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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1937
Page
6
Reports from Rome and Madrid say Spain has effectively blockaded the eastern Spin corridor to stop Russian vessels from carrying war supplies. International-law experts warn that halting neutral merchant ships risks a grave incident. Officials noted no formal Soviet notice was issued regarding preventing Soviet aid to Spain.
In Montgomery Alabama the trial of Sheriff J L Corbitt of Henry county begins before the state seeks his impeachment over charges linked to the lynching of Wesley Johnson a negro accused of assaulting a white woman Johnson was seized from Henry county jail in Abbeville on February 1 following an arrest January 31 amid reports of a home invasion by the suspect. The case accuses Corbitt of willful neglect grave fault connivance and cowardice in the mob killing.
Louisiana Governor Richard Leche and Mrs. Leche depart for a one day eastward trip beginning in Philadelphia where Mrs. Leche will christen the tanker Louisiana. The governor will then meet national officials in Washington and visit New York City, canceling appearances in Rayne and Crowley to focus on state business.
Assistant attorney general Robert H. Jackson told a joint congressional committee the administration plan for wage and hour regulation is distinctly not NRA or like it. He warned a flat minimum wage could threaten constitutionality and discussed potential conflicts with the Wagner act.
Louisiana forecast fair tonight with Thursday partly cloudy skies and scattered thundershowers in extreme north and west portions. Coastal winds remain gentle from the south. Arkansas looks for scattered showers tonight and Thursday across the state.
The Rev R Anderson Jardine, a labor preacher from Darlington, will officiate tomorrow at the civil ceremony and blessing for the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Warfield at Chateau de Candé in Monts France. Jardine insisted on proceeding despite Anglican restrictions on remarriage after divorce, and Windsor and Mrs Warfield welcomed the surprise step.
Midday Sun, an outsider owned by Mrs G B Miller, won the 138th Derby at Epsom in 2 37 5 for a purse around £50 000. Sandsprite ridden by Mike Beary finished second with Le Grand Due third. Perifox the only American bred horse in the field was fourth.
Baton Rouge reports the Federal Surplus Commodities program has started purchasing Louisiana produce for relief. Governor Leche notes prisoners on furlough still at large, with two in hospitals, amid a disrupted parole context and ongoing tensions.
A historical clipping reports Amelia achieving an emergency landing in Venezuela. Details are fragmentary but indicate a notable aviation incident with an aircraft and crew named Amelia. Further specifics such as date, location, or outcomes are unclear in the readable text.
A courtroom opens as ten defendants face trial over kidnapping and extortion charges. Prosecution alleges the victims were coerced by a group identified as Smart ers sini and other co conspirators. Defendants include Mabere, with the case linked to a broader wave of abduction fears.
A burglar entered a residence on North Second Street and stole silverware. Police report show the thief forced entry and fled with items from the home as neighbors heard noise and alerted authorities.
Northeast Louisiana citizens greet Postmaster General Zoe Thane and August Warner, head of the business, during a civic gathering. The event highlights administration support and local engagement with postal services.
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