Britain presses peace bid in Spain war
Prime Minister Chamberlain pursues a plan to end the Spanish conflict through truce and reforms, seeking Anglo Italian French accord and possible German appeasement. Britain signals opposition to bombardments of unfortified towns and coordinates talks with Paris, Tokyo, and Madrid while pressuring withdrawal of foreign volunteers.
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Ole
Chamberlain
Anthony Eden
Europe
Italy
Germany
Hitler
Daprentes
France
Tokyo
Spain
China
Britain
Paris
Japan
Canton
Granollers
FBI Chief in Florida Directs Search for Missing Boy
E J Connelly head of justice department forces directs federal and local agents in Miami to pursue every lead, including disturbed dirt and canals, while preserving scene integrity. Suspect list grows as M F Braxton and others are questioned. W P Cash, the boy’s uncle, notes family loss of hope.
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E. J. Connelly
Justice Department
Connelly
Miami
M. F. Braxton
Carpenter
Princeton
Cash
Braxton
Homestead
Miami Herald
W. P. Cash
Rose Long and Physician Wed in A Simple Ceremony
Rose Long and Dr. Charles Iliff of Cincinnati wed after invitations failed to gain admittance. Russell Long, the bride’s brother, gave her away. The couple met five years ago at University of Wisconsin summer school and plan to sail for Europe before settling in town.
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Russell Long
Charles Iliff
Cincinnati
New York
Europe
University of Wisconsin
Louisiana State University
Knights Columbus to Name Officers in Monroe Lodge
The Monroe lodge of the Knights of Columbus will meet at their lodge rooms Thursday at 8 p.m. to elect officers for the ensuing year. W. J. Riley has served as grand knight for the past year as the lodge grows. The 1938 state convention held in May is highlighted as the best yet. A white tail doe has been known to jump 16 feet from a reclining position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Lodge
Knights of Columbus
W. J. Riley
Nash's C. L. Tonic advertised with money back guarantee
Thousands of bottles are sold weekly across the South under Nash's C. L. Tonic. The ad promises a full refund after one week if not satisfied, urging readers in Monroe to buy from Sandman's Pharmacy and not risk any money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash
Monroe
Sandman’s Pharmacy
Louisiana sales tax sparks senate clash and Noe bid
Amid a heated floor battle over amendments to a state sales tax bill Senator Noe denounces the measure while James A. Noe announces a 1940 gubernatorial bid to repeal the tax. The package passes 34 to 2 as administration leaders defend the levy and enforcement terms.
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Noe
Baton Rouge
James A. Noe
Louisiana
Senate
Sweeney
Huey Long
Long
Ernest Clements
Allen Parish
Richard Leche
House
Increased use of farm goods to be sought in recovery plan
The Senate debated and amended the $3.247 billion relief lending bill as President Roosevelt urged no restrictions on administration funds. Russell proposed a $212 million farm benefit addition atop $500 million already allotted, while rural electrification retained at $100 million against a suggested cut. The chamber also adjusted direct relief to $125 million, and raised WPA funding to $1.425 billion to extend support through March 1.
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Roosevelt
Senate
Russell
Georgia
Chamber
Pope
Idaho
Appropriations Committee
Rural Electrification Administration
Attorneys among those jailed in big trust theft case
A New York attorney, two Boston lawyers, and a Washington broker face 10 felony counts—potentially 120 years per man. Ralph H. Robb and Thomas W. Morris fight extradition while Vincent Ferretti remains jailed on 25000 dollars bail. Philip A. Frear is free on 5900 dollars bail and defends his position. Police continue seeking two additional men named by Dewey.
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New York
Boston
Washington, D. C
Ralph H. Robb
Thomas W. Morris
Vincent Ferretti
Washington
Philip A. Frear
Dewey
Indi
First Offense Is No Defense in Traffic Court
Judge Harper warned that drivers cited for running stop signs must come to a full stop within 15 feet of the right of way before entering a cross street. Mere slowing or shifting gears is not enough, he stressed, and he rejected any notion of ticket fixing or influence buying in Monroe city court.
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Harper
Firms and Officials Fined 385000 in Price Fixing Case
A federal grand jury here returned two indictments on gasoline price fixing. The first charged conspiracy to fix Midwest prices in 1935 and 1936, leading to convictions of 16 major companies and officials on January 22. Sentencing was deferred by Judge Stone, who will rule on motions to overturn convictions within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Oil Company
Edward Karstedt
Denver
Pure Oil Company
G. C. Morris
Chicago
Shell Petroleum Corporation
Alexander Fraser
St. Louis
Sinclair Refining Company
J. W. Carnes
New York City
Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation
Robert W. McDowell
Tulsa
Phillips Petroleum Company
Frank Phillips
Bartlesville
Okla Ohio Oil Company
Skelly Oil Company
W. G. Skelly
Gulf Refining Company
William W Hartmann
Pittsburgh
The
Texas Company
W. S. S. Rodgers
New York
H. W Dodge
S. B. Wright
Tidewater Associated Oil Company
Edward L. Shea
J. B. Warner
Barnsdall Refining Corporation
Edward B. Reeser
Globe Oil and Refining Company of Oklahoma
Globe Oil and Refining Company
Ilinois
Globe Oil and Refining Company of
Kansas
R. A. O'Shaughnessy
Minneapolis
Globe
National Refining Company
Midwest
Jas
Stone
Store serving presidents 82 years closes
The article details a long serving store near the White House ending after 82 years. Readers recall presidents’ eating preferences from Taft to Coolidge and Theodore Roosevelt, with some urging government purchase as a grocery museum.
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White House
Taft
Coolidge
Teddy Roosevelt
Whiteouse
Tallulah Holds Cotton Carnival Parade Opens With Royal Parade
Tallulah Louisiana June 2 Special The annual cotton carnival opened with a large parade led by Miss Alice Ware. King Cotton and Queen were crowned later with a masque ball at the community club. Local dignitaries and groups from Trinity Episcopal church and Civic clubs participated. A separate Sequoia National Park note mentions a chipmunk storing nuts as champion.
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Tallulah
Trinity Episcopal Church
King Cotton
Alice Ware
Tallulah High School
C. E. Hester
Alma Maxwell
Royal Court
Georgia Rose Rountree
Florence Mae Buford
Carolyn Coad
Nat Bray
Harry Holt
Emmett Craig
Drum
Sons of the American Legion of Vicksburg
Miss
Buddy” Scott
Edwin Regenold
H. S. Provine
James Luster
Cliff Adams
Frances Bettis
Carr Central High School of
Vicksburg
Carolyn Sevier
Jane Rickets
Betty Cagnolatti
Ann Palmer
Andrew Sevier, Jr
Ralph Taylor
Fred Edgerton
Louis Nettles
Flashing items from city court and road mishap
In Portland Glenn O Holtz protested a $3 automobile inspection fine claiming he sold the car and served a day in jail after the judge ordered deduction. In Thompson Albert and Mrs Chollett, visiting from California, wrecked their car hitting a residence area injuring both. In Sioux City police found two barrels believed whisky but revealed water after loading and unloading at the station.
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Portland
Ore
Glenn O. Holtz
Julius Cohn
Holtz
Sioux City
William J. Cullen
Mrs W S Hodges Funeral Friday
Mrs W S Hodges dies in Monroe after long residence with husband W S Hodges and sons A L Hodges and Lee Hodges. Lee is president of Superior Lumber Co. Survived by three grandchildren and one great grandson and her brother Nelson Cupp of Brashear Missouri. She joined Presbyterian in youth and stayed active in church after moving to Monroe. Funeral Friday planned with burial details not specified.
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A. L. Hodges
Lee Hodges
Superior Lumber Company
Nelson Cupp
Brashear
Dean Colvert Delivers High School Commencement Talk
Dean C. C. Colvert of the Northeast Center of Louisiana State University delivered the commencement address for the Downsville high school on Wednesday night. The theme was Glorious Opportunities. Diplomas were presented by Superintendent E. J. Upshaw and honors awarded by Principal R. H. Hardage.
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C. C. Colvert
Northeast Center
Louisiana State University
Downsville
E. J. Upshaw
R. H. Hardage
Searcy Club Meeting Highlights Home Demonstration Talk
Jena Louisiana June 2 Special The Searcy Home Demonstration club met at Mrs I C Turnley home with Miss Cora Westbrook LaSalle parish home demonstration agent as speaker She discussed Bunning Pickles and food preservation topics on Green Tomato Pickles and Dixie Relish Members listed include Mmes C A Zeigler J E Taylor M Jones C J Flowers E Pearson P A Flowers M Davis H Carrington L Pearson G Cockerham J A Greer Williams B Taylor I C Turnley and Miss L Nugent C Westbrook Murl Sadie Turnley Velma Anglin Olivia Currington Wallie Taylor The note adds early American canal packets offered meals and bunk 5 cents per mile a man boarding at dinner and riding a mile then alighting could claim a nickel dinner
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C. J. Flowers
E. Pearson
P. A. Flowers
M. Davis
H. Carrington
L. Pearson
G. Cockerham
J. A. Greer
Williams
B. Taylor
I. C. Turnley
Misses L. Nugent
C. Westbrook
Murl
Sadie
Turnley
Velma Anglin
Olivia Currington
Wallie Taylor
Southland Mills to bring newsprint to Texas starting July 15
Texas publishers led by Ted Dealey subscribe to 270000 dollars in stock for the Southland Mills project to build a four unit newsprint plant in Lufkin using southern timber. BE L Kurth is president and George F Hardy directs construction as Dr. Charles Herty praises southern fibers.
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Ager
Stahlman
Texas
Ted Dealey
Dallas News- Journal
Southland Mills, Inc
BE. L. Kurth
George
Charles H. Herty
Herty Formuation Laboratory
Southern Timber
Savannah
Herty
CLAIM GAINS NEAR RAILWAY
Daily bombardments report a trainload of gasoline exploded by attackers causing traffic disruption. Japanese marines drive against Chinese irregulars near Chefoo as cruisers and planes shell Fushan, 19 miles west of Foochow. Three Chinese gonboats sunk at Foochow mouths of the Min river. gunboat crews reach shore safely. Five foreign ships in harbor near sunken craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chefoo
Fushan
Foochow
Min
Cristobal Colon Known by Spanish Name Across Lands
In Spanish speaking regions Christopher Columbus is commonly referred to as Cristobal Colon reflecting the local adaptation of his name across cultures and languages, illustrating how explorers are embedded in national linguistic traditions.
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Christopher Columbus
Cristobal Colon
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DeSiard St
Florida
Rose Long
Knights Columbus
the Harrison
Monroe Armature Works
Kar
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Tve
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Peltier
Harvey Peltier
LeFourche Parish
Times-Picayune
Move
House of Representatives
Joint Legislative Committee
Consolidated Chemical Industries, Inc
Frank J. Stich
Orleans Parish
Roscoe B. Cranor
Caddo
Gore Davis
la Salle Parish
Leonard Spinks
Tangipahoa
East Baton Rouge Parish
Consolidated Chemical Sulphuric Acid
Union
Spinks
Sheriffs Department
Lowry Eastland
Jesse Lucas
Rapides Parish
Kentucky
Friends of Organized Labor
Organized Labor
James McCurnin
East Baton Rouge
J. W. Ethridge
Grant
U. S
New Orleans
Wayne G. Borah
Borah
Newman H. de Bretton
L. L. Kilpatrick
Hebert Angie
Stranger
Richard L. Willis
Nashville, Tenn
Memphis
Pirst
Socony-Vacuum Oil Company, Inc
Charles E. Arnott
Wadhams Oil Company
A. G. Maguire
Milwaukee
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Amos Ball
Cities Service Company
Empire Oil and Refining Company
Harry D. Freuauft
Okla
Cities Service Oil Company
Sequoia National Park
Dean Colvert
Searcy Club
National Optical Stores Co
St. John St
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