Maestri Faces Double Barrell Threat Of Suit
New Orleans mayor Robert S. Maestri faced a potential civil suit over profits from his oil interests. An Interior Department report alleges Maestri profited from excess oil production in the New Iberia field while he was conservation commissioner and after, totaling over 3 million barrels.
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New Orleans
Robert S. Maestri
Canal Oil Company
Interior Department
New Iberia
Maestri
Sam H. Jones
Bob Maestri
Jones
Sam Jones
Eugene Stanley
Stooge
Honest Bob
Stanley
Bob
Rogge
Louisiana
United States
Rene A. Viesca
Maest
Louisiana Campaign Focuses on Oil Deals and Race Question
The Louisiana Democratic primary race centers on oil deals and the racial question. Sam H. Jones accuses Earl Long of improper tactics, while Long touts recent legislation. Eugene Stanley ties Attorney General Rogge statements to Mayor Maestri’s oil activities, with Rogge cited as source.
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Louisiana
Sam H. Jones
Earl K. Long
New Orleans
Jones
Earl Long
Long
Rayne
Crowley
United States
Allen J. Ellender
Baton Rouge
Ellender
Sam Jones
Eugene Stanley
O. John Rogge
Robert S. Maestri
New Iberia
Stanley
Bob Maestri
Honjee Bob
The
Rogge
Ickes Opposes Business Attacks on Roosevelt Policy
Secretary Ickes condemned efforts by business to shake public confidence in Roosevelt and the government as a sin against free enterprise. At a New York economic club dinner, Ernest Weir of National Steel charged Washington with seeking control, urging vigilance against government power while Ickes warned about overreach and the dangers to enterprise.
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New York
Ickes
Roosevelt
Ernest T. Weir
National Steel Corporation
Weir
Washington
Women take on war roles across Europe as wives and workers
An Associated Press report details Finnish Lotta Svard members aiding front line efforts and receiving government allowances while Britain expands women’s units in the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. With men away, families face drab homes as women perform dispatch riding, munitions work, and frontline duties amid bombing and air raid alerts.
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Associated Press
Great Britain
Britain
Finland
Lotta Svard
Russia
Lotta Sword
Loita Sward
Royal Naval Service
Royal Air Force Auxiliary
Lewisohn Ordered to Support His Son in Paternity Case
New York February 15 Ludwig Lewisohn the novelist must pay 30 a week to support his six year old son James born out of wedlock to Thelma Bowman Spear concert singer The paternity case revealed details of the authors private life and ended with tense exchanges between Lewisohn Spear and Edna Manley Lewisohn conceded paternity and promised support while Spear fought to keep the boy.
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New York
Ludwig Lewisohn
James
Thelma Bowman Spear
Thelma
Lewisohn
Miss Spear
Edna Manley
Baltimore
Lewishon
Paris
Sesson
Japan Near End Of Military Push In China
Shanghai dispatch reports foreign military sources say Japan has reached its limit in China. Observers see Japan unable to win or hold territory, with dispersed forces and fading punch, while Chinese morale rises and prospects of eventual victory improve as fighting continues around the Nanning area.
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Clark Lee
Shanghai
Depan
China
Chiang Kai-Shek
Japan
Japa
Chiang
Tibet
Mitsumasa Yonai
Diet
Nanning
Navy budget clashes with House over postwar funding
Washington reports quiet navy efforts to restore part of a 111 million dollar cut as Admiral Stark says the appropriations committee figure cannot finance the navy for the year starting July 1. Senate shifts to a larger treasury measure still below budget estimates, while a 15 million fund for strategic materials faces cuts. The labor board probe resumes next week amid Wagner act amendment talk. Democratic Ways and Means members prep a three year reciprocal trade extension with a filed report.
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Washington
Navy Department
House Appropriations Committee
Harold R. Stark
Naval Operations
Appropriations Committee
Navy
Senate
Treasury-Post Office
House
Roosevelt
Congress
Labor Board
Ways and Means Committee
Election Returns Demand Filed In Louisiana Case
United States Attorney Harvey G Fields said he would file state court proceedings tomorrow to demand first primary election returns. He alleges ballots sent through the mails count toward defeating a candidate who should have advanced to the second primary. He will seize ballots and ballot boxes to support federal prosecution under the mail fraud statute. Fields will fly to New Orleans Friday for conferences on district matters linked to the case.
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Shreveport
United States
Harvey G Fields
Fields
Louisiana
New Orleans
Pael Rogze
Attica
Louisiana Severance Tax Collections Top History Mark
Baton Rouge February 5 State Revenue Collector W A Cooper said severance tobacco and liquor tax receipts have risen since levies began January payments reached 2 506 481 65 the highest monthly total in severance tax history He disputed claims about oil tax yields noting 1939 oil severance tax was 7 732 586 66 from 5324 wells and contrasted with Texas vast well counts and potential revenue. Total 1999 severance tax receipts were 9 399 731 20 and Cooper praised the revenue department.
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Baton Rouge
W. A Cooper
Louisiana
Cooper
Texas
Revenue Department
Morrison Weds in Mississippi
James H. Morrison from Hammond Louisiana married Miss Marjorie Abbey in a quiet ceremony at the Abbey family home in Mississippi. The governor race candidate formerly placed fourth in the January 16 Louisiana Democratic primary.
Snow and sleet storm claims 36 lives in scattered reports
The storm brings fatalities and odd incidents across several towns. Virginia Weles, robbed of $2, warned by police to stay safe, followed guidance and still lost her purse. In Missouri, a farmer’s cow and a missing water supply prompt neighbor help. Bethany residents report a cat incident at a barrel bottom.
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Pittshurgh
Virginia Weles
Lemsen
Cach
Clark
Byuver
Bethany
Harvey Lewes
Walt
Cotton group on record for lower tariffs
New Orleans February 15: The national cotton council’s new board favors adjournment and resolutions for lower tariffs and extending presidential power for reciprocal trade deals. Oscar Johnston predicts US cotton consumption reaching 16,000,000 bales by 1944. Augusta Georgia chosen for the next convention as the council backs Export-Import Bank funds and Atlantic shipping gains while opposing margarine penalties.
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New Orleans
National Cotton Coumil
Oscar Johnston
Scott, Miss
Augusta
Congress
Department of Commerce
Johnston
Texas
United States Maritime Commission
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic
United States
Japan
Weather Clearing After Eastern States Buried Under Snow
Winter storm lashes the east with heavy snow and high gales. New York City and surrounding areas report record drifts and fatalities. Officials deploy 12 500 workers plus a thousand extra crews to clear streets and assist shipping amid ice choked waters and drifting crafts. The storm disrupts ferries and ships on the Hudson River as crews battle lingering blizzards.
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Washington
Nantucket
Upstate
New York
New Jersey
New York City
Maryland
New England
Metropolian
Fan
Tellon
Edward C Nugent
Hadson
Bermuds
Prince
West Mth Street
Waate
Quad Christening Set in Alabama Gala Citywide
In Montgomery on March 8 and 9 Alabama’s Short quadruplets Faith Hope Charity and Franklin will be christened during a high carnival celebration. Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia will attend from New York for the United States conference of mayors and Governor Frank Dixon hails the quads as future citizens of Alabama. A family reunion occurred at Walker County as Clyde and Mia Short celebrate the newborns with their other children and grandmother present.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Fiorello LeGuardis
New York
Frank Dixon
LaGuardia
Birmingham
United States Conference of Mayors
Walker County Despstes
Mia
Clyde Short
Faith
Hope
Charity
Franklin
Nauvoo
Outside Help Suspected in Prison Break Plot
Authorities probe an abortive Eastern State penitentiary tunnel plan amid ten long term convicts aided by outsiders. Nine conspirators are in solitary as investigators seek how they obtained digging tools and supplies to reach freedom. An alleged ringleader hanged himself as detectives arrived with machine guns and shotguns.
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Philadelphia
Eastern State Penitentiary
Prir
George Richardson
Lafayette grand jury faces blocking reform demanded by eight members
Eight Lafayette grand jurors demanded release as they said their work was blocked by press and internal tensions. Judge DeBaillon urged the panel to function without interference while emphasizing the court’s duty to maintain a legally constituted grand jury. Names of eight petitioners were listed alongside the eight who declined release, including Foreman Robert Dumeoil.
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Lafayette Lefeb Te Dutae
Paul Defiatlion
Wnel
Lafayette
Semeien
DeBaillon
C Prejesn
Paul Romero Gringtan
H. Dinkins
Walter J. Prejean
Avery Sellers
G. J. Borel
L. F. Hebert
Robert Dumeoil
Herbert
Sixth District Expected To Go Heavily For Jones
Baton Rouge February 15 special The sixth congressional district voted 77 400 on January 16 with Governor Earl Lorig carrying the opposition The Jones tide is forecast to win by 10 000 to DMA in February The district shows strong turnout in every contest with only Iberville Livingston and West Baton Rouge in doubt East Baton Rouge remains Jones territory with an expected 6 000 to 7 000 margin Tangipahous is the second most populous parish in the district
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Baton Rouge
Earl Lorig
Batt
Janes
Long
James
Jones
Iberville
Livingston
West Baton Rouge
Lemore
East Baton Rouge
Tangipahus
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