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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1933

Page

5

Manteris Confesses to Caldwell Bank Robbery Plot

Harry Manteris, prisoner in Caldwell parish jail, confessed in court to a bank holdup attempt at Grayson. The statement links co defendants Hook Turner Stafford Wells and Jimmie Wells, with details of the plan, travel from Mineola to Monroe, the bank entry, and the getaway car usage. Authorities say charges of wounding during a robbery will be filed against the four men.

Harry Man Caldwell Parish Grayson Bank Monroe Alexandria Columbia L. V. Tarver J. W. King Manteris Monroe Liier Hook” Tur Stafford Wells Mann Caldwell Wells Turner Jerris Mortega Ortega Fis Norris Mineola Texas Merom Mack McIntosh Bee Eula Mdina Little River Meewife Stafford Myself Jimmie Wells Stafford Hook Turner Ewe Jimmie Fford Wells Hook Turner Reto Grayson R. C. Ray- Mee Rush Tarver Mome Hook Fame Bela Riverton Rivernd River George Manteris Harry Manteris Tarver R. C. Baggent St. Francis Sanitarium Terday Wells and Turner

Winners of Trip To Chicago Named

Barney Jones of Tallulah and Lyllian Lynch of Newellton won the popularity contest for a trip to the Chicago World’s Fair. They will join a Vicksburg party of six to depart July 2 for the trip.

Tallulah Barney Jones H. J. Jones Lyllian Lynch Newellton Alex Blanche Chicago Vicksburg Lake Providence Louisiana

Cannonball At Vast Speed Takes Unthinkable Time

A cannon-ball moving at half a mile per second would require about 80 billion years to reach the farthest known star cluster, underscoring vast cosmic distances and the immensity of space.

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Bancroft Named Rotary Chief In Vicksburg Luncheon

T O Bancroft was inducted as Rotary Club president at a Thursday noon luncheon at Hotel Virginia. He succeeds Judge W M Harper who received a silver coffee service. The retiring president praised the year’s achievements noting 75 members and strong finances while the boys work committee gained recognition.

T. O. Bancroft Rotary Club Hotel Virginia Bancroft W. M. Harper Aubrey Haas Louisiana Mississippi Vicksburg Monroe Boys’ Work Committee

Heavy Repeal Vote In Mississippi Predicted

Nelson T. Levings, state chairman of the Crusaders for Mississippi, predicted a five to one repeal majority. He told Louisiana Crusaders officers that the dry south is largely a myth and that repealists would win by three to one to five to one if the issue were voted. He noted Mississippi already has liquor and beer but lacks revenue and control.

New Orleans Mississippi Nelson T. Levings The Crusaders For Levings Louisiana Crusaders South

State rights fight backs liquor problem solution

The article notes a renewed battle over states rights and practical liquor solutions. It contrasts U S positions with French Indo-China where women wear trousers meat skirts and children are numbered rather than named.

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