Labor Board Defends Wagner Act Amid Attacks
Charles Fahy urged Madden to answer major criticisms of the Wagner Act regime as the labor board faces a week to present evidence. Madden outlined the board’s early struggles, denials of unconstitutional rulings, and claims of a shrinking dispute trend with a brighter labor era ahead.
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Washington
Labor Board
House
Charles Fahy
J. Warren Madden
Fahy
Madden
National Association of Manufacturers
Supreme Court
Finns Throw Back Russian Attacks In Two Areas
Finnish forces repel two Russian offensives, halting advances in separate sectors. The defense holds, and Finnish units push back enemy gains with coordinated artillery and infantry actions.
Lively Patrol Activity Reported As Soviet Front Suffers Losses
In a dispatch from the war front the report states Soviet forces suffer major losses while the lines are described as experiencing lively patrol activity elsewhere. The briefing notes continued, detailing skirmishes and shifting positions across the sector.
Russians Hit By Finnish Counterattacks On Arctic Front
Renewed Soviet assaults in the far north near Salla and Petsamo were repelled by Finnish forces, with heavy Russian losses cited. In the Lake Ladoga area a Finnish communique said Russians struck an island stronghold but were driven back, while air raids on Rovaniemi caused casualties and two enemy planes were shot down. The report notes ongoing patrol activity on the eastern front as Finland fights to defend its territory.
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Helsinke
Fine
Salla
Petsamo
Lake
Ladoga
Rovaniemi
Voices Hope for New U S Trade Treaty
Ambiguous wartime era discussion cites hoped trade pact with the United States, referencing deposed leaders and budget implications. Mentions a vetoed truce, wartime ministers, and potential budgetary effects on Chicago, with unclear dates and party names.
New Orleans Gets Madness of Mardi Gras
New Orleans festival week crowds surge as revelers flock to Bourbon Street and the French Quarter. Spectators report flamboyant costumes and parade floats drawing visitors from across the region. A side show spectacle at the World’s Fair venue attracts curious onlookers.
Perez Voices No Fear Of Ouster Suit In New Orleans
District Attorney Leander H. Perez of St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes says he has no fear of an ouster suit filed by 26 residents over alleged incompetency and favoritism. He accuses opponents tied to gambling of trying to embarrass his anti graft drive. Perez defends the Treadway death investigation and cites grand jury cooperation.
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New Orleans
Leander H. Perez
St. Bernard and Plaquemines Parishes
St. Bernard
St. Bernard Parish
Perez
Angela Treadway
Treadway
William Stander
Herman L. Midlo
C. F. Rowley
St.Bernard
Congress Sets Three New Laws and Local Tragedy
Washington reports January saw Congress pass three laws including penalties for attempting to influence witnesses and a public utility bond sale measure in Alaska. An addition expanded Siuslaw National Forest land in Oregon. In Louisiana, Walter Sinn killed his wife and wounded himself, leaving eight children and five sons.
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Washington
Congress
Alaska
Siuslaw National Forest
Oregon
Natchitoches
Peters
Walter Sinn
Ringgold
Calf Can Relate A 27 Month Rescue At Eureka Ranch
Vern McGaurney pictured with his mother after surviving a 50 hour ordeal in the wild hill country near Eureka. A search party of 500 located the youngster. He is none the worse for his experience.
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Vern McGaurney
Eureka
Hir
Justice Murphy Pays Too Much In Income Tax
Supreme Court Justice Murphy and Mrs Henry Morgenthau Jr are among numerous taxpayers who received tax refunds. Murphy got 1788 on income tax, Morgenthau 536 on gift taxes. Total refunds reached 49413686 for the year ended June 30.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Murphy
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Sam
Morgenthau
Treasury
International Match Corporation
New York
Alfred E Smith
Frederick B. Snite, Jr
Iron Lung
Joseph E. Grew
Tokyo
Marlene Dietrich
Panama Canal
Federal Surplus Relief Corporation
Jockey Club
New York City
Britain and Japan clash over wartime economic policy
In a wartime debate, Britain and Japan confront economic issues as Commons prepares to consider Labor demands for an economic minister in the war cabinet. Foreign Minister Arity in Tokyo expresses hope for renewed US relations and caution toward Russia amid global war concerns.
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United States
Russa
House of Commons
Custer Family Feud Reported in Unclear OCR Fragment
An unreadable OCR text fragment references Ray Custer, Doris Ann, and Mexican ties, with garbled phrases about attendants and fees. The passage is fragmentary and leaves many names and actions unclear, offering minimal factual content for a full summary.
Governors Clash Over Three Dollar Auto Licenses
Governor Fart K Long and Attorney Sam Jones spar over cutting auto license fees to three dollars and funding old age pensions. Long assails Jones as making empty promises whileJones defends lower license costs and cites other states with reduced prices. The debate, held in Alexandria and Natchitoches, frames a broader discussion on road safety and state finances.
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Fart K. Long
Sam Jones
Lake Charles
Long
Jones
Alexandria
Natchitoches
Seymour Weiss Jewel Theft Victim In Atlanta
Sey mour Weiss of New Orleans hotel executive reported missing a ruby-studded platinum watch and a gold cigarette case worth about 3 560. The items vanished from an Atlanta hotel suite during a social gathering hosted by Weiss, with no police record yet of the case. Weiss said he hoped for recovery but accepted any outcome.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Journal
Seymour Weiss
New Orleans
Politian
Weiss
Roosevelt
New York
Warning of Ice Floes Across Mississippi River
New Orleans reports government engineers warning river traffic to brace for drifting ice floes expected to pass New Orleans in about four days. Ice cakes four to 18 inches thick and up to 20 feet wide drift at about one mile per hour from Plaquemines toward Baton Rouge, with jams blocking navigation in the Friar Point stretch.
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New Orleans
R. G. Lovett
New Orlans
Plaquemines
Baton Rouge
Friar Point
Miss.Helena
Ark
Dixon Appeals to Farm Agents in County Meeting
Dixon addresses farm agents urging adoption of agricultural practices and tools. The gathering highlights cooperative outreach, education efforts, and support for rural farmers through extension services and technical guidance.
T B Group Has Closing Session
The T B group closes its activities with a final session as the State Association plans a 1941 conference in New Orleans.
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T. B. Group
New Orleans
Investment of teachers retirement funds in state bonds
In Baton Rouge on February 1 the State Teachers' Retirement fund finance committee invested 1,046,464.20 of teachers' retirement collections in bonds. Eleven of twelve firms offered bonds were successful. purchases included issues from the state board of education, Louisiana State University, and the New Orleans Charity Hospital. The portfolio targets a 3.5 percent average yield. Committee members: State Treasurer A. P. Tugwell (chair), E. W. Jones, and P. C. Rogers.
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Baton Rouge
State Teachers’ Retirement Fund
State Board of Education
Louisiana State University
New Orleans Charity Hospital
A. P. Tugwell
E. W. Jones
Caddo Parish
P. C. Rogers
Teachers’ Retirement Fund
Mississippi River falls limit river traffic at Greenville
The Mississippi River reaches a new low level affecting navigation at Greenville with ice conditions along Fria Port and Helena. Captains and crew anticipate needed landings on the Mississippi and Arkansas routes if levels drop further, after a previous record low of 5.73 feet below zero.
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Greenville
Mies
Fria Port
Helena
Ark
Aoof Rusk
Jaynes
Massanippi and
Arkansas
Warfield Landing
Here
Rat and cat friendship noted after owner’s death in Denver
A white rat named Whitey and a cat named Joey formed an unlikely pair with a dog friend. Their bond, observed in Denver, Colorado, followed the death of their owner Mrs Thelma Cook and they were placed in an animal home.
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Whitey
Joey
Denver
Cole
Thelma Cook
Fraud and Robbery In Ranch Frauds Reported In Texas Case
Federal Judge Robert J McMillan presided over a case involving Howard Akers Forrest and others tied to a ranch fraud scheme. The widow advanced 267 dollars as the plot unfolded with alleged robbery and an attempt to sell buried silver coins to a bank, prompting federal officers to intervene.
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Austin Tea
SMM
Genten
Robert Jo McMillan
Cann Flr
Ivegel
Cal Leasea
Mes
Akers Indoeoeer
Trey
Abd Osiebic
Casadle
Akers
Ie Bara
Forrest
Mew Roberts
Aviadie
Silver Bera
Lindsey
Former Ruston Police Chief Dies in Ruston
Former Ruston Police Chief Risinger dies suddenly from heart failure. Funeral plans not yet announced. He is survived by wife Honor Calhoun, two daughters Nell Ruth and Dorothy, brothers Reid of Shreveport and Clarence of Ruston, and Mae M. of West Carroll Parish. A sister Rosa Benoit was mother of Harvey Benoit, mayor of Monroe.
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Tae
Peren Gaerne
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