Jackson Parish Legion Condemns CWA and ERA Activities
Jackson parish officials face investigation in New Orleans as the American Legion chapter passes resolutions condemning the CWA and ERA. President Kilpatrick says no hearing on ERA actors will proceed as it would resemble a trial. Legion cites unrest and neglect of aid requests under current parish leadership.
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Sh. Jonesboro
Jackson Parish
Wey
New Orlea
L. L. Kilpatrici
American Legion
CWA
ERA
Legion
Resignations and Dismissal from Louisiana Insurance Board
A. E. Blackmar resigns as clerk of the Louisiana Insurance Commission effective December 31 due to illness. Fernand Mouton of Lafayette is dismissed from his investigator post, following his removal earlier, with both actions announced by chairman Robert M. Walmsley. Blackmar plans to return to law practice.
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Orleans
A. E. Blackmarkef
Louisiana Insurce Commission
Fernand Mouon
Lafayette
Robert M. Walmsley
Blackmar
Mouton
O. K. Allen
Poll tax payments lag in Franklin Parish
Payments for Franklin parish poll tax total just under 1000 so far, per sheriff’s office. Officials expect a final rush to push eligibles over 2500.
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Winnsboro
Franklin Parish
Civil Service Examinations Announced by U S Civil Service
The United States civil service commission announces examinations with application deadlines on January 11 for toxicologist grades and January 22 for chief statistician at the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Positions pay from $2,600 to $5,600 annually. Inquiries to the civil service office room 228 Custom House New Orleans. E. H. Jennings is district manager.
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Statistician
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Department of Labor
Civil Service Office
Custom House
New Orleans
E. H. Jennings
Judge Harper summoned to Phoenix to aid ailing mother
Judge W. M. Harper of the city court flew to Phoenix, Ariz., after a wire said his mother Mrs. Alice Aber, 75, lay near death from pneumonia. His brother L. H. Harper in Phoenix was seriously ill, per the message. The world population note appears as an unrelated snippet.
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W. M. Harper
Phoenix
Ariz
Alice Aber
L. H. Harper
Twin children half brothers in Yankton divorce case
In Yankton South Dakota Judge R B Tripp ruled the twin sons of Mrs Edward Peddie are half brothers after the husband claimed one is his son. He was granted custody of the son he fathered and two of five children overall while the mother kept three. The case cites genetics theories and prior theses on the possibility of twins with different fathers.
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Yankton, S. D
Ewald Peddie
R. B. Tripp
Edward Peddie
Peddie
Freeman
Noth Broman
University of Lund
Sweden
Menetrier
Bertrand Fontaine
Tripp
CWA Workers May Engage In Politics On Own Time
Louisiana CWA employees may take part in political activity outside working hours. Harry J. Early, state CWA head, said workers may participate in elections in their localities, but the administration will not tolerate using positions to influence colleagues on controversial issues.
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New Orleans
Louisiana Civil Works Administration
Harry J. Early
CWA
Mediation Board says causes removed on SP strike
The emergency board of mediation reported to President Roosevelt that all substantial causes for the threatened strike on the Southern Pacific lines in Texas and Louisiana have been removed.
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Washington
Emergency Board of Mediation
Roosevelt
Southern Pacific
Texas
Louisiana
Roosevelt Backers Voice Support For Monetary Plan
Senator Connally told reporters that Congress and the public back President Roosevelt on the commodity dollar plan and would back it. He urged the Federal Reserve to surrender all its gold to the treasury and predicted Congress would press for the reserve system to do so.
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Roosevelt
Connally
Texas
Congress
Finance Committee
Federal Reserve System
Treasury
Sheriff Reports 3291 Poll Tax Payments For Year
With three days left for poll tax payments, 3291 receipts had been issued by 11 am Thursday at the sheriff and tax collector office, up from 2568 on Wednesday. Payments can be made at the courthouse office or mailed until midnight Sunday, with postmarks before December 31 accepted. Property tax payments are also coming in at a good rate.
Real advance in Ford V-8 engineering shown
The 1934 Ford V-8 promises more complete fuel use and higher miles per gallon with economical operation. Reduced crankcase dilution conserves oil and lowers operating costs while delivering increased efficiency and clearer ventilation with a constant supply of fresh air without obstructing view.
Wedell Plans Faster Airplane for 440 MPH Flight
Jimmy Wedell, who set a land plane speed record, intends to build a special plane capable of about 440 miles per hour for an England to Australia race next October. He met aviation officials in Washington to prepare, noting a 11 000 mile route with 2 500 mile legs and fueling logistics. He will likely depart the U S well before the race and prizes exceed 55000 dollars.
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Washington
Jimmy Wedell
Chicago
Houston
Texas
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Wedell
England
Australia
Patterson
Dismissal Battle Over Ex-Commissioner Before Court
Ex commissioner challenged a presidential order as invalid while the federal trade commission voted to recognize the order. Humphrey argued the FTC is an independent semi judicial body, with members removable only for statute stated causes. He said his duties were properly performed and no charges were presented by the president or Senate.
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Roosevelt
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Humphrey
Congress
Senate
General King Dies Ending Noted Military Career
General King, who began at Washington College in 1921 and served across forts and schools, dies. His widow Nancy Vose Sumner and daughter Mrs. Charles Lee Andrews survive. An escort from the 22nd Infantry will transport the body to West Point with Colonel Thomas Morman leading. Burial set for Saturday afternoon. posts in the fourth corps area to fire in tribute.
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Washington
Fourth Corps
Cavalry School
Fort Riley
Kans
Command and General Staff School
Fort Leavenworth
King
Nancy Vose Sumner
Harrisburg
Charles Lee Andrews
Andrews
Navy
Manila
P. I
22Nd Infantry
Fort McPherson
West Point
Thomas Morman
Bankers See Bright 1934 Outlook for Local Banks
President Travis Oliver of Central Savings Bank and Trust and Fred Millsaps of Ouachita National Bank report a hopeful 1934 banking year. They note federal deposit guarantees of 2500 for six months and 10000 thereafter, plus meetings set for January 9 and January 23 respectively.
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Travis Oliver
Central Savings Bank and Trust Company
Fred Millsaps
Ouachita National Bank
Oliver
Millsaps
Co ed limits set by German interior minister
Berlin Dec 28 Wilhelm Frick minister of the interior ordered that only one woman student be matriculated for every ten male students in German universities. He said the change aims to curb rising unemployment among college graduates.
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Berlin
Wilhelm Frick
Interior
Children's Theater to Stage Rip Van Winkle
Ouachita parish school auditorium hosts the children's theater production Rip Van Winkle at 8 p m Thursday. Sixty children in the cast rehearse for over three weeks under Miss Lucyle Godwin, with careful scenery for five scenes and a notably low admission price to encourage attendance.
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Children's Theater
Rip van Winkle
Ouachita Parish
Lucyle Godwin
Municipal Recreation Department
Navy Plans to Request Build 102 Vessels by 1939
The Navy proposes to seek congressional approval to construct 102 ships to reach treaty strength by 1939. The plan includes two heavy destroyers or destroyer leaders, cruisers, destroyers, submarines, and an aircraft carrier, aligning with London arms limits or any future pact.
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Washington
Congress
Arrest of Carl Bennett on assault and battery charges
Carl Bennett, 29, was arrested Thursday by sheriff's deputies on charges of assault and battery and non support.
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Carl Bennett
Sheriff's Department
Important Cases Set for Special Jury Court Term
A special jury term lists defendants and charges including manslaughter against Orville Elmore, murder and shooting with intent to murder among others. Defendants face offenses such as burglary, embezzlement, larceny, forgery, and theft related counts.
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Orville Elmore
J. L. Allgood
G. L. Baynham
Mike Adams
Garland Kennedy
Charlie Nash
Tom Green
T. S. Bond
Roy Smith
L. R. Quinn
Willie Kelly Smith
Tom Smith
Francis Eugene Robbins
G. F. Wallace
J. E. Wadley
R. C. Bynum
Gertrude Clark
T. S. Chapman
Homer Hare
Aubrey Hare
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le Me
Teen Sgekmar
United States Civil Service Commission
Hattie Stroude
Rt. 2
Jefferson, S. C
Cuicura
Taleum
Cutieura Laboratories
South Dakota
C. Worth Holmes
Joy
Ill
Holmes
Ford Dealers
F. O. B. Detroit
Ford Finance
Universal Credit Company
United States
Children’s Theater
White Petro
Hotel
Monroe
S. Godfrey
J.C. Penney Co
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