Platform battles and two thirds rule split Democratic delegates
Louisiana and other states divided over abrogating the two thirds nominating rule as Louisiana main delegates debated changes. North Carolina's two thirds stance stood apart with Arkansas and Louisiana split and Massachusetts Indiana aiding dissenters. Senator Robinson was elected permanent chairman as credentials brought organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe T. Robinson
Arkansas
Carter Glass
Virginia
Alfred F. Smith
Smith
New York
Rules Committee
Credentials Committee
North Carolina
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Indiana
Philadelphia
National Rules Committee
Seyimour Wells
New Orleans
Allen Ellender
Houma
Ellender
Resolutions Committee
Platform Committee
Democratic Party
United States
Joseph T. Robinson
Weiss
Huey P. Long
I Sant Roosevelt
Gasoline Motor Fuel Price Averages 1935 and 1934
Gasoline motor fuel exclusive of taxes sold at an average retail price of 13.55 cents per gallon in 1935 compared with 13.44 cents in 1934.
Palmer's Skin Tint Promises Dark Spot Reduction
An older advertisement touts Dr Fred Palmer's Skin Thitener Ointment as a treatment for blotchy skin, freckles, and facial discoloration. The ad urges use for a week and references a Labbe department atlant outlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Palmer
W. Atlant
TWO BILLED AS SPIES OF JADS
Indictment names Thompson and Miyazaki in a complex espionage plot involving selling naval secrets. The case traces Thompson exchanging code books maps and plans for pay while Miyazaki coordinated payments and requested defense information. A Japanese woman was held for questioning amid federal inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jads
Thompson
U. S. S. Brooks
San Diego
Navy
United States
San Pedro
Miyazaki
Stafford University
Los Angeles
Delay in New Orleans bonus checks sparks veterans’ protest
Veterans organizations in Monroe press post office officials and Washington for quicker delivery of bonus checks. New Orleans postmaster denies preferential treatment and says only about a quarter of local veterans have received checks. Monroe officials promise continued pressure to speed action and forward checks promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Chase
New Orleans
Mr. Chase
Post Office
Washington
Toind
William Perhamus
Barkdal
Faulk
American Legion
Stratosphere Balloon Lands in Arkansas Soil
At Fort Alabam Arkansas J Denver Smith finds a 30 foot stratosphere balloon near his general store. The craft carried delicate instruments from the University of Minnesota for aeronautical research and traveled 600 miles before landing. Prof John Akerman said a reward was possible for recovery.
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Fort Alabam
Ark
J. Denver Smith
Ozark Region
Arkansas
Madison County
University of Minnesota At
Minneapolis
Smith
John D. Akerman
Heart of
University
Department of
Aeronautical Engineering
Akerman
Jared
Intense Heat Threatens Midwest Crops and Livestock
WPA administrator M. A. Kennedy warned that intense heat is damaging crops while cattle move out by railcar. Oats and barley yields look poor in Iowa, and 75 percent of North Dakota wheat is imperiled per private Chicago traders. Governor Holt in Montana calls conditions worsening hourly as North Dakota farmers seek relief funds. Grasshoppers swarm eastern Nebraska and western Iowa, with Prof. Swenk noting the plague’s severity and recalling 1874 losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Kennedy
South Dakota
WPA
Iowa
Chicago
North Dakota
Montana
Elmer Holt
Bismarck
Walter Welford
Washington
Northwest
Nebraska
H. M. Swenk
University of Nebraska
Half Billion Paid to War Veterans
Post officials estimate more than a half billion dollars was paid to veterans last week on bonus bond trade ins. C B Eilenberger said most veterans cashed part of their bonds while keeping some as an investment. Bonds pay three percent interest.
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Washington
C. B. Eilenberger
Eilenberger
Nail Removed From Boy’s Lung At Temple University
Kelvin Rogers of Australia was admitted to Temple University Hospital after a 9 000 mile journey. A three inch wire nail was removed from his right lung using a bronchoscope in seven minutes. The hospital said he is doing nicely and arrived less than 24 hours earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Kelvin Rogers
Temple University Hospital
Australia
Rogers
Chevalier Jackson
Man Wounded While Attempting Self-Inflicted Shot
A guest at a party attempted to take a rifle from a man who then fired unintentionally striking his own wound. The injured man, Deering, was moved to St. Francis sanitarium in critical condition with a leg wound and abdominal injury. Doctor J Q Graves reported the patient stable but serious at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis Sanitarium
J. Q. Graves
Deering
Hosey
South First Street
Jack
Bryan Aulds marriage reported in Farmerville
Miss Mildred Aulds daughter of W B Aulds Farmerville and Paul Bryan Calhoun were married at Rev M A Treadwell s Farmerville home on June 18. Bryan works at the soil conservation camp near Farmerville and they will reside in Farmerville. Announcement made of the nuptials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Mildred Aulds
W. B. Aulds
Farmerville
Paul Bryan
Calhoun
M. A. Treadwell
Treadwell
Bryan
Soil Conservation
Preston Bell Weds Miss J C Harrell at Haile
Preston Bell of Maelon married Miss J C Harrell of Linville at Haile. Bell is son of Mr and Mrs J C Bell of Marion and the bride is daughter of the late John Harrell of Linville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Bell
Maelon
Linville
Haile
Bell
Marion
John Harrell
Miss Maudenya Burns and J. T. Dollar Married in Winnsboro
In Winnsboro Louisiana on June 25 a ceremony at the home of Rev Dana Terry and his wife united Miss Maudenya Burns and J. T. Dollar with the Rev Terry officiating. Connecticut plans permanent license plates with annual inserts to be distributed yearly when motorists register beginning March 1937.
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Berlin
Peoniles
Courteis
Erich Scheek
Creech
Tony Lough
Saxony
Winnsboro
Connecticut
Spring Hay Fever Relief Claim with Rinex Capsules
An advertisement touts Dr. Platt's Rinex Prescription in capsules for spring hay fever or rose fever caused by pollen from grasses trees and flowers. The first dose reportedly relieves distressing symptoms within about 30 minutes with druggists carrying the product.
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Garner
Rules
Black Flag
Black Legion
Detroit
Arthur L. Kingsley
Highland Park
N. Ray Markland
Markland
Duncan McRae
Frank Rice
John Bannerman
Walter Pierce
Leslie J. Black
Harvey Davis
Frank Howard
Willard Foster
Associated Press
Miya
Yuki
Fe Pat O
The
Bryan-Aulds
Journey
Calvert
Guiana
Calverd
CALVERT @ provests cooling properties
Amazon “Rain Forest
Civilization
Coue
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Caryland Distileing CO. Inc
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