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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1936
Page
5
Fragmentary text hints at Izzy and Hart figures tied to social roles and democratic considerations. The garbled lines mention a social setting, outdoor activity, and a bill linked to Fellowes, Kas, and efficiency debates.
A letter from F J Ne of the Institute of Makers cites the death of 11 year old Robert Lee Stuart in Monroe from a dynamite cap explosion. Police urge local stations and papers to warn the public about blasting cap dangers and child safety around such hazards.
A total of 31 students are enrolled this summer at the Neville high school program. The group includes both new and returning pupils and aims to continue core coursework through the season.
Last Minute Briefs report P Fred Cone of Lake City in second place among 14 candidates for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Official figures from all Florida counties show Cone positioned to challenge Judge W Raleigh Petteway of Tampa in the upcoming run off.
The legislature favored bills to abolish the supervisor of public accounts and split duties into a state revenue department and a separate supervisor post. Other acts include repealing a federal work funds advisory board requirement and enabling a liquidation board to protect state credit in emergencies. A two cent gasoline tax was approved, with funds split to social security and parish uses. voting details noted.
Col Charles A Lindbergh received 14700 dollars of the 50000 dollar ransom back after prosecutors deposited the money Hauptmann possessed in a New York bank. State claims the rest was spent. deposits totaled 16942.75 in brokerage accounts and 9073.25 in bank deposits plus cash for mortgage and furs. Lindbergh also spent vast sums in the search for his kidnapped son.
Delegates gather in Cleveland as party leaders spar over platform planks. Frederick Steiner wins temporary chairmanship with ovation while abstaining state delegations plot strategy. Secret talks among eastern and western factions stall agreement on landonites’ advance, and Borah accuses London managers of ceding drafting to gold standard hard-liners.
The Louisiana delegation led by John E. F. Jackson confronted a rival slate headed by Paul Marshall and Dr. R. M. Baranco as credentials committee action loomed. The Jackson group sought seating after a National committee ruling, with Governor Landon viewed as front runner among delegates. Meanwhile, a Mississippi farming note records 1935 use of 86 125 tons of commercial feeding stuffs.
Report from the convention notes Teddy Roosevelt Jr and Charles Taft addressing delegates. William B. Shearer of Washington signals support for an America for Americans plank. A Borah staffer wears a Landon sunflower with a Borah button, remarking Landon is in eclipse.
The governor's daughter joins the convention scene, greeting reporters from across the country. She laughs off questions about marriage, says she will have a good time, and notes she has never visited the White House. She is the sole Landon family member at the event, accompanied by her grandfather John Landon.
Carol and Prince Mihai with Dowager Queen Mari and a white uniformed monarch rushed to the scene as jagged boards were torn away. Four municipal architects and two construction superintendents were arrested for investigation over alleged negligence in stand construction. An angry crowd demonstrated before city officials while cabinet members met in secret to discuss the tragedy and potential resignations amid claims the stands were tampered with during King Carhs sixth ascension festivities.
The article details President Roosevelt's planned visit to Little Rock with speeches by Governor Fistrell Harvey Couch and Senator Joe T Robinson. Roosevelt is set to speak for about 25 minutes after arriving at the stadium with ceremonies and a luncheon at Couchwood for the presidential party.
The senate approves one labor bill addressing domestic servants farm laborers and women in clerical roles while a second measure requires employers in factories stores transportation and public services to grant at least 24 hours of weekly rest with exemptions for certain workers. Schedules must be posted and filed with the state commissioner of labor who would oversee administration.
Dorothy Blunenshine a 14 year old Washington Illinois girl who vanished nine days ago was found on Chicago's southwest side emerging from a candy store. She told reporters she ran away to work to buy clothes and see the city lights and was to start housework today.
The committee backed a tax plan arguing the sulphur industry bears a higher tax burden. L. Mims of Freeport Sulphur protested rising severance taxes, noting Plaquemines parish costs far exceed earnings and warning against stunting industrial growth in Louisiana. No action was taken on the Hand-Burke carbon black tax bill.
Premier Mussolini shuffled his cabinet by appointing four new department heads and accepting the resignation of Fulvio Sovich as undersecretary of state for foreign affairs. A Sidney Australia loot report mentions a brick wall and part of a church with railway locomotives missing.
Philadelphia June 9 Simplicity will be the keynote of the Democratic national convention opening June 23. Howard L Smith New York architect for the National Democratic committee says there will be no bunting and decorations will be painted plaques seals silk flags and floral displays to give the hall a permanent look rather than a circus appearance.
The Orleans House approved a city rule measure including ad valorem revenues and taxes, plus a proposed constitutional amendment authorizing a six million dollar bond for New Orleans streets funded by a one cent street tax. A drivers certificate act clarifying bill passed without dissent.
The case resumes on kidnapping and assault charges linked to the Black Legion. Robert Penlan denies flogging claims while authorities cite testimony of a policeman who says he saw Penlan flogged. Dayton Dean and 12 others await circuit court trial as Poole’s widow and a relative appear in the grand jury session led by Judge James Chenot.
Fishermen report sharks roaming off England’s coast are reducing catches this season. Local crews blame increased shark activity for fewer hauls and stricter regulations impacting daily work and livelihoods.
An oil truck and trailer collided with a small truck killing a youth. The northbound oil truck bore Gulf Refining and J B Gillham Olla La markings. Investigations by city and state officers continue as funeral plans and family notices unfold.
Union City New Jersey June 9 Fireman Oreste Strobino saved his life by gripping the roof gutter as a blaze of about 50000 dollars burned seven stores He slipped on the roof two stories up and hung there briefly before firefighters led by Chief Charles Friedel pulled him to safety The fire was under control at midnight last night
Guardsmen searched the Minnesota river bottom near the hospital where sandstone caves served as hideouts. Sheriff Johnson and Freeman believed the break had been plotted for months as radio updates kept officers apprised during the extensive southern Minnesota manhunt.
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