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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1929
Page
6
Governor Bilbo denounces Hoover's stance on social recognition of Negroes in the White House during a Mississippi trip, saying the inclination was well known and would not win southern support if voted today. He condemns the idea as disgraceful to southern ideals.
Mrs. Jewell McQuiller, home demonstration agent, has received many compliments for basketry work conducted for women’s clubs. The extension department of Louisiana State University will publish a bulletin highlighting Ouachita Parish achievements. A photographer arrives today to document basketry for the pamphlet. Fifteen parishes have requested instruction and eleven states have sent information requests.
J W Smith and Associates completed plans for the new Morgan and Lindsey building at the northwest corner of DeSiard and North Third Streets. Bids will be opened next Tuesday with the aim of promptly letting the contract and hastening construction to early completion.
The French cabinet unanimously approved the Young reparations plan at a Paris meeting. It was decided to push ratification in cooperation with other interested governments following the recent experts conference.
The central census and reapportionments proceed automatically unless current law is repealed. An army of 100000 workers chosen by the census director will begin counting in May 1930. The count reaches cities in two weeks and rural areas in one month, with a report due to Congress the following December.
Washington observers note signs President Hoover may direct prohibition enforcement amid protests. Assistant Secretary Lowman announces a new order restricting customs patrolmen to service pistols, aiming to curb shootings along the Detroit river and near the Canadian border. The crackdown follows a string of incidents including the Plattsburg accident involving a customs patrolman.
The body of a young girl was found on a rifle range after being beaten and cut to death and dumped from a car. Meyers, posing as her husband, faced a prolonged police interrogation with county prosecutor John J. Chester Jr. leading the inquiry. Evidence includes blood stains, a washed car, and clothing remnants as Mrs. Snook is questioned for information on Dr. Snook.
Long trips strain nerves causing headaches and fatigue. Capudine soothes the nerves fast and stops the headache. Liquid formula relieves pain instantly, contains no opiates, and does not upset the stomach. Sold by druggists in 30 and 60 cent sizes.
After a Friday blaze at Snook furnace Dr Snook remains undisturbed as witnesses testify at the prosecutor's office. He has made one statement admitting relations with the girl and pleading alibi. Meyers who loved the girl with Snook also offers an alibi.
The report lists relatives of Mrs Ickerson Miss M Smith daughter of Alfred Smith H W Tatham an American possibly from Minneapolis or Sacramento Captain R J Brailli pilot M Barnett flight engineer. Ottawa had sailed since March 1926 with 260 000 miles flown and yesterday’s trip would have marked its thousandth channel crossing. A theory cites a possible door opening on the liner Solon after the crash causing water flooding and drownings at the rear while some passengers escaped through emergency exits.
Hoover promised swift action on the farm relief act while funds were released within hours after the president submitted the appropriation estimate. A Jackson delegation will meet officials and chamber of commerce in Shreveport and return by morning plane to Jackson. A dinner at Hotel Edwards in Jackson honored the travelers amid enthusiasm for the new Monroe air service.
A new Jackson Travel-air plane operated by Pat L. Higgins completed a flight from Wichita to Oklahoma City then Dallas and Monroe, achieving a quick Monroe arrival despite wind. Delta Air Service plans daily two-way flights with the new ship. Monroe’s Chamber hosted a dinner for Jackson visitors with local officials welcoming them.
The Senate planned a recess extension to mid September led by Indiana Republican Senator Watson. The pair houses moved swiftly to approve the $151 million appropriation sought by Mr. and prepare for a rapid vote, despite a narrow party split of twelve Republicans and eleven Democrats opposing the measure.
Advertisement touts McCoy's Tablets as a fast body-building remedy for the weak and underdeveloped. It promises a 5 pound gain and health boost within 30 days with a money-back guarantee through Collens' Pharmacy or any druggist. Distributors listed as McCoy's Laboratories New York City.
Air Service spokesman expresses satisfaction with public reaction to the new air line and believes the undertaking will succeed, bringing name and fame to Selman airport.
Mrs W M Foster of Science Hill Kentucky credits Thedford Black Draught with quick relief from severe sick headaches caused by overwork and travel. She notes it eases bloating after meals, relieves constipation, and is a gentle all around medicine without mineral drugs.
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