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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1934
Page
3
Germany announces a moratorium on state loans with a Reichsbank communique denying rumors of inflation or devaluation. The document insists no excuse will be allowed to service such loans and pledges to keep the mark stable despite foreign pressure.
A diplomatic communique explains why authorities resist devaluing the mark. It argues that foreign nations would not tolerate forced exports under devaluation and that such a policy would not boost Germany's foreign exchange reserves because raw materials would cost more in a devalued exchange than at present.
William P. Northcutt, 50, cattleman and wholesale meat dealer in Beaumont and former peace officer at Longview, died here. About ten years ago he weighed 445 pounds and underwent a screen test to capitalize on his size.
P Ryan, president of the International Longshoremen's Association, said he believed a settlement was near as steel workmen gathered to vote on a major walkout.
In Pittsburgh 200 delegates of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers met behind closed doors to vote on a nationwide steel strike threat within 48 hours if the government does not intervene with a satisfactory peace plan. Leader Earl Forbeck urged recognition of the union and noted pledges from 37 crafts ready to sympathy strike.
The White House issued a formal denial that President Roosevelt did not order Hugh S. Johnson, the industrial reformer, in connection with a government action. The denial clarified that no presidential directive directed Johnson’s involvement in the matter.
President Roosevelt backs his recovery administrator after a report claimed withdrawal from steel strike negotiations. Johnson denied the report, saying he left only after steel labor men rejected his settlement and he could do nothing else. Stephen Early issued a formal denial stating the report had no foundation in fact.
NRA administrator Hugh S. Johnson said he sees no further action he can take regarding the threatened steel strike. He noted the strike is outside his jurisdiction but offered that mediation boards could be appointed to avert the strike. Johnson defended his role, denied being removed by President Roosevelt, and dismissed reports of a fabrication about his status.
June 14 New Orleans report states a shot was fired during a plant return to work clash at Celotex near Westwego La Ten men from the pulp sulphite and paper mill union were arrested for disturbing the peace Adolph Meyers faces inciting a riot assault with a dangerous weapon and intent to murder deputies and officers were posted to guard the plant after the disturbance
Report describes a medical body awarding a medal for a fever remedy. The article explains developing a filtrate poison serum by injecting the filtrate into a horse, then using the horse serum to treat a rabbit to halt sores, outlining steps to create a potent yet safe antidote.
Yugoslavia and Lithuania will send answers to the American remittance request before tomorrow night. Finland will pay its $166 538 in full. France acknowledged its large debt but cannot pay $141 308 530 due tomorrow while recognizing the debt's validity. Italy hinted it might attach a check.
London reports Britain will default on the war debts installment due the United States tomorrow. The cabinet has not yet written a reply to Washington and Hulls note proposing payment in kind may not alter Britain’s position. An official response may be delayed into next week with no instruction yet sent to Sir Ronald Lindsay.
A. B. Clarkson and several Monroe Lions delegates travel to Winnsboro Friday to aid in reorganizing a local Lions club at the Winnsboro American Legion home. About 35 men already signaled for membership with expectations of growth. Jonesboro Lions meet and plan officer installation soon led by Rev. Thomas F. Jett.
Marion La June 14 Special Fred Wade of Union parish has been named assistant to Parish Agent J W Rabb He will supervise farming by relief workers and perform related duties Wade is a Union parish native and attended LSU England and Wales contain 50 000 qualified midwives but only 14 000 are employed regularly
A new liquid preparation named Sit-1-Cide claims to penetrate skin and kill parasites within thirty minutes. It is marketed as effective against parasitic itch and scabies, selling for 60 cents or available by mail order from death by own action Co. Inc., Commerce, Ga.
An advertising notice urges flushing kidneys and bladder of waste and uric acid using Gold Medal Haarlem Capsules. It claims relief from nocturia backache and urinary discomfort and cites a diuretic action benefiting joint pains, urging readers to buy the original Haarlem product.
Old case centers on Grace Budd family ties and a job pledge to her brother. Grace left with a man after Mrs Budd granted permission for a children party. Edward Pope, once accused in 1930, was acquitted. Dr Albert Corthell, once a chain gang fugitive, gained release after proving an alibi.
Coal and ice companies begin efforts to restrain TVA electric plants that would operate beyond basic dam and lock needs and for possible manufacture of nitrates or other potential war materials. Botanists find nearly 700 unique plant varieties on the Hawaiian Islands.
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