Lewis Attacks Garner Stirring Congress to Storm
Washington figures erupt as John L. Lewis denounces Vice President Garner calling him a labor-baiting, whiskey-drinking evil old man. Lawmakers debate wage hour changes while leaders in both parties weigh the political fallout and possible votes in 1940. Garner faces strong crossfire from Burke and Texas senators as a tumultuous scene unfolds.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Garner
Lewis
Congress
House Labor Committee
CI. O. Tearher
United States
Senate
Lewer Suburet
Senear Burke
Derinerat
Nedrarks
Tugwell seeks pension payments in Louisiana
Louisiana gubernatorial candidate Tugwell calls back pensions for Confederates an empty gesture without funds and pledges to push legislation to authorize and fund back pension payments. General Gellette counters that tax assessments rose while pensioner numbers fell and questions bond funding from the 1938 bill.
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Shreveport
Treacher
A. P. Tugwell
O. R. Gellette
Leroy Stafford
United Confederate Veterans
Tugwell
Gellette
Board of Liquidation
Charity Hospital to Open Full Operation Next Week
Officials from Louisiana State University announced the new Charity hospital built at a cost of 12 million dollars would be in full operation next week. Departments cafeteria and intern quarters have moved from the old building and patients will be transferred next week.
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New Orleans
Louisiana State University
Betty Grable to sue Coogan for divorce in California
San Francisco July 24 Betty Grable announced plans to sue Jackie Coogan for divorce on mental cruelty grounds in Los Angeles. The couple, separated twice this year, faced renewed reconciliation efforts before Grable said she would proceed, unhappy over the situation after a Golden Gate Exposition appearance.
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San Francisco
Betty Grable
Jackie “the Kid
Coogan
Los Angeles
Golden Gate Exposition
Hollywood
Betty
California
Coogans
Oil production cut in Louisiana for August
Louisiana orders August oil output slashed by 22 563 barrels daily from 264 163 to 241 602. Governor Ear K Leong cites Illinois overproduction as the reason, with most cuts in south Louisiana. North Louisiana set at 62 437 barrels and 62 533 prior month. Ernest S Clements signs the order as conservation commissioner.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Ear K. Leong
Ilinois
South Louisiana
North Louisiana
Ernest S. Clements
William S. Rankin
J. A. Shaw
State Conservation Department
Federal
Grand Jury
Earl K. Long
Illinois
United States
O. John Rogge
China rejoices at effects of American move
The Associated Press reports a broad reaction to the United States denouncing its 1911 treaty with Japan. China in Chungking welcomes Washington's stance while Europe weighs consequences. In Britain and Japan, officials and media react with caution as six months loom for potential policy shifts.
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China
Associated Press
United States
Japan
Hulls
Europe
London
Britain
Kokumin
Tokyo
East Asia
Washington
Pittman
Nevada
Senate
Great Britain
Far East
East Baton Rouge Police Jury Elects President by Acclamation
Ernest L. Gass was elected president of the East Baton Rouge parish police jury by acclamation, succeeding A. H. Harelson. Harelson had served three years, with Lorio once dictating parish politics amid indictments and upheaval. The jury session noted annual officer elections, moving from four-year terms.
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Lorio
Joe W. Bates
Here Gass
Harelson
Dewey Sanchez
Baptist World Alliance closes with call for democracy
Rev. M. E. Aubrey of London warned that totalitarianism cannot last and urged Christians to help democracy solve its problems. He said rights of the human soul will prevail and churches must teach democracy and avoid isolating themselves. Delegates from 60 nations attended the sixth general congress closing session.
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Atlanta
M. E. Aubrey
London
Baptist World Alliance Today
Aubrey
Federal Council of Free Church of England
Baptist World Alliance
La Salle Parish Tax Sale Shows Improved Conditions
La Salle Jena La July 28 Special A sheriff s annual tax sale for 1938 taxes unpaid featured seven parcels, all redeemed or sold to individuals, none returning to the state. Taxes on sale land did not exceed 50 dollars, the smallest amount in years, signaling rising property desirability and better times ahead.
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Jena
la Salle Parish
Two Senators And Seven Representatives Hold State Jobs
The Times-Picayune telegraphic poll of Louisiana lawmakers found two of 37 senators and seven of 99 representatives said they were on state payrolls. Eight senators and 28 representatives said they held no state department jobs. Three representatives did not state their status and 27 senators did not respond.
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New Orleans
the Times-Picayune
Local Group Seeks Visit To Push Northwest Louisiana Highway
A Monroe parish group asks Governor Earl K Long to set a time next week for a visit to the capital. The highway committee from the local chamber, including Mayors Benoit Williams Landis Baker and Sheriff Coleman, seeks to press for hard surfacing of the St Joseph to Winnsboro road to connect Monroe and West Monroe. The push follows a prior assurance from former Governor Leche about improvements.
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Earl K. Long
Twin City
Louisiana
H. H. Benoit
Harry Williams, Jr
Monroe
West Monroe
Lloyd Warren
Quachita Parish
H. B. Landis
Winnsboro
German Baker
St. Joseph
Ed Coleman
J. C. Ernest
Richard W. Leche
Confederate Vet James Hoell Dies in Grand Cane
James Hoell aged % years 10 months, last Confederate veteran in DeSoto parish, died at his Grand Cane home after 19 o clock. Funeral held at 11 am led by Rev. Russell Smith of San Augustine Texas. Interment in Grand Cane cemetery. Survived by brothers L C Hoell Hemphill Texas and A D Hoell Bryan Texas.
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Grand Cane
James Hoell
DeSoto Parish
F. C Hoell
Russell Smith
San Augustine
Tex
Hoell
L. C. Hoell
Hemphill, Tex
A. D. Hoell
Bryan, Tex
Britain mobilizes 16000 police to round up IRA suspects
London reports 16000 officers mobilized for a countrywide roundup of suspected IRA terrorists. A preliminary list of more than 49 could be expelled or questioned under a new anti-IRA act. Bombings in London and Liverpool left one dead and twenty one wounded as government expeditiously moves to detain or expel suspects.
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Il Tevere
China
Tientsin
Peiping
Britain
Irish Republican Army
London
Liverpool
Samuel Hoare
Wal
King George
England
Ireland
Ulster
United Kingdom
Receiver Named For Kilpatrick Firm In Louisiana
Judge R R Reeves ordered Gibraltar Life Insurance of Monroe placed in receivership appointing W N Hawkins as receiver though a $10000 bond was not filed by noon today. The move followed a July 17 petition by E A Conway secretary of state citing a $14000 impairment and deficit and noncompliance with Act 105 of 1898. Kilpatrick and Burgess were noted as principal shareholders at incorporation in October 1935 with T L Morris listed as president.
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R. R. Reeves
Fourth District
Gibraltar Life Insurance Company of
Monroe
W. N. Hawkins
Hawkins
E. A. Conway
Louisiana
T. L. Morris
A. K. Kilpatrick
J. Porter Burgess
Secretary of State of
Secretary of State
Passenger on bus killed and 14 hurt near Altoona
A Greyhound bus skidded on a slippery highway and crashed into a railroad underpass after avoiding a car. One passenger Ray Kelly died hours later from shock and injuries. Fourteen others were injured including Edwin P. Fallgreen with a serious left leg fracture.
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Altoona
Robert Robinson
Ray Kelly
Steel Company
Oakmont
Pittsburgh
Edwin P. Fallgreen
Dr William J Mayo Dies in Minnesota at 78
White haired Dr William J Mayo famed surgeon and founder of Mayo Clinic died at 4 am after a sub acute perforating gastric ulcer. He was 78 on June 29 and had undergone April surgery at Mayo Clinic Rochester. His death ends the trio of Mayo brothers and doctors once celebrated worldwide.
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Rochester
Minn
William J. Mayo
Will
Mayo Clinic
Charlie
Mary Joseph
Chicago
Tucson
Ariz
Waltman Walters
Phoebe
Campaign Workers Raise Tension in Louisiana Governor Race
Alexandria report notes Mayor Sam S Caldwell commenting on two campaign committees aiding his 1940 gubernatorial bid. He mocks federal and state grand juries probing political irregularities while denouncing the deduct system and pledging no state employee will be asked to contribute to a campaign fund if elected.
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Alexandria
Sam S. Caldwell
Shreveport
Louisiana
New Orleans
Baton Rouge
Caldwell
United States
John H. Overton
W. V. Lamkin
Louisiana grand juries return amid probe into state politics
Baton Rouge reports renewed activity as federal and East Baton Rouge juries resume work amid investigations of Louisiana government conduct. Richard W. Leche testified briefly as state officials face charges tied to the LSA financial scandal. The state conservation department sets August oil production quotas, citing overproduction in Illinois as a factor.
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Louisiana
East Baton Rouge Parish
Roosevelt backs Hatch bill aims to curb political activity
President Roosevelt voiced support for the Hatch bill to restrict pernicious political activity but warned the broad language could bar legitimate actions such as attending rallies or contributing to campaigns. He noted uncertainties on enforcement and applicability to non federal workers as he prepared for a fishing trip.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Plaque Denies Attending Statewide Meeting
Lake Charles official Vance Plauche denied he attended yesterdays statewide Voluntary Citizens committee meeting in Alexandria. He claimed no involvement while committee officials said they had contacted him and that he was listed as a spokesman.
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Plauche
Lake Charles
Vance Plauche
Alexandria
Planche
Associated Press
Ladd Dinkins
New Orleans
Charles P. Fenner, Jr
Fenner
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Ark
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Sue Coogan
Italy
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Edmund Ruzanski
Detroit
Champlain
New York
Tamara
Ruzanski
Russia
Vandenberg
LA Salle
Tird
St. Joseph-Winnsboro
Tims
Kilpatrick
Gibraltar Life Insurance Co
Conway
W. J. Mayo
Minnesota
Wood Thompson
Baton Rouge, la
New
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