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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1936

Page

8

Peace Bills Advance as Leche Signs Measures

Governor Leche backs tax and tenure bills while the House moves to pass a 2 percent luxury sales tax and teacher employment acts. Redevelopment plans include revising four revenue measures with lower rates on natural gas severance, soft drinks, gas pipelines, and lubricating oil, though one gas tax bill awaits committee action.

House Ways Richard W. Leche C. A. Morvant LaFourche Huey P. Long Leche Ways and Means Ways and Means Committee

ALL PARISHES PLAN RALLIES TO ROOSEVELT

Parish leaders across Ludnam Bastrop Met Rouge Ouachita Richland and West Carroll announce rallies supporting Roosevelt. Local officials listed include H B Chambers Horace Mangham Warren Hunt A A Abel Mayor J B Smith and others in communities such as Harrisonburg Ternsas and more as the page continues. A separate note reports a gin being built in Harrisonburg by George McGee and A L Gremillion on Bates property. Chinese and Japanese share written language though spoken forms differ.

J. Vernon Sims R. B. Cantwell Joe Franklin Harrisonburg George McGee A. L. Gremillion P. P. Bates

Bull Fight Strike Upsets Spain Season

The piece notes that a bull fighting season in Spain is disrupted by a strike of ace toreadors. Inept substitutes fail to humiliate the bulls, turning the gala season into a showcase for the bulls as they throw and chase the toreaders.

Spain

Life tenure and parish rule gain large vote in statehouse

The house advanced an administration bill on life tenure for teachers, with Riddle urging passage and noting removal of immorality as a cause for dismissal. Co author Simpson named as Ben R. Simpson joined. A proration bill for oil gas and sulphur passed 83 to 0 after floor amendments. The luxury sales tax was deferred to tomorrow.

House Riddle Riddie Ben R. Simpson Caddo Simpson C. A. Morvant State Conservation Department

President Roosevelts study to bills continues

President Roosevelt after meetings with political leaders gave further attention to bills awaiting his approval including a 1.425 billion relief deficiency bill and a 320 million flood control program across 40 states. He consulted with Hopkins Richberg Lewis Tugwell Bullitt and others about relief jobs for 2.3 million unemployed.

Washington Roosevelt White House Harry L. Hopkins Works Progress William Bullitt Soviet Russia Donald Richberg NRA John L. Lewis United Mineworkers Redford G. Tugwell Doughton North Carolina House Ways and Means Committee

Farmerville Man's Death Undertakes Quiet Toll

A Farmerville man died after illness delayed a doctor visit. Funeral services are planned Wednesday at Mount Nebo Cemetery near Holmesville, with burial there. His widow and daughter Miss Cleo Taylor were in Hot Springs Arkansas and expected home soon, along with three sisters and a brother in south Louisiana.

Mount Nebo Cemetery Holmesville

Ferriday Couple Wed at St Patrick’s Church

Ferriday Miss Helen Millett and Norman Herman of Pennsylvania wed in an 8 o clock nuptial mass at St Patrick’s Catholic church celebrated by Reverend Father Francis X Krenemeyer. Attendants were Mr and Mrs John Lockbaum. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Benard Millett of Ferriday. The couple will live in Ferriday where Herman works for the Interstate Natural Gas company. Guests included Mr and Mrs Hugh James Knight and Mr and Mrs J R Caldwell among others.

Helen Millett Ferriday Norman Herman Pennsylvania Francis X. Krenemeyer St. Patrick’s Catholic Church John Lockbaum Herman Benard Millett Mr. Herman Interstate Natural Gas Company

Alvin Karpis Faces Arraignment in St Paul Case

Alvin Karpis and two other suspects are arraigned in St Paul on June 23. Details of charges and court dates are expected as the case proceeds.

Karpis ST. Paul Alvin Karpis

Farley Sees New Deal As Main Election Issue

Roosevelt dominated the scene as delegates debated platform planks and party rules at the convention. Rumors swirled over John Hamilton and the London Knox campaigners while Wagner and Wallace prepared the nominating groundwork. Garner’s renomination appeared certain and Curley offered a light remark on a possible vice presidency.

al Smith John Hamilton North Carolina Robert Wagner New York Wallace Roosevelt Garner Boston James M. Curley Clyde L. Herring Iowa Farley Davis Wilson Senator Barkley Kentucky

Four Years in the Presidency Echoes of Roosevelt Buoyancy

The president, four years in office, shows weariness at times yet maintains a Roosevelt-like buoyancy. He rises about eight, reads in bed, then meets with Marvin McIntyre to set daily appointments. His day in the oval office includes cabinet, Congress, and New Dealers, with Morgenthau often at luncheon.

Theodore Roosevelt Marvin McIntyre Oval Office Congress Morgenthau

Republicans Seek Smith Support in VA Senate Race

The speech text changed without explanation after Governor Landon’s Topeka remark. Five prominent citizens led by a veteran city and state leader chose party loyalty over country, prompting speculation on whether Smith will “walk” to the Republican camp before the November general election.

Smith Hamilton Landon Topeka

Birth Announcement for Olla Couple's Daughter

A daughter was born June 18 to Mr and Mrs Elvin E Edward of Olla in a special report from Olla.

Olla Elvin E. Edward

Revival services at First Baptist feature electric organ

The First Baptist church hosts revival services tonight at 7 45 with an electric organ demonstration by a skilled organist. Numbers will be played before and after the services drawing public attendance. The article also notes that Edward G Bremer pleaded innocent in a federal court in St Paul today over a $200 000 kidnapping case.

First Baptist Church Edward G. Bremer St. Paul

New Tax Bill Proposes Broad Revenue Measures

The bill outlines a sweeping package including $20 million for a fund measure tied to irrevocable trusts, $10 million in reduced corporate tax exemptions, import levies on fish and vegetable oils totaling $109 million, an $82.9 million windfall tax on tax avoiders, and $10 million in miscellaneous changes. It also introduces a new tax on corporate income withheld from dividends with tiered rates and a cushion for firms with net incomes under $50,000.

Good Hope Church Holds Summer Revival in Breard Springs

Good Hope Baptist Church in Breard Springs six miles northwest of Monroe hosts a revival from last Sunday through July 5 with services daily at 10 AM and in the evening. Rev. Charles W. Freeman of Monroe leads the meetings with Alfred Harris as singing director and Mrs. Woodrow Wallace on piano.

Good Hope Baptist Church Breard Springs Monroe Old Arkansas Road Charles W. Freeman Alfred Harris Woodrow Wallace Freeman Louisiana College Pineville Good Hope Church

Monroe City Council approves 1935 36 audit report

City of Monroe Louisiana held a June 15 1936 meeting with all members present. The annual audit for the year ended April 24 1936 was received adopted and ordered published. The report by Cornell & Company covers balance sheets revenues expenses assets liabilities and notes on bond funds and uncollected taxes.

Monroe Louisiana Breard Bernstein WiiHeles Cn Nce Cates Icadees Mrsaeogkaladsaaa Ees Police Jesanvee Oho Hepa Cp Nadescevns Icpe Ewe Psa General Fund Essevace Tea de Sesbasse Secresessecsns Deseensane BO Monoe Louisiana Highway Commission Highway Commission Water and Light Cornell & Company

Geneva School Water Certification Notice

Geneva school district posts a water certification notice for the TC CONE BALAT CH project with details readable in the document.

Geneva School Water Certific School

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