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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1934
Page
5
A suspect known as Armstrong refuses to explain motive after capture in the Meyer murder near El Dorado. Meyer's car and body were found with $80, and St Clair, tied to a farm sale plot, claimed he planned to swindle the dentist but denied robbery. The Anderson woman was questioned. Meyer’s farm plan and a missing wallet money are noted.
St Clair claimed he shot Meyer in a farm shack and then fired again as Meyer fled. He said robbing Meyer was not the motive and admitted leaving immediately after the shots. He described a past prison release and a circuitous flight ending with a detainment of a woman in El Dorado.
Catholic leaders announce action against low standards in motion pictures. Bishops Cantwell Noll and Boyle attend the conference alongside film moral authority Joseph Breen and publisher Martin Quigley as industry voices respond.
A man armed with three pistols murdered his wife and two women then killed himself. Jane and Daniel were wounded in the incident, with Mrs Rathman in serious condition and the youngest child undergoing emergency bullet removal. The surviving child was said to be in fair condition.
Examiner John McChord proposed reparations to the Interstate Commerce Commission after hearings on Pulaski Tennessee’s complaint against the Alabama Great Southern and others. He found that carload rates on gas and oil from Shreveport El Dorado group Louisiana Arkansas Longview group eastern Texas and Fort Worth group northern Texas to Pulaski exceeded reasonable levels.
A New York affair centers on Captain Poderjay and Miss Tulverson with police tying December moves to an early voyage to London. Investigators weigh perjury charges based on a December 4 marriage license and possible extradition. A rival pursuit of Miss Vogel is noted as unsuccessful.
Workers active in final setup for annual exposition. Participating businesses issued free admission tickets to patrons. Prizes, merchandise orders, and nightly entertainment are planned for the four day event. Harry Rice and Leon Hammonds will oversee the program broadcast on station KMLB. Event runs 2 to 5 30 and 7 to 9 30 daily in the Lieber building on South Grand Street.
Monterey California plans three days of pageants reenacting the founding and administration of the 21 missions. The event aims to illustrate early colonial history with performances spanning the mission era and its leaders. Local organizers coordinately stage demonstrations, parades, and period costumes for residents and visitors.
California marks the 156th anniversary of Father Junipero Serra's death dated August 28 1784 with ceremonies and reflections honoring the missionary and his legacy in regional history.
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