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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1935
Page
3
A military authority in Omaha bars streetcars and depression era rioting ensues. Police and troops patrol while workers disputes and arbitration talks with the company continue amid martial law. Officials warn of swift action against violators.
The Automobile Dealers association of Monroe and West Monroe along with News-Star-World sponsors a city show open Saturday at 3 30 pm with two sessions daily through Monday. A $100 prize pool will be awarded Monday night. A parade leads Saturday at 10 30 am with mayors Bernstein and Bell delivering opening remarks.
The defendant says he could not understand why the girl shot him while officials puzzle over an extortion angle in the case. Shaw, who arrived in 1931 to study American Indians, was shot on March 27. Miss Thompson, the defendant, and the judge O H P Brewer are Cherokee. the trial occurs in the old Cherokee national council house, over 75 years old.
The House, already passed nine must bills, faces rapid action on the AAA amendments to bolster farm policy. Speaker Burns orders an earlier session while an unofficial steering committee probes committee delays on Wagner labor, TVA, and alcohol control bills as regional works plans target 3.5 million unemployed with limited per worker spending prompting contractor protests.
The British German naval accord was officially conveyed, with Japan raising no objections. The French government has neither approved nor rejected the agreement after ongoing consultations. multiple interviews with French representatives occurred in London and Paris.
The Monroe Recreation department will organize a rhythm orchestra similar to last year’s. Miss Lucyle Godwin announces enrollment for ages four to ten with a first class on Monday at 2 30 p m at the recreation center. no charge for instruction and prompt action urged for entry.
Widespread flooding and tornadoes across Missouri Iowa Illinois Kansas South Dakota Oklahoma Texas with heavy damage and injuries reported. Rivers including the Osage Black St Francis Grand and Republican threaten overflow while water recedes in some areas. No deaths in several states though multiple injuries and structural losses noted.
After a powerful earthquake near Quetta more than 100 villages were destroyed and death tolls are feared to rise. European casualties reached about 190 killed and 240 injured while 16,000 refugees suffer. Relief funds of 1,000,000 rupees are approved to speed aid.
The assembly heard Rev J L Hudgins of Nashville urge Cumberland Presbyterians to declare an attitude toward liquor aligned with church mission. Rev M F Allen of Dallas urged rekindling Christian patriotism. The women's board of missions was re-elected with officers including Mrs Johnnie Massey Clay and Mrs Mattie Ashburn among others.
John Lord O'Brien argued the TVA act is constitutional and that US law has no clause shielding industry from competition. He noted TVA sold power to Alabama Power for years and will sell power at Boulder Dam on a large scale. Forney Johnston warned of annihilation of private firms if TVA competes in utilities, calling TVA a congressional misapprehension and questioning disposal of Muscle Shoals surplus power.
During renovation of Our Lady of Lourdes church in Vidalia parishioners attend Sunday services at the finished St. Patrick's church in Ferriday.
Prison terms for 300 inmates were tied to coal production above a stated minimum of fifteen tons weekly per miner. For every ton produced above the minimum, two days were deducted from the term. The mine’s output averaged 45 railroad cars per week.
In Lansing Eas June 18 15 officers were held as hostages by more than 300 Kansas state penitentiary convicts who mutinied in the prison coal mine at 7 am. Communications were cut and plans to deploy armed guards with gas were reported. Ronald Finney linked to a prior bond scandal was said to be in the mine. The episode recalls a 1927 riot when 328 convicts mutinied for 72 hours.
The plan allocates about 36 million for state projects after 12.5 million is set for highway work and 10.5 million for CCC operations. Regions will discuss details Tuesday with Thad Holt of Alabama directing the meeting. Emphasis is on small municipal and parish projects with costs around 700 dollars per worker annually and an average 1140 dollars per person employed next year.
A moralized folk piece discusses Adam and Eve, sin, and gossip about deceit. It urges charitable giving to the Good Samaritan Home on Winnsboro Road and condemns lying, urging self reflection.
Officials discussed a broad federal job relief plan with aims to employ up to 3.5 million people. Hopkins urged a uniform regional approach, detailing personnel standards and avoiding patronage while excluding the press from closed sessions. Peterman signaled possible later statements on state setups after the conference.
Mitchell accused the Commerce Department of racketeering and graft while detailing contracts and payments. President Roosevelt had ousted him as assistant secretary after his resignation refusal. The Senate committee, by 13 to 5, favored Johnson's nomination but delayed final approval pending the Mitchell inquiry. Republicans opposed quick confirmation citing the need for investigation.
The Clipper plans a Friday takeoff for Alameda weather permitting as Captain Musick leads a 2 410 mile Pacific run from Midway to California. The ship may return to Pearl Harbor and head east again, with Wake Island as a possible next stop in the trans Pacific route. The crew remains poised as the vessel has already set multiple Pacific records for crossing Honolulu to California, touting superior timing and navigation.
Lester W. Timmons of Harrisonburg enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at New Orleans and has been transferred to Parris Island South Carolina for preliminary training. He previously lived with his parents Mr. and Mrs. William Timmons in Harrisonburg.
To stop itch, rash, tetter, foot itch, ringworm or eczema cover with Blue Star Ointment which contains medicine that melts in and kills the itch. Money back if the first jar fails.
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