Byrd Draft Movement Gains Steam Across South
A southern Democratic push to draft Senator Harry F. Byrd for the presidential nomination grows, led by John A. Barr of New Orleans. Barr says over 50 percent of southern Democratic convention delegates could back Byrd, with committees forming in ten states and additional clubs in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Byrd has not declared and resists third party links. Barr says the effort targets economy and curbs on New Deal waste.
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Harry F. Byrd
Byrd
Legislative Branch
John A. Barr
New Orleans
Barr
South
Virginia
Roosevelt
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Tennessee
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Argentine Revolt Suppressed After Military Tensions
A failed coup attempt by Lieutenant Colonel Tomas A. Dues to rally troops in the third infantry division was thwarted as officers refused to join. The Buenos Aires broadcast asserts strict order and says the army and navy back the government, while Uruguay reports clashes in the capital.
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Ramirez
Supreme Court
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Tomas A. Dues
Uruguay
Army
Navy
Ministry of War
Padgett Re elected Sheriff in Bossier Parish Runoff
Padgett defeated A. C. Montgomery 2620 to 2291 in the Bossier Parish runoff to win reelection as sheriff after 12 years in office. Complete unofficial returns released today confirm the result.
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Padgett
Shreveport
L. H. Padgett
Bossier Parish
A. C
Red
Montgomery
Allied repulse near Moletta amid tank raids in Italy
In sustained fighting southwest of Carroceto, Allied artillery disrupted a German assault as four Nazi tanks were knocked out over three days. British scouts captured prisoners while German shells hit positions near Carrace and along the beachhead. Nearby, Cassino front action saw a Nazi attack repelled near Mt Ornito as radio controlled tanks failed to reach lines. Meteors re-enter space at high speed.
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Moletta
Carroceto
Carrace
Cassino
Mt. Ornito
Garigliano River
Brewster Brothers Serve in Various Army Posts
The Brewster family reports three sons serving in the U.S. Army. Private Wayland Brewster trained at Camp Blanding Florida after induction. Staff Sergeant John A. Brewster serves at Camp Davis North Carolina. Corporal Dan Brewster works at Amarillo air field. Their wife Jewel Baxter and two children reside in West Monroe.
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Wayland Brewster
Army
Camp Blanding
Fla
Nee Jewel Baxter
James
Joe Evelyn
West Monroe
John A. Brewster
Camp Davis
North Carolina
Dan Brewster
Amarillo
Roy L. Roark Named Cubmaster of Pack 331
J. W. Webster announces Roy L. Roark as cubmaster of Pack 331 sponsored by the Y's Men's Club. The meeting date changes from the first Monday to the second Monday monthly. Fred L. Hancock named Central District Cubbing commissioner overseeing all cubbing activities in the Twin Cities.
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J. W. Webster
Ouachita Valley Boy Scout Council
Roy L. Roark
Y's Men's Club
Webster
Fred L. Hancock
Central District
Hancock
Twin Cities
Last Laugh Returns Soupbone Hits Leavenworth Shop
Henry Last of Leavenworth Kansas reports a large soupbone shot through his butcher shop window and nearly into his lap. He recalls many bones sold but this is the first time one has been returned in a strange twist of fate.
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Leavenworth, Kans
Henry Last
Last
Louisiana Governorship Second Primary Results Stun Old Regulars
Unofficial returns from 1,865 precincts show Davis leading Morgan by about 35,000 in the Democratic governor race. New Orleans backed Davis but Morgan still held a narrow city lead, while Long faction tensions and intra-party splits dominated the outcome.
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New Orleans
Sames
Robert S. Maestri
Congress
Long
Aftor Morgan
Prernorship
Man
Ney
Lewis Davis
Huey Long
Thew
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Sangster Davis
Statehouse
Earl K. Long
Louisiana
Citadel
Davis Davis
J Emile Verret
Verret
Earl Long
Joe T. Cawthorn
Fred S. LeBlanc
Baton Rouge
John B. Daigle
Lake Charles
A. P. Tugwell
John E. Coxe
First Woman Named Secretary of Democratic National Committee
Dorothy McElroy Vredenburgh 27, wife of Alabama lumberman Peter Vredenburgh III, was named secretary of the Democratic National Committee. She is Alabama Young Democratic Clubs leader and succeeds George E. Allen. She plans to meet with committee vice chairman Ambrose OConnell in Chicago.
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Alabama
Dorothy McElroy Vredenburgh
Democratic National Committee
Robert E. Hannegan
Vredenburgh
Young Democratic Clubs of America
George E. Allen
Mississippi
Memphis
Chicago
Ambrose O'Connell
Baldwin, Miss
Columbus
Miss
Mississippi State College For Women
Peter Vredenburgh
Author’s Skin Bound Book Reveals Highwayman’s Confession
The Boston Athenaeum once displayed a grim volume bound in the author’s skin. Published in 1837, Narrative of the Life of James Allen alias George Walton presents his deathbed confession to the warrant of Massachusetts State Prison.
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Boston
James Allen
George Walton
Massachusetts State Prison
Ferriday Servicewoman Returns Home on Convalescent Leave
Private First Class Ben L. Green Jr. of Ferriday is home on convalescent leave after serving in the southwest Pacific. Local residents and visitors include families from Iowa Wisner Natchez Monroe Vidalia and Centerville Miss. Anne Sessions Henry marries Frank Kifer in a Ferriday ceremony.
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Ben L. Green, Jr
Ben L. Green, Sr
Ferriday
Southwest Pacific
Lelia H. Mulvihill
Anne Sessions Henry
Charles Milo Henry
Frank Kifer
St. Joseph
Louis A. Kifer
Notable Wedding and Local Social Notes
The groom's parents hosted the event with Reverend C. Smith officiating. The newlyweds will reside with Mr. and Mrs. Kifer in Morganza, La for an indefinite period. Mrs Joseph McCarthy and family of Alexandria visited the Murrays over the weekend and Lewis Jones visited New Orleans last Monday.
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Reverend C. Smith
Mrs. Kifer
Morganza
Joseph McCarthy
Alexandria
R. E. Murray
Lewis Jones
New Orleans
March Bond Sale Campaign Starts
The 4 H clubs of Ouachita parish begin a March drive to sell $48,300 of Series E war bonds with W C Abbott Jr, assistant county agent, as chairman. The war finance committee praises the clubs for their patriotic effort as the state quota nears 2.25 million dollars.
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Ouachita Parish
W. C. Abbott, Jr
War Finance Committee
Cupid s Helpers on the Job at Arkansas Hotel Scene
A Missouri Army base major and his sweetheart sought a marriage license at a Harrison hotel. The manager alerted the county clerk, a minister arrived, nuptial music played, and a corsage was delivered as the marriage proceeded.
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Harrison, Ark
Missouri
Pain Relief Advertisement for C-2223 Product
An advertisement promotes C-2223 for rheumatic pain and muscular aches with a 60 count bottle priced at 60c or $1. It offers a refund of the first bottle purchase price if not satisfied and cautions use as directed. The copy emphasizes real pain-relieving help and urges buying today.
Business Law Courses Expanded at Northeast Junior College
Increased interest in extension division programs offered through Louisiana State University leads to new classes in business law algebra mechanical drawing and aviation groundwork at Northeast Junior College. W. L. Perkins says classes will start once enough students register. contact him at phone 42%.
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Northeast Junior College
Louisiana State University
W. L. Perkins
Perkins
Fair Enough Luan Stirs Canon of Mussolini in Uproar
The piece portrays Luan as a fervent and confrontational figure in American journalism who attacks the Roosevelt administration and its allies. It credits him with combative rhetoric, sharp cartoons, and fearless defense of his country, while noting his unpopularity and willingness to use harsh methods.
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Roosevelt
Tom Dewey
Mr. McCormick
Roosevelts
Great Britain
Russia
Gerand
Britain
Marshall Field
Chicago
McCormick
New Deal
Middle West
Abbye Smith Named East Feliciana Election Supervisor
The secretary of state announces Abbye Smith will replace H. L. Wright on the East Feliciana parish board of supervisors of elections. Smith appointment follows Wright’s resignation.
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Baton Rouge
Secretary of State Today
Abbye Smith
Board of Supervisors of Elections
East Feliciana Parish
Smith
H. L. Wright
Parish Races 10 to 0 in Tight Contest
A fragmented report shows a parish race result with a 10 to 0 score in a 34 point total. No clear names or locations are legible, but the tally hints at a decisive margin in a small community event.
Insect Species Count Surpasses 450 Million Noted
A scientific bulletin states that more than 450 million species of insects are known, highlighting vast biodiversity. The report emphasizes the richness of insect life and the challenge of cataloging such diversity.
Carter's Little Liver Pills Digestive Aid Ad
An advertisement promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills as a quick enhancer of bile flow to improve digestion. It claims Nature produces two pints of bile daily and promises relief within about thirty minutes, urging readers to buy at drugstores for 25 cents.
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Carter
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