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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1934

Page

3

Refunding Bill Approved By Parochial Affairs Committee

The Louisiana House parochial affairs committee favored a substitute tax relief measure to allow refunding of local bond issues by extending maturities with bond holder consent. The constitutional amendment, prepared by the attorney general, would let parochial and municipal entities lower taxes by extending due dates up to 40 years at capped interest. Ben A. Campbell pressed the bill for the attorney general while E. G. Simmons urged deferred action citing bond portfolio concerns.

Baton Rouge House Parochial Affairs Committee Attorney General's Pavy St. Landry Buie Franklin Beeson Vernon Ben A. Campbell New Orleans E. G. Simmons Pan-American Life Insurance Company

Lawmaker seeks delay on bill after committee split

Representative Williamson of Calcasieu urged deferred action to study the bill. The committee voted against the motion, blocking postponement for a day.

Williamson Calcasieu

Twins Born 50 Miles Apart on Scottish Island

Mrs James McLennan of Scarpay island Scotland gave birth to twins 50 miles apart within 48 hours. One child born at home. mother carried on a stretcher, rowed four miles to Harris, then rode 45 miles to Stornoway where the second child was born. All three reported well.

James McLennan Scsrpay Scotland Harris Stornoway Luafest

Oil Production Increases in United States

Texas and California gains lift US crude output 14 767 barrels to 2 676 422 bpd in latest week. East Texas adds 24 100 bpd to 579 310, California up to 535 750 bpd, Oklahoma and Kansas dip, Rocky Mountain region rises to 93 950 bpd.

Tulsa Okla Texas California United States The Oil and Gas Journal East Texas Oklahoma Kansas Michigan Rocky Mountain

Negroes Held Here On Federal Charge

Lat Williams was the alleged victim of a false CWA check. Rayville residents Insey Fisher Ira Jones were held on $500 bond after a Monday preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner Allen Guthrie. Jones pleaded guilty Fisher pleaded not guilty. They were arrested Saturday by a United States secret service agent and are held in Ouachita parish jail.

Lat Williams Rayville Insey Fisher Ira Jones United States Allen Guthrie Ouachita Parish Secret Service Jones Fisher

Rice Chieftain to Attend Meet for Rice Marketing Hearing

Charles G. Miller head of the rice division of the farm administration will attend Monday's hearing in Lake Charles Louisiana on the marketing agreement for the southern rice milling industry. The session will consider amendments including revised differentials for rough rice as proposed by various interests.

Washington Charles G. Miller Rice Division The Farm Administration Lake Charles

Buying of Louisiana Rice By U. S. Is Urged

Washington June 25 The Louisiana legislature urges U S surplus relief corporation to buy Louisiana rice. Representative Rene L De Rouen says Charles G Miller head of the rice division supports the idea and may discuss it in Lake Charles next week. De Rouen seeks Emergency Relief Administration approval for purchase of surplus rice.

Washington Federal Surplus Relief Corporation Louisiana Rene L. de Rouen Charles G. Miller Rice The Farm Administration Miller Lake Charles de Rouen Emergency Relief Administration

Applications Open for Federal Foreman Exam in Vicksburg

The U S civil service commission in Vicksburg announces an open competitive examination for foreman revetment construction to fill vacancies in the Vicksburg engineer district. Eligibles may be certified for similar positions in other services within the district. Applications must be filed by July 10. blank form requests go to the local board secretary, U S Civil Service Examiners, U S Engineer Service, Box 667, Vicksburg, Mississippi.

United States Civil Service Commission Vicksburg The U. S. Civil Service Examiners U. S. Engineer Service Miss

City Court dispositions Monday with multiple drunken and trespass cases

City Court sessions Monday afternoon before Judge W. M. Harper. Ed Jones, Sam Brown, O Welch, James Burnett, I Z Mathis, Willie Gibson, Jessie Hamilton, Thomas Drew, Henry Dishroom and Abram Harris faced charges. Fines ranged from 5 to 12.50 dollars with suspensions and a 10 day term for drawing a dangerous weapon.

W. M. Harper Ed Jones Edward Nugent Sam Brown Ralph Hines O. Welch Verna Lee Hopper James Burnett I. Z. Mathis Willie Gibson Jessie Hamilton Thomas Drew Henry Dishroom Abram Harris

Gilmore bill to authorize Louisiana state lottery advances

Public letter reports the Gilmore bill to authorize a state lottery in Louisiana moves to third reading in the House, with Governor Allen opposing any state lottery. Proponents press final passage while critics urge repeal of gambling laws and praise the governor’s stance.

Baton Rouge Gilmore Louisiana House of Representatives Walter T. Gilmore St. Mary Parish Ways and Means Oscar K. Allen Louisiana Allen

Experienced Repairman Joins Monroe Typewriter Exchange Staff

Jerry R. O'Brien is hired as typewriter and adding machine repairman at Monroe Typewriter Exchange. A former U S navy aviator, he trained at Pensacola and built typewriters during service. He later flew airmail for Western Airmails between Flagstaff and El Paso before gaining nine years in repair work. He also sells Regal typewriters and services office equipment.

Jerry R. O'Brien Monroe Typewriter Exchange United States Navy Pensacola Fla O'Brien Navy Station Navy Flagstaff Ariz Fl Paso Texas Regal Typewriters

Baptist Revival Ends Friday In West Monroe Tent Meetings

Rev W B Starnes of Waco Texas announced the revival titled The Signs of the Times at Immanuel Baptist Church venues in West Monroe. Sermons focus on confession and repentance as services run daily this week with 9 am morning and 8 pm evening sessions.

W. B. Starnes Waco Texas Cotton and Mills Streets West Monroe Immanuel Baptist Church

Soda water gas sources from coke burn and molasses

Liquid carbonic gas for soda water is produced by burning coke or by fermentation, often as a by product of blackstrap molasses.

Inventory values estate of Baynards at $124 162 86

Alexandria, June 4. The estate of Major Ludlow B Baynard and Mrs Baynard is valued at 124 162 86 with four children and heirs including State Auditor L B Baynard of Baton Rouge plus Elise Baynard Liverman of Shreveport and Eugene Baynard Dupuy and William T Baynard of Alexandria. Real estate valued at 10000 and personal property 85868 58. The Mrs Baynard estate totals 28294 28. Major Baynard died May 17 and Mrs Baynard August 2 1921.

Alexandria Ludlow B. Baynard Baynard L. B. Baynard Baton Rouge Elise Baynard Liverman Shreveport Eugene Baynard Dupuy William T. Baynard

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