Auto plants may provide 250000 jobs in 1939 say industry leaders
Leaders from nine industries predicted a 20 percent rise in motor car production and up to 150000 additional jobs in allied steel and related sectors for 1939. Alvin McCauley of the Automobile Manufacturers Association spoke from Detroit forecasting better times while others from the Iron Steel Institute and various trade groups expressed cautious optimism amid profit pressures.
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New York
Alvin McCauley
Automobile Manufacturers Association
Detroit
Tom Girdler
Iron Steel Institute
Atlantic City
Paul S. Willis
Association of Grocery Manufacturers
Cory
Jip A. Benson
Amerankers Association
Ohn
National Disociation
Edwin Pholly
Advertising Bureau
American Newspaper
Pub@ association
Richland Boy Mishap Victim In Local Highway Incident
A four year old Richland boy, Hubert Gay Thomason, died after a truck and trailer struck him seven miles south of Rayville as he crossed the highway. The child suffered a fractured skull and a broken leg. Funeral services were held at the family cemetery near Hatchity. The parish coroner said the accident appeared unavoidable and details were being investigated.
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Rayville
Hubert Gay
H. D. Thomason
Hatchity
Bos
Therandmother
Joe Keene
Jomason
Jones
Natalbany Sawmill Destroyed By Fire In Louisiana
A blaze at the Natalbany Lumber Co. sawmill, five miles north of Hammond, La., caused estimated losses between 75000 and 100000 dollars. The fire started from defective wiring and was discovered by an employee who saw a blinding flash. Hammond, Teula, Independence, and Natalbany volunteer fire units aided in fighting the fire, with significant efforts saving parts of the plant.
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Lond
Natalbany Lumber
Natalbany
Hammond
Reimers
Presstre Company
Teula
Independence
Hats On In Danbury Students Rally For Headwear
Hatless Harry is out in Danbury High as girl students form a hat on every head club. Boys with hats are noted as dating status, while Danbury’s hat making is a local industry.
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Danbury, Conn
Harry
Danbury High School
P. S
Danbury
New Year Eve spending primed nationwide survey finds
A nationwide survey shows New Year Eve plans vary from high cover charges to social gatherings with cheap options. Rain Bow room in New York asks about 15 per person while Indianapolis Press Club charges two bits per head plus extras for drinks. Times Square will see heavy police presence amid preparations.
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Rainbow Room
New York
Press Club
Indianapolis
Times Square
Minneapolis
Louisiana plans $16 million highway program for 1939
The Louisiana highway commission outlined a 1939 plan with about $16 million in revenue to be spent on construction, maintenance, and equipment. About $10.7 million will fund new construction including 116 miles of concrete paving and 400 miles of gravel farm roads, with projects on the Mississippi river bridge, Airline highway, and embankments.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana Highway Commission
Highway Commission
Shrewsbury
Canal Street
New Orleans
Boutte
New Orleans Mississippi River Bridge
Shreveport
Lewis
The
Old River Captain Snorts At Twain Legend
New Orleans December reports Captain Arthur Jones recalling his Mississippi river days and a supposed Mark Twain tutoring myth. He marks his 25th anniversary with Federal Barge lines as pilot while clinging to old river lore and memories of Twain amid a life spent on the river.
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New Orleans
Arthur Jones
Mark Twain
Mississippi
Federal Barge Lines
Captain Jones
Memphis
Arthur
University of the Soma Ab
Sewanee
Kate Adams Twain
Twain
Sam Clemens
Sam
Ickes Reports WPA Perfect Performance
Secretary Ickes told President Roosevelt the Public Works Administration achieved 100 percent success in implementing the administration's spending program. The White House received the report as there is talk of making PWA a permanent agency and shifting away from WPA. The six month drive started July 1, with 8,137 construction contracts issued and work to begin on most projects by next week.
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Washington
Ickes
Roosevelt
Public Works Administration
White House
PWA
Congress
Works Progress Administration
WPA
Voter Registration Certificates Urgency Urged in Parish
Citizens are reminded to obtain poll registration certificates at once from the sheriff in their parish. For gubernatorial and presidential elections in 1940, 1933 and 1939 certificates are required to qualify. Those without the 1938 certificate by December 31 cannot vote in 1938 or 1940.
Garner pushes local control to keep relief out of politics
Vice President Garner advocates non partisan county relief boards to monitor WPA funds and curb political influence. He favors purely local agencies appointed by local officials, while Senator Barkley argues WPA appointment is needed. Byrnes prepares relief bill details and allocation formula as House discussions continue.
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Washington
Garner
Gamer
WPA
Senator Barkley
Kentucky
Barkley
Byrnes
South Carolina
Senate Relief Committee
House
Ship Dash for Freedom Fails at Gibraltar
A lone government destroyer Jose Luis Diez attempting a nocturnal breakout through insurgent ships near Gibraltar was forced aground 50 yards from the British shore after heavy fire. The destroyer rammed and sank the insurgent sloop Jupiter before grounding. Canarias and batteries in Ceuta also fired, injuring residents and damaging property.
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Gibraltar
Jose Luis Diez
Jupiter
Jose Luis
Canarias
Ceuta
Spanish Morocco
Catelan Bey
Former Ascension Sheriff George H. Richard Dies
George H. Richard, former Ascension parish sheriff and longtime Donaldsonville official, died yesterday. He is survived by his widow and four children—Hubert Richard of Baton Rouge, Gariel H. Richard of Lake Charles, L. A. Richard of Donaldsonville, and Georgette Richard.
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Donaldsonville
George H. Richard
Ascension Parish
Hubert Richard
Baton Rouge
Gariel H. Richard
Lake Charlts
L. A. Richard
Georgette Richac
Plane Used in Third Arrest for Extortion
In Buffalo New York a third arrest was announced in an extortion plot using an airplane to nab two men awaiting sentence. John Carlo pleaded innocent with bail set at 25000 for a January hearing. Catalano and De Pasquale pleaded guilty to using the mails to further the conspiracy.
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Buffalo
N. Y
John Carlo
John W. Warnes
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Carlo
United States
Boyce H. Butterfield
Anthony J Catalano
Anthony L de Pasquale
Silver Creek
Noa
F.B
Alexis C Barbeau Jr
Barbeau
Catalano
de Pasquale
Warnes
Famous fathers' sons head to Congress in new Senate
Washington dispatch notes the incoming Congress includes sons of Taft Lodge Kean La Follette and others. Robert A Taft arrives as Republican senator-elect from Ohio while Robert W Kean also joins the body. The piece recalls past political lineages and the echo of history in the Capitol.
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Washington
Dec
Congress
Taft
Byrns
Lodge
Stearns
Kean
Clark
la Follette
Ben
Bennett Champ Hark
Henry Cabot Lodges
Bob la Follette
Bob
Talt
Robert A Taft
White House
William Howard Taft
Ohio
Robert W. Kean
New
Kiwanis Club Installs Officers At Hotel Banquet
Kiwanis members from Rayville and Ruston gathered at the Hotel Virginia crystal ballroom for the annual banquet and ladies night. District Governor Frank Henderson installed 1930 officers and directors, with Rabbi F. K. Hirsch advisory.
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Kiwenwelubg
Rayville
Ruston
Crystal Ballroom
Hotel
Virginia
Frank Henderson
A. Mowe
Ivy C. Jordan
C. J. Fleming
BR. C. Blakes
Hugh Wallace
H. H. Benoit
A. V. Breard
C. C. Calvert
Allen Guthrie
J. E. Jonason
A. L. Peters
J. E. Wainworth
F. K. Hirsch
Kiwanis
Hirech
Britain France Italy clash potential mediation in Europe
Berlin dispatch reports DNB claims U S Germany ties lack foundation while Berlin asserts rights under naval pacts limit power relative to Britain. Italian and French tensions over territorial claims prompt discussion of a Chamberlain mediation and a possible Munich style conference amid European pacification efforts.
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Berlin
Germany
Britain
British Empire
Rome
France
Reeusal
Chamberlain
Italy
Mesagero
Jocey
Preas
Tl Messegero
Munich
Evi Dently
Relucs Tence
Mercury Forecast for Cold Wave Across States
Freezing weather dominated the northern states with temperatures near or below zero. A severe cold wave hit Indiana Michigan and a moderate pulse moved into Missouri and New York. At least 12 exposure deaths and 78 traffic deaths were reported nationwide with blizzards and slippery highways blamed in many incidents.
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Antooteted Press
Mercury
Rae
Indiana
Michigan
Missouri
New York
Ohio
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Mamesachusetts
Alabama
California
Monetana
New Jersey
North Carolina
Rocky Moune
Missionary Homes Damaged in China Bombing Report
Southern Baptist headquarters received a telegram stating Japanese planes bombed Shinchow 120 miles north of Carton injuring two missionary homes. No casualties. Americans in the homes included Dr and Mrs J RB Seme dera of Adamsville Tennessee Thompson of Springfield Missouri and M W Rankin of Newberry.
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Shanghai
Southern Baptist Headquarters
Shinchow
Carton
Dr. and Mra
RB. Semedera
Adamsville
Thompson
Springfield
M. W. Rankin
Newberry
Unemployed Benefits Pass Four Million In Louisiana
State Labor Commissioner B W Cason announced that unemployment insurance payments for 1938 topped four million dollars as of the New Year holiday close in Baton Rouge. He warned the holiday period would extend the payout and urged continued care with funds.
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Baton Rouge
B. W. Cason
Bengan
Teal
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Manin
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Hgcerda
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Taft, Byrns, Lodge, Clark and la Follette
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China
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