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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1938

Page

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Nats Win All Star Game 4-1 at Crosley Field

Johnny Vander Meer and Vernon Gomez opened the sixth annual mid season classic as the National League topped the American League 4 to 1 before 28 000 fans at Crosley Field Cincinnati. Managers Joe McCarthy and Bill Terry guided their teams in a high stakes charity game.

Crosley Field Cincinnati Gayle Talbot Crosley Johnny Vander Meer Cincinnati Reds Vernon Lefty” Gomez New York Yankees Vander Meer Joe McCarthy Americans Bill Terry Nationals

Burke predicting three Democratic defections in Senate

Nebraska Senator Burke said administration efforts to defeat anti Roosevelt Democrats would focus on three senators George of Georgia Smith of South Carolina and Tydings of Maryland. He noted Roosevelt would campaign for four or five administration incumbents during a cross country tour.

Washington Burke Nebraska George Georgia Smith South Carolina Tydings Maryland White House Roosevelt Colorado Adams Benjamin Hilliard Indiana van Nuys U's Paul V. McNutt Urke Nevada McCar

Justice Cardozo Holding His Own In Port Chester

Associate Justice Benjamin N. Cardozo of the U S Supreme Court, seriously ill at Judge Irving Lehman's home, was reported holding his own with his secretary saying he was somewhat weaker the previous night but not losing ground. Cardozo had suffered a heart ailment months ago in Washington.

Port Chester N. Y Benjamin N. Cardozo United States Supreme Court Irving Lehman Joseph Rauh Cardozo Washington

Flashes In The News: Cars vs Impulse and a Giant Fish Tale

In Atlanta the defendant jokes about resisting car stealing and facing two to three years in prison per Judge Ethridge. In Indiana a 125 pound swimmer, 15 year old Victor Beramegh of Gary, was hooked by a fishing line in Flintlake and needed doctors to remove the hook from his nose.

Atlanta Paul S. Ethridge Valparaiso Ind Flintlake Here Victor Beramegh Gary

Four Boys Plead Before Judge Henry in Kansas City Case

In Kansas City, four boys tearfully asked for leniency as they stood before Judge Henry. The proceedings focused on a youth-related incident with the court weighing subsequent steps and potential charges.

Kansas City, Kas Henry

Orleans Taxis Still Running Amid Six Day Strike

New Orleans police manned Yellow cabs resumed operation for a sixth day with no violence. About 150 loyal drivers worked, while 27 C I O members were arrested near cab headquarters and later acquitted. J W Lovett, C I O organizer, jailed after bond disputes, as the draymen’s strike enters its third week with police guarding ten companies.

New Orleans Yellow Cab Company Cab J. W. Lovett Frank T. Echezabal Lovett Echezabal Draymen American Federation of Labor Workers Draymen's

Insurgent cabinet approves bill to reestablish death penalty

In Burgos Spain on July 6 the insurgent cabinet approved a bill to reestablish the death penalty in areas under Generalissimo Francisco Franco.

Burgos Spain Francisco Franco

Gossip hints Countess may marry again in London society

London July 6 The Countess Barbara Haugwitz Reventlow's legal dispute with Count Court Haugwitz Reventlow shifts from police court duels and large divorce settlements to whispers of a new romance. The adjourned hearing heard claims of $5,000,000 demanded for divorce and threats against her with public scandal.

London Barbara Haugwitz-Reventlow Count Court Haugwitz-Reventlow Bow Street Court West End Lance Woolworth Barbara Prince Alexis Mdivani Barbera Hutton Winfield Regent's Park Norman Birkett

Sixteen PBY Bombers to Fly to Honolulu this Summer

Sixteen planes of patrol squadron 4 under Commander Robert L. Fuller are slated to depart San Diego for Honolulu in August. Rear Admiral Charles F. Blakely, head of aircraft scouting force, notes this marks the final transfer of the consolidated PBY long-range bombers to Hawaii this year, part of 42 such bombers ferried to Pearl Harbor over the past 18 months.

San Diego Calif Patrol Squadron Robert L. Fuller Honolulu Charles FE. Blakely Hawaii Pearl Harbor

Eight Arabs killed in Jerusalem clash near Iraq pipeline

Eight Arabs were killed and a British soldier wounded in a night battle on the plain of Eschaelon near the Iraq pipeline. Troops and Jewish constables clashed with the Arabs in a biblical era setting as the Liberator Gideon’s region was cited.

Jerusalem Plain of Eschaelon Gideon Iraq

In Kobe Flood Disaster 600 Japanese Schoolchildren Die

A Kobe flood after three reservoir collapses killed at least 600 Japanese schoolchildren and dozens of Europeans. The President Cleveland liner reported the tragedy occurred about 9 am local time on July 5. A schoolhouse collapse and wreckage left many dead and caused transport disruption.

San Francisco Dollar Cleveland Kobe Japan Globe Wireless H. Estep Estep Kohe

Huge Silver Haul Starts New Government Storage Move

Twenty five trucks each carry nearly 12 tons of silver as the United States begins transferring $1.29 billion in bar silver to a new storage vault at West Point. A convoy of 50 coast guardsmen accompanies the load along a 50 mile route with guards in each truck. The operation, not armored, aims to move about 1,000,000 bars over ten months.

New York Uncle Sam West Point United States Assay Office Coast

Senate Votes to Send Gove B Davis to Congress

In Baton Rouge on July 6 the Louisiana Senate voted 7 to 2 to send Sen Gove B Davis to the national House. Davis had signaled he would run from the fifth district. Long urged him to speak, then the vote followed as Cranor and Fleming opposed the move.

Baton Rouge Senate Gove B. Davis LaSelle Congress Davis National House of Representates Earl K. Long Dave Gove Roscoe Cranor Caddo Dan Fleming Concordia

West Monroe names new city officers at first council meeting

John McCormick named city attorney as Mayor H M Williams Jr leads a reorganized West Monroe council. New committees include finance Lee Hawkins H A McDonald. streets E D Kennedy Marlin Hattaway. sanitation D Kennedy Lee Hawkins. water D C Golson H A McDonald. Roy Steele re elected police chief. council sworn in amid routine business. Next session set for Monday at 5 pm.

John McCormick West Monroe H. M. Williams, Jr Lee Hawkins H. A. McDonald D. Kennedy Marlin Hattaway D. C Golson D C. Golson Roy Steele L. L. Wood City Board of Health Powell C. H. Hill L. B. Newsom H. Humphries A. W. Riggs H. A. Brownlee H. R. Kennedy J. E. Whitaker R. &. Haynes Earl Taylor A. Richardson J. T. Hill Dr. E. Powell Williams At & Pan H. M. Williams

17 Point Diagnosis Of South Economic Ills

The Dixie delegation of seven business men and educators reviewed a 17 point analysis of the south’s economic ills prepared for the national emergency council. NEC director Lowell C. Mellett said the survey contains no recommendations and that corrective measures could be suggested later. The analysis covers soil and water resources ownership of industries and wage standards.

National Emergency Council Dixie Lowell C. Mellett NEC Mr. Roosevelts Mellett

Patterson praises pay and hour bill as free enterprise safeguard

Richard C. Patterson Jr says the wages and hours bill, signed by the president, defines free competition boundaries and protects employers with social responsibility. He argues against government price fixing and production control, urging middle ground in governance of business.

Chicago Richard C. Patterson Patterson Merchants and Manusfacturers Club

FHA Insures Record Billion in Building This Year

President Roosevelt heard from Stewart McDonald that the FHA will insure about 1.001 billion dollars of new building this year, more than double last year. McDonald cited June mortgage business at 96 million and noted the gain boosts materials, payrolls, and employment in construction and related industries.

Washington Roosevelt Stewart McDonald Federal FHA McDonald Pita McDonald's Ickes

Syphilis Clinic Opens In Ouachita Parish City Hall

Dr. Douglas Williams announced a syphilis clinic for indigent cases to be held at Monroe city hall next Saturday July 9 from 9 30 am to 12 noon. Funding comes from Monroe city funds and Ouachita parish police jury with drugs supplied by the Louisiana state board of health. Clinic days are Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 9 30 am to 12 noon. Admission limited to early syphilis and syphilis in pregnancy with written physician requests, except relief enrollees. residents outside Ouachita parish are not admitted. The clinic is run by Dr J W Murphy with space provided by the city.

Douglas Williams Ouschitea Perish Health Unit Ouschita Parish Monroe Ouachita Parch Bureau of Ouachita Parish Ouachita Pariah Public Welfare Department Parish Ouachita Harvey H. Benoit Tity Hall Monroe Recreation Department J. W. Murphy Sonia Ba Mach

Rabbi Stephen Wise Returns from Detroit Denying Death Rumor

The 14 year old Zionist leader arrived in New York from Detroit and dismissed rumors of his death aboard the train, declaring I never had that time for dying. He spoke with energy and optimism about his role in the American Zionist movement.

New York Stephen Wise American Zionist Movement Detroit

Last Minute Bills Pass Amid Late Hour Signing

Lawmakers push through final measures in a tense session as several bills win quick approval. Late agreements yield rapid votes with key figures confirming swift enactment.

Louisiana Legislature Cleared To Send Bills To Governor

Baton Rouge July 61 The 108th Louisiana legislature moved into the stretch run as bills won final passage. Lieutenant Governor Earl K affixed his signature to 14 house bills approved by the senate and Speaker Lorrie Wimberly sent 168 measures to the governor. Governor Richard W. Lewis has signed 204 measures this season and more await action. The senate also passed a bill boosting the revenue collector’s allowance for estimates.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Cieverner Earl K Senate Lorria

Veterans Bid Last Farewell To Gettysburg

Gettysburg Pa July 7 The ring of demolition hammers reminded a crowd of about 3 000 aged veterans of the blue and gray as they bid farewell to Gettysburg The last contingent of 1 200 veterans boarded special trains The field was cleared as crowds left the town Two detachments the medical corps and the quartermaster generals clean up squad began dismantling tent cities and removing installations ahead of ripping out boardwalks sewage lines and utilities The medical corps reported one veteran John W Cooper of Florida in condition and they planned to ship a large number of veterans directly to trains while keeping some under observation

Gettysburg Wverna Etreeta Beonh Medical Corps Quartermaster Generals Ree Fla Paul BD. Hawley

May Launch Hunt for River Party

Lee's Ferry July 6 report says a two woman four man expedition on the Colorado River may arrive by Friday. Scientists from the United States Geological Survey note water levels dropping and advise caution, while expedition leader Norman Neville says the party aims to reach Lee's Ferry on July 2.

Lee Perry Aris Colorado River Ande A. Hanson United Beresy Geological Survey Chee River Lene Norman Neville Lee's Ferry Anderson Hanson

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