Senate Debates Relief Bill Amid CWA Clash in Senate
The senate voted to extend a limited disability compensation plan to Civil Works Administration employees. The chamber showed contrasts with the merry House as leaders pressed a $950,000,000 relief appropriation, while private bills and tax measures drew attention. Airmail probe updates and Roosevelt-Farley talks on disputed contracts closed the page.
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Washington
Senate
Civil Works Administration
CWA
House
Senate Democratic
Ways and Means
Labor Committee
Albert L. Deane
General Motors Holding Company
Senate Air Mail
Roosevelt
Farley
Government weighs buying excess rice in surplus relief plan
Secretary Wallace advised Representative Fernandez that the Agriculture Department is considering a move by the Federal Surplus Relief Corporation to purchase surplus rice. He cites a potential carryover, possible industry funds for relief sales, and uncertain consumption as reasons not to declare a national rice surplus now.
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Washington
Wallace
Fernandez
New Orleans
Agriculture Department
Federal Surplus Relief Corporation
Highway Commission Plans Redeem Short-Term Bonds
Louisiana Highway Commission chairman A P Tugwell announced plans to redeem 2 000 000 in short term bonds this year. Series I bonds totaling 500 000 will mature April 15 and series H bonds totaling 1 500 000 will mature September 30. The group holds 1 000 000 in gasoline tax funds with a forecast yield over 7 000 000 in 1934, following 10 300 000 in bonds turned over last fall.
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Baton Rouge
A. P. Tugwell
Louisiana Highway Commission
Tugwell
Senate orders arrest of Western Air Express officials
Harris M. Hanshue, president of Western Air Express, was one of three aviation company officials targeted by the Senate in its air mail contract probe. The Associated Press photo caption notes the arrest was ordered as part of the investigation into government air mail contracts.
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Harris M. Hanshue
Western Air Express
Aviation Company
Senate
Associated Press
Memorial tribute to F. X. Shaughnessy inspires Monroe scouts
Khaki clad Scouts from Ouachita Valley honor F. X. Shaughnessy, a civic leader who advanced scouting and supported Salvation Army and Red Cross efforts. Stories recount his broad life, selfless service, and lasting impact on Monroe youth. A light domestic joke closes the piece.
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Ouachita Valley
Salvation Army
Red Cross
Monroe
Not Guilty in Embezzlement Trial At Rayville
A. W. Sheppard of Winnfield was acquitted on eight embezzlement counts at a Rayville trial held October 9 1933 over a $90 000 false arrest suit filed in district court by Sheppard asserting damage to his reputation and earning power. He had previously been bonded and employed as bulk agent for Sinclair Refining Co. at Rayville.
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Sinclair Refining Company
Rayville
A. W. Sheppard
Winnfield
Sheppard
Monroe
Jackson
Winn
Lincoln
Richland Parishes
Richland Parish
Warren Hunt
Drive on Nazis Socialists Now Is On in Austria
In Vienna today police with fixed bayonets joined soldiers in occupying Socialist centers including the Arbeiter Zeitung building. Army lorries cordoned the district as authorities move to curb Nazi influence and demonstrate that Marxism can be exterminated without Nazi aid.
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Vienna
Arbeiter Zeitung
Associated Press
Austria
Honeymoon Auto Crash Injures Bride in Maryland
In Elkton Maryland a luxury car carrying Mrs Clarence B Hood a ward of Edward Daddy Browning and her husband collided with a parked truck near Cedar Hill. The bride sustained minor injuries while two other men in the car escaped unharmed. The couple had wed in New York Tuesday and were en route to Annapolis when the accident occurred.
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Elkton
Clarence B. Hood
Edward
Browning
Henry D. Hood
New York
Hoods
Annapolis
Cedar Hill
Former screen idol Francis X. Bushman to wed Carmela Ponselle
Chicago reports Francis X. Bushman, once a moving picture matinee idol, announced he will marry Carmela Ponselle of the Metropolitan Opera. Details depend on her arrival in Chicago. Ponselle, 27, is Rosa Ponselle's sister. Bushman, 47, has two prior marriages and children from both unions.
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Francis X. Bushman
Carmela Ponselle
Ing Picture
Metropolitan Opera Company of
New York
Beverly Bayne
Miss Ponselle
Chicago
Bushman
Josephine
Judge hears letters as trial pauses for juror illness
In Greenwood Mississippi during the Dr Sarah Ruth Dean trial for the alleged poison murder of Dr John Preston Kennedy a juror fell ill briefly delaying proceedings. The defense and state presented handwriting on letters from Kennedy to Dean and planned further submissions as the case moved to its next phase.
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Greenwood
Miss
Sarah Ruth Dean
John Preston Kennedy
R. B. Blanchard
Blanchard
Kennedy
George Baskerville
Baskerville
Henry Kennedy
Dr. Kennedy
Dean
J. J. Breland
Henry
Preston
Identification of Love Letters Is Obtained By Defense
Defense lawyers reveal they have secured identification of love letters in a case, detailing how handwriting and contents are used to support allegations. The disclosure comes amid ongoing court proceedings and evidentiary challenges.
Ransom Paid for Freedom of St Paul Banker
Abductors released a wealthy St Paul banker after a 23 day captivity following a ransom payment. Police reported the ransom was exchanged at an agreed location and the man was unharmed upon return. Investigators await results of the suspect pursuit and motive details.
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ST. Paul
Kidnapped Bremer Freed After 23 Days In Minnesota
Edward G. Bremer, son of Adolph Bremer, wealthy brewer, was released last night near Rochester after a 23 day captivity. A ransom, reportedly paid, allowed the businessman to return home exhausted but alive. Investigators traced a New York plated car seen near Lewiston, Minn., as a possible lead.
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Dr. Sprafka
Adolph Bremer
Rochester
Minn
Here
Commercial State Bank
Bremer
Douglas Street
Waltman Walters
Mayo Clinic
Street
New York
Lewiston
Walter Magee
Magee
Public Wrath Against Governor Not Voided by Gesture
The sixth district reacts to Governor Oscar K. Allen with an early special election for Bolivar Kemp’s vacancy. The piece contrasts Allen’s notice to voters with Senator Long’s abrupt move to back Mrs Kemp and hints Allen seeks to protect his own political standing as the legislature nears.
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Baton Rouge
Allen
Bolivar Kemp
Long
Senator Long
Kemp
Washington
Tabloid Tales on Louisiana Highway Campaign Taxation
The article alleges a tabulated list shows forced contributions by Louisiana highway commission officials and workers for the 1931-32 state campaign. It claims thousands in funds were diverted through auditor A P Tugwell with payments in two 50 percent installments, detailing classed salary tax and payroll totals amid a $600,000 monthly payroll.
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United States Senate
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Louisiana Highway Commission
Commission
A. P. Tugwell
Tugwell
Land Bank Loans Authorized in Spillway Areas
Federal Land Bank of New Orleans will authorize farm mortgage loans in the Ouachita river spillways on the same basis as other farms, excluding building values from loan amount. The policy covers Sicily Island ridge and backwater zones in twelve parishes, with loans to eligible applicants under standard appraisal rules.
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Atchafalaya
Boeuf River
Federal Land Bank of
New Orleans
Hal M. Gatti
North Louisiana
la Bank
Ouachita Valley National Farm Loan Association
Monroe
Federal Land Bank
Sicily Island
Boeuf
Gatti
Madison
Franklin
Tensas
Catahoula
Concordia
la Salle
Grant Parishes
Jesse Jones Warns Banks or Government to Finance
Rogers reports Jesse Jones head of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation told New York bankers at a convention that banks must start lending to business or the government will do it. The piece notes bankers faced criticism for previous overlending and highlights their costly, grand buildings as a contrast to failures.
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Santa Monica
Cal
Jesse Jones
Reconstruction Finance
New York
Bankers’ Convention
Jesse
Doumergue Seeks Sage Cabinet To Calm France
Paris voices praise as Gaston Doumergue, back from retirement, pledges an elder statesmen government to end the two day riot. He promises a truce among parties and to surround himself with experienced ministers to restore order after Edouard Daladier’s resignation.
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Paris
Gaston Douemergue
France
Edouard Daladier
Doumergue
Doumergue Tells President Plans
Paris reports Premier-designate Gaston Doumergue told President Albert Lebrun his planned program and aimed to form a new cabinet by nightfall. The city mourned 12 dead after two days of rioting as mounted guards and civilians clashed amid ongoing chaos and cleanup crews cleared debris. Edouard Daladier resigned to avert further disorders.
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Paris
Gaston Doumergue
France
Albert Lebrun
Edouard Daladier
State and City Orleans Probes in Full Swing
New Orleans February 8 The counter investigations by state agencies into city payrolls and city agencies into state payrolls were in full swing following the municipal election in which Mayor T Semmes Walmsley and the Old Regulars won re election. Hugh M Wilkinson and Emile Bienesten began examining city books for deadheads and other alleged Old Regular interests. Long seeks inquiry into public utility aid for the Old Regular ticket and alleged wide open gambling in the city.
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New Orleans
T. Semmes Walmsley
Huey P. Long
Hugh M. Wilkinson
Long
Emile Bienestenu
Clemency Plea Ponders for Alabama Dogs
Peace Justice A P McGraw weighs a clemency plea for four Alabama dogs condemned for their savage attack on Joyce Hammond a four year old girl. The execution date was set for February 15 and doctors in Cortland hospital treat the girl with a mangled left arm.
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Cortland Hospital
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