police ordered an autopsy to determine if Ted Healy died from injuries after a fight outside the Trocadero following a birthday celebration for his newborn son. Coroner took the body after the attending doctor refused to sign natural causes. witnesses noted facial injuries and a reported incoherent account of the events.
Washington authorities outline how unemployed workers can claim benefits under new state plans. About 11.5 million workers in 21 states and the District of Columbia will be eligible in January. Workers should register at the state employment service office and file a claim as soon as laid off. If no local office exists, workers should obtain the nearest office address from the employer. Benefits begin after a waiting period defined by each state.
Hugo Zander, a Berlin immigrant, admitted taking letters from a hotel mailbox but said he did not want money. He claimed loneliness and longing for family prompted the act, explaining he wanted to say See from my family in Germany. The judge released him.
Baton Rouge December 22 Governor Richard W Leche will issue executive clemency to 56 convicted prisoners. The action includes pardons, commutations of sentences, and restoration to citizenship. The governor called it a Christmas present to the recipients.
Government forces captured Teruel as insurgent chiefs admitted the city fell. A partial holdout remained in The City of Rock while Los Morrones fort was retaken by rebels. Salamanсa’s Sal dapat declared the city lost and combat pressed, with the foreign volunteer brigade said wiped out.
Tokyo reports an interim inquiry says surface boats may have fired toward the Panay and Japanese fliers bombed troops. It notes two soldiers killed, flags displayed, and that boarding occurred with friendly intent. Investigations proceed with imperial HQ staff aiding on the ground.
The Good Fellows Fund for Christmas baskets to aid children of the Twin Cities is nearing its deadline on Christmas Eve Donations of cash or merchandise are being accepted to fill Yuletide baskets as the program pushes toward its final distribution An appeal notes the need to complete the effort with remaining items and financial support.
Treasury procurement offers three islands as distinctive gifts including a lighthouse and two quarantine stations. One new item, Mullet Key off Florida, spans about 280 acres with several houses and a landline to the mainland. fishing reputedly excellent. Remaining is Little Dia-
Ottawa report says the Canadian Supreme Court upheld Charles Vance Millar's will, allocating over 500000 to the mother or mothers bearing the most children in Toronto from 1926 to 1936. Ontario courts will determine the rightful claimant while relatives challenged the will as against public policy. Other clauses left brewery shares to clergy and horse track shares to anti racing groups.
Five members of the Yothers and Crow families perished when a rural farm house burned while they slept twelve miles east of Connellsville Pennsylvania. Victims include William Yothers 71 Annie Yothers 69 Wilmer Crow Jean Crow and Annabelle Crow all under 16. Frank Crow 45 and Melvin 10 survived with serious burns.
A city held a full funeral for Mayor Arnold Bernstein after his sudden death from a heart attack. The service at Temple Bnai Israel drew a vast crowd. he was buried in the Jewish cemetery. City offices and schools closed in mourning. pallbearers included Monroe fire and police members with many officials sending tributes from across the state.
In Tupelo Mississippi on December 22 a caller asked what the cat market is doing today. Charlie Shaw, a wholesale grocer, offered to place a classified ad to obtain 109 cats at ten cents each and release them in his store.
Nation mourns Frank B Kellogg former secretary of state and world court judge who died of cerebral thrombosis with bronchial pneumonia as immediate cause. He served as U.S. senator from Minnesota ambassador to the court of St James and secretary of state under Calvin Coolidge.
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