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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1932
Page
6
After a Wisner store robbery, authorities pursued a speeding vehicle. A man was captured with a pistol and rifle found, while another suspected accomplice fled. fingerprints will aid identification. The incident involved a man from Oklahoma and notes about frontier gunmen.
The Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce reports the value of commercial and military aircraft and engines produced in the first two months of 1932 is 2 percent below the same period in 1931. The total reaches $4,689,462 versus $5,486,399 in 1930.
Home Drug Co of Minneapolis offers literature and prescriptions for liver and gall bladder trouble from a recognized specialist. The ad promises results after 28 years of use and provides a money-back guarantee, inviting clipping for purchase.
An advertisement boasts dramatic weight loss from Kruschen Salts with a testimonial from Bernard Shapiro of Brooklyn dated 1931. It claims a 44 pound drop in 21 months and cites health improvements, urging readers to buy a four week supply and weigh themselves after use.
In a heated committee session, George Long and Governor Allen sparred with manufacturers leaders over a Burgess carbon black tax bill. Burgess seeks repeal while Long pushes for a tax cut to one tenth of a cent, citing industry hardship and few plants remaining.
A meeting of the Ouachita parish Juvenile Protective association will be held in the office of E. L. Wright at the courthouse Monday afternoon at 4 30. The semi annual session will discuss handling conditions and the year budget. Mr Wright will report on his work so far this year.
The article reports that Alaska's fishery industry employed about 23,000 people in 1931, highlighting the sector as a major employer and economic driver for the territory during the early 1930s.
M J Mills plans a formal opening of his cash and carry grocery and market at Tren ton and Pine streets in West Monroe. He moved to larger quarters to provide more floor space and parking and invites the public to inspect tomorrow. Mills has run a grocery business since 1914 and notes the Dugas resolution allowing a referendum on prohibition at the Louisiana Democratic primary September 8.
Senator J. J. Wingrave of New Orleans withdrew his concurrent resolution urging Congress to authorize a national referendum on modifying or repealing the national prohibition amendment. He stated reasons for the withdrawal in Baton Rouge.
A big parade with four bands will be staged in the annual Louisiana VFW encampment June 17-18. The parade is set for Saturday afternoon June 18 and will include invited marches from National Guard units, Company G, Service Company, medical detachment, 156th Infantry Band, Firemen's Band, Teflis Grotto Band, Boys' Municipal Band, Boy Scouts and Louisiana Training Institute boys.
The article notes a new air commerce rule restricting pilots in the Los Angeles area from July 3 to August 14 during the Olympic Games. Pilots must adjust altitude to comply with the regulation and ensure safety amid events.
An aviation safety rule prohibits flying more than 1000 feet above open-air stadiums during competitions to protect spectators and participants. Officials emphasize compliance and list enforcement measures for sports events and related airspace.
Baton Rouge June 9 The Speaker of the House appointed representatives to a special committee to consider all income tax bills. Isom J. Guillory chairing with J. T. Hood as vice chair. members include Jefferson Davis G. W. Lee W P Cunningham J. C Buie J. C Henriques Jr Ore leans Thomas Hutchinson Esteve A. Martin S. A. Borsdelon William Pegues Dudley Lang and Bordelon replacing Dr F O Pavy at his request. The panel will harmonize five income tax proposals before various standing committees. Victoria B C will build a 42 foot dam to raise Sooke Lake reservoir capacity to 7.2 billion gallons.
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