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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1935
Page
7
The article reviews moves by Seas to expose wealth tax plans and attack Roosevelt era policies. It notes leftist praise, dwindling third party chances, and conservative worry about a split in support. Bi partisan ticket talk and Pattingall’s stance surface amid uncertainty about Congress outcomes. Roosevelt’s tempered mood contrasts with earlier bravado.
Judge E E Cashman seeks to provide defense for the Waleys as they prepare to plead guilty to charges tied to extortion of $200 000 from J P Weyersauer Jr in Salt Lake City. The couple initially refused counsel but later agreed. A man outside shouted insults as they were escorted to court.
Mayor C. C. Bell announces a city automobile show starting Saturday. An orchestra will provide music and merchants will issue tickets with each dollar spent to enter a $100 cash drawing at 9:30 PM Monday. Only advertisers in the News-Star-World participate. prizes are $50, $25, $15 and $10. No entrant under 15.
A special legislative session seeks repeal of the sales tax with groups in two towns pledging efforts to block collection. Attorney General Carl Bailey challenges the law as unconstitutional in parts and warns that the Arkansas levy diverges from other states, signaling numerous legal battles ahead.
The article describes aviators Al and Fred Key addressing questions from supporters on the field of a new national airport. Al Key confirms pilots sleep only three hours per 24 hours, and fatigue signs appear when Al Key abruptly signs off saying he needs rest. Fred Key resumes control after the sign off.
An oil extracted from rattlesnakes is reported to be used by Chinese practitioners as a remedy for rheumatism. The claim describes an unusual traditional treatment and notes its use in Chinese healing practices. It cites no clinical evidence or official endorsement.
Roper refutes claims of ousting official and defends the 1.72 million penalty issue tied to the Leviathan subsidy contract. He says the ship was restored in 1934 as a popularity test, despite records showing heavy losses and only about 975 first class eastbound passengers that summer. He cites Senator Copeland noting the vessel’s age could make it a fire trap and passengers fearing for safety.
The Mississippi Bar plans to ask for a seventh Supreme Justice. Dave Crawley of Kosciusko proposed the change, leading to a subcommittee draft to be submitted to the bar in September. If approved, the resolution goes to the legislature for a constitutional amendment, with Bramlette Woodville chairing the drafting group along with Kyle Sardis and Roberds West Point.
New Orleans June 21 Ed win T Merrick eminent Louisiana lawyer and son of a former chief justice of the Louisiana supreme court died today at Touro infirmary after an illness of several days. He was 76 years old. Merrick admitted to the bar in 1882 after studying at Centenary college and Vanderbilt law. He belonged to the firm Merrick Foster and Merrick now Merrick Schwarz
The text identifies Guste Barnett and Redmann among mourners for a person born in Pointe Coupee Parish in October 1859, son of the late Edwin T. Merrick who served two terms as chief justice of the state supreme court. Funeral arrangements were incomplete.
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