Relief officials urge housing changes in Man Parish
In a February 25 1935 letter to Mr Early Arnold Bernstein mayor of New Orleans cites housing conditions and the need for deputies from the federal relief administration to assist in Man Parish. He warns that without action the growing transient population could threaten community peace and suggests housing in barracks outside city limits with police protection.
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Co. R. Tidwell
Chalian Finance
Early
Iaslicy Relief Administration
New Orleans
Louisiana
City of Man
Tidwell
Itill
Tam
Missing Newton Citizen Returns After Disappearance
A Newton man who vanished during dinner at the University Club left his car near the club. Police investigated kidnapping amnesia or self harm theories as his wife and family doubted suicide. A man claiming to be him was later identified at Bowery Mission and boarded the Boston train with family awaiting his arrival.
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Ong
Beck
Gulesian
Bowery Mission
Galesian
Boston
Shirley Weixel Celebrates Third Birthday Party
Shirley Weixel, daughter of Mr and Mrs Larry Weixel of 314 North Sixth Street, recently celebrated her third birthday with a large gathering of playmates.
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Shirley Weixel
Larry Weixel
North Sixth Street
Fate of Alabama prohibition laws up to voters
Alabama voters decide whether to retain or modify dry laws in a state referendum. Polls opened early and turnout surpassed 175000 as campaigns urged participation. Figures note support from officials and citizens for repeal against longtime prohibition, with history tracing from 1907 local option through the 21st amendment repeal in 1933.
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Alabama
Ku Klux Klan
Bibb Graves
Graves
B. M. Miller
Charles E. Henderson
Repeal Victories Reported Across Four States
The Associated Press notes repeals in four states with Alabama choosing on dry laws. West Virginia’s governor signed a liquor control bill creating a state monopoly effective March 1. Arkansas passed rival measures for package liquor sales. Texas moves to end prohibition clause empowering legislature to regulate liquor. Georgia backs referendum local option. South Carolina, North Carolina consider state control bills.
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Associated Press
Alabama
H. G. Crump
West Virginia
Arkansas House
Senate
Texas State Senate Committee On
Texas
Georgia House
South Carolina Senate
House
Virginia
North Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee
Cuban cabinet members resign amid island wide strike push
Strikes spread as two Cuban cabinet members resign over the vote issue. Havana sees hundreds of delegates and teachers arrested for meetings. Bombs injure six near Havana and Guirademelena. Jatibonico courthouse attacked. Labor groups back the strike urging tax refusal. Realengo 18 community pledges support.
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Mendieta
United Front
Havana
Guirademelena
Jatibonico
Camaguey
National Confederation of Labor
Arkansas liquor question hinges on agreement
The proposal authorizes package sales of all liquors above 3.2 percent alcohol. Private dealers would receive licenses with fees from 150 to 500 dollars depending on county size, plus a per gallon tax to the state. All counties would become wet upon passage, with local option allowing communities to vote on alcohol sales.
City Court Penalties Listed For Monday Docket
City court actions record penalties for multiple defendants including Albert Williams fined 100 dollars for DUI and Ray Howell 12.50 for disturbing the peace and profane language. Additional defendants Ike Cobb John C. Calhoun Ollie Jones H M Broach Melvin Boyd face 750 dollars for drunk and disorderly conduct. Joe Towe 7.50 bond forfeited and Ernest Owens 7.50 suspended for drunken conduct. Fred Coppertson 12.50 for drunk and disorderly and disturbing the peace with fighting nolle pressed. Joe King 7.50 for disturbing the peace and malicious mischief 10 dollars.
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Albert Williams
Ray Howell
Ike Cobb
John C. Calhoun
Ollie Jones
H. M. Broach
Melvin Boyd
Joe Towe
Ernest Owens
Fred Coppertson
Nolle
Joe King
Man Dies From Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound in Greenville
Greenville Mississippi February 26 A coroner's jury ruled death due to a pistol shot wound self inflicted by Robert Adams 30 a Fort Dodge Iowa native and United States Gypsum company sales order clerk who was found slumped in an office corner by coworkers He died yesterday in a local hospital Adams survived by his widow There was no apparent motive for the shooting
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Greenville
Miss
Robert Adams
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Adams
United States Gypsum
Storm wrecked vessels struggle as gales lash Atlantic and Caribbean
A fleet of ships faced peril as the Belgian S S Syrie and British freighter San Melio reported damage requiring urgent salvage. The American S S Liberty prepared to stand by Syrie while San Pietro urged assistance to S S Schleien. Nearby, Tanei Maru towed after engine failure. six dead and 22 missing from a capsized launch near Santa Lucia. Transylvania refloated after grounding off Glasgow. Eastern Temple grounded near Chatham Bars but floated with no aid.
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Syrie
San Melio
Tuxpan
Tyne
United States
Salvage King
Cape Flattery
Caribbean
Hope
Santa Lucia
Transylvania
Glasgow
Eastern Temple
Boston
Newport News
Chatham Bars
Mass
Coast Guard
Cauyga
Administration bill blocked by Senate action slows New Deal plan
Senate delay imperils a united state federal state security law drive as many state legislatures near adjournment. The administration hopes to push a $4.88 billion work relief bill, while unemployment totals show 10.83 million jobless in December and 50.43 million available for work. Factory payrolls rise slightly from December to January with gains in autos and steel, but construction awards fall short of a year ago.
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Congress
Senate Appropriations Committee
Senate
American Federation of Labor
Federal Reserve Board
Public projects volume described as exceptionally large
The article notes that the volume of public projects was exceptionally large, highlighting a surge in municipal spending and construction activity across the region. It mentions multiple projects and the potential impact on local budgets and employment.
Roosevelt Presses Work Relief Plans Amid Congressional Debate
President Roosevelt, at Hyde Park, studies final special reports for congress including a direct ship subsidy plan and a unified transportation agency. He defers radio address while expecting Democratic leaders to carry forward the domestic recovery program with no new emergency measures. Marvin M. McIntyre notes rising support messages for the work program.
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Roosevelt
Hyde Park
N. Y
Congress
Senate
Capitol Hill
Unified Transportation Agency
Marvin M. McIntyre
Poughkeepsie
Mrs. Tom Riser Returns Home From Riverside Sanitarium
Mrs. Tom Riser of West Monroe was released from Riverside sanitarium and sent home on Monday after a period as a patient there.
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Tom Riser
West Monroe
Riverside Sanitarium
Radical Probe Chairman Opposes Measure in Probe Report
The report will voice opposition to the measure with John R. Thompson, attorney for the International Labor Defense, speaking against it. The sedition bill emerged as an emergency response to the eastern Arkansas sharecropper controversy sparked by Koch.
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Will
John R. Thompson
International Labor Defense
Eastern Arkansas
Koch
Prominent Tenant Movement Leader Beaten
A key figure in the effort to organize tenants was beaten while taking a leading role in the movement. The incident highlights ongoing tensions as housing advocacy grows among residents and activists.
Theft of $70 From Hotel Guest Reported
The Grand hotel room of guest F. M. Curtis was robbed of $70 in cash and a watch during the night. Curtis woke to find the loss and notified police Tuesday morning.
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Grand Hotel
F. M. Curtis
Curtis
Treat Constipation the Way Doctors Do
Doctors and hospitals favor liquid laxatives for safe relief. A liquid laxative lets you adjust dose for gradual, comfortable effect until bowels move regularly. Avoid fixed doses that can overdose sensitive people. The commonly used option is Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin.
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Dr. Caldwell
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