Gay Nineties Law Battle In Louisiana Court
In Lake Charles a dispute over a 1994 statute seeks to curb "honky tonk" activity by banning female distribution or appearance in concert halls and saloons. Sheriff Henry A. Reid faces an injunction by hotels and restaurants after the state attorney general’s office announced defense plans.
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Baton Rouge
Rmey ‘al
James McCain
Caljensiey Parish
Henry A. Reid
Lake Charles
Germany threatens reprisals in Dutch colonies over mistreatment
A German spokesman in Amsterdam said Germany would act against alleged mistreatment of Germans in the Dutch East and West Indies. He hinted reprisals in German-occupied Holland against well known figures in overseas possessions, blaming East and West Indian authorities for the issue.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Germany
Holland
Hitler urges peace with warning of devastation
AP reports Hitler appeals to Britain for reasonable peace while warning of devastation if hostilities continue. News from Berlin outlines his stance amid ongoing war news across Europe.
Slayer Miguel Hanged At Noon In New Iberia
Honore Miguel, convicted killer of Evelyn Crawford in 1937, died on the gallows at 12 29 p.m. in New Iberia after a 12 14 p.m. execution. Witnesses included seven officials. the executioner’s name was not disclosed. Miguel confessed no blame and had long battled appeals and pardons through multiple governors.
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New Iberia
Honore Miguel
Evelyn Allen Crawford
Miguel
Robert de Rouen
Iberia Parish
Pardon Board
Earl K. Long
Leche
Sam H. Jones
Injunction Hearing in Monroe Merchants Case Delayed
The injunction hearing for 15 Monroe merchants seeking to stop secondary picketing by Monroe Newspaper Guild members was continued before Judge J. T. Shell. Five witnesses testified about Guild activities pressuring advertisers, including D L Marshall, W R Hatchell, and Percy Sandman. Defense counsel included H H Brinsmade and Morgan Hull.
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Monroe
J. T. Shell
News-Star and World
D. L. Marshall
Montgomery Ward
W. R. Hatchell
West Monroe
Percy Sandman
H. H. Brinsmade
Morgan Hull
American Newspaper Guild
Hitler warns Britain of ruin if war continues in speech
In a Reichstag address Hitler issued a final appeal to England for peace, warning a world empire would be destroyed if Churchill keeps fighting. He framed the offer as a peace from a victor and spoke of European reorganization with Italy and England, noting no Churchill would remain to rebuild Britain.
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Louis P. Lochner
Berlin
Transatlantic
Fuehrer
Adolf Hitler
Reichstag
England
Hitler
Churchill
Britain
London
Fueh Sr
Italy
Kroll Opera House
Count Galeazzo Ciano
United States
Alekzander Kirk
Hermann Goering
Japan Cabinet Awaits Axis Ties Under Konoye Regime
Tokyo reports a Konoye inner cabinet decision favoring closer ties with Germany and Italy. Officials say an understanding with Berlin on South Seas actions is likely first, with some questions remaining on the Netherlands East Indies and French Indochina protection. Konoye and three ministers chaired the long session outlining new diplomatic policies.
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Tokyo
Konoye
Italy
Germany
Axis
Netherlands East Indies
French Indo- China
Japan
Berlin
South Seas
Fumimaro Konoye
Navy, War and Foreign Affairs
United States
Great Britain
Soviet Russia
British and German air battle over Dover and coast
British and German air forces fought a fierce engagement over the Straits of Dover as bombers attacked a Southeast English coast destroyer. The ship remained undamaged after anti-aircraft fire, with a bomber sunk and several planes reported to have fallen into the sea near Boulogne and Calais. Casualties described as very light.
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Associated Press
London
Straits of Dover
English
French
Boulogne
Calais
England
Scotland
Ireland
Air Ministry
Oil Hearings Open in Capital on Louisiana Production
Baton Rouge July 18. The conservation commission held the first statewide oil hear ing in Louisiana hearing suggestions for production allowables close to current field output. Commissioner Hartley said he was disturbed by market conditions including the loss of peac e to Europe and suggested possible emergency hearings between regular two month sessions.
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Baton Rouge
The
Conservation Commission
Louisiana
B. A. Hartley
Europe
Mixed Emotions Roil Louisiana Mississippi Delegations at Convention
Louisiana and Mississippi Democratic delegates faced strong discontent over the ticket. Louisville and Mississippi voices split over Wallace joining Roosevelt, with Louisiana activists threatening revolt over Sugar Act policy and party alignment as support shifted amid fears of penalization.
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Chicago
Louisiana
Mississippi
Henry A. Wallace
Wallace
Roosevelt
John Caffery
South Louisiana
Wendell L. Willkie
Republican Party
Dolph Frantz
Sam Jones
Roosevelt Signals Third Term Bid From White House Desk
Washington reports say President Roosevelt spoke in shirt sleeves to the Democratic National Convention and radio audiences, indicating he would accept a third term if drafted by the people in November. He noted conscience would not let him turn away from service, choosing timing for his final pronouncement.
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Washington
Franklin D. Hoosevelt
Oval
Azsoon
Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Chicago
James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
New York Yankees
Edward J. Flynn
Democratic
The
Bronx
Henry A. Wallace
White House
Wallace
Paul V. McNutt
Indiana
Father and six children killed in San Fernando fire
In San Fernando California on July 19 Clarence Yount 2 and six of his seven children died in a fire. Mrs Gladys Yount 2 and Clarence dr 2 were injured internally. The family had just left Los Angeles in their light truck for a fishing trip.
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San Fernando
Calif
Clarence Yount
Gladys Yount
Clarence
Younts
Los Angeles
Dramatic Hollywood Courtroom Drama Clears Ward
In a Los Angeles courtroom the murder case of Black Jack Ward over Tyke’s death at Gower Gulch ends in dismissal after Yukon Jake yields a key knife find. The theatre-like scene unfolds near Columbia Pictures as prosecutors press the self defense claim amid dramatic testimony and a cheering crowd.
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Los Angeles
Yukon Jake
Johnny Tyke
Black Jack
Tyke
Ward
Gower Gulch
A. A. Scott
Black Jack Ward
Egbert Jackson
F D R and Wallace to Lead Democratic Ticket
President Roosevelt accepts third term bid and nominates Henry A Wallace as running mate. Delegates and party leaders weigh cabinet selection as Farley withdraws from D N C chairmanship. Mrs Roosevelt attentive as Chicago crowd hears radio address and discusses draft potential.
Plan of War Games Disclosed by Map with Army Troop Roll
Atlanta July 19. Magnitude of war games concentration shown by a map reveals about 70 000 United States army troops to participate. Fourth and Eighth corps areas supply troops from many states led by Texas with 15 000 regulars and 11 900 guardsmen. Units from Arizona Colorado Oklahoma Mississippi North Carolina and others are listed with guard and regular army components.
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Atlanta
United States Army
Dovers
Army Lye Mee
Ricetaeant
D. Embick
Texas
Reguelar Army
Arizona
Colorado
Oklahoma
North Carolina
Chicago Tribune chief of private police shot in robbery
Harry Walsh, chief of the paper's private police, was shot three times on the near North Side as he and a companion were robbed of about $3,000. His automobile was struck by bullets and a bystander reported the assailants fled.
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Chicago
Harry Walsh
Chicago Daily Tribune
Walsh
Robert Ryan
Chicago Avenue Bead
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Petain
Dover
Straits
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Willkie
Charles Nutter
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Baron Fitts
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