Relief Bill Passes in Capitol Hill Vote of 323 to 44
Congress approved the $1.5 billion relief measure after debates over earmarking funds for roads and projects. The bill permits flood control work and pond creation in the dust bowl, revokes a labor order on public works, and restores Harry Hopkins’s salary while shaping wage and tax inquiry hearings. Senate and House actions set two to three weeks of hearings on wage rules and a tax avoidance inquiry. The Supreme Court began its summer recess as Justices depart, with cases on municipal power plants to be heard next fall.
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Washington
House
Capitol Hill
Roosevelt
Dust Bowl
Robert H. Jackson
Senate
Harrison
Mississippi
Senate Finance Committee
Supreme Court
Justice van Devanter
Public Works Administration
Southwest “Dust Bowl
Harry L. Hopkins
Works Progress
Lafollette
Progressive
Wisconsin
Relief Bill Faces Senate Battle After House Victory
The administration's 1.5 billion relief bill moved to the Senate after a 323 to 44 House approval. Economy advocates aim to cut the fund by one third and lawmakers may seek to earmark one third for roads dams and other projects. Majority Leader Rayburn warned earmarks could cost over 630000 workers their jobs on Works Progress. The bill emerged from week end talks with modifications agreed by administration lieutenants.
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Senate
Washington
House
Rayburn
Texas
Funeral Held For Patrick H Williams In West Monroe
Patrick Harold Williams 23 of West Monroe died in a Monroe hospital after a three week illness. The funeral was at Corry funeral home on Louisville avenue and Riverside drive with Rev. J. P. Lowrey officiating. Interment followed at Hasley cemetery. Survived by widow two children Albert H Williams and Richard Lee Williams his parents A H Williams Minden and Mrs Victoria Perkins New Orleans one brother C Ochis Williams West Monroe and one sister Mrs E H King Missouri.
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Victoria Perkins
New Orleans
C. Ochis Williams
West Monroe
E. H. King
Missouri
Lowery Rites Held For Henry F. Lowery
Funeral services for Henry F. Lowery 61 of Bosco were held at the National Funeral Home in Monroe with Rev. E E Huntsberry presiding. Interment followed at Frantom Chapel Cemetery. He is survived by his widow five sons and two daughters including F W Lowery L W Lowery E R Lowery Julius Lowery Harold Lowery Millie Fuller and Mrs Allen Brooks.
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Corey
E. R. Lowery
Columbia
Julius Lowery
Harold Lowery
Bosco
Millie Fuller
Allen Brooks
Monroe
Northeast Center Closes This Week Sets Summer Session
The Northeast Center ends its term with Friday night commencement closing the last semester. Students depart as vacation begins with study halls quiet and offices to stay open summer hours and the postal sub station operating at usual times.
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Northeast Center
Building Permits Issued For Local Firms
Two building permits were issued Wednesday by Sam H. Awl city building inspector. International Harvester company will add a mezzanine floor to its office and showrooms at 72 DeSiard Street for 600 dollars. Quachita Candy company Inc remodels its office building at 213 Walnut Street for 1800 dollars by contractor C FE Andrews.
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Sam H. Awl
International Harvester Company
DeSiard Street
John Catalina
Quachita Candy Company, Inc
Walnut Street
C. FE. Andrews
Booster Club Program Held at Monroe Clubhouse
A large crowd attended the Missouri Pacific Booster Club meeting at the Monroe clubhouse on Tuesday night. Dr. J Q Graves presided as program head with Dr. George Snellings as organizer. The event featured music by Charles Gausshell and readings by Mrs Blanche Oliver, plus a health talk on transportation vision by Dr P L Perot and films on monoxide dangers and obesity.
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Missouri Pacific Railroad
Monroe
J. Q. Graves
George Snellings
Charles Gaushell
America
Crayton S. Brooks
First Christian Church
Brown Paper Mill
Fred G. Hudson, Jr
Louisiana
Missouri Pacific
Dorothy Hudnall
C. O. Prestige
Frank Campbell
Bill Pettit
Sidney Shaughnessy
S. C. Wimbish
Blanche Oliver
P. L. Perot
Thad Howell
Jerry Juneman
Margaret Harper
Marie Nelson
Sarah Hunt
Frances Forte
Lula Newberry
Roy Fay Russell
Goldah Roan
Ralph Irving
Jack McCook
Gaushell
John Snelling
Stamp sales rise in April and May at Monroe Post Office
The Monroe post office reports May 1937 stamp sales surpassed May 1936 by 18 percent. April figures show a 22 percent increase over April 1936, per Postmaster J. R. Wooten.
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Monroe
J. R. Wooten
Mysterious Cause Damages Exterior Paint On Southern City Homes
Residents report extensive paint damage to houses in the extreme southern city area on Monday and Tuesday night. The Louisiana Training Institute notes large colonial entrance columns stripped of paint, with many homes on South Grand Street Gordon Avenue and Lee Avenue affected.
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Louisiana Training Institute
South Grand Street
Gordon Avenue
Lee Avenue
Relatives honor Jackson resident on 92nd birthday
Joe Dissey of Wyatt in Jackson parish celebrated his 92nd birthday at home on Sunday. He was joined by five sons three daughters grandchildren and great grandchildren. A lawn dinner fed 82 guests as wishes for many more birthdays poured in.
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Joe Dissey
Wyatt
Jackson Parish
Mr. Dissey
Revue Planned in Monroe by Junior Charity League
The Junior Charity League in Ouachita Parish announces a October musical revue in Monroe. Mrs. John C. Theus is general chair, Mrs. Prioleau Ellis leads the ticket committee, produced by Jerome A. Cargile Production Company of New York City, with proceeds aiding local charity work.
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Monroe
Junior Charity League
John C. Theus
Prioleau Ellis
Jerome A. Cargile
New York City
South
Junior League
Ouachita Parish
Baptists Plan Finance Drive for New Church Building
Monroe First Baptist church launches a fundraising drive led by R C Stokes to raise cash and monthly pledges for a complete three story educational building. The committee aims to interview the entire 1500 member congregation and may issue bonds to cover costs. Building committee chaired by Lawrence Pettit includes R M Drew and E H Murrell.
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Monroe First Baptist Church
R. C. Stokes
D. C. Black
Roy Cole
I. W. Allen
Frank Reitzell
Lawrence Pettit
R. M. Drew
E. H. Murrell
Lincoln Parish Soil Conservation to elect officers at Ruston camp
The Lincoln Parish Soil Conservation association will hold its annual officers election and meeting at the Ruston CCC camp Saturday at 2 PM. Captain Hal C Justus and ECW staff host a camp tour with moving pictures and a view of camp life. Light refreshments will follow, with preparations to accommodate many members.
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Ruston
Hal C. Justus
Company 4
CCC
ECW
Lincoln Parish Soil Conservation Association
Whisky production boosts Kentucky share in March
The article notes Kentucky accounted for nearly half of the United States whisky production in March, highlighting the volume produced by local distilleries and workers involved in implementing individual cooperative agreements.
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Kentucky
Summer School At Louisiana College Begins June in Pineville
The regular summer session at Louisiana College in Pineville starts in June and runs nine weeks to August 6. Dean H M Weathers says the faculty oversees the term, with Purser, Retting and Ruggs on leave. Eleanor Kopman and Thelma Caldwell teach French, George Kirby handles chemistry. General courses are offered and students may earn four and a half term hours.
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Pineville
Louisiana College
H. M. Weathersby
Purser, Retting and Ruggs
Eleanor Kopman
Thelma Caldwell
George Kirby
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St’s
Central Auto Co., Inc
Baptists
Mississippi River
Gulf of Mexico
Soil Conservation Group
Uicker
RCO
Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Brand
Strauss & Son
Emerson Fanls
Hockleyensis
United Gas System
Gas Service
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