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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1937
Page
3
Police investigate a ransom note and suspected kidnapping of Alice Parsons, wife of Yale graduate Bill Parsons. Authorities describe the misssing woman as last seen with two strangers near Huntington and Long Island routes. bloodhound searches and FBI involvement underway.
Mrs Parsons, wife of William H Parsons, is described as the daughter of Frank D McDowell of Rye New York. She recounts a Russian noble lineage and exile from Praha after the Bolshevik revolution. The couple resides at Rolling Green Meadows on Gould road where they run a chicken and pigeon business called Long Meadow Packing company and keep a small herd of sheep and goats.
Congress plans to begin the forthcoming hearings by publishing the names of wealthy individuals accused by the president of avoiding income levies. The probe’s excitement rivals the 1933 banking investigation with J P Morgan on the stand and a press stunt involving a midget.
James H Crutcher state works progress administrator said 7 200 employees in Louisiana would be dropped by July 15 under the retrenchment program A proportionate reduction would occur in administrative staff He noted future federal funds would be far less than WPA past levels Also mentions the tulip tree and its relatives with a note on Chinese relatives
A drug store shooting in Harrington ended with Harrington fatally shot in the chest and head. Vance fired four shots after entering the scene following a confrontation with Harrington, who fired one. Miss Vance, an LSU honor student, was struck by a stray bullet while attempting to separate the men and may testify in her father’s case. Vance’s lawyers claim self defense.
Tenants group sought a 50 million annual fund for ten years but the president urged reduction to fit his economy program. Hearings on the agricultural adjustment act of 1937 progress as Secretary Wallace calls for speedy passage despite weather worries. The measure includes the ever normal granary, crop storage loans, and penalties to limit output. National Grange rejects compromise on Roosevelt court plan.
August Miller of 1708 Haskell Street Austin Texas reports dramatic relief from stomach distress headaches and nervousness after trying Gly Cas He says the remedy regulated his stomach kidneys and bowels improved sleep and energy and he would recommend Gly Cas to others Phoenix Drug Co. and local drug stores carry Gly Cas Adv.
Flowers bear inscriptions “Goodnight dear” believed penned by William Powell, escort to Miss Harlow. A second tribute reads “Always a loyal friend” in Shirley Temple’s childish script. Powell wept beside the casket with Mrs Bello and Dr. Mont Clair Carpenter, Harlow’s former husband and father.
Jonesboro Louisiana revival led by Rev. C E Toney of Brewton Oklahoma ends Sunday night. Music director Mrs Ruth Hoskins of Monroe coordinates services. Separate note mentions archery claims about deer hunting with modern gear up to 75 yards.
The commission heard 33 cases on motor passenger and freight operations across several routes including Jonesville to Marksville and Monroe to Wisner. Several actions were tried and granted or continued on motion, with several hearings slated to extend into next session. The report notes 8,078 air conditioned cars in operation nationwide.
The United States exported chemical products in 1936 valued at 154 million dollars, up 13 percent from 1935.
Doctors describe kidneys as containing many tiny filtering tubes and warn excess acids in blood may cause backache and fatigue. Doan's Pills are advertised as relief, claimed to cleanse the blood and aid kidney function.
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