Townsend plan draws House leaders into pension probe
Washington February 7 The Townsend old age pension fight heats up as House leaders including Rep O Connor plan a discussion on the issue and possible probe of Townsend and similar schemes Rep Bell calls for an immediate rules committee hearing and Rep Monaghan signals support for an investigation sentiment runs high stating reformers want clarity on promoters and beneficiaries.
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Washington
House
Representative O'Connor
New York
Rules Committee
Representative Bell
Mis Sours
Monaghan
Montana
Townsend
Ball
Births in Louisiana and Marion announce new babies
In Fer o s La a son born to Mr and Mrs Walter Wilhite named Walter Eugene Wilhite. In Dubach La a son born to Mr and Mrs R E Henry named R H Henry. A son born at Veugham Wright Benedict show Thursday to Dr and Mrs Miles Merta of Marion. Mr and Mrs Leon White are parents of a daughter born Thursday at the clinic.
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Feros
Walter Walhite
Walter Eugene Wilhite
Veugham- Wright-Bencdel
Miles Merta
Marion
Leon White
College Seeks Three New Buildings To Alleviate Crowding
Dean C. C. Calvert of the Northeast Center of Louisiana State University says three new structures are needed before the next school year. A library, a music department building, and a combined social room with bookstore quarters are prioritized to handle rising enrollment and relieve crowded conditions. The Northeast Center began as Ouachita Institute in 1931 and was transferred to LSU in 1944. no firm action has been taken yet.
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Louisiana State University
C. C. Calvert
Department of Music
Ouachita i Tulfege
Louisiana State Uiverity
Four students pledged to Phi Theta Kappa at Northeast Center
Four students Sidne Henen Harold Hudson Aroma craft and Luther Reed were pledged Friday to the Gamma Gamma chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at the Northeast Center of Louisiana State University. Initiation is planned for February as dean Calvert notes high scholastic standing and expects additional admissions after midterm exams. The Northeast Louisiana Gamma chapter was established several years ago.
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Phi Theta Kappa
Louisiana State University
C. C. Calvert
Sidne Henen
Harold Hudson
Aroma Crafd
Luther Reed
Calvert
Four Kentucky Convicts Escape From Reformator
Four Kentucky inmates led by James C. Morris escaped the state reformatory after overpowering guards and looting. They commandeered a taxicab, were spotted near Winchester and Mt. Sterling, pursued by authorities, and recaptured at Ashland. Other escapees included Dexter Anderson, Henry Coomer, and Clarence Crawford, all with serious prior sentences.
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Mt. Sterling
Morris
Ashland
Luther Dunn
Captain Dunn
Robert Wells
Dexter Anderson
Henry Coomer
Clarence Crawford
Store Robbed in 612 Thomas Avenue Grocery Break-in
A grocery operated by Sidney Fl iott was broken into early Friday morning by a burglar who stole cigarettes and vanilla wafers, according to police.
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Sidney Fliott
Thomas Avenue
First Baptist Church Leads in State Giving to Orphanage
An open letter by Supt. Robert Cooke Buckner lauds the First Baptist Church of Monroe for its large gifts to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. The Monroe church ranked among 47 of 517 contributing churches with cash gifts over $100, totaling $63,242 in 1935, the highest by any single church in the state.
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Louisiana Baptist Children's Home
First Baptist Church of
Monroe
Robert Cooke Buckner
First Baptist Church
Three Nesro Murderers Die In North Carolina
Three death sentences were carried out at the North Carolina state prison. Will Long aged 19 from Alamance county was electrocuted for killing Sam Mixtor a Burlington mill night watchman during a January hold up. J T Sanford aged 30 and Thomas Watson aged 32 from Durham were also executed in the gas chamber for the robbery and killing of Nathan Malore a Durham taxi driver. They were executed separately.
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Raleigh
N. C
Nesro
North Carolina
Will Long
Alamance County
Sam Mixtor
Burlington
J. T. Sanford
Thomas Watson
Durham
Enlarged Hunt and Whitaker store opens Saturday
The Hunt and Whitaker store at 436 DeSiard Street expands its floor space after years of rising trade. The outfitter specializes in men’s clothing for dress, work, outdoor activities, hunting gear, firearms, and pawn services. Staff listed includes E R Whitaker, J L Hanchey, H R Arlig, S Tomilson, S Holloway, Paul Cook, F Yarborough, W W Tomilson, Marshall Preddy, Bernie Wakefield, and Frank Getrit.
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Hunt and Whitaker
DeSiard Street
E. R. Whitaker
J. L. Hanchey
H. R. Arlig
S. “Cuz” Tomilson
S. E. Holloway
Paul Cook
Francis Yarborough
W. W. “Bid” Tomilson
Marshall Preddy
Bernie Wakefield
Frank Getrit
Teflis Grotto Meeting At Temple Friday Night
Teflis Grotto a Masonic group will hold its regular meeting at the temple here Friday at 8 p.m. A box supper follows and a dance ends the evening. Henry C. Ray Jr. serves as monarch of Teflis Grotto.
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Teflis Grotto
Henry C. Ray, Jr
Crawfish Favor North South Streams Over East West Banks
The record notes that crawfish prefer streams running north and south due to shadows on the banks, affecting their habitat choice and movement.
Local Lady Reverses Sharp Stabbing Neuritis With Gly-Cas
Mrs Ellen Vallery of Monroe credits Gly-Cas for ending years of severe neuritis pain and stomach distress. She reports feeling well after using the medicine and says foods previously causing agony no longer provoke symptoms. The Phoenix Drug Co. in this city facilitated her treatment.
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Gly-Cas
Woman Credits Gly-Cas With Removing Neuritis Pain
Mrs Vallery describes years of kidney and bowel failure and painful neuritis in the neck shoulders and limbs. After trying Gly-Cas the pain vanished, sleep returned, energy and appetite recovered, and kidneys and bowels functioned properly. Gly-Cas sold by Phoenix Drug Co and local druggists for five dollars.
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Phoenix Drug Co
DeSiard Street
Pope Pius XI Appears At Vatican Ceremonies Despite Cold
Pope Pius XI, age 78, attended planned Vatican ceremonies following a severe cold that raised concern. Photographs show him participating as his condition is monitored by officials and reporters.
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Vatican
Pius XI
Veterans Seek Universal Service Legislation for War Mobilization
Washington reports veterans spokesmen urging passage of a universal service bill. Senator Connally plans to study the measure as finance subcommittees meet, while leaders from the American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans press for enactment this session. The program would draft manpower without exemptions, grant presidential authority to compel industry war orders, and extend control over industry agriculture and transportation.
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Washington
Netor Connally
Texas
House
Senate
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Disabled American Veterans
Veterans
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Mrs
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Eileene & Falconi
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