Tugwell's Auto License Measure Gets Preference
A Louisiana legislature committee favored two bills to cut vehicle license rates. The Tugwell bill would reduce payments by about 1 million dollars but faces questions about highway funding. Supporters claim it would ease costs for motorists and jobs, while critics warn about adequate state road revenue.
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Joe Hamiter
Caddo
G. M. Lester
West Feliciana
Hamiter
Lester
A. P. Tugwell
Louisiana Highway Commission
Tugwell
New Orleans
Highway Commission
E. R. Greenlaw
Louisiana Motor Transportation Association
L. M. Wimberly
Bienville
W. J. Williams
St. Charles
Monette Beauregard
Joe Fisher
Jefferson
John Meaux
Cameron
David Cole
Allen
James Burns
St. Tammany
Horace Wilkinson
West Baton Rouge
John W. James
Caldwell
S. J. Bicharry
St. James
Denatured Alcohol Fire Damages Collens Prug Store Area
A denatured alcohol flame ignited by a cigarette behind Collens Prug Store No 3 at 601 DeSiard Street prompted runs by Fire Companies 1 3 and 6 at 1130 am Friday. The blaze was quickly extinguished with negligible damage. New York is described as the world’s greatest port.
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Collens Prug
DeSiard Street
Dillinger hunt resumes after Carroll’s death in Wisconsin
Narration of Carroll and his companion follows a federal escape shooting in Mercer Wisconsin. The Crompton girl claims marriage to Carroll and says no others were present. Authorities plan to ship Carroll’s body to St Paul while pursuing possible Dillinger links.
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Carroll
Crompton
Carrell
Michigan
Minneapolis
Viola Carroll
St. Paul
Former Orleans Girl Dies In Road Crash
Dell, 20, former Miss Universe 1930 and radio artist born in Hattiesburg Miss, died when her car left the road. She had just completed Shoot The Works at Paramount studios. Her mother collapsed after the accident as relatives rushed to Pasadena hospital where she had undergone recent surgery.
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Paramount Studios
Miss Dell
Hattiesburg
Miss
New Orleans
Giveston
Texas
American Legion Post
Dell
Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis. Miss Dell
Wagner
Pasadena Hospital
Elbert L. Goff
Brooklyn
N. Y
Helen
Dorothy Dell Goff A Stairway To Stardom In New Orleans
New Orleans recalls Dorothy Dell Goff who rose from Hattiesburg to beauty contests and Miss America buzz. She bought a $2.98 bathing suit and $3.75 frock for Galveston, won a pageant, then joined Ziegfeld Follies becoming Dorothy Dell. Her promising career ended in a Pasadena crash last night.
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New Orleans
Dorothy Dell Goff
Pasadena
Calif
Hattiesburg, Miss
Orpheum Theater
Dorothy
Galveston
Tex
Yesteryear
Florenz Ziegfeld
Broadway
Dorothy Dell
Cruickshank Leads After Turbulent Open Round
Cruickshank stands atop the tourney with a 147 after a 73 as Leo Diegel from Philadelphia closes strong with a 71 and 76 to reach 147. Bill Burke of Cleveland also totals 147 after a 71, tied with Diegel and Horton Smith. Sarazen struggles with 37 on the front nine while Runyan drops after a 40 as about 1,500 fans watch the day’s lackluster play.
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Try
Leo Diegel
Philadelphia
Smith
Diegel
Leo
Bill Burke
Cleveland
Connecticut Iron Worker
George von Elm
Horton Smith
Gene Sarazen
Paul Runyan
White Plains
N. Y
Pineville People On Board Burning Liner
Passengers aboard the Liner President Lincoln include Pineville residents Rev. G W Strother Mrs G W Strother Miss M Strother Masters J and G W Strother Jr and Miss J Strother following a fire in the ship's hold. The liner reached Honolulu safely after the blaze was controlled.
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Pineville
San Francisco
President Lincoln
Honolulu
G. W. Strother
M. Strother
J. and
J. Strother
Storm Leaves Eight Dead and Many Homeless
A hurricane moved from the Gulf of Mexico inland to British Honduras causing eight deaths and widespread homelessness. Weather observers note the early June storm is unusually strong for the season, as such hurricanes typically form in late summer.
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Gulf of Mexico
British Honduras
Recreation News Encourages Children in City Contests
Officials urge all children planning model boat and airplane contests at the city natatorium June 23 and 24 to prepare their entries. Patterns are provided at five city playgrounds. July 4 lantern parade and swimming contest at the municipal pool are set. Experienced lantern makers to coach newcomers at playgrounds. Also: J C Brown named police juror for ward 8 Rapides parish to replace resigned Mayer, and R D Madden named attorney to assist Lincoln parish tax collector.
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City
Recreation Department
Baton Rouge
J. C. Brown
Rapides Parish
Dave Mayer
R. D. Madden
Lincoln Parish
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Lydia E. Pinkham
New York
Wasa-vay
Troustes
Leach
Monroe
Franks
Desjard St
Dillinger
Pal
John Dillinger
Emil Steffen
P. E. Walker
Walker
Hollywood
Miss Marker
Leatrice Joy
Speed
Orleans
Cruickshank
Monroe Hardware Co
Fostoria Topaz
Fostoria Topaz Parfait
Fostoria
Lane Cedar Chest
Taylor Tots
Goat
Dodo
Thor
Spe
Bre
Gillette
Iffed
Priscilla
Candlewick
St. John and Harrison Sts
Capitol Theater
Marie Dressler
Bella Scherck Davidson Fhone
DeSiard
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