Caldwell Parish Surpasses Goal of 3630 Acres in Cotton Reduction
Caldwell parish exceeded its 3630 acre quota in the federal cotton acreage reduction drive. By midweek about 98 percent of local farmers had signed contracts for curtailment and ward eight, Caldwell’s wealthiest cotton area, reported full participation with approximately 800 contracts signed. The campaign aims to remove 11 to 16 million acres nationally, with most government held cotton likely used for options.
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Washington
Caldwell Parish
Columbia
Ward Eight
Caldwell
C. C. Hopkins
Parish
Parishes Aim High In Cotton Acreage Cut Plan
Ouachita parish officials believe the acreage reduction campaign will meet the target. Parish farm agent E R Strahan said the goal had not been reached in the morning but remained hopeful. (Continues on Third Page)
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Ouachita Parish
E. R. Strahan
Doctor Drugged Shot by Three in St Paul
July 12 report states Dr. W H Hedberg was kidnapped drugged and shot by three men who planned to mutilate him before releasing him. Dr E G Engberg found unconscious in Hedbergs car after a train knocked it into a ditch. Engberg recovered consciousness later and described the attack.
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ST. Paul
W. H. Hedberg
T. E. Cahill
E. G. Engberg
Hedberg
Engberg
Dr. Hedberg
Dr. Engberg
Increase Shown In Cottonseed Crushing Volumes
The census bureau reports cottonseed crushed in the 7 month period August 1 to June 30 totaled 4,451,746 tons, down from 5,237,752 tons for the same period last year. Cottonseed on hand at mills June 30 stood at 916,764 tons versus 352,113 a year earlier.
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Washington
Census Bureau
District Y's Men convention described with lively antics
The article recalls the Y's Men district convention with lively weekend events including a six o'clock Sunday boat ride hosted by Skipper McNeil. Governors and club reports follow breakfast and church adjournment amid light vaudeville acts and social notes. The piece also notes the demolition plan for 15 dilapidated Cotton Mill addition houses in Monroe to make way for a cooperage plant.
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Skipper McNeil
Fillmore
Morris Seay
Lloyd Walters
William
Buddy) Butler
Willie
Crawford
South Monroe
Jackson Street
Barkdull Faulk
Monroe
Federal Reserve veto on central bank cooperation debate
The American Federal Reserve Board vetoed U S delegation participation in world economic conference talks on a central bank cooperation resolution. Senator Pittman cited the move as premature while gold standard revival and silver use provisions were discussed, drawing swift reactions from American and gold bloc factions.
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London
American Federal Reserve Board
United States
Pittman
Nevada
Federal Reserve Board
S Pittman
Federal Reserve
Textile industry code wins approval from eight states
The new textile industry code receives endorsement from cotton manufacturers across Georgia Alabama Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee and Virginia. An executive conference in Atlanta on Tuesday saw W M MacLaurine of the American Cotton Manufacturers Association report discussions on wages and national employment, with an estimate of 100000 workers returning to work nationwide.
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Atlanta
United States
Georgia
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
W. M. MacLaurine
American Cotton Manufacturers Association
City Controller Kotecki Dies After Office Shooting
Milwaukee city official Louis M. Kotecki 53 died after firing a shot into his temple. He and chief deputy William H. Wendt 49 were wounded in the controller’s office after a double shooting. Wendt remained hospitalized with transfusions. Authorities cite motives tied to Kotecki’s malfeasance indictment and recall pressure.
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Milwaukee
Louis M. Kotecki
William H. Wendt
Kotecki
Wendt
Government Recovery Plan Moves Ahead Across Agencies
Washington reports broad government action to restore prosperity under a recovery program. Roosevelt reviews 200 million dollars in public works plans while the industrial administration schedules hearings on wage agreements. Relief officials pledge aid to transients and urge states to support unemployed households.
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Roosevelt
Industrial Administration
Relief Administration
Home Loan
Road Ordered Built by Qua chita Parish Police Jury
At a July meeting the Qua chita parish police jury authorized Fred M. Hill to begin a new road about a quarter mile long near Watkins bend levee south of the city. The plan may require abandoning the current road and building a new stretch as flood control dikes are set back. Local unemployment labor may be used where possible.
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Quachita Parish
Fred M. Hill
Watkins Bend Levee
Pipes Place
R. L. Pritchard
Tensas Basin
Watkins Bend
Hill
A. E. Montgomery
Police Jury
Mem
Chicago Packer Leaves Million and Half Estate
The will of Charles F. Unrath, veteran Chicago meat packer, shows an estate of more than 1.509 million dollars. His widow receives the remainder after leaving $50,000 to each of his two sons, Charles F. Unrath Jr and Robert Unrath, with the two sons named as beneficiaries.
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Chicago
Charles F. Unrath
St. Petersburg
Fla
Charles F. Unrath, Jr
Robert Unrath
Italian Armada of Air Lands Safe In Labrador
The Italian air squadron led by General Italo Balbo landed at Cartwright Labrador after a 1500 mile flight from Reykjavik Iceland the final leg of the Italy to Chicago route. Twenty four seaplanes touched down at 1 30 p m Atlantic time marking a 10 1 2 hour leg.
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Shediac
N. B
Italo Balbo
Cartwright
Iceland
Reykjavik
Italy
Chicago
Wallace says cotton reduction campaign ends at midnight
Secretary Wallace announced the cotton reduction drive will not be extended, with offers signed before Thursday still eligible though acreage inspections may be deferred. Producers who signed may raise acreage by up to 50 percent as the government nears closure, amid strong early turnout. Officials report 5,566,169 acres offered by Friday noon with unofficial tallies over 7,000,000 acres. Farmers who have not yet offered are urged to participate.
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Washington
Wallace
State Tax Load series explained for Louisiana readers
The News-Star and Morning World publish a recurring statewide tax series each Tuesday Thursday and Sunday. An experienced writer explains how state agencies collect and spend revenues from a wide range of taxes and licenses, helping Louisianans understand fiscal matters that affect everyone.
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Louisiana
News-Star
Morning World
Roosevelt Ready to Press Views on Disarmament
President Roosevelt urges nations to limit fighting forces within borders and push arms reductions first. He plans to resume campaigning in September for abolition of offensive weapons as Geneva conference delays meeting until mid October. Ambassador Norman H. Davis, US arm conference chief, will return to Europe for the September League of Nations assembly.
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Washington
Geneva
Europe
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League of Nations
Norman H. Davis
America
Couch Sees Rise in Power Output and Optimism
Harvey C. Couch president of Louisiana Power and Light and RFC director arrived in Monroe from Shreveport to chair a board meeting at Hotel Virginia. He reported power output stabilizing with a slight increase and voiced strong optimism for a rapid return to normal industrial activity and prosperity as commodity prices rise.
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Louisiana Power and Light Company
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Monroe
Shreveport
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News- Star
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Mr. Couch
Elliott Roosevelt May File His Suit Thursday
Elliott Roosevelt son of the president is expected to file for divorce from Elizabeth Donner in Reno Nevada. Plans to be divulged Wednesday by Roosevelt and his attorney Samuel Platt. Roosevelt has been living at Platt's Lake Tahoe home since arriving May 27.
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Nevada
Elliott Roosevelt
Elizabeth Donner
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Samuel Platt
Platt
Lake Tahoe
Johnson urges protection for veterans and end to government extravagance
Meridian Mississippi July 12 Louis Johnson national commander of the American Legion calls for strong protection for disabled World War veterans and an end to extravagance in high and low places. He criticizes tax-exempt securities saying they shield wealth and burden average citizens. He cites an economy group formed months ago to promote government economy.
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Meridian
Miss
Louis Johnson
American Legion
Mississippi Department Legion
Legion
America
Downpour Brings Relief for Heat Sufferers Here
A Wednesday morning rain cooled the area and aided crops, with thunder and lightning. Heaviest rain fell before 7:00 am sending people to get raincoats. Farmers say the shower benefits crops like corn, while Ouachita parish ag agent notes possible boll weevil boost for cotton despite prior heat.
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E. R. Strahan
Ouachita Parish
Oil man Frank Phillips Hints Washington Ethic Code
Frank Phillips, famed oil figure, announced plans to go to Washington to help draft a code of ethics for oil men. The crowd reacted with laughter, joking that the idea may be more far fetched than even the gangsters code of ethics. Mary McCormick, the opera singer, was seen at the studio Monday.
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Cal
Frank Phillips
Oil Fame
Washington
America
Mary McCormick
Mary
Albany Case Advances as Ransom Talks Continue
Reports indicate progress in three kidnapping cases. In Albany, Lieut. John J. O’Connell Jr.’s family seeks $250000 while $50000 to $100000 may be prepared for payment. In Chicago, Jake Factor’s abductors send his ring as proof. his family cites a $200000 demand. A Fulton county grand jury indicts 17-year-old Pryor Bowen for the Ottley kidnapping in Atlanta. Ottley escaped.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
John J. O'Connell
Democratic Party
Daniel
Edward O'Connell
John
Jake the Barber
Factor
Chicago
Alton
August Luer
Fulton County
Pryor Bowen
John K. Ottley
Atlanta
Ottley
O Connell Kidnapping Suspect Freed Ahead of Wednesday
The Albany Evening News reports that abducted John J. O Connell Jr has been released or will be released by Wednesday in the Catskill mountains. Ransom paid amounted to 20000 dollars.
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O'Connell
Albany
N. Y
Albany Evening News
John J. O’connell, Jr
Catskill Mountains
Uncle of Young Man Takes Trip Into Country
Albany July 12 Dan O Connell uncle of John J O Connell Jr 24 held by kidnappers for 250000 dollars ransom left his camp in the Helderberg mountains with his wife for a ride into the country. A friend said he was not expected back for an hour or so and officials sought word on his whereabouts.
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Albany
N. Y
John J. O'Connell, Jr
Dan O'Connell
Helderberg Mountains
Dan
Roosevelt Eyes Blanket Wages and Hours Order
President Roosevelt weighs a blanket order to set minimum wages and limited hours until industrial codes take effect. He follows Hugh S. Johnson on plans for voluntary or mandatory schedules, while pursuing new trade talks with several South American nations. He sees the London conference recess in August as routine.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Hugh S. Johnson
Five Moscow Cooks Sentenced To Death
Five cooks in three Moscow worker’s vegetarian restaurants were sentenced to death as enemies of the Soviet state for putting nails, glass and wire into food and serving spoiled meals while arbitrarily reducing portions.
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Moscow
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