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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1929

Page

6

Funds Sought to Resume Louisiana Dairy Inspections

Gov Huey P Long urged steps to fund resumed dairy inspections halted June 1 after a joint meeting of the Louisiana Dairy Men’s Association and the Rouge Milk Producers Association. They cited health risks to citizens and noted an $80,000 loan authorized by the legislature, with $20,000 already spent by the dairy commission.

Associated Press Baton Rouge Huey P. Long Louisiana Dairy Opinion Jana Dairymen’s Association Fusion. Rouge Milk Producers Dairy Commission State Commissioner of Agriculture State Board of College For Agriculture Louisiana State University

Scouts Abroad on International Jam Trip to England

Identification cards issued by Scout Headquarters mark Hassel Cahn Jack Knowles and Robert Dunnaway as local scouts who will sail from New York July 12 aboard the Cedric for an about two month stay in England. They return on the Majestic. The Ouachita Valley Boy Scout council does not pay the trip costs. each boy or family bears the expense.

Scout England Hare Hassel Cahn Jack Knowles Robert Dunnaway Cedric New York

Banquet Prank Ends in Guest of Honor Humiliation

A suburban party organized by a local group for a honored member attempted an electric chair gag for a News-Star reporter who skipped attendance. The guest of honor accidentally toppled into the chair causing him to scream and fling food, prompting a hasty exit. Police later kept publicity in check as the incident drew attention.

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Woman Metallographist Heads Western Union Laboratory

Dr Frances Hurd Clark leads the Western Union photomicrographic laboratory and analyzes all metals for the telegraph system. She is described as the only woman metallographist heading such a large laboratory and evaluates new materials for defects before use. A Syracuse University graduate with two MIT degrees, she was chosen for her specialized skill.

Associated Press New York Western Union Telegraph Company Frances Hurd Clark Massachusetts Institute of Technology Clark Syracuse University Tech

Lindberghs Claim Business Trip Backed In Columbus Stop

Colonel Charles A Lindbergh and his wife Anne Morrow continued their trans continental air journey with a claim the trip serves business. He worked on final inspections for the Transcontinental Air Transport opening July 8 and held meetings with company officials at Port Columbus. The Lindberghs were delayed by fog over the Alleghenies and greeted by a crowd at Norton Field before flying to Indianapolis.

Columbus Charles A. Lindbergh Anne Morrow Lindbergh Transcontinental Air Transport Port Columbus Lindberghs Indianapolis Los Ageles Winslow Ariz Norton Field Allegheny Mountains

Seek Work for Two Able Bodied Men in Monroe

No replies were received to a plea by Mrs. F A Blanks secretary of the Monroe Welfare association for work for two able bodied men ages 45 and 60 who are anxious to earn a livelihood. Notify Mrs Blanks at Monroe Welfare association city hall office or call telephone 446 if you have work.

F. A. Blanks Monroe Welfare Association

Women May Gain New Privilege in France

Paris reports the Academy of Political and Moral Sciences may allow women to join its ranks. Previously barred by a 1911 plenary decision, the academy plans secret sessions in July to decide whether women scientists may enter the political and moral branch of the immortals.

France Associated Press Paris Academy of Political and Moral Sciences Academy

Signer of Kellog Pact Quits Japanese Privy Council

Count Uchida, long serving Japanese diplomat who signed the Kellogg Paris pact, resigns from the privy council. He represented Japan at the Paris signing and opposed attaching a reservation or interpretation to the ratification despite the council’s approval.

Tokyo Count Ouchida Paris Privy Council Count Uchida Japan Uchida

Negro Takes Auto With Permission, Wrecks Car Later

Eli Sampson, 19, allegedly took a Dodge sedan from J. T. Austin of Austin-Jordan Oil and Gas, then wrecked on the Washington North Third street corner at ten. He collided with a Nash Cabriolet driven by H. L. Woods of Keystone Carbon, damaging the rear fender and bumper. a warrant is issued as Sampson fled after the incident.

J. T. Austin Austin-Jordan Oil and Gas Company Eli Sampson Washington North Third Streets Nash H. L. Woods Keystone Carbon Company Sampson

Louisiana Delegation Seeks Higher Tariffs From Washington

The Louisiana delegation led by Agriculture Commissioner Harry D. Wilson returned from Washington where they urged increased tariffs on jute long staple cotton vegetables oils and Spanish moss. Delegates S Odenheimer Ben L. Thompson and C T Bourg joined representatives from eleven southern states. A resolution for tariffs on these products with a 25 percent preferential rate for Philippine Islands was adopted unanimously.

News-Star Baton Rouge Louisiana Washington Harry D. Wilson S. Odenheimer New Orleans Ben L. Thompson Alexandria C. T. Bourg Thibodeaux

Hoover appoints L A U man to Pan American Congress

Baton Rouge La June 26 Wyatt A Pickens professor of romance languages at Louisiana State University has been appointed by President Hoover to the United States delegation to the Pan American highway congress. The service calls for men familiar with languages and customs of foreign countries. Pickens has been with LSU since last September and previously taught at University of North Carolina and Harvard.

Associated Press Baton Rouge Wyatt A. Pickens Louisiana State University Hoover United States Pickens University of North Carolina Harvard

Kiwanis Club Not Enjoined For Politics

Wilby G. Hyde of Chillicothe Ohio told a convention session that every public problem is political and Kiwanis should not be used for partisan aims. He urged Kiwanis to develop leaders by expression while avoiding blind partisanship. Focus for 1929 30 includes immigration Americanization crime prevention reforestation and community issues.

Associated Press Milwaukee Louisiana Wilby G. Hyde Chillicothe Ohio United States Mr. Hyde Kiwanis Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Clubs

Five Held After Death Linked to New York Restaurant Visit

Police questioned Quiz Night Club hostesses Betty Farley and Billie Burke for hours before releasing them. Marlow dined at a West 52nd Street restaurant shortly before his death. Mary Seiden of Coney Island is also mentioned. Commissioner Whalen notes Lewis arrived from Boston on June 16 on a mysterious mission and later shared a hotel room with Siegel in Coney Island before they checked out Monday morning.

West 52Nd Street Marlow Mary Seiden Coney Island Betty Mickie” Farley Billie Burke Farley Whalen Lewis Boston Siegel

Boston man tied to fatal case kept tip on track

The commissioner's report links a Boston man named Lewis to a loss of 2700 dollars at Aqueduct after a group including Marlow Wilson and Siegel sought a hot tip. A $3500 money order later divided between two men raises questions as to motive and source of funds.

Marlow Aqueduct Race Track Lewis Sieden Boston Siegel Manhattan Wilson Hotel Victoria Coppa Whalen

Governor discusses gas and debt in New Orleans remarks

The governor spoke in New Orleans soon after his election. He compared two rival figures and said both would reduce the penitentiary debt. He also rented rooms across from the Constitutional League headquarters but declined to explain the reason.

New Orleans John M. Parker J. Y. Sanders The Constitutional League

Three Branches Independent in Louisiana Public Pledge

A historic declaration calls for restoration of constitutional government and equal, independent branches of government. It emphasizes prudent public administration, tax restraint, and safeguarding public funds from private use, noting progress depends on the chosen servants and the will of Providence.

Louisiaana General Assembly

Declaration of Principles Endorsed by League Executive

The executive committee of the league adopted a declaration of principles endorsing a free and intelligent people under decent and honorable government. It was announced last night after a unanimous vote.

Organized League

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