Thousands of Veterans Rally to March on Washington for Bonus
Five thousand veterans converge on Washington joining 2,500 bivouacked men to press for their military bonus. From Pittsburgh to Kansas City and Wichita marches, some ride freight trains, while others abandon cars. Union leaders condemn the tactic as undisciplined. railroads seek to limit rail shipments.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pittsburgh
Wilkisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Old Robey
Ind
Kansas City
St. Louis
Wichita
Brawley
Calif
Yuma
Ariz
Dallas
New York
Boston
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska American Legion
Greensboro
N. C
Baseball Players and Police Clash in Crescent City
In New Orleans Eddie Rose left fielder of the Pelicans his wife and Sam Tapson Nashville outfielder clashed with police after a speeding stop on Canal Street. Rose and Tapson fought officers while Mrs Rose kicked a policeman and torn uniforms. They were released on bond.
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New Orleans
Eddie Rose
New Orleans Pelicans
Sam Tapson
Nashville Baseball Club
Louis Friloux
Gilbert Floyd
Rose
Canal Street
Rambling Town Notes From Monroe Apostrophe
Humorous Monroe column reports on postmaster Thoman defending special delivery rules from Shreveport, Wayne McDonald delivering letters promptly, local officials attending birthdays, a pet turtle named Bill at Fire Station No. 3, and J W Smith recalling a 37 year old highway journey with ferry tales and near river mishaps near Concord.
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A. A. Thoman
Monroe
Shreveport
Mr. Thoman
Wayne McDonald
Wayne
Annie
Service Body Sets Meeting Over Road Credit Ruling
Louisiana Public Service Commission calls a meeting to cite common carriers to show cause why proposed rules banning transportation credit to public agencies should not take effect. The ruling targets rail credit with the highway program, citing funds in state treasury and prompting reaction from highway officials and contractors.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana Public Service Commission
Louisiana Highway Commission
Francis Williams
Public Service Commission
Highway Commission
State Treasury
J. M. Nugent
Louisiana Legislature Enters Fifth Week On Taxes Economy
Louisiana lawmakers start the fifth week of the regular session with debates over new taxes and budget balancing. Emergency bills possible after Tuesday midnight with two thirds consent. Page Two continuation notes hearings on revenue-raising measures may begin tomorrow.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
House
Senate
House of Origin
Senate Public Committee
Wimberly- Stich-Lee-Provost
First Carload of Tomatoes Loaded for Shipments
The first carload of tomatoes is being loaded at Chatham for northern markets. Tremont and Gulf railroad reports first class shipments and growers expect strong returns. J. E. Thomas says farmers may earn up to $100 per acre, with four packing sheds at Sikes, Winnfield, Chatham and Eros employing 80 workers, and Melvin Thom as shed manager.
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Chatham
Tremont and Gulf Railroad
J. E. Thomas
Sikes
Winnfield
Eros
J. S. Reece
Groverton
Texas
Melvin Thomas
Morrow Glebe
Gulf State
Thomas
Deficit of Government Now Over Two Billions
With 27 days left in the 1932 fiscal year the federal deficit reached 2.708 billion dollars on June 3. Receipts totaled 1.781 billion while expenditures hit 4.488 billion, receipts down about 900 million from a year ago and spending up about 700 million.
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Washington
Treasury
Missing engineer feared drowned after Lake Chico swim
Morgan City Louisiana June 6 Buck Germain a 26 year old engineer on a fishing boat disappeared in Lake Chico and is believed drowned Edward Broussard a fish dealer said he missed him from his boat when he rang the engineer's bell and got no reply
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Morgan City
Buck Germain
Lake Chico
Edward Broussard
Californians Crowd Chooses Bride For Man At Picnic
Jim Dale a Petaluma poultryman staged a wedding at an Elks picnic in Hollister with 5,000 attendees selecting his wife from seven candidates. Emma Johnson of San Jose won by the loudest cheer, with E. A. Pearce officiating aided by Governor James Rolph Jr as best man.
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Hollister
Cal
Jim Dale
John Alden
Emma Johnson
San Jose
Petaluma
Dale
Johnson
California
E. A. Pearce
James Rolph, Jr
Emma Strumbo
Early closing of stores goes into effect in Monroe
Monroe merchants division of the chamber of commerce orders daily 5 p m closings this summer for department stores men furnishings women wear and millinery with Saturday adjustable hours. The aim is to give clerks more outdoor leisure during hot months and replace the old half holiday each week.
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Monroe
Merchants’ Division
Chamber of Commerce
Counter Uprising Emerges Against Chile Junta
Report from Santiago indicates a counter-revolution against the socialist regime began in southern Chile with army and navy support. Garrisons at Concepcion and Talcahuano reportedly joined the movement while General Puga anticipated such action and warned planes could bomb rebels if needed. Students mounted a strike in protest as the city remained quiet.
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Santiago
Chile
Concepcion
Talecahunao
Puga
Mussolini Survives Bomb Plot Arrest in Rome
Italian police report the arrest of 25 year old Angelo Sbardellotto outside Palazzo Venezia. He planned to assassinate Premier Benito Mussolini during Garibaldi celebrations with two bombs and a pistol. He carried a forged passport and claimed ties to the group justice and liberty.
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Rome
Benito Mussolini
Palazzo Venezia
Angelo Sbardellotto
Garibaldi
Italy
Anita
Shadellotto
Justice and Liberty
Cannes
France
Victor
Coroner's Jury Finds Family Murder In Farmerville Case
In Farmerville Louisiana a coroner's jury reports Willis W White and his son Jeske White were shot to death by Woodrow White age about 22. Woodrow is jailed without charge as investigators review evidence amid family car disputes and prior tensions. The district attorney from Ruston plans further inquiry.
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Farmerville
J. A. Ramsey
Union Parish
Willis W. White
Jesfe White
Woodrow White
W. P. Ray
John McIntosh
Homer Armstrong
Horace Clark
Lee Hall
Ramsey
W. E. McBride
Ruston
California Woman Killed As Tremor Hits Region
A strong earthquake struck northern California and southern Oregon early today. Mrs Walter McCutcheon of Eureka died when a chimney collapsed through the roof. Mr McCutcheon broke his leg and their three year old daughter Louise was hurt. A bakery employee suffered wrist injuries when bread trays clashed during the quake.
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Eureka
Cal
California
Oregon
Walter McCutcheon
McCutcheon
Louise
Billion Dollar Revenue Bill Conference Report Taken Up
Washington June 6. The billion dollar revenue bill conference report was taken up today by the Senate with prospects for cam eo of the legislation before night.
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Washington
Senate
Local youth completes 3000-foot parachute jump at Smootfield
Willis Whiting, 19, Monroe youth, leaped from an airplane 3000 feet above earth in an air circus at Smootfield. He climbed onto the landing gear before the jump and deployed the parachute after dropping about 50 feet. The stunt drew a large crowd and praise. Whiting hails from near Selman Field and studies at an aviation school run by H. C. King of Aeronautical Industries of Louisiana. The event featured six pilots including J. D. Greer Pete Hansen Louis Laurent Elmer Lane Whiting and King.
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Smootfield
Willis Whiting
Monroe
Young Whiting
Whiting
A. D. Whiting
Selman Field
H. C. King
Aeronautical Industries of Louisiana
J. D. Greer
Pete Hansen
Louis Laurent
Elmer Lane
King
Hansen
Greer
J. D. Dockery
Orange
Texas
Alexandria
Bishop Dobbs to Speak at Evening Service
Rev W C Scott travels to Shreveport to bring Bishop Hoyt M Dobbs to First Methodist Church for the annual laymen service at 8 pm. Fellowship club meets in church annex before the gathering. J O Shields and A G Treadgold offices to be filled at tonight's meeting.
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Hoyt M. Dobbs
Shreveport
First Methodist Church
J. O. Shields
A. G. Treadgold
W. C. Scott
Bishop Dobbs
Mrs Allen Reported Seriously Ill in Louisiana
Mrs O K Allen wife of Governor Allen was reported seriously ill and to be moved to a New Orleans hospital for treatment by Dr George S Bel a noted heart specialist Senator Huey P Long said the move followed a rise in her blood pressure and would help her rest and quiet Governor Allen stayed by her side as the plan was to shift her this afternoon to New Orleans medical care
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Baton Rouge, la
0. K. Allen
Allen
New Orleans
United States
Huey P. Long
George S. Bel
Senator Long
Four Die in Ferry Parking Lot Auto Tragedy
A closed motorcar rolled backward off a Cedar Bayou ferry into 20 feet of water late last night. Four Goose Creek residents died: Mrs. A. T. Tidman 55 Mrs. O. W. Hamilton 30 Esther Swick 8 and Jack Hamilton 5. The fourth victim died of a heart attack after revival efforts.
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Houston
Tex
Cedar Bayou
Goose Creek
A. T. Tidman
O. W. Hamilton
Esther Swick
Jack Hamilton
Citizens’ group forms to curb tax increases in Ouachita Parish
About 1000 taxpayers gathered at the Ouachita parish courthouse to form a citizens association aimed at fighting tax hikes and cutting ad valorem taxes. Captain H. M. Williams of West Monroe was elected permanent chairman and a five member committee was named to investigate the tax situation.
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Ouachita Parish
H. M. Williams
West Monroe
Citizens Association
Plans for Taxpayers' Protest Delegation to Baton Rouge
George O. Breece has opened an office in the Virginia hotel lobby for registrations. Once 100 people register a special Illinois Central train will carry the delegation to the state capital. Register now by calling 2300 for Mr. Breece. Round trip fare is $3. Departure time will be announced after the target is reached.
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Baton Rouge
George O. Breece
Virginia Hotel
Illinois Central
Breece
Local committee forms to address public concerns
Members R. L. Moore George Breece police jury member H A Brownlee W D Cotton of Rayville and Ed Harrell met after the session to draft resolutions and plan immediate action. The group aims to present a public plan to officials and representatives and coordinate across surrounding parishes.
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R. L. Moore
George Breece
H. A. Brownlee
W. D. Cotton
Rayville
Ed Harrell
Week End Mishaps Cause Five Deaths Across South
Four automobile fatalities and one electrocution reported from Mississippi Alabama and Tennessee. Albert Underwood and Walter Long died when their car left a bridge at Carthage Mississippi. George Edgar West Jr of Kansas City died in a Senatobia accident. Percy Simpson killed near Anniston Alabama and Otis F Nash electrocuted at Blytheville Tennessee while retrieving a sling.
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Atlanta
Mississippi
Alabama
Tennessee
Albert Underwood
Walter Long
Carthage
Miss
Senatobia
George Edgar West, Jr
Kansas City
Anniston
Ala
Percy Simpson
Otis F. Nash
Blytheville
Tenn
Struggle Nears Between Parties on Relief Plans
Washington June 6 The battle over two billion relief legislation pits the administration against Democrats. House rules vote sets three hour debate with no amendments. Ways and Means trims funding for public buildings and post offices, while Republicans plan closed conference to block Garner plan.
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Washington
House
Garner
Rules
Ways and Means
Rainey
Rules Committee
Ways and Means Committee
Bankhead
Alabama
Democratic
Representative Snell
Hoover
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