08 Jan 1932
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1932
Page
1
Report describes a chaotic medical mix up where staff nearly operated on the wrong patient as confusion over names and records led to a dangerous near-miss. A humorous tone is noted in witnesses as the error was uncovered.
The piece notes January 8 anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans observed as a legal holiday in the state with banks in Twin Cities. It recounts British invasion aims and American defense led by Andrew Jackson, who used earthworks and cotton bales.
A joint meeting of Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Auxiliary at 315 North Second Street addressed the question of immediate payment of the remainder of the veterans' World War bonus. Members viewed WWI scene films and projects on gas well development.
Petitions to oust Carroll Crawford Ward Nine and C V Shear Ward Ten from the Morehouse Parish School Board have been sent to Governor Huey P Long for approval of a recall vote. Proponents claim strong ward support, while Shaw the superintendent, backed by most of the board, remains central to the recall efforts.
A fragile excerpt describes a modern retelling of a Greek tragedy performed in a prison setting. The text references a San Francisco newspaper volume and a historic book price, with notes on production and literary history amid mentions of actors and a controversial plot.
In New York on January 8, Sidney Lenz and Commander Winfield Liggett cut 5,405 points from Ely Culbertson and Howard Schenken in the Culbertson Lenz match, reducing their large lead to 8,770 points with one night left. Kibitzers and prominent figures filled the room as the spectacle drew comparisons to a riot, while reporters and staff endured a chaotic scene post session.
G B Junkin of Bosco was slightly injured when struck by a car driven by Mrs R G Gantt at the St John and DeSiard Streets intersection. He stepped from behind a car into the path of the machine and was taken to St Francis Sanitarium where he received treatment and was later discharged.
The Soviet un dresses the portrait known as La Bella Fornarina once covered by a blue cape after Czars reaction. Czar Nicholas II reportedly called the model a naughty woman for posing nude.
Defense wrapped up its injunction case against Southern Kraft Corporation operators of a Camden paper mill after 31 witnesses. The state contends mill waste harms Ouachita River fish. oral arguments began and Chancellor Lecroy may take days to decide. Major witness Maj J H Friend of International Paper Co said the plant cost 3 5 million dollars and assessed 1 2 million in tax value.
In Kentucky the Knoxville News Sentinel challenge to Judge Henry R. Prewitt’s ban on reporters in his courtroom moves to the appellate court. Former War Secretary Newton D. Baker argues criticism of courts is an inherent constitutional right and contends the court should rely on contempt statutes.
The mill plans a lime recovery facility to stop lime from entering the river and says it is doing all it can to prevent stream pollution.
In New Brunswick New Jersey a grudge fight at a state reformatory ended with James Dunn striking Dennis Duff with fourteen ounce gloves. Duff died a few hours later.
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