Louisiana Legislature to Hear Roosevelt at Dallas Centennial
Governor Leche outlines a three day Louisiana legislative visit to the Texas Centennial in Dallas. The group will be greeted by Texas Governor Allred and attend Roosevelt’s address to about 50 000 at the Cotton Bowl. The lawmakers will sit under the speaker’s stand with a 125 piece LSU band.
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Dallas
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James V. Allred
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Louisiana State University
Drowning Case Tied to Black Legion Claims
Detroit reports a suspected self inflicted death under scrutiny as possibly tied to Black Legion activity. A detained witness, Mrs Margret O Rourke Dean, 33, alleged Black Legion plots against Father Charles E Coughlin and claimed ties to Royal Priesthood unions.
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Marret O'Rourke Dean
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Charles A. Oole
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Police Brace Remington Rand Plant as Strike Tensions Rise
In Syracuse police and picket lines were strengthened after James H. Rand Jr announced plans to import five hundred strike breakers. The move prompted riotous clashes near the plant as police used tear gas and clubs, with a bystander girl briefly injured and no arrests reported. Picketing continued at Tonawanda and Ilion locations.
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James H. Rand, Jr
Cleveland
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Thomas Carroll
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Tonawanda
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Psa
Last Minute Briefs: Death Murders Politicals and Tragedies
Police hold two men on murder charges in Johnny Black’s death in Hamilton Ohio. Former Governor Ely signals party switch over New Deal policy hints. A Naples train crash kills twenty and injures one hundred near Naples. Textile mills report activity above 1935 and above 1924–31 averages in New York. Mansfield Mayor Town re-elected by 76 votes, councilmen set for new terms. Tugwell may face challenge from Worley over moving picture distribution. Medford reports new Abersona sewer project inspector Robert Ickes. Alaska heat wave worsens as fire and water threats persist. Birmingham notes George Huddleston pledges loyalty to Roosevelt over Luther Patrick. Bing Crosby leads leap year proposals among Hollywood stars. Hong Kong notes secret mission tied to anti-Japanese efforts reaching Canton.
Republican campaign chest report shows 220856 for N H C
Washington reports filed with the clerk of the house detail a pre convention campaign chest of 220856 dollars for the Republican national committee. The record lists the exact sum and confirms the party's fundraising status ahead of the convention.
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Union Sitdown Strike Begins at Goodyear Plant
Akron June 10 union employee started a new sit down strike at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber company early today.
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Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
British garrison in Palestine swells to 8000 reinforcements
New reinforcements from Egypt increased the British garrison in Palestine to nearly eight thousand officers and men, tightening security amid ongoing turmoil.
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Jewish Telegraphic Agency
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Palestine
President Roosevelt Visits Hot Springs for Centennial Events
President Roosevelt tours Hot Springs on the national park centennial circuit. He inspects the Army and Navy General Hospital and watches a school children's pageant from a hotel veranda before heading to Lake Catherine for luncheon and Rockport for a camp meeting. Local officials welcome him as Hot Springs marks 104 years since the park’s founding and Arkansas celebrates statehood.
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Hoover greeted by cheers as he arrives in Cleveland
Former President Herbert Hoover drew rousing Republican delegates in Cleveland. He stepped from the train at 9:55 a.m. to a wide applause, with California leaders noting his convention speech would attack the New Deal without self seeking hints.
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94 and 96 year old father weighs baby show judge role
In New Bern North Carolina George Isaac Hughes aged 94 and again at 96 says he would accept an invitation to judge a resort baby show at Asheville Rhododendron festival next week but his wife 28 objects The physician blocks plans for Mrs Hughes and their seven day old Mary Gertrude to accompany him
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Blum Labor Plan Threatened by Socialist Rift
Paris June 10 A split in France's Socialist government endangers Premier Leon Blum's proposal for a 40 hour work week. Eve Nouvelle opposes shortened hours warning of higher costs, unemployment, and loss of foreign markets. The debate in the chamber of deputies is set for Thursday alongside a package including paid vacations and collective bargaining.
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Monroe post office readies for bond delivery June 16
Post master J. R. Westen leads a June 16 bond delivery drill at the Monroe post office stressing prompt service and accuracy. About 40 carriers and clerks attended a school of instruction to learn handling of registered letters and bonds, review pitfalls, and practice handling returning items.
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J. R. Westen
Truck Crash Near Brookhaven Kills Three
An automobile truck collision near Brookhaven Mississippi on Saturday claimed the lives of two women and a man. The deceased are Elizabeth Smith 19 and Elsie Grenberry 20 who died yesterday. driver Jack Campbell died today. Stanford McKee who was with them was critically hurt.
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Elsie Grenberry
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Bass Sentenced to Life in Son’s Death in Louisiana
B A Bass, 73, a real estate dealer in Shreveport, was sentenced to life imprisonment after conviction for killing his son Dan Nelson Bass. The son was found shot dead in bed with two head wounds. prosecutors said Bass murdered him to secure a $5,000 life insurance policy.
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B. A. Bass
Dan Nelson Bass
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Nome
Tunney Fights Traffic Count in Woodbury Court
Former heavyweight champion James J. Tunney appeals a $5 fine for failing to heed a stop sign in a Woodbury justice court. He vows to carry the case to the supreme court, arguing a road trap and criticizing local police, as 150 to 200 residents attend the trial in the community house.
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Gene” Tunney
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Wilbur L. Cross
Michael A Connor
Robert Reichenbach
Albert Aston
Drought Areas Gain Little From Ongoing Rains
Showers continued a partial offensive along the southern weather front, easing dryness in five southeastern states but not ending it. Washington warned housewives of rising potato prices as thundershowers brought moisture to parts of the Carolinas Georgia Tennessee and Alabama, adding little to cut crop losses estimated at 135 to 150 million dollars.
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Seven Mad Men Hunted After 3 More Taken
St Peter Minnesota June 16 state bureau of criminal apprehension announced the capture of two more insane criminals leaving five of 11 still at large. The arrested were Wilbert Jorissen and Adolph Walworth who faced grand larceny charges. The men fled Sunday night from the state asylum amid fears of violence as officials pursued seven fugitives across crime strewn trails.
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Crash Victim R L Morris Dies After City Bus Crash
R L Morris of Dallas Texas died early Wednesday at a local hospital from a severe head injury after his car crashed into a municipal bus at Washington and North Fourth streets. He was 25. Vera Mason, of Oak Street, suffered head injuries and minor contusions but was listed in satisfactory condition. The bus driver was not identified in the readable text.
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Republican Convention Seats Jackson and Howard Delegations
The credentials committee decided to seat the Louisiana John E. Jackson delegation and the Mississippi Perry W. Howard delegation at the Republican convention. Both had been contested and were added to the temporary roll.
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Parish Jury defers parish tax deadline to September fifteenth
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury postponed the parish tax due date to September 15 at its regular morning meeting. The panel opposed proposed extra gasoline and carbon black taxes in bills before the state legislature and named committees to draft resolutions. Attendance nearly complete, with President J Linod Warren presiding.
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Mebers
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W. S. Berry
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W J. Vinson
Benny Oakland
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Light City Election Voters Cast Surprising Ballot Turnout
In the general city election voters cast more ballots than expected as residents ratified Democratic municipal nominations. Ballots will be counted at city hall likely Thursday by a committee appointed by Mayor Arnold Bernstein.
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Arnold Bernstein
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Ark
Roosevelt
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Bern Stein
E. A. Conway
Confederates Bring Old Time Slaves to Reunion in Shreveport
Confederate veterans in Shreveport Louisiana host former slaves in uniforms at their annual reunion. The men and the former slaves danced sang and exchanged warm greetings as the veterans vowed to keep meeting as long as any remain.
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Landon Heavy Favorite After Caucus Show
In Cleveland and Phoenix caucuses Alf Landon of Kansas led with 10 votes for the Republican presidential nomination on the first ballot. Arizona and Puerto Rican delegates pledged for Landon, while Pennsylvania backed Borah and others allocated scattered votes. Voters indicated allegiance for subsequent ballots with a few absentees.
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Spain rocked by fresh labor unrest and strikes
Madrid reports renewed disorder as government and business push to curb disputes. About 1,900,000 workers leave jobs while elevator factory operators face 400,000 pesetas in fines for not accepting labor ministry terms. Authorities urge Madrid grocers to ignore employer federation lockout calls amid raids by women workers. General sympathy strikes threaten towns in Badajoz province and Almendraelio.
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