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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1936

Page

3

Playgrounds Open Monday Parade to Lead Summer Start

Monroe recreation department announces summer playgrounds open Monday at 10 a.m. A parade of children will start from Central Grammar school at 9 30 a.m. led by the recreation department band directed by Charles Gaushell. Miss Lucyle Godwin confirms plans with banners to be carried by participants. Details of the schedule will be released Sunday.

Monroe Recreation Department Lucyle Godwin Charles Gaushell Central Grammar School

Tenant Farmer Wilson Pullen Hanged for Murder at Winona

Wilson Pullen Montgomer y county tenant farmer was executed by hanging in Winona Mississippi for the murder of his landlord Dave McClellan. The trap was sprung at an early hour and he died seven minutes later.

Winona Miss Wilson Pullen Montgomery County Dave McClellan

Mining Equipment Over Two Tons Shipped by Air in South America

Heavy mining gear weighing more than two tons was transported by air to a South American destination. The shipment highlights growing use of airfreight for large industrial equipment.

South America

Five Monroe residents survive highway plunge onto railroad tracks

A late model car carrying H L Breard and four relatives plunged onto the Missouri Pacific right of way near Rochelle while southbound to Baton Rouge. Passengers escaping before a northbound train arrived, with Breard suffering a sprained back and others injured. rescue and first aid followed, and the party returned to Monroe.

Monroe Monrose- Alexandria Rochelle Missouri Pacific Railroad H. L. Breard James A. Noe Fish Hatchery Herbert Lee Breard Dan Armand Breard Mary Edith Breard H. L Breard Baton Rouge Ernest Breard

Borah Willing to Run Again for Sixth Term

Idaho Senator William F Borah signaled willingness to seek a sixth term with reservations He reserved full freedom of views on national issues while opposing a return to the gold standard Idaho leaders offered varied reactions Ralph E Whitten called it partial repudiation while state chairman R P Parry urged confidence in Borahs broadly known views and predicted re election Borah declined further comment in Washington.

Boise Idaho William F. Borah Idaho Statesman Ralph E. Whitten

Gooch Hanged In Kidnapping After Supreme Court Appeals

The officer was pushed through a showcase during a scuffle and killed. Gooch faced the death penalty after a lengthy appeals process, including two trips to the U S Supreme Court. President Roosevelt refused to intervene, stating executive power cannot override Congress designed law.

United States Supreme Court Gooch Roosevelt Congress

Louisiana Envoys in Session Today at Democratic Convention

Louisiana's twenty delegates and twenty alternates convene in Baton Rouge at 2 30 p m to elect a chairman and set the meeting agenda. Possible chairmen include Robert S Maestri or Harvey G Fields as the delegation is listed as in the bag for President Roosevelt. Delegates plan selections for convention committees and depart for Philadelphia to arrive by Monday.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Robert S. Maestri State Conservation Commissioner New Orleans Harvey G. Fields Farmerville Louisiana Public Service Roosevelt Philadelphia

Slayer Seeks Quick Hanging in Utah Slaying Case

Walter, accused of strangling Louise Jeppesen of Ogden two years ago, maintains innocence while admitting he choked her when she resisted advances. He discusses crime psychology and opposes a public defender’s sanity examination, seeking a guilty plea.

Engler Walter Louise Jeppesen Ogden Utah

Positive Relief For Itchy Skin Soothing Blue Star Ointment

Blue Star Ointment melts on the skin to deliver medicines into pores for relief from itch tetter rash eczema foot itch and ringworm. Money back on first jar if it fails to relieve the symptoms.

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The excerpt describes a man urging a swift decision and rejecting assistance from his father Albert Walter Sr of Boston and his wife from last summer. The father says the son has had a wandering temperament since age ten and plans to travel to the location immediately.

Albert Walter, Sr Boston New York

Overheated motor at Joe Sam Pagnaro grocery store

An overheated electric motor at the grocery store operated by Joe Sam Pagnaro at 901 Pine Street caused an incident. No injuries reported and responders contained the scene. The durable effects on the store’s operations are not specified in the readable text.

Joe Sampagnaro Pine Street

District Judge Golson Dies in St Francisville

District Judge Joseph L. Golson 82 a longtime political figure died at his home in St Francisville. Native of Alabama he moved to Louisiana early and served as state legislator district attorney and mayor. Survived by widow five daughters Miss Florence Golson clerk of court here Mrs Belle Winston New Orleans Mrs T B Lawrason West Feliciana Parish and Miss Leila and Miss Mamie Golson West Feliciana Parish and son Gordon Golson Baton Rouge.

St, Francisville Joseph L. Golson Alabama Louisiana St. Francisville Florence Golson Belle Winston New Orleans

Fire alarm at 5 32 p m prompts emergency call

Smoke issued from the motor and a call was sent to the fire department at 5 32 p m Friday. The fire was extinguished by hand.

Canada Faces Air Threat With Aging Bomber Fleet

Canada relies on two bombing planes built over a decade ago, posing questions about defense readiness. The aging fleet, reported by officials, highlights potential modernization needs and security concerns.

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