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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1939
Page
6
A German express derailed during wartime travel, killing ten and injuring about a hundred as it struck halted trains. The crash marks the eighth major wreck of the war, with figures and details scattered in damaged reports.
A chaotic meeting features Morrison praising Deadheads and planning a large parade through Ponchatoula. He envisions a coastal event advancing to New Orleans with a "south's greatest political trial" atmosphere as supporters rally around the new fleet and arena designation.
A government plan to combat unemployment is outlined with emphasis on a broad attack involving charter reform and employment programs. Officials anticipate significant funding and a large number of jobs, noting skilled labor shortages in several regions and calling for coordinated efforts to match workers with opportunities.
State Treasurer Tugwell charged in a statement that Governor Karl Long as lieutenant governor was deeply involved in the Leche administration. He claimed Long previously supported Leche and now denounces him, saying Long knew of the theft but did nothing to stop it to gain endorsement for his own term.
Census figures show Louisiana had 46 867 births and 4 107 deaths last year, with cancer, tuberculosis, and motor-vehicle death rates outlined. Accidents claimed 1 556 lives, including 400 vehicle fatalities, while home falls and drownings added fatalities.
In New Orleans on December twenty second the Shushan mail fraud trial went to the twelve jurors after a 90 minute charge. Judge Wayne G Borah instructed the panel to weigh evidence carefully and to decide on guilt or innocence on each count. The defendants include Herbert W Wammespack Robert Jonexeman Nervin Trent Harris and Henry DooSfler with testimony from most denying fraud.
A barge struck the central arch of the St Taurus bridge near Notre Dame, causing a collapse that threw pedestrians and vehicles into the Seine. Two dead, at least three seriously hurt, seven rescued, gas mains exploded, crews and police mobilized as the old Pont Rouge bridge suffered its latest collapse.
Monroe police Chief Frank V. Reitzell urges a merry Christmas with no casualties. He calls on drivers to be careful during holiday traffic and pedestrians to follow traffic laws. He warns fireworks are dangerous and should not be used indoors or near people.
In Danville Virginia L P Lewis freed a bumper entangled car with a stranger’s help then the stranger drove off in Lewis’s car. In Lancaster Pennsylvania Mrs David Ehrhart searched for her missing husband during a Christmas shopping trip in Rising Sun Maryland. In Carlsbad New Mexico a tipsy reveler fled from a cafe into a police scout car and sped off.
City and county officials pledge cooperation as J Edgar Hoover announces a federal probe into crime and civic corruption in Miami Beach. Hoover cites a bird dog survey and notes hoodlums and rackets may operate here amid a bustling winter season. Mayors and officials promise full assistance.
Gallup Institute results based on 2,500 interviews across 31 parishes show Sam Jones of Lake Charles leading Earl Koele ng in the second primary, with Jones ahead 58 to 42 in a head to head test. Long leads in New Orleans but Jones dominates the rest of the state.
Good Fellows baskets will be distributed through Friday to bring Christmas cheer to homes in want. Contributions have come in though smaller than last year, with every cent expected to bring happiness. Sig Hans and Sons donated underwear to Good Fellows, and Mrs Ed Strong offered pecans for distribution.
Paris reports a buoyant Christmas scene with abundant foods and gifts despite war. Soldiers crowd department stores as four million troops remain at the front. Paris raises drinking hours for troops on leave while toy shops sell military style playthings amid child displacements.
The New Orleans political rift over a legislative candidate ended as Robert J. Skinner a recorder's court official and Old Regular ward co leader backed Eugene O'Brien after a conference with Old Regular leaders. Dr. Joseph A. O'Hara supported O'Brien.
President Roosevelt outlined a first step toward national health reform proposing the federal government build small hospitals in poor areas. He said the plan would be separate from the Wagner Harrison bill and funded entirely if communities could sustain them financially and healthwise.
Washington reports liberal factions in the 1540 campaign considered a third party to back a nominee outside party lines. Secretary Ickes said Democrats and Republicans might convene to unite liberals, noting Norris and La Follette discussed the idea. Most congressmen doubted success and warned of nominee disagreements.
V Frank Lynn president of V Frank Lynn Co Inc, a wholesale grocer, died when his car left a Mississippi highway five miles west of Jackson. Miss Gladys Johnson of Tallulah was injured with severe facial and head lacerations. Lynn’s body was moved to Mulhearn Funeral Home in Monroe with services at Mulhearn and Archibald churches.
Ford Catrain grounds superintendent at Carrie Tingley hospital died in a two truck collision while delivering Christmas gifts to the hospital. His toy load remained undamaged.
New York officials said the Wind Rush freighter passenger ship is ablaze off the Caribbean coast with the master reporting sabotage. Captain Harris M. Jones said the fire centered in hold number 3 and would be controlled, with plans to reach Cristobal in the Canal Zone by 6 o clock CST.
New Orleans reports the dedication of the Southern Regional Research Laboratory to study private lives of cotton, sweet potatoes, and peanuts. D F J Lynch says aims include cheaper processing and storage methods, with plans for dehydration of sweet potatoes and potential fiber from peanut protein. Senator Bilbo and Rep. Marvin Jones will speak at cornerstone ceremony amid plans for a Patel U shaped building.
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