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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1940

Page

3

Jones approves biennial budget in Louisiana

Governor Sam H. Jones signs a two year plan totaling 143 million excluding debt paydown. The budget aims to retire 10.79 million in floating debt within a year and adds 7.43 million yearly for new services while holding overall outlay near prior levels. It trims some agencies and raises welfare and education funding amid revenue shortfalls.

Baton Rouge Sam H. Jones Jones State Police Department Crime Commission Department of Finance

Governor Urges Probe and More Spending on State College Plan

The governor calls for an investigation into Baron Von Spiegel and plans for larger student enrollments while maintaining two years of state college buildings in a $10 million program. Dr. J A O'Hara, head of the state health board and tuberculosis commission, seeks higher appropriations for his agencies.

J. A. O'Hara State Board of Health State Tuberculosis Commission

Louisiana Governor seeks federal probe of German consul over unfriendly remarks

Governor Sam H. Jones urged Secretary of State Hull to investigate Baron Edgar Von Spiegel, the German consul general in New Orleans, for an interview the governor called openly unfriendly to the United States. Senator Hendrick planned a Senate resolution backing Roosevelt to recall Von Spiegel, then reconsidered.

Baton Rouge Sam H. Jones Hull Edgar von Spiegel United States Jones New Orleans von Spiegel Germany Lloyd Hendrick Caddo Parish Louisiana Senate Roosevelt Baron Edgar von Spiegel State Department Hendrick Senate Louisiana

Former L. S. A. coed commits death by own action

Beverly Ball, 19, former LSU student, was found shot in her Baton Rouge bedroom with a .22 rifle nearby. An inquest returned a death by own action verdict. relatives offered no reason for the act.

Baton Rouge Beverly Ball Louisiana State University

No Political Rallies Rule in Shackelford County

Albany Tex June 18. Shackelford county this season will be a posted preserve for tired campaign listeners. Rain has kept farmers busy leading R Y Black chairman of Democratic county candidates to announce no political rallies this year.

Albany Tex Shackelford R. Y. Black

Britain Sets Up Invasion Rules for Civil Defense

London announces seven guidance rules for civilians in case of invasion. Stay put, verify orders, report suspicious activity, hide food and bikes, keep vehicles disabled, assist the military without blocking roads, and organize factory defenses while prioritizing country over self.

Deaths Last Night Sir Arthur Harden

Sir Arthur Harden of London dies last night at age 15, noted biochemist with distinguished career in science.

Associated Preas Sir Arthur Harden London

Chromium finds reported in Oregon black sands

Associated Press reports two chromium finds boost US war material supplies. Oregon geologist John Eliot Allen outlines new locating method using striped black sand deposits formed in regular, step like patterns along Cove Bay and feld, suggesting more American deposits may exist beyond today’s world sources.

Associated Pras Sattle United States Black Sands Oregon John Eliot Allen Portland Cove Bay Feld Kely Bie

Chromite Deposits Traced At Five Mile Site

Deposits traced along five mile area with several chromite bodies. largest ore likely over 100 tonnes, one estimated at 108 606 tonnes. California hosts other principal chromite deposits.

Pivense Sot Montena Am California

Rubinis Reach Pact Over Divorce Child Support

Los Angeles June 13. Cona itert Vielinist Jan Rubini and his divorced wife Diane have reached an agreement on support for their two children now aged. Rubini had been paying 100.50 a month for 12 years for the children. Under the court approved agreement Rubini will pay 28 now owed and continue paying 30 a month for the daughter's support until October when all payments will cease.

Los Angeles Cona Itert Rubini

The Better Way to Correct Constipation

An ad touts Kellong's All-Plan cereal as a simple preventive remedy for constipation. It claims the crunchy toasted cereal, consumed with water, promotes regularity and alleviates headaches from longstanding digestive issues.

Kellong

Russia to press Aaland isles claim after Finland talks

NBC London correspondent Fred Bate quoted in New York say the Soviet Union plans new demands on Finland within days. He indicated Moscow may press for control of the Aaland isles and Bothnia region as part of the post talks strategy.

New York Soviet Union Finland NBC London Fred Bate Bates Russia

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By Willard Elmo Willie MR. McKeller Louisiana Highway Commission Shreveport Charity Hospital Monroe Charity Hospital Louisiana State Normal College Natchitoches Louisiana Polytechnic Institute At Ruston Huey P. Long Memorial Trades School Winnfield Shreveport Trade School Louisiana Traiing Institute Monroe Louisiana Normal College Louisiana Polytechnic Institute Southwestern Louisiana Institute Southeastern Louisiana College Appropriations Committee Century Distilling Company Peoria, Illinois BY William Ferguson Ee Cranc Tambora Netherlands East Indies SOA Hadei Gayes Oe ST. Logcist Thomas Gray Baron von Spiegel L. S. A. Coed Texas County Rules M.D Danepoint Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company Britain Ministry of Information By Howard W. Blakeslee Rubinis Cannon Nassau Isles Bate Cid Cannon Towels
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