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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1934

Page

2

Windsor Lad Wins Derby With Colombo Third

Windsor Lad captured the Derby in a driving finish with Medieval Knight close behind and Colombo in third. Windsor paid 15 to 2, while Colombo’s dominance spurred a special pool at 13 to 8. Easton oddly quoted at 100 to 0. American ticket holders include A Russell, Charles M Squiers, F Rotovinik, and O T McCarter, with Krakenberg and Mrs Alla Von Bargen owning 10,000 pounds prizes for Colombo supporting horses.

Medieval Knight Colombo Windsor Easton Alla von Bargen 57Th Street Brooklyn N. Y

Windsor Lad Wins English Derby Stakes for U S Winners

Windsor Lad won the English Derby at Epsom Downs and American ticket holders in the Irish hospital sweepstakes claimed four prizes. The winners include A G E G M C D C of Nashua New Hampshire and Alma Mammay of Riverside Drive New York among others, with $604,800 distributed to U S citizens.

Dublin Irish Free State Epsom Downs United States Agilman St Nashua New Hampshire Park Crescent Hotel Riverside Drive New York H. Filfillan Montrose St South Pasadena California Mrs. Hamill Ellis Ave Irvington N. Y

Is Epilepsy Inherited and Curable

A promotional booklet offers expert opinions on epilepsy as inherited or curable. Free copies available to readers who mail to Educational Division Dept 236 545 Fifth Ave New York NY.

Fifth Ave New York N. Y

Prize Purses Tie To Liege Stakes Payoffs

The winning horse earns 30 000 pounds about 151 200 dollars under current exchange. In second place Easton yields 302 400 to the United States for four American held tickets on him with each second horse ticket paying 15 000 pounds 75 000. Names include A O Russell Ryder Squadron Rockville Conn F Rotovinik 307 East 6th New York O T McCarter 63 West 108th New York Long Island City Queens Alla Von Bargen 405 17th St Brooklyn NY.

Easton United States A. O. Russell Ryder Ave Brooklyn N. Y Charles M. Squiers Rockville Conn F. Rotov

Toronto quintuplets survive with shared placenta claim

Five newborn girls in Toronto receive oxygen in two incubators and milk from Toronto's Children's Hospital. Dr William DaFoe notes their combined weight about 10 pounds and asserts the babies are uniovular identical, sharing one placenta and blood supply. Marie shows improvement as nurses report gains in strength.

Children’s Hospital Toronto William A. DaFoe University of Toronto Marie Emilie Cecile Annette Yvonne

Cabinet Resignation Seen Likely in Belgium

June 6 report signals imminent resignation of the entire Belgian cabinet after two consecutive government defeats in the chamber of deputies. The development followed recent political pressure and could lead to a new government formation.

Brussels Chamber of Deputies

Police Jury Opposes State Control Bills Moves Against Truck Regulation

The police jury of this parish adopts resolutions opposing state control measures and endorsing Lester house bills to lower truck license rates. It condemns bills shifting budgeting powers to state commissions and urges senators and representatives to oppose Nos. 132 and 147. The body authorizes borrowing 5000 from each Monroe bank for road maintenance and notes a Tuesday election result showing a 1.5 mill road tax passed.

W. J. Vinson A. E. Montgomery J. L. Warren Mr. Montgomery Lester House John M. Breard Anderson-Clayton Cotton Company Louisiana Public Service Commission D. Y. Smith James A. Noe W. C. Feazel J. Porter Burgess Montgomery Monroe

Certain Relief For Athlete's Foot

An advertisement claims Tetterine cures Athlete's Foot Ringworm Eczema and other skin parasites. It promises cooling relief on contact and healing in days with money back if relief is not felt after using a 60c box from any drug store.

Weather Observer Receives Tulane Honorary Degree

Dr. I M Cline a veteran meteorologist from the New Orleans Weather Bureau was awarded Tulane University's only honorary Doctor of Science degree at commencement. A total of 455 students received degrees across 13 colleges with top honors going to Edwin S Kagy Joseph McCloskey Jr and Alfred J Cooper in medicine law and engineering.

New Orleans I. M. Cline New Orleans Weather Bureau Tulane University School of Medicine Newcomb College College of Arts and Sciences College of Engineering College of Commerce and Business Administration College of Law School of Pharmacy School of Social Work Edwin S. Kagy Joseph McCloskey, Jr Law Alfred J. Cooper

Europe United Against U S Debt Policy In Debate

The British press weighed in on the debt issue with mixed tones. The House of Commons and public backed the government's move while warning from the Times that it might erode trust in contracts. The Morning Post urged action from America and Paris Temps warned of U S inflexibility and empty hands.

House of Commons London Times America Morning Post Paris Temps

Spanish-American War Veteran Dies In Fall

New Orleans police report Gordon J. Barber a 56 year old Spanish American War veteran died after toppling 20 feet from a Camp Street house stairs. A half consumed liquor bottle was found in his pocket and Roemers noted he had received a $50 government pension two days earlier.

New Orleans Gordon J. Barber Camp Street Roemers

Hat Prices Set by Grain Capacity in Persia

In Persia, hat cost tied to the grain storage it can hold. The unusual pricing method links fashion with commodity weight, reflecting a barter influenced market approach.

Persia

Steel Employes Reject Johnson Labor Body Plan

In Senier Alabama zone near iron ore fields officials of the International Longshoremen’s Association rejected a settlement plan proposed by the Johnson labor body. The Pacific coast strike continues with minor disturbances reported as 900 packing plant workers in Oklahoma City go on strike.

STEEL Johnson Senier Ala International Longshoremen's Association Oklahoma City

NRA Chiefs Seek to Avert Steel Strike in New York

Washington June 6. Hugh S. Johnson Donald Richberg and Leon Henderson plan to attend a New York iron and steel institute meeting to urge acceptance of a labor settlement aligned with Roosevelt's auto strike antidote. AAISW leaders oppose this move and NRA aides sought to meet rank and file unionists without success.

Washington Hugh S. Johnson Donald Richberg Leon Henderson NRA Iron and Steel Institute New York Richberg Steel Code Authority Institute Roosevelt Edward F. McGrady Johnson William J. Spang Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers

Labor Terrorists Blamed for Alabama Mine Camp Fires

In a Birmingham report, officers accuse labor terrorists of arson and a dynamite attack near Wylam and Fairfield. Eight black homes burned at Minnesville near mine No. 8, with a sixth house damaged, and $8,000 in losses cited. Early Carthen was held for questioning amid the investigation.

Birmingham Ala Wylam Fairfield Ed Slunge Union Minnesville Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company H. B. Collins Carthen Henry Hunt Hunt

Ford Name Misuse by Nazis Triggered Publication Ban

A Ford letter states that rights to publish The International Jew in any language are revoked and terminated. It forbids publication sale or distribution and the use of Henry Ford's name or the Dearborn Publishing company in connection with the work.

Ford Henry Ford Dearborn Publishing Company

Veteran Honeymooners Endure Long Years Of Travel

For 47 consecutive years Mr. and Mrs. Fred V. Dannowske have celebrated their honeymoon anniversary with leisure auto trips across the United States Canada and Mexico. Now both 70 they tour in a luxe steel equipped camp car with built in conveniences after starting their travels with horse and wagon.

Los Angeles Fred V. Dannowske United States Canada Mexico

Securities Act Relaxed and Margin Provisions Set

The act authorizes audits and quarterly statements from firms, regulates proxies, and requires major stockholders to report holdings monthly. Effective July 1 with margin rules delayed to October 1, 1936, existing accounts July 1, 1937. Penalties reach up to 10000 dollars and two years jail for individuals, 500000 for exchanges. Underwriters and directors liable only for parts they handle. bond may be required for suit expenses.

Commission

Congress Completes Tariff Bill Action

Congress accepted Senate amendments to the reciprocal tariff bill in a 154 to 53 vote and sent it to the president. The changes cap the negotiation window at three years, require hearings, and give Roosevelt authority to pursue foreign trade pacts though limits on dutiable lists remain.

Washington Congress House Senate Roosevelt

Presidential Trade Powers and Suspension Authority

The measure grants the president authority to apply new rates across nations under trade pacts, suspend rates on articles from discriminatory countries, and terminate any trade agreement or rate-related component at any time. The text emphasizes executive flexibility in adjusting tariffs and terminating pacts unilaterally.

Drouth Relief Plan Moves Toward Congress

Drought stretches across Maine and the Midwest as President Roosevelt urges a 525 million drouth relief program. Arkansas offers debt repayment by sending three carloads of rice and recipes to the north amid ongoing relief efforts for farmers in northeastern Minnesota.

Congress Roosevelt Arkansas South Dakota Minnesota

Land program offered to open pasture lands to neighbors

Officials proposed opening thousands of acres of pasture under restrictions to less fortunate neighbors from other parts of the state. They said the plan was worth the risk to repay those who aided during the 1918 forest fires.

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Windsor Lad Manhattan Paul Jones Kentucky Frankfort Homer S. Cummings J. Edgar Hoover Bureau of Investigation Henry F. Ashurst Arizona Senate Judiciary Committee Joseph B. Keenan Europe U. S Desot Lar Ursday Happy Vale Libby Alamo Maxwell House Borden West Monroe Rayville Borden’s Eagle Drouth Maine Midwest Peet Tri - Paty BRANS Personal Finance CO Bernhardt Bldg Monroe, la DeSiard N. Fifth OME Furniture Company Incorporated
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