House Expects To Pass Tariff Measure Today
United Press reports the Smoot Hawley tariff bill cleared the Senate and faces swift House action with an expected majority over 75 votes. A tight three hour debate is planned under a restricted rule as President Hoover’s approval chances rise. The bill would raise duties by about 107 million dollars annually, with lumber and cement rates prompting farm-state opposition. Congress aims to adjourn by next Saturday.
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Huston Truss Demonstration Tour Comes to Monroe
Dr. Huston of the Huston Truss Co. will be at the Virginia Hotel Monday June 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to fittingly demonstrate the Huston Truss for rupture relief. The device promises instant relief, permanent results, and easy five second application with no surgery or elastic under straps.
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Judge McIntosh Seeks Re election to Fifth District Court
Special to The News Star Rayville June 14 Judge John R McIntosh seeks re election to the fifth district court and the Democratic nomination at the September 9 primary. Born in Camden Alabama he practiced law after moving to West Carroll Parish Louisiana and served in the Legislature and Constitutional Convention of 1898 before becoming district attorney and later judge.
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Blytheville Shows Gain in Census Figures
Census release cites Blytheville Arkansas as posting a population increase of 3,648 residents since 1920. The report lists Columbia South Carolina with a gain of 12,670 and Cincinnati leads with 48,084 more residents, amid preliminary figures from the 1920 census.
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Florida Resumes Mediterranean Fruit Fly Eradication
Washington reports Secretary Hume announced the resumption of Mediterranean fruit fly eradication in Florida. He said hopes exist to permit shipment of citrus fruit from outside the infested zone to the northeast and midwest without sterilization, with eradication work conducted in cooperation with the state plant board.
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Saenger Presents Winnie Lightner in She Couldn't Say No
Winnie Lightner crowns the female Jolson in She Couldn't Say No a Warner Bros Vitaphone musical that shows her as a club entertainer with magnetic stage presence. Chester Morris Johnny Arthur Tully Marshall and Sally Eilers co star under Joyd Bacon's direction. Capitol also screens Redemption John Gilbert Fred Niblo Eleanor Boardman Renee Adoree Conrad Nagel Claire MacDowell lead a drama of inner conflict and artistic flourish with gypsy festivals and Russian church rites.
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Queen Helen Ill After Roumania Royal Drama
June 14 Bucharest Princess Helen former queen consort is said to be ill at her royal residence due to excitement over King Carol's return and reconciliatory moves. The Orthodox church announced an annulment of Helen's divorce as clergy met with Carol and said the divorce is void. Helen reportedly insisted Carol end relations with Mme Lupescu and Mme Zizi Lambrino before any reconciliation.
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Iowa to Lose Congress Seat in 1930 Reapportionment
Washington report notes Iowa likely to drop from 11 to 10 representatives after 1930 reapportionment despite a population of 2,468,747, a 2.1 percent rise and slightly above the tentative 2,434,000 basis. California meanwhile shows rapid urban growth with 46 cities over 10,000 totaling 3,535,388, signaling stronger gains and potential shift in representation beyond Iowa’s.
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