Leche Denied Take of Money Amid Audit Findings
Ruston La June 26 Special There was no evidence in an audit of Caldwell Bros. and Hart to show former Governor Richard W Leche received any share of a 27000 raise in a Louisiana Tech building contract. The testimony from J B Lancaster, assistant to Frank S Shattuck, suggested such a sum appeared in the books but Lancaster said Hart and Weiss would justify additions later. The trial of Leche for confidence games continues with the jury expected to return after a heated exchange over prior statements.
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Caldwell Bros. and
Hart
Richard W. Leche
Louisiana Tech
J. B. Lancaster
Frank S. Shattuck
Lancaster
Leche
Monte Hart
T. H. Harris
Capital
Tech
Covington
Earl K. Long
Leon Weiss
Truett Scarborough
E. L. Walker
Scarborough
Shattuck
Germany Opens Trade Offensive in South America
A well informed source says Nazi Germany has begun a strong trade push in Argentina and Uruguay to win cooperation away from the United States. Agents reportedly seek large barter deals using Argentine food exports for projects like railway electrification and hydro plants, with shipping space discussed to move purchases to Germany.
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Buenos Aires
Germany
South America
Argentina
Uruguay
United States
Hippopotamus Bath Sparks City Zoo Row in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh debated Mary the 3,000 pound hippopotamus and a new 2 pool at Highland Park Zoo as works director Roessing and keeper Walter Brown clashed over size. Taxpayers will see for themselves when the zoo opens Friday.
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Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Mary
Ighland Park Zoo
Walter Brown
Frank M. Roessing
Gloria
Hoover Leaves Nomination Open at Conventions Start
Herbert Hoover kept his options open on a possible 1940 Republican nomination as the Philadelphia convention opened. Delegates shouted and waved banners after his plea to “save America for free men” while Willkie and Taft’s rivals jockeyed for positions and a New York backed Thomas E. Dewey was pushed into the roll call.
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W. B. Ragsdale
Philadelphia
Herbert Hoover
Save America For
Hoover
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Wendell Willkie
Vandenberg
Alabama
New York
Thomas E
Willkie
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Resolutions Committee
Mr. Hoover
Turkey Iraq in Joint Defense Pact Amid War Fears
Premier Refik Saydam said Turkey will stay out of the war while an agreement was reached for joint defense of Iraq and French mandated Syria in cooperation with Britain. The accord followed consultations with Iraq’s foreign affairs and justice ministers in Ankara as fears rose over Syria becoming a battleground.
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Turkey
Refik Saydam
London
Iraq
Syria
Great Britain
Exchange Telegraph
Istanbul
France
Britain
Italy
Near East
Russians Adopt Six Day Work Week For War Effort
Moscow reports the Soviet government adopts a six day work week with one rest day to replace the revolutionary five day week. Soviet radio notes higher hours in capitalist countries and cites rising war danger, urging increased production to strengthen national defense.
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Moscow
U S Embassy Moves Into Bedaux Chateau
Reporter Roy Porter notes temporary U S embassy offices set up in the Bedaux Chateau near Tours France. Staff include Hugh S Fullerton Ernest Mayer and Leigh Hunt. Chateau De Cande hosted King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson marriage in 1937.
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England
Wallis Warfield Simpson
Windsor
United States
Robert Schow
Jack Sterling
Bordeaux
Tours
Chateau de Cande
Exchange Telegraph
William C. Bullitt
France
Paris
Etampes
Orleans
Amboise
Blois
Here
Japanese Move Toward Dominance in Far East War Setup
The piece argues Japan is accelerating operations in Asia to oust Western powers after Britain and France falter, aiming for self sufficiency and control of British and French Dutch territories. It notes a shift in global power and speculation about the main U.S. fleet's movements from Pearl Harbor toward the Pacific.
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Navy
Lewis Compton
Phoenix
Pacific
Valparaiso
Chile
Quincy
United States
Hawaii
Far East
France
Orient
Nippon
Japan
Eastern Asia
Britain
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Europe
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Delivery boy held up and robbed on DeSiard Street
A Ware Drug store delivery boy was attacked on DeSiard Street last night and robbed of $1.65 in change a pint of ice cream and a package of cigarettes. He found scraps of tinfoil at the scene, likely from the cigarettes.
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Parents plan graduation for son but find he's truant
Pittsburgh report: Russian immigrant couple, Mr and Mrs John Zellen, sought police help to locate their 11 year old son Walter who disappeared before a high school graduation. They had believed he attended school, paying for lunches and a class ring, unaware he had not completed junior high and had been away three years. Walter claimed bright students did not receive report cards. The parents arranged a graduation, bought a suit and a portrait, and hoped for his return.
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Pittsburgh
John Zellen
Water
Zellens
Walter
Germans Plan Invasion Of England Reported
Across London and Berlin reports describe Nazi plans to invade the British Isles as raids flourish on the enemy coastline. Four Germans killed in air raids, Britain cites rising political battle, while Berlin claims Nazi occupation of France's Atlantic coast is underway. Other notes mention Japan's Asahi forecast, Ireland's defense buildup, and U.S. debates on war neutrality and military production.
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London
British Isles
Owen Bestel bin Eden Lan See Ee
Scotland
Berlin
Germany
France
Atlantic
Britain
Tokyo
Asahi
Japan
Italy
Dublin
Ireland
Hitler Visits Napoleons Tomb and Paris Landmarks
Berlin reports Adolf Hitler made a covert trip to Paris visiting Napoleon’s tomb at the Invalides after removing sandbags. He appeared moved by the memorial, viewed the Eiffel Tower with the swastika flag visible, and visited Madeleine Church amid German guards.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Paris
Napoleon
Hitler
Hotel Des Invalides
Hotel Des Invelides
Seine
Eiffel Tower
War Casualty From German Raid In London Shelter
In a London shelter a man was injured by a collapsing door after a German raid. He received hospital care for shock and minor bruises as others escaped unharmed. The incident followed by reports of wartime disruption and a note from a public figure about plans. The All England Lawn Tennis Tournament scheduled for Wimbledon was cancelled.
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London
Ateel
Wimbledon
Italian Cabinet Summoned for July 6 Session
Rome reports indicate the Italian cabinet was summoned for its monthly session scheduled to begin July 6. The move sets the stage for discussions on current economic policy and domestic affairs.
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Rome
Romanian Shipping Resumes Sails From Bucharest
The Romanian maritime service announced that Romanian ships held in the Black Sea are resuming sailings. Details continue on the third page.
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Bucharest
Rumanian Maritime Service
British Raids Rattle Germany In New Phase Of Action
Heavily armed British raiders aided by the Royal Air Force strike along the European coast from Norway to the Spanish coast. Casualties are reported among German troops as naval and military patrols clash with British forays. Reuters notes German naval strength is depleted and defensive works yield to Allied pressure.
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Free London
Germany
Britain
Royal Air Force
Ht Mggen
Norway
Reuters
Annulment Sought After Child Bride Marriage
Dudleigh Emerson 25 seeks annulment of his marriage to 13 year old N Richey in Shreveport after judge in Caddo district court ordered it null. Emerson testified the girl was not legally capable of entering into the marriage contract at the time.
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Marshall
Tex
E. P. Mille
Caddo
Dudleigh Emerson
N Richey
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