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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1935
Page
1
The president seeks to abolish unnecessary holding companies within seven years, aiming to streamline corporate structures and reduce regulatory complexity. Officials anticipate phased reforms, with milestones outlined for mergers, divestitures, and oversight enhancements.
State and federal governments begin coordinated cleanup in flooded regions. Rehabilitation programs allocate funds for debris removal, temporary housing, and infrastructure repairs as communities assess damage and coordinate aid. Local agencies report progress and call for continued support.
Senate today sent the public utility bill to conference with conferees named to press the presidents aim to outlaw unnecessary holding companies within seven years. Vice President Garner appointed Wheeler Barkley Brown White and Shipstead as the Senate conferees to carry the administration line.
Democratic leaders in Washington sought to speed measures in the Roosevelt program and discussed adjournment timing for August. After a two and a half hour White House session they pledged to push bills while noting tensions with the House. They cited dissatisfaction over yields to the Senate and patronage issues.
NEW ORLEANS July 10 Secretary Wallace will be asked to raise Louisiana AAA sugar quota from 221000 tons. A committee of 22 cane farmers and the American Sugar Cane league seeks a minimum quota of at least 200 tons for small farmers lacking quota or with insufficient allotments. The group is touring toward Washington, listing members including Bacque, Waugespack, Thibaut, Frith, Anzelmo, Germany, LeBlanc, Judice, Mire, Schexnayer, Bubenzer, Reynaud, Lasseigne, Godeau, Melancon, Giles, Kuehling, Kahno Jr. and others.
In New York flood zones 41 dead and 3,000 homeless as damage tops 15 million dollars. Gov Schoellkopf authorizes local works projects to employ men and says state and federal agencies will cover all costs. Red Cross chief Bondy sent disaster relief workers and pledged unlimited funds for food clothing and supplies.
In Nanking China on July 10 reports say the Yangtse River remains at flood level as central China endures weeks of disastrous flooding. Communication gaps hinder full casualty tallies though vast areas between Nanking and Ichang report losses, with Hankow and Kingchow noted for severe devastation and two thirds of Kingchow's population wiped out by a sudden flood surge.
New Orleans July 10 An early hearing will be sought before Judge Amos L. Ponder Jr of Amite in the case where Governor Allen seeks appointment of receivers for the New Orleans sewerage and water board United States Judge Wayne G Borah denied a rehearing and ordered remand to the state court Attorneys for the board had sought transfer to federal court The supreme court named Judge Ponder to hear the case in the state court.
Rome reports Italy has raised its troop strength to 120000 as Mussolini plans two new divisions for action in East Africa. NCOs and specialists from classes 1909 1910 are rushing to colors, with another group from 1912 due July 20, amid calls for a decisive Roman triumph over Ethiopian forces.
Atlantic City July 10. Sidney J. Williams Chicago representing the national safety council told the International Police Chiefs association that erratic hand signals by traffic officers create public confusion and hinder cooperation. He condemned officers who bawl out motorists and urged uniform laws to reduce misunderstandings at intersections.
New Orleans at the city commission council introduced an ordinance to fix the number of city department employees and possibly set their wages. It was brought in by title in skeleton form and cannot be adopted until a week has passed.
Under General Hugh S Johnson as works progress administrator in New York City boondoggling will remain an emphasized relief project. Boondoggling involves weaving useful objects from leather and old rope and was a focal point in the city relief administration investigation.
Gulfport Mississippi July 11. Labor troubles on the Gulfport docks grow as two local IL A units begin peaceful picketing at the pier entrance to block nonmembers from loading a vessel. Some picketers carry sticks. They claim they have been locked out, with the scene developing before daybreak and continuing into mid morning.
W A Paddock, chair of the Texas state prison board, said four convicts died of heat prostration while working in fields at the Ramsey and Eastham farms. The victims include three Black men and one White man, Bennie Daniels, 21, of Hunt county, who died after being rushed to the prison hospital. The men were overwhelmed during the heat of the day.
Republicans from six states closed a regional conference with a call for a federal anti-lynching law aligned to the constitution. The effort sparked debate as one member warned it would mock the delegates, while another argued it would defy constitutional limits. The resolution was ultimately brought forward after objections.
In regular session the Ouachita police jury deeded the right of way for a public road in ward 1 to Tom Sullivan with a pledge the road would stay open to traffic. B D Hodges protested noting the road is the only outlet for part of ward 1 and could be blocked if Sullivan acts to close it. The district attorney Frank Hawthorne added two paragraphs into the writ.
The House Public Grounds Committee favorably reported the Overton bill authorizing transfer of Veterans Administration land near Alexandria Louisiana to the Louisiana State Highway Commission. The land is needed for a highway approach to the new Red River bridge. The bill has passed the Senate.
In Tacoma on July 10 the Lindbergh law trial of Margaret Thulin Waley opened with government plans to call nine year old George Weyerhaeuser to testify about his eight day kidnapping ordeal. J. P. Wey erhaeuser Jr. testified as a witness, and a Spokane messenger linked to the case was also summoned as the trial sought to conclude swiftly.
Beverly Hills Calif July 10 Ray Long once a leading editor was found fatally wounded in his bedroom with a small rifle nearby. He died after an emergency operation at a local hospital. Long had guided many writers to fame and wealth yet left no note explaining his act.
Batavia Java July 10 The Krakatoa volcano, which exploded in 1883 killing 36000, started a new eruption today with lava spume about 2500 feet high and eruptions every two minutes. The Netherlands coast guard strengthened safety precautions and ordered tom tom warnings inland as Anak Krakatau reportedly disappeared.
Richard Earl Walker, 59, associate editor of the Chattanooga Times, shot himself in the newspaper office after typing his obituary note to “whom it may concern.” The coroner reported the editor had been in failing health for two and a half years and left a pistol in his right hand.
Dayton Tennessee marks the tenth anniversary of the Scopes evolution trial with sponsor Rep John Washington Butler recalling the monkey law. The case centered on high school teacher John T Scopes accused of violating a state statute. Noted defense counsel included Clarence Darrow and Arthur Garfield Hays.
Fire swept through Gonzales Louisiana destroying the J W McConnell moss gun and spreading to the store and home of Pete Ambeaux. Estimated damages were about 35000 dollars.
New Orleans Mayor T Semmes Walmsley fights to keep his Old Regulars aligned as two city commissioners defect to back Senator Huey Long. Pratt and Skelly quit near a caucus, vowing to swing the organization toward Long while Walmsley pledges an honorable peace and warns against politicizing city finances.
Will Rogers comments from Santa Monica about the old budget being revived in papers. He jokes about balancing the budget, notes it’s unlikely to be done, and recalls the budget as a once useful figure from the past. He adds a light caveat that younger readers may not know him.
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