Michigan Senators Push Black Legion Probe
Detroit reports two U S senators urged a federal probe into Black Legion terrorism. Senator Van Denberg asked for Justice Department action, while Senator Couzens favored congressional inquiry. Local cases link Black Legion to murders in Lincoln Park and Highland Park as trials unfold.
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Detroit
Michigan
United States
Conference For the Protection of Civil Rights
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Department of Justice
Vandenberg
Federal Bureau of Investigation
James Couzens
Elmer A. Benson
Farm Labor
Minnesota
Hamilton
Ont
Black Legion
Canada
Phillip Campbell
Dayton Dean
George Shanley
Lincoln Park
George Marchuk
Marchuk
Dean
Blue Star Ointment Claims Quick Relief for Itch Germs
Advertises Blue Star Ointment as killing itch germs and relieving itch rash tetter foot itch ringworm or eczema. Promises money back on first jar if it fails to relieve.
Ex associate of Edison fatally shot in Newark case
A 24 year old Newark department store assistant buyer Miss Moore says a man she knew from three years ago about inventions shot her associate of Edison in front of his home. Police explore a possible patent dispute with a looming motive tied to General Electric plants in Harrison and a jealous former colleague. A single perfect footprint cast supports the tall slender suspect profile and size 11E shoe.
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Moore
Joseph Cocozza
Harrison
Boy Scout Official Praises Ouachita Camp
Stanley E. Harris, inter racial activities director of the national Boy Scout organization in New York, visited the Ouachita Valley council encampment at Camp Ki Ro Li. He praised the camp site, properties, administration, and the quality of the food as he conducts a southern tour of scout groups.
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Stanley E. Harris
National Boy Scout Organization
New York City
Boy Scouts
Ouachita Valley
Radio Program Schedules Across Networks and Regions
Radio listings for NBC CBS and regional networks show day and evening lineups across BASIC East Midwest Northwest and Pacific zones with programs including concerts news drama comedy and variety features. Stations WABC WJZ WGN CFQB CKAC and others are listed with times and show titles for multiple hours.
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Press
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Alexander Cores
Renfrew
the Mounted
Tower Town
Moneak Ensemble
Kate Smith
Boake Carter
Lazy Dan
Ken Murray
Toc
Walter O'Keefe
Willard Robison Orches
Midwest
Bob Crosby
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Wsoc
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Kghl
Pacific
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Kex
Kga
Keca
Kjr Cent
Frank and Frio
Lowell Thomas
Tony Russell
Lum & Abner
Vivian Della Chiesa
Crime Clues
Spence Dean
Welcome Valley
B. Bennie
Lads
NBC String Symphony
Ruby Newman
Shandor
Joe Rines
Phil Levant
Recommitment Move Drives Question in Louisiana House
In a tense session a motion by Gonzales seeks recommittal on a measure amid claims of behind the scenes deals. Representative Reed demands explanation as Simpson defends lack of minority reporting and no speakers at the hearing. The passage continues as debates end and votes proceed. The day also saw the late Harry P. Williams aeronautics bill pass to create a state aviation commission in Baton Rouge.
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Judiciary “B
Simpson
Williams
Baton Rouge
Harry P. Williams
House
Senate
Aeronautics Commission
McCullough
Southwestern Louisiana Institute
Mitersbaugh
Lake Charles
Stumpf
Stich
Chandler
Rodessa
Drake
Stitch
Webster J. Arcenaux
Louisiana Highway Commission
Commission
Morvant
Anzalone and
Spiriks
Monroe Braces for Another Day of Extreme Heat
The city endures a scorcher with readings near 100 degrees as Monroe records its highest temperatures of the season. Government observer Miss Katie Key logged 99 degrees, while the city hall thermometer hit 101.4 degrees between 2:45 and 3:30 PM, highlighting readings vary by location. The official minimum reached 66 degrees with a 71 degree low noted at 6 AM.
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Monroe
Katie Key
Miss Key
Sondheimer Home Club Holds Session
The Sondheimer Home Demonstration club met June 12 in Lake Providence Louisiana with Mrs Claude Nelson hosting. Garden leader distributed Creole English pea seed. Miss Eunyce Howard demonstrated pectin jelly tests and sauerkraut making. Mrs Ayres read garden hints.
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Lake Providence
Sondheimer Home Demonstration Club
Claude Nelson
Ayers
Eunyce Howard
Parish
W. G. Paschall
Pat Cawthorn
Rotary Club Head at Oakdale Dies
Herman Shapiro, 46, Oakdale merchant and Rotary club president, died of a heart attack at his Oakdale home. He moved from New Orleans two years ago. Buried in New Orleans at 4:30 p.m. He leaves a widow, three sons Marvin Milton and Ralph all of Oakdale, two brothers Louis of New York and D Shapiro of Linnville Iowa, and a sister Mrs. A Solomon of New Orleans.
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Herman Shapiro
Rotary Club
New Orleans
Marvin
Milton
Ralph Shapiro
Louis Shapiro
New York
D. Shapiro
Linnville
Iowa
A. Solomon
Memphis Woman and Preacher Flogged Near Earle Ark
Miss Willie Sue Blagden 29 and the Rev Claude Williams were assaulted by six men near Earle Arkansas while investigating a rumor of a sharecropper slaying. Blagden was struck four times with a leather belt and Williams 14 times. Blagden was later put on a train to Memphis. Sheriff Howard Carlin said he would investigate.
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Tenn
Earle
Ark
Willie Sue Blagden
George Blagden
Toronto
Howard Carlin
Crittenden County
Nat Fowler
Southern Tenant Farmers Union
Arkansas
Miss Blagden
Claude Williams
Little Rock
Religion and Labor Foundation
Williams
Frank Weems
Mr. Williams
Woman testifies on brutal incident and funeral actions
Miss Blagden told Sheriff Curlin she would return for an investigation and would recognize the men she saw. She disputed claims of brutality and said Mr Williams was to preach the funeral today for the negro whose body officials say cannot be found.
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Miss Blagden
Williams
Art Students League
New York
Local Court Sets Trials for June Dates
Defendants arraigned for trial before Judge J. Shell. Alonzo Claiborne faces truck larceny. Sol Sheftan and R. B. Alexander assault with intent to rob. KKarnette Day and Reggie Bell forging muttering. Trials set for June 29. Bob Jones assault with intent to murder and Leon Nall carnal knowledge. W. M. Spillers DUI and property damage. W. L. Applian pleaded guilty to assault with intent to rob and remanded. Misdemeanor trials set for June 25: John Barnes DUI, Henry Irvin larceny, Lester Toombs disturbing the peace.
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J. Shell
Alonzo Claiborne
Sol Sheftan
R. B. Alexander
Kkarnette Day
Reggie Bell
Bob Jones
Leon Nall
W. M. Spillers
W. L. Applian
John Barnes
Henry Irvin
Lester Toombs
Tropical Storm Gains Vigor Headed Toward Bermuda
Summer's first tropical storm in this region redeveloped and moved northeastward toward Bermuda. Center was about 400 miles southwest of Bermuda at 9 30 a m eastern standard time. Originated off the north coast of Yucatan and crossed Florida, with forecasters saying little chance of a Florida recurvature.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Bermuda
Weather Bureau
Bahamas
Yucatan
Florida
Building Permits Issued for Sandwich Shop Expansion and Beauty Shop Remodel
City inspector Sam Awl approved two permits on Tuesday noon. Simon Shlenker Jr earned a permit to add a room to a sandwich shop on Winnsboro road between Wilson and Atkinson streets for 139 dollars. Monroe Beauty shop at 315 Harrison street received a permit to remodel its storefront at 165 dollars.
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Sam Awl
Simon Shlenker, Jr
Winnsboro Road
Wilson and
Atkinson Streets
Monroe
Harrison Street
Azzarello Ordered Out of United States
Giovanni Azzarello a 50 year old alien who ran the Pelican grocery in Monroe Louisiana was deported by the federal government His extradition from Ohio to serve a life term for murder was refused by Governor Richard Leche and authorities say he remains in Monroe awaiting comment from his lawyer who says Azzarello also known as John Zarro has lived in the city nine years with a law abiding reputation
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New Orleans
Giovanni Azzarello
Monroe
Richard Leche
Ohio
Azzarello
John Zarro
Pelican
South Second Street
Theft of shoes and coat from parked car reported
W S Tanahill of Rodessa told police a theft occurred Monday afternoon beside a restaurant at Grammont and Sixth streets. A pair of women's white shoes and a coat were taken from his automobile.
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Grammont and
Sixth Streets
W. S. Tanahill
Rodessa
Legion Meeting Draws Largest Crowd of Year
Commander Bill Perhamus announced a July 4 dance sponsored by Monroe post to be held on Hotel Virginia roof with Legion members from across the fifth district invited. A discussion covered receiving World War II bonus bonds and converting them to cash while warning veterans to ignore any solicitors claiming to help secure funds.
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Bill Perhamus
The
Post
Hotel
Virginia
Legion
Fifth District
Perhamus
Monroe Post Office
Copeland Skips Democratic Convention to Attend Medical Society
Senator Copeland of New York said he would skip the Democratic national convention in Philadelphia and instead attend the National Medical Society convention in Cleveland citing a belief he would have a better time and be more productive there.
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Washington
Copeland
New York
National Medical Society Convention
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Medical Society
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