Rise of Long Powers Maestri Boosts Political Clout
Earl Long, a fiery 43 year old former traveling salesman, could gain increased influence if he becomes governor. The observer notes the Louisiana political scene would be less favorable to Huey Long allies and suggests Earl’s volatile past in fights with Huey may shape the 1940 Democratic primary. Earl hints at running for governor, promising campaign plans regardless of Lewie’s resignation.
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Maéeth
Earl
Huey
United States Senate
Elecean
Russia
Louisiana
Huey P. Long
Lewie
Maestri
Sentimental Transformer Recalled After Lightning Fire
In Carlsbad New Mexico a 7 500 watt transformer burned out after a lightning strike. The device had been in service 35 years and was originally used at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. Engineers called its stamina remarkable and the builder recovered it for sentimental reasons.
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Sentimental Motor
Carlsbad
N. M
St. Louis
Tugwell Plans Campaign for Louisiana Governor Seat
The article reports Tugwell announcing his bid for governor as Leche resigns, confronting Long and Maestri in New Orleans. Tugwell lists reform pledges including tax repeal, welfare funding reform, and public-funds economy, while seeking endorsement from the administration caucus.
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Nion A& Treasurer
Leche
Long
Huey
Robert S. Maestri
New Orleans
Léche
Tugwell
Tar
Maestri
State Tax and Spending Reform Proposals Outlined
A list of budget and governance reforms proposes tax exemptions for new industries, centralizing state printing purchases, lowering motor vehicle licenses, simplifying tax collection,公开公开 payrolls and monthly audits, retiring the state debt, consolidating boards to cut expenses, reallocating gasoline tax to highways, dedicating land lease royalties to trade schools and state colleges, preserving education funding as sacred, and boosting teacher pay without new taxes.
Ruth Etting Denies Love Theft in Court Hearing
In a courtroom, Ruth Etting denies allegations of exploiting Alderman, recounting happy hours after her divorce from Snyder and noting she paid her accompanist modestly. She denies giving him money or a red satin bathrobe, while acknowledging his attraction to her charms.
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Alderman
Snyder
Hahn
Miss Etting
WPA Inquiry Goes Forward In Louisiana Turmoil
The New Orleans States urges continued investigations into the Louisiana administration despite Governor Leche's resignation. The editorial says ill health should not end probes and calls for new inquiries to uncover injustices affecting the people.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Leche
Gly-Cas Restores Amarillo Man After Eight Years Of Pain
J Albert Hinson of 1903 Adams St Amarillo Texas claims Gly-Cas cured his eight year battle with stomach indigestion gas and bloating. He says he returned to work quickly after relief and urges others to try Gly-Cas as a remarkable remedy sold at Phoenix Drug 348 DeSiard Street.
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J. Albert Hinson
Adams St
Amarillo
Texas
Mr. Hinson
Phoenix
Ogy
DeSiard Sai
Fas
Ady
U S Rejects Jap Demand to Remove Ships
U S ships would remain in Chinese ports to protect citizens as Japan asked foreign vessels and nationals to evacuate Swatow. Admiral Yarnell pledged American vessels would go where needed, with Pope joining Pillsbury in Swatow. Britain also stood by its ships, while Tientsin saw heightened tensions and a broader Mediterranean and Balkans policy push.
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Associated Preas
United States Navy
United States Asiatic Fleet
Harry E. Yarnell
Swatow
South China
Yarnell
Pope
Pillsbury
Scout
Thanet
Tientsin
London
Great Britain
Kulangsu
Amoy
Kulangsu Island
Shanghai
Moscow
France
Turkey
Balkans
Mediterranean
Bohemia and
Moravia
Czecho-Slovak Republic
Hitler
Voelkischer Beobachter
Protectorate
Konstantin von Neurath
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Canada
United States
Roosevelt Proposes Multiagency Public Works Plan With Large Loans
The plan outlines self liquidating projects such as water works bridges and hospitals with a $350 million ceiling and $150 million first year. Public roads and highways get a $750 million ceiling with $150.9 million for 1940. Rail equipment would use a leasing authority with $500 million ceiling and $100 million in 1940. Rural electrification targets 1,250,000 rural families over seven years at $460 million with $20 million in 1940. Farm security seeks $500 million for tenant farmer purchases with $250 million in 1940. Foreign loans total $500 million for two years, with $200 million in 1940.
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Roosevelt
Bureau of Public Roads
Agriculture Department
Farm Security Administration
Kein Toon
House Tax Bill Faces Senate Jam as Silver Bloc Delays
Washington expects quick passage of a tax revenue bill to remove business deterrents while Senator McCarran signals the silver bloc may prolong currency expansion debates. The dispute centers on fixing domestic silver prices and extending powers curtailing the dollar and stabilizing funds. Independently, House Democrats race to counter a Republican move to trim air corps expansion by 1,283 planes from the 5,500 plan, with a plan to reallocate funds to research if needed.
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Washington
Senate
Barkley
McCarran
Nevada
Silver Bloc
Treasury
House
Army Air Corps
Representative Powers
New Jersey
Powers
Appropriations Committee
Knight and Chavers Wed at Oak Grove Home
Miss M. A. Knight married Mr. Whalen Chavers in a June 11 ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs J T Williams in Oak Grove. The couple will reside with the bride's brother Orville Knight in the Bill community.
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Oak Grove
M. A. Knight
Whalen Chavers
J. T. Williams
Orville Knight
Bill
Governor Says Work Is Done In Office
The Louisiana governor asserts no plan to resign and says Dave Pilison the attorney general will report on how the job should end. Leche declines comment on the WPA investigation and recent LSU trick accusations in a private project.
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Louisiana
Dave Pilison
Leche
WPA
Washington
Louisiana State University
Nash's Tonic Promises Heat Relief and Health Boost
Advertises Nash's Tonic as a cure for heat discomfort, malaria, biliousness, and constipation. Claims quick symptom detection and a one week trial with money-back guarantee. Marketed to Monroe residents via Sandman's Pharmacy with a 45 cent price.
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Monroe
Nash
Portale
Sandman’s Pharmacy
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