Free Books in All Schools Bill Advances in Senate
The Louisiana Senate passed the McClanahan bill to provide free books to all school children, public and private, funded by severance tax revenues. Senator Delos R. Johnson warned the measure could be unconstitutional without an amendment restricting expenditures to public purposes. The bill moves to Governor Long for signature.
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McClanahan
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Washington
Governor's Car Eliminated in Louisiana Bill
The Louisiana House passed the general appropriation bill with an annual total near 54 million dollars by an 83 to 0 vote and adjourned until Monday. An amendment by Rep H B Bozeman Winn eliminated the automobile provision for the Mercious Caue house from the bill following tax commission recommendations.
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Baton Rouge
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H. B. Bozeman
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McIntyre declares convention fatigue after two in month
C O McIntyre, convention correspondent for The News Star, reports from Houston on June 29 that he is exhausted after back to back conventions. He jokes about seeking a new assignment and plans to greet arriving trains with a kiss at Penn Station upon travel to New York.
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Picture of Al Smith Hung in Louisiana Senate Chamber
Governor Alfred E. Smith a large picture now hangs in the senate chamber as Senator Henry D. Lavecade presents the image he bought at the Smith headquarters in Houston. The ceremony took place in Baton Rouge with Lavecade speaking on personal privilege.
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Baton Rouge
Alfred E. Smith
Senate
Henry D. Lavecade
St. Landry
Smith
Houston
Cyr Versus Flynn Fists Averted At Baton Rouge Hearing
Baton Rouge hearings featured a near fist fight as Lt Governor Cyr confronted Dr Flynn over a dentist bill. The session also focused on teacher salary equalization and insurance policy reforms. Senate committees advanced the Gueymard pay equity measure, while the tobacco tax repeal and income tax bill faced mixed votes.
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Associated Press
Baton Rouge
House Committee On Health and Quarantine
Paul H. Cyr
Flynn
New Orleans
W. C. Pegues, Jr
de Soto
Bozeman Accosted Senator in State Capitol Report Says
A Louisiana Senate committee reports Bozeman accosted Senator Norris C Williamson of East Carroll in a belligerent manner in the state capitol. The panel says Bozeman acted without the governor's knowledge or consent and sought future reward from friends.
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Associated Press
Baton Rouge
H. A. Bozeman
Norris C. Williamson
East
Carroll
Long
Senate
Boseman
Bozeman
East Carroll
Cyr
Nelson faces manslaughter charge after fatal stabbing
A bill of information accuses John Nelson of manslaughter in the death of J. J. Murphy who died from a stab wound near the heart following pneumonia. Murphy and Nelson lived at 2603 Lee avenue. Nelson, 39, surrendered to Sheriff Milton Cordale and is jailed. Murphy, a painter and paperhanger, was buried after rites funded by the parish. stabbing occurred Saturday on the west bank of the Ouachita river near T. W. Smith’s farm. Nelson claims self defense.
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Robinson Nominated for Vice President by Democratic Convention
June 29 report from Sam Houston Hall Houston lists states and vote totals naming Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas as the Democratic vice presidential nominee. Each state shows Robinson support with minor Republican or rival votes and districts noted, including Alabama Arizona California and New York among many others.
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Joseph T. Robinson
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New York
Hambones Meditations and Laughin Show Notes
A lively note describes J P Alley performing Hambones Meditations with Patson Laughin at a dinner event. The speaker requests fried chicken and salmon meat for next Sunday, with humor and crowd reactions highlighted.
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Smith Named Democratic Nominee by One Ballot
Gov. Alfred E. Smith of New York wins the Democratic presidential nomination on a solitary ballot at the national convention in Houston Texas. A harmonized platform is adopted with a pledge to enforce prohibition and address farm surpluses and agricultural rehabilitation.
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Byron Price
Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Alfred E. Smith
New York
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Madison Square Garden
Reed
Missouri
Severance tax bill ready for long after passage
Baton Rouge June 29 The severance tax bill placing a levy on natural resources was enrolled after House concurrence in Senate amendments. Funds will buy free school textbooks for state children. about 2 million dollars is expected from the tax, based on resource quantity. 54 votes for concurrence, four against.
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Associated Press
Baton Rouge
Huey P. Long
House
Senate
Democratic ticket names chosen amid wild demonstrations
Governor Smith was named president with 849 2-3 votes at the convention. Senator Robinson was nominated for vice president by a landslide 1,032 1-6 votes from 1,100 attendees. Both nominations drew wild demonstrations.
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Robinson
Senator Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas
U S Senator Joseph Thomas Robinson of Arkansas is referenced in this item. The piece notes his role in national politics and his prominence as a member of the United States Senate. No date or additional context is provided in the accessible text.
Platform Upon Which Al Smith Will Make Race
Houston June 29 democratic platform highlights for Governor Smith as presidential nominee. Laws enforcement aims to enforce the eighteenth amendment and constitution. Agriculture seeks loans and farm board support for marketing surpluses without subsidies, with tariff parity for other industries.
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Arkansan Robinson Leads Democratic Ticket Victory
The Democratic national convention nominated Senator Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas as running mate to Alfred E. Smith. Robinson won on the first ballot, strengthening the ticket and balancing the south and west. Robinson, a forceful campaigner, is a leading Senate Democrat and floor leader.
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Gavel carved from Evangeline oak presented at Houston convention
Louisiana delegates, after a week in Houston, plan rest at home. Col. Robert Ewing and Mrs. Stella Hamlin remain for national committee organization. Evangeline Girls present a gavel carved from the Evangeline oak at the convention hall as Senator Joseph T. Robinson presides.
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