House Ready for Fight on Trade Pacts
Washington February 19 factions in Congress brace for a major battle over renewing the reciprocal trade program. Both sides claim victory as debate begins on extending the pacts for three years beyond June 12. Roosevelts policy aims to keep the pacts as a campaign issue.
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House
Roosevelt
Hull
Nebraska
Senate
State Department
Boland
Pennsylvania
Jones Moves to Bar Wimberly From Voting in Louisiana
Sam Jones legal committee seeks action by District Attorney Neils Hertz against Shirley Wimberly for vote buying. Attorney J Davis McNeill cites Louisiana constitution section 23 to disenfranchise anyone who attempts to influence votes with money or other valuable considerations. McNeill says he has evidence Wimberly attempted to buy votes in both primaries and will present it to Hertz.
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New Orleans
Sam Jones
Neils Hertz
Shirley Wimberly
Earl Long
Wimberly
J. Davis McNeill
Jones
Louisiana
Vote Early in Tomorrow's Primary for Swift Balloting
Citizens should vote in tomorrow's primary and may get extra time from employers. Polls can be crowded late, so early voting is advised. Ballots are secret by law. mark with an X using a black lead pencil. If two seats are open, vote for two or the ballot spoils. If a ballot is spoiled, submit it and obtain a new one.
Woman admits cold blooded bandit murder in Louisiana
Sheriff says Mrs. Claude Henry 24 admitted shooting J. C. Calloway 41 a Houston salesman found beside a rice straw stack. She led officers to his body after a planned bank robbery with a male partner, who was described as a missing suspect. The case ties to a Beaumont robbery yielding 16 guns.
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Lake Charles
Henry Reid
Claude Henry
J. C. Calloway
Houston
Tex
Texas
Calloway
New Orleans
Shreveport
Reid
Henry
Annie Beatrice McQuiston
Stuttgart
Ark
Taki Calloway
Camden
el Dorado
Louisiana
Porterie Urges Impartial Grand Jury in Shreveport
Judge Gaston L. Porterie told a federal grand jury in Shreveport to avoid envy malice or factionalism and act with bias free investigations and indictments. He named Leon J. Phillips as foreman and explained the DA's office is the body’s sole legal adviser. jurors began inquiries on the fourth floor with over twenty witnesses awaiting.
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Shreveport
Gaston L. Porterie
Louisiana
Porterie
Leon J. Phillips
Federal Building
Mayor Maestri Office Pickets Amid Greek Oil Sign
Two demonstrators picketed outside Mayor Robert S Maestris office at city hall in New Orleans. One sign condemned Oil ties and Greece while the other claimed a conservation score and alleged leaks totaling 1 157 161 with a note about a next game vote.
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New Orleans
Robert S. Maestri
City Hall
Greece
Maestri
Conservation Commission
Daring Destroyer Sunk With 157 Lives Lost
London reports the British destroyer Daring torpedoed and sunk with 157 aboard. Nine officers and 148 ratings are missing. one officer and four seamen were rescued. The seven year old Daring, built in 1932, was the sixth British destroyer lost in the war.
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London
Admiralty
Daring
Britain
Blanche
Duchess
Exmouth
Catholic faithful banned after church clash in Cleveland
In Cleveland 1000 parishioners at Holy Redeemer denounce the installation of a new pastor. A 1500 strong crowd blocks Msgr Floyd Begin and Rev Vincent Caruso from the church site. Police suppressions leave several injured and seven arrests as interdict suspends sacraments except in danger of death.
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Cleveland
Knights of Columbus
Knights of St. John
Msgr
Begin
State Official Succumbs After Long Illness Dies in Office
Baton Rouge Feb 19 Secretary of State E A Conway who was nominated to a third term died today after a long illness. Funeral services will be held in Shreveport tomorrow as state officials mourn the loss of a veteran in public service.
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Shreveport
Baton Rouge
E. A. Conway
Death of Secretary Conway Shuts Motor Vehicle Bureau
Secretary of State E A Conway died of a heart attack at 57. The Motor Vehicle bureau at 212 North Second street closed for two days. Funeral set for Shreveport First Presbyterian Church with burial in Forrest Park. Unexpired term to be filled by appointment. April 16 election to use Democratic nominee. Conway survived by wife Mary Glasell, son E A Conway Jr, daughter Mrs Carey Sauvage, and brother Walter F Conway.
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E. A. Conway
North Second Street
Conway
Shreveport
First Presbyterian Church
Mary Glassell
E. A. Conway, Jr
State Board of Tax Appeals
Carey Sauvage
Houma
Walter F. Conway
Exchange Bank and Trust Company
Odd Cat Scene Shocks Rochester Studio
A grey cat crept onto Andrew Ross' radio set in Rochester triggering loud howls and screeches. He tried to move the animal but could not. Police arrived and removed the cat from the scene.
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Rochester
Andrew Ross
Mdio
Rowe
Cat caught in wringer causes brief alarm in San Mateo
In San Mateo California a stray cat’s tail was caught in a clothes wringer after hitting a switch and backing into it. A mechanic freed the animal and no injuries were reported.
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San Mateo
Calif
Mra. J. J. Bowlers
Charles Long Suffers Left Ankle Break After Ice Slip
Linn Massachusetts report notes 285 pound Charles D Long slipped on ice breaking his left ankle. Patrolman John ______ assists as injury details come to light.
Paraguay Now Dictatorship Declared By President Estigarribia
In Asuncion on February 1 to 4, President General Jose Felix Estigarribia proclaimed himself virtual dictator after saying the nation has near anarchy. He assumed all political powers, claimed army and navy backing, and saw Congress and cabinet resign. A new cabinet was named and a general political truce promised.
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Asuncion
Paraguay
Jose Felix Estigarribia
Estigarribia
Congress
Peo
Netherlands Ready to War If Necessary in Water Fortifications
In a formal tour General Baron Jan Joseph Godfried van Voorst Tot Voorst outlined Netherlands defenses centered on the water line and concealed fortifications. The low-lying nation relies on inundation barriers and light fortifications with pillboxes, anti aircraft positions, and anti tank measures to deter invaders.
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Netherlands
High Command
Holland
Jan Joseph Godfried van Voorst
North Sea
Luckiest Ladies in U S They Married Best Husbands
The Divorce Reform league in New York selected America's most fortunate wives and best husbands. Notable entries include Mrs Lou Gehrig as a secretary wife, Mrs Lilian Brown with Dr Barnum Brown on expeditions, Mrs Katharine Cornell wife of Broadway star, Mrs Benton formerly Rita Piacenza, and Mrs Roosevelt noted for her prominence.
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U. S
America
Divorce Reform League
New York
Lou Gehrig
Secre
Tary
Lilian Brown
Barnum Brown
American Museum of Nature History
McClintic
Katharine Cornell
Benton
Rita Piacenza
Kansas City
Roosevelt
Finnish Command Reports Red Army Division Up to 100 Men
Finnish high command says a Red Army division reinforced to 100 men near Syakyjervi northeast of Lake Ladoga was cut off and largely annihilated. The report claims heavy losses and captures, while Soviet sources deny destruction and cite supply cuts and northeastward progress.
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Red Army
Uith
Ewollen
Kovito
Ladoga
Roosevelt Inspects Canal Defenses In Zone Tour
President Roosevelt tours the canal Zone defense works aboard the U S and Lang meeting soldiers and civilians. He comments on planned improvements to Atlantic coast defenses and notes expanded air defense capabilities as bombers stand ready.
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Pacific
Canal Zone
Gatus
Lethe
Bis Four
Edwin M. Watson
Tie
Watson Dith
France
Wagner proposes new labor agency mediating disputes
Senator Wagner of New York proposes a three member board within the labor department to mediate wage and working condition disputes in interstate commerce. The board would offer mediation with no compulsion and could be invoked by either side or by the government to restart stalled conciliation efforts.
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Washington
Wogner
Democrat
New York
Wagner
F Lew
New Deal
Labor Department
Msbposna Witnesers
Seir
Louisiana Warns of Military Aid for Election Day
Louisiana officials urged calm as state leaders mobilized militia and National Guard units for Tuesday voting. Governor Long announced armed units would deter trouble and guard polling places in New Orleans and surrounding areas. The plan involves troops from Houma Baton Rouge and Shreveport to reinforce the Jack Sox brigade and preserve order.
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Baton Royoe
Theverner Bact Ko Leng
Louisiana
New Cysteuns
Jack Soe
James A. Noe
New Orleana
Jimmy
Jimny Mee le
Jackson Brigade
Moe Hitter
Cortwt
Election Returns Broadcast by News-ditan World Radio
Election returns Tuesday night will be broadcast live from News-ditan World by station KMLA. World correspondents in the Fifth district will relay results to newspapers. The broadcast begins around 8 oclock and continues until conclusive figures are known. Citizens are asked not to call the newspapers or radio station and to stay tuned to KMLA.
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KMLA
Seturna
World
Wntil
Louisiana militia ready as runoff vote nears
Adjutant General Raymond Fleming said 1200 National Guardsmen are in New Orleans with additional units ready from Houma Baton Rouge and Shreveport. Governor Lang ordered out militia preemptively to deter intimidation amid the runoff, and Guardsmen may be deployed statewide if needed for security during voting and political rallies.
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Flemming
New Orleans
Lang
Hve
Jackson
Jimny Moe
New Orleane
Houma
Baton Rouge
Shreveport
Ammensary
Louisiana Guard Units Ordered to Assemble in Alexandria
Major Henry Walden said the Louisiana National Guard units Company M 18th Infantry led by Captain Stanley Whitehouse and Company B 186th Quartermaster commanded by Lieutenant Jack Miller are ordered to assemble by Adjutant General Raymond Fleming. The statement was released in Alexandria on February 19.
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Alexandria
Henry & Walden
Louisiana National Guard
Stanley oO.hitehouse
186Th Quartermaster Regiment
Jack Miller
Raymond H. Fleming
Final Long rally slated for Baton Rouge tonight
The Earl K. Long ticket holds a final rally in Baton Rouge tonight with Governor Long and associates addressing the crowd. A statewide broadcast is planned from 9 to 11 PM, featuring speakers including U S Senator Allen J. Eliender and other administration candidates.
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Earl K. Long
Baton Rouge
Governor Long
KML
United States
Francis P. Bu
Gerald K. Smith
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