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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1935
Page
3
Guides Grover Campbell and Lyman Cutliff recovered a pre Columbian miner wedged in a limestone cave. Bond notes thousands of tool nicks in rubble and asks why Indians dug there without obvious rewards and whether the miner carried a pouch or tools. Questions linger on purpose timing and fate.
To get rid of itch rash and eczema the ad touts Blue Star Ointment with tested medicine that melts in and kills the itch. Money back if the first jar fails.
Rodney J. Hobbs post of Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet at 8 p.m. at the club house on Harrison and Hall streets to welcome several new members. Plans include attendance at the state encampment in Alexandria July 25 26 27 and the drum and bugle corps’ trip to the encampment. The post has a history of honors in state and national contests. Twelve members and its auxiliary visited the Boone McDowell post in Bastrop for a fish fry and barbecue at Bayou Bartholomew.
City due for federal aid as Mayor Walmsley travels to Washington to secure funds to meet obligations. Legal disputes with Long stall finances and cause city employees to miss their semi monthly pay on June 15. Also notes a fact about golden eagles.
The Justice Department will probe charges tied to the liner Morro Castle disaster. Attorney General stated the investigation, led by Joseph B. Keenan, will seek all facts and determine if dereliction of duty or a mere administrative issue. Mitchell may amplify his allegations at any time.
A permit to repair the residence at 1814 Jackson Street costing about 800 dollars was issued to the People's Homestead and Savings Association by city building inspector G W Jones. Dr. R L Perot is repairing his residence at 1405 Park Avenue at about 400 dollars.
A Gly-Cas health remedy is introduced in Monroe at the Phoenix Drug company. A Texarkana Arkansas resident praises Gly-Cas for restoring appetite, easing constipation, nerves, and dizziness after a severe flu, claiming full-body benefits without gripe or nausea. The Gly-Cas man explains its vegetable-based, concentrated formulation.
In Monroe and Ouachita parishes families with children up to 18 years missed by the 1935 quadrennial school census are asked to contact T O Brown superintendent of parish schools. An enumerator will visit to include them. The effort impacts parish funding and a permanent record with the state superintendent of education. Enumerators aim to finish this week and white child counts should rise versus 1931, while Negro counts stay near 1931 levels.
The long running dispute pits state administration against the city controlled Sewerage and Water Board over a $1.8 million PWA loan. A split legal battle covers remand to federal court, state versus city control, and receivership actions as Judge Amons L. Ponder weighs removability.
Holt faced a challenge to his eligibility as he appeared for the Senate oath at the start of his term. He is 30 years old, dressed in white with a green tie, seated by Senator Neely of West Virginia, who raised the issue. Holt’s parents and about 30 West Virginia relatives filled the crowded gallery as George argued Holt was eligible once he turned 30 yesterday.
The bill to halt coercion of employees in self organization and collective bargaining, domination or funding of unions, discriminatory firing to affect union activity, retaliation for testimony, and refusal to bargain collectively faces a high court review. The act allows cease and desist orders or appeals to the courts.
The article notes broad support for inheritance and corporate tax measures tied to a $502 million nuisance tax extension. Democrats and some Republicans praised the plan as a vital budget measure while others warned it could slow economic recovery. Key figures include Chairman Harrison of Mississippi and Chairman Doughton of North Carolina with mixed views on extending the taxes and delaying adjournment.
Senate Finance Committee votes to extend nuisance and excise taxes for one year, rejecting Roosevelt wealth tax proposals. La Follette pledges floor amendments to include higher inheritance and corporate taxes but leaders expect no passage this session. Harrison cites uncertainty and aims to avoid altering the nuisance package.
The Eastman bill to facilitate railroad organization was approved by the House Judiciary Committee. It is urged by President Roosevelt to correct weaknesses in the bankruptcy law amendments. It would permit refinancing of carriers under court supervision. The measure aimed to prevent minority creditors.
Washington June 20 The Senate approved Roosevelt’s broad social security plan 76 to 6 with the Clark amendment exempting private pension plans from federal taxes. The bill sets up a large national tax program and will be returned to conference for final adjustments.
Central fire department answered a noon Thursday call to A Haddad residence where a chicken house caught fire. The blaze was extinguished without damage.
Rev G M Akin of the Church of the Nazarene says the congregation will start a revival Sunday morning led by Rev J C Frost from Riverton Ky who has conducted revival meetings in Monroe. The event runs through July 7 with 11 am services on Sundays and 7 45 pm nightly prayers at 9 am on weekdays except Sunday. Ruth Hoskins directs the choir and plans musical sections.
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