Landon Faces Platform Dilemma as Delegates Weigh Planks
Reports from Cleveland and surrounding sites describe the Republican platform debates at the convention. Kansas Governor Alf Landon seeks a minimum wage amendment and adjustments on civil service social security and tariff while Borah and London influence the anti monopoly and world court positions. Louisiana eyes its 12 votes for Landon as delegates align with London.
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Ilinois
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New York
John D. M. Hamilton
Pennsylvania
Herman Langworthy
Kansas City
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World Court
League of Nations
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Cleveland
Kansas
John Thomas
Botah
Louisiana
J. P. Duke
Duhe
Louisiana Senate Debates Huey Long Pension Amendments
Ex Governor James A. Noe attacks Gov Richard W. Leche old age pension plan urging amendments aligned with Huey Long policies. The floor clash involves Senator Peltier and Lt Gov Earl Long as Noe seeks 60 age start, $15 monthly, and pauper act changes amid Dallas trip context.
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Louisiana Senate
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James A. Noe
Monroe
Richard W. Leche
Noe
Dallas
Texas
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Thibodaux
Leche
Senate
Peltier
House
Washington
State Department of Public Welfare
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Huey Long
United States Senate
Earl K. Long
Jules Fisher
Jefferson
C. A. Morvant
Allen
Rescues Pull Sailors From Pontchartrain Sloop Kat Mar
A June gale on Lake Pontchartrain near the Southern Yacht Club pulled the sloop Kat Mar upright. Four occupants, including Tulane student Maunsell Hickey, were rescued after a 20 minute squall as rescue boats aided by coast guard boats searched for others in distress.
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Lake Pontchartrain
Southern Yacht Club
Coast Guard
James J. Mahan
Kat Mar
Maunsell Hickey
Tulane University
Yacht Club
FASTEETH Ad Promises All Day Secure Fit For Dentures
An advertisement claims FASTEETH powder keeps loose dentures in place all day with a pleasant breath. It urges readers to ask at Sandman’s Pharmacy or any good drug store for the product.
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Sandman’s Phare Mary
Adv
France Votes On New Deal Topics As Parliament Opens
The lower chamber meets today to review five proposed measures amid debate over a 40 hour work week. Leftist critics oppose the change citing foreign market impact while radical socialists split with the party. Blum and Vincent Auriol defend the plan citing efficiency and increased purchasing power.
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Georges Bonnet
Chamber
Special Chamber
Blum
Vincent Auriol
Court Orders Cotton Buyer to Pay Alimony and Imposes Jail Terms
W M Alexander ordered to pay his wife 10 a month or face six months in parish jail for non support. W O Spillers given 30 day suspended sentence for failing to stop after a traffic accident. Three defendants pled guilty: Steve Brown manslaughter 3 to 9 years, Warren Parker embezzlement six months, Raymond Phillips breaking and entering a sandwich shop one year. Brown’s case stems from the slaying of Frank Fountain outside a West Monroe negro restaurant after a dispute over a negro woman.
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W. M. Alexander
Alexander
W. O. Spillers
Steve Brown
Warren Parker
Raymond Phillips
Frank Fountain
West Monroe
Fountain
Immanuel Church Hosts VBS Exhibit Friday Evening
An exhibit of daily vacation Bible school results will be held at Immanuel Church West Monroe Friday at 7 30 pm. Parents of children attending the school are especially invited to attend.
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Immanuel Church
West Monroe
Firefighters extinguish blaze at Supreme Bedding grounds
Firemen were summoned shortly before noon Thursday to put out an exterior fire on the grounds of the Supreme Bedding Company located on Texas Avenue.
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Supreme Bedding Company
Texas Avenue
Roosevelt Security Aims Amid National Economic Challenge
A Little Rock crowd heard Roosevelt frame the constitution as national in reach and pledge to protect the common man from privileged interests. He spoke of tackling prices wages hours and social security with organized effort, signaling a broad, lasting government role.
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Jefferson
Louisiana Purchase
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Purchase
San Jacinto Battlefield
Houston
Sam Houston
Santa Anna
Texas Republic
Hoover Crowds London For Nomination Watch
The invitation to Hoover to speak at the national committee meeting drew questions among London delegates and Borah allies. Despite doubts from some friends, Hoover received an unstinting welcome at the convention, leaving matters as he found them.
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National Committee
London
Senator Borah
Borsh
Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Woman Seizes Campaign Moment Waving Flag for Hoover
At the convention Mrs Clair joined John Hamilton, waving an American flag beside him and shouting Hoover's name. An usher protested as she claimed the flag, later declaring she would continue until Hoover is elected. She said she has admired Hoover for many years.
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John Hamilton
Alf M. Landon
Hoover
Mrs. Clair
Mrs Clair
Union Parish Jury Re-elects Officers
The police jury of Union parish has been organized for the year with G. E. Lindsey of Bernice as president L. J. Jarmon of Marion as vice president and O. Baughman of Farmerville as secretary treasurer. J. P. Tugwell J. R. Smith and J. B. Brasher are new members, Hicks and others return.
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Union Parish
G. E. Lindsey
Bernice
L. J. Jarmon
O. Baughman
Farmerville
C. H. Albritton
T. G. Davis
G. E Lindsey
D. W. Hicks
J. P. Tugwell
J. R Smith
J. B. Brasher
Fred B. Revels
C. E. Goss
Hicks
Tugwell
Smith
Child Labor Bill Favored by Committee in Louisiana Hearing
The committee backed the proposed amendment with AFL support while Fletchinger argued the south does not need it and Louisiana has no sweatshops. Other speakers split on pro and anti lines as Representative George Beckcom of Bossier promotes the ratification resolution. US motor tourists reportedly spent nearly $4,000,000,000 in 1935.
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Baton Rouge
House Today
Committee On Militia and Pensions
Ben R. Simpson
Caddo
State Pension Board
Fletchinger
South
Louisiana
George Beckcom
Bossier
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