Woman Prisoner to be Returned from Caddo Jail
Mrs. L. C. Hancock, sought in Monroe on stealing diamonds and issuing bad checks, will be returned from Caddo Parish jail in Shreveport. Sheriff said she finished a 60 day term for larceny and has a history of multiple aliases and prior penitentiary stints. The warrants allege diamond theft from Mrs. W. C. Walters and bad checks circulated under several names including Mrs. George Smith and Mrs. C. C. Madden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
L. C. Hancock
Caddo Parish
Shreveport
Coverdale
Hancock
W. C. Walters
Catalpa Street
C. C. Madden
S. S. Roan
West Monroe
Ouachita Parish
Bureau of Identification
Extension agents plan meetings to push cotton acreage reduction
Monroe announces a statewide drive led by Ouachita parish farmers to pledge to plow up sections of cotton. The plan, likened to a Liberty Loan, seeks 6 to 10 million acres pledged and aims to limit travel with meetings in remote communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Ouachita Parish
Mr. Strahan
Strahan
Wallace
Heat Wave Grips Nation With Record July Tempratures
Weather reports show cities from Chicago to Atlanta enduring extreme heat as a drought-laden season persists. Record highs hit Lone Rock Wisconsin 106, Berlin Wisconsin 105, Durham North Carolina 102, while Salt Lake City marked 93 for a tenth straight day and Denver remained near normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wausau
Wis
Atlanta
Dixie
Augusta
Nashville
Tenn
Spanish Prince Marries Cuban in Civil and Sacred Services
The Spanish prince, bareheaded in a blue sack suit, wed a Cuban bride in a civil ceremony at the municipal hall of Lausanne with Auguste Margot officiating. The couple then attended a Sacred Heart church service in Ouchy, Switzerland, as royal disapproval muted attendance from Spanish nobles. Witnesses included Duke Manuel Almadova for the prince and Senorita Vivien Conill Y Hidalgo for the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince
Auguste Margot
M. Margot
Sacred Heart Church
Ouchy
Switzerland
Father Borel
Manuel Almadova
Senorita Vivien Conill Y Hidalgo
Havana
Alfonso
Texas man named chief counsel for prohibition bureau
Washington reports W. A. Carver of Corsicana Texas was named chief counsel for the prohibition bureau of the justice department on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. A. Carver
Corsicana
Texas
Prohibition Bureau
Justice Department
Recreation work reaches persons old and young
Recreation department efforts span children at playgrounds and adults at the Barkdull Faulk community center. A new nature study course by Mrs Jessie Granberry will visit weekly with butterfly and insect displays. A library day starts next week bringing books to the playground. Sand boxes get fresh sand for a new sand modeling class. Proceeds from the June 30 benefit baseball game fund summer playground operations. tickets are available by calling 4785 at the city hall recreation department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barkdull Faulk
Jessie Granberry
Recreation Department
Cotton spinning shows increase in state spindle activity
Bureau reports April and May figures for cotton spinning activity. Spinning spindles in cotton growing states May 31 totalled 19,046,296, with 17,189,090 active at some time. Active spindle hours reached 6,506,142,110, averaging 342 hours per spindle, across states Alabama through Virginia with detailed per state totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Georgia
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Roosevelt Pays Gloucester Visit On His Cape Cruise
President Roosevelt sails into Gloucester harbor aboard his flagship schooner Amberjack, anchoring at night with sails up as weather worsens. The visit follows a Washington call by Gloucester captains and includes updates on the London economic conference via destroyers and seaplane liaison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Mr. Roosevelt
Ben Pine
Washington
White House
Col
Edward M. House
Wilson
Cape Cod
Roosevelt
London Economic
Raymond Moley
London
U. S. Intervention Sought Over Highway Board Row
The article reports a political dispute as the governor seeks U S intervention after Barnett and W C Vereen opposed removing Chief Engineer B P McWhorter and four engineers. Judson P Wilhoit, sole board member backing the governor, heads a new three man board and workers begin receiving about 1 3 million dollars in back pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judson P. Wilhoit
Barnett
Highway Board
W. C. Vereen
B. P. McWhorter
Cat Missing From 300 McKinley Avenue
Mrs. C. C. Thompson reported to police headquarters Wednesday the theft of her yellow Persian cat about four months old. An investigation was made by officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Thompson
McKinley Avenue
Earth of Many Years Ago Is Pictured by Scientist
Prof J J Sederholm of Helsingfors presented a model of the earth 500 million years ago, suggesting primitive life existed in the pre Cambrian era. He argued fossils are scarce due to mis located finds and erosion of rock records, challenging the view of a barren early earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Science
J. J. Sederholm
Helsingfors
Finland
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Sederholm
Gold Bloc Chief Makes Dramatic Talk At Confab
The Gold Bloc chief warned that inflation and currency depreciation threaten world markets and urged concrete decisions beyond signatures. He stressed France’s full aid to the conference, while M. Bonnet pressed for immediate stabilization measures and political, economic, and financial security. James Couzens called the Bonnet remarks temperate and lacking a clear path forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Bloc
Confab
France
M. Bonnet
James M. Cox
James Couzens
Bonnet
Mr. Couzens
Cuban delegation seeks quick sugar industry reform at world conference
The Havana group presents a resolution urging no new sugar factories or capacity increases, no rebuilding of dismantled plants, and bans on subsidies or tariff hikes. It calls for immediate effect upon ratification by a long list of nations including the United States, Germany, Britain, France, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
World Economic Conference
Orestes Ferrerar
Havana
Union of South Africa
Germany
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brazil
Britain
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Egypt
United States
France
Hungary
India
Italy
Japan
Mexico
Netherlands
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Czechoslovakia
Turkey
Russia
Jugoslavia
Baptist Encampment At Olla Draws Growing Attendance
The northeast Louisiana Baptist encampment near Olla opened Tuesday morning with larger attendance than ever before, announced Wednesday by L A Stuke educational director at the First Baptist church. Delegates from Monroe include Rev L T Hastings Miss Jessie Richardson Miss Frieda Brueck Findley M Doughty and Marguerite Skerd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast Louisiana
Olla
L. A. Stuke
First Baptist Church
L. T. Hastings
Jessie Richardson
Frieda Brueck
Findley M. Doughty
Marguerite Skerd
First Baptist Church of
Monroe
Bathing Party Planned by YWCA Grant Girls Club
The Y W C A Grant Girls club will host a swimming party at the city pool Thursday night replacing the regular meeting. Episcopal church women will provide a picnic lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. W. C. A. Grant Girls’ Club
Episcopal Church
Navy to Spend 86 Million on Ship Construction
Acting Secretary of the Navy Henry L. Roosevelt announced plans to expend 86 million dollars on ship construction in the current year. The statement was made during a briefing on maritime programs and future fleet enhancements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Henry L. Roosevelt
Johnson seeks industry armistice on rapid expansion
Johnson pushes a slowdown in industrial growth as loans fund municipal projects for about 1,000 jobs. Agriculture Secretary Wallace to hold two week conferences in Kansas City Spokane Fargo and Columbus to market the wheat control plan. The plan aims for a uniform 36 hour week in industry with codes setting minimum wages starting at the low end and rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Kansas City
Spokane
Fargo
N. C
Columbus
Johnson
Roosevelt
Nation weighs measures as Baruch briefs Washington
Washington awaits a fuller message via Bernard Baruch with Roosevelt aides arranging New York talks. Moley keeps London link alive while speculation grows over Dean Acheson’s remark on stabilization. US stance triggers dollar slide and French fears the franc may leave the gold standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bernard M. Baruch
Roosevelt
New York
Moley
London
Cable
Dean Acheson
The
Treasury
United States
Hold Up Attempt Fails as Bank Robbers Escape
Three men attempt a bank hold up fail to steal and release their hostage. One customer Buster Duncan exits via the back door to raise the alarm. A hastily formed posse loses the robbers' car four miles north of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buster Duncan
Here
Commodities Sent by Planes on Air Express Route
A. S. Aldridge reports American Airways carried 10,272 people and 212 distinct commodities via General Air Express last month. Top items include photographs for newspapers and films, daily newspapers, auto parts, women’s apparel, flowers and food, with eye glasses and wedding rings among the least shipped. Total air express weight reached 27,604 pounds in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Airways
General Air Express
A. S. Aldridge
Roosevelt
Mexico
Air Express
Aldridge
Vote Timing For Wet Amendment Across States Noted
The document lists staggered vote dates for wet amendment support across New Hampshire Connecticut Iowa and other states through 1934 with results from Michigan Wisconsin Rhode Island New Jersey New York Delaware Nevada Illinois Indiana and Massachusetts showing varied margins and delegate outcomes.
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New Hampshire
Connecticut
Iowa
Alabama
Arkansas
Tennessee
Oregon
Texas
Washington
Vermont
Maine
Maryland
Minnesota
Idaho
New Mexico
Arizona
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Nebraska
South Dakota
Michigan
Wisconsin
Rhode Island
Wyoming
New Jersey
New York
Delaware
Nevada
Illinois
Indiana
Massachusetts
Missionary Dawes to Speak on Work Among Chinese at First Baptist
Rev J W Dawes a 32 year China missionary will address First Baptist on Work Among the Chinese Wednesday at 745 p m He left China four years ago due to a family illness and during his service collaborated with Rev C A Lenard and Mrs Lenard of Harvin Manchuria He was a friend of Miss Lottie Moon who died recently while returning home
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J. W. Dawes
China
First Baptist Church
Dawes
C. A. Lenard
Harvin
Manchuria
Louisiana
Lottie Moon
Tadpoles Induced to Transform Using Thyroid Tissue
A report states that tadpoles can be made to become frogs at any time by feeding them thyroid tissue. The finding suggests hormonal control of metamorphosis and raises implications for developmental biology research.
Recreation Department Acknowledges Garden Party Help
The municipal recreation department thanks many individuals and groups for assisting at a garden party at Mrs. Henry Bernstein s home last Thursday night. Affected parties include the Garden Club committee the Virginia Roof band Mrs P A Poag and her orchestra Miss Roberta O Donnell Miss Armandine Renaud Miss Regina Moffett and their dancing pupils Mayor Bernstein Commissioner D A Breard Brook Mays and company Davis Lawhead funeral home for chairs the police department Miss Lallage Feaze and Mrs Henry Bernstein for the gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Recreation Department
Henry Bernstein
Garden Club Committee
Virginia Roof Band
P. A. Poag
Roberta O’donnell
Armandine Renaud
Regina Moffett
Bernstein
D. A. Breard
Nazi Raids Target Hugenberg Party in Rhineland
Nazi authorities dissolved the Steel Helmet veterans group across the Rhineland on June 21, closing offices and seizing property. Special commissioners will reorganize the group to purge Marxist and Communist elements and keep it non political as a defense organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldenburg
Wurtemberg
East Prussia
Prussia
Berlin
Steel Helmet War Veterans Association
Aachen
Cologne
Steel Helmet Group
Steel Helmet Veterans Organization
Rhineland
Bids Sought on Tensas Basin Levee District Project
Louisiana bank bids to pay to the board of commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee district must accompany each bid. Bidders must sign a contract and execute a bond within three days of award, with payment in 6 percent interest certificates based on 1933 district revenue, due by March 1, 1934. Plans, locations, and bid forms available from the board of state engineers in New Orleans or H A Mangham, secretary, Rayville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Board of Commissioners
Tensas Basin Levee District
Tensas Basin Levee
Board of State Engineers
New Orleans Court Building
New Orleans
H. A. Mangham
Rayville
Solon's Death Expected After Severe Heart Attack
Washington report states Representative Edward B. Almon of Alabama was near death at his hotel after a severe heart attack. The 73 year old Democrat remained in critical condition as family members gathered at his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward B. Almon
Alabama
Final Rites Held for Bodenhamer in El Dorado
Major O L Bodenhamer former national commander of the American Legion died from burns after an oil field explosion near Henderson Texas His funeral in El Dorado was attended by eight Legion commanders Gov Futrell and state officials and Legion representatives The church service followed by military rites included three volleys and was led by local Legion posts and church leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Dorado
Ark
O. L. Bodenehamer
American Legion
East Texas
J. Marion Futrell
Boden
Henderson
Texas
Louisiana
Preliminary hearing set for Anderson in tire theft case
A preliminary hearing for L. R Anderson, a negro, charged with receiving stolen property, was set for Wednesday at 2 pm. He has been jailed for allegedly receiving tires and tubes stolen from Central Service and Storage on Grammont Street. Wilson Tucker faces charges of stealing the tires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R Anderson
Anderson
Central Service and Storage Company
Grammont Street
Wilson Tucker
D. D. D Prescription for Eczema Relief Ad
An old advertisement touts pure cooling liquid D D D Prescription by Dr. D. Dennis for eczema itching and skin eruptions. It claims fast relief, gentle oils, stain free drying, and money back guarantee with a trial bottle at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Dennis
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Caddo
Paramount
Henry Garat
Janet Gaynor
Fox
Paramount Theater
South
Hortman
Shreveport Road
Hortman’s
Ihop
Bureau
Stephen T. Early
Ellis
America
U. S
Hugenberg Party
Solon
Bodenhamer
Arkansas and
Personal Finance Co
Bernhardt
Monroe Printing Co
Jack Boyer
Met
News-Star—World
Monroe, la
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