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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1932

Page

1

Prisoners to be sent to Angola Farm Penitentiary

A move announced by L. Himes of the penitentiary limits transfers to the Angola prison farm instead of Baton Rouge. The receiving station shifts from Baton Rouge to Angola, reducing travel distance for officers from Monroe and cutting about one fourth of the former distance.

Ana Angola Baton Rouge Sheriff's Department L. Himes Vosuneer Himes Monroe Alexandria

Corporate Growth Noted In Louisiana Week Filings

Louisiana charter filings show hospitalization in the state increased by 114500 for the week. Companies listed include Mechanical Equipment Corpora tion New Orleans 20000 Sparke's Coffee Shop Inc Shreveport 10000 Greenwood Trading Co Inc Greenwood 5000 and others with state registrations and share counts. Dissolutions were filed by Orleans Acceptance Corp New Orleans and R L Schmidt Co Inc New Orleans.

New Orleans J. A. Petty Co., Inc Capitol Coffee Co Baton Rouge Mattingly Tractor and Implement Co., Inc Thibodeaux Williams Grocery Market, Inc Shreveport DeSoto Foundry, Inc Mansfield Canal Realty and Investment Co., Inc Riverside Tourist Park, Inc Bossier City Guy L. White Insurance Co. Inc Crowley Midland Mortgage and Securities Corporation Anderer-Moore Laboratories, Inc Orleans Acceptance Corporation R. L. Schmidt Co., Inc

Ransom Demanded for Famous Child

A massive search followed a kidnapping at the Lindbergh estate as police and private citizens combed the house and grounds. Detectives examined a rough ladder and nursery area while aircraft crews and secret flying groups joined the effort without yielding clues. A warped shutter and blustery night are cited as factors in the crime as investigators pursue leads.

Francis Kelley Kelley Morristown Ludington Air Lines Newark Fred Davis Col. Lindberghs Air Quiet Birdmen Col. Lindbergh New York City Aviation Country Club Hicksville Long Island Lindborg Howe Luther H. Harding Lindbergh Lindberghs

Nearby residents recall evenings after supper on the floor below

The fragment notes someone enjoyed a later supper on the floor below, preserving a small domestic moment. It hints at a social scene or routine in a home setting without broader context or names.

Lindbergh baby kidnap reward plans shelved by New Jersey

Gov. A Harry Moore and Republican leaders after a telephone talk with Col. Charles A Lindbergh abandoned plans to offer a reward for the Lindbergh baby kidnappers. Lindbergh asked delaying proclamation and any move to raise the reward from $10 000 to $25 000 while efforts to find the abductors continued.

Trenton N. J A. Harry Moore Charles A. Lindbergh Lindbergh

Woosung Holding Back Japanese Forces

Chinese retreat from Shanghai borders reduces immediate danger to the international settlement. Japanese claim large arsenal at Hsukiang and advances along the Shanghai Nanking railway toward Chenju as forces shift westward.

Soochow Creek Shanghai Hsukiang Tachang Shanghai-Nanking Chenju

Japanese warships halt reinforcements near Nanking

In Nanking on March 2, Japanese warships deterred a failed attempt to rush reinforcements to the retreating 19th Route Army at Shanghai. A squadron including two cruisers and four destroyers patrolled the river while smaller vessels operated on both shores. Commanders warned they would bombard any crossing troops.

Nanking China Shanghai Here

Japanese Commander Plans Expedition in Manchuria

General Jiro Tamon announced a new Japanese expedition into the Imienpo and Hailin districts despite the surrender of Ting Chao. Chinese rebels refused to surrender and continued railroad depredations along Sanhsin and Ningata as the Soviet Union allows transport on the Chinese Eastern Railroad to Hailin. Tamon said the force might advance overland to Ninguta.

Harbin Manchuria Jiro Tamon Imienpo Hailin Ting Chao Tamon Sanhsin Ningata

Phillips Milk of Magnesia Offers Quick Digestive Relief

An advertisement urges immediate relief from indigestion caused by rich foods, coffee, and smoking. It promotes Phillips' Milk of Magnesia as an alkaline anti-acid to neutralize excess acidity, restore appetite, and sweeten the digestive system, noting doctors endorse the product and that genuine bottles come in 25¢ and 50¢ sizes.

Convention Opens for Order of the World Wide Lodge

High official arrives as convention fans excitement with 200 guests, from Yukon Alaska to Panama, gathering in Monroe for a regional chapter summit. Mrs Neva L. Liner presides as Worthy Grand Matron, while Mrs Mildred Schanbacher arrives from Port Arthur as a principal speaker. Formal program includes Welcome by city and fraternity leaders, musical performances, and multiple greetings from grand officers and distinguished guests.

Germany Iceland Yukon Alaska Panama Mildred Schanbacher Port Arthur Canada Dixie Annie D. Bennett Liner Charles Heitkamp Eleanor S. Duncan Hev. Hh. B. Hines Camilla L. Barrow S. D. McGoldrick Gertrude Davis Carrie Goff Lucille Holly Lillian Eagles Pearl Pumphrey Ruth Howell Emma Heitkamp Martha Ethel McCain Grace Robinson C. E. Enette Grand Sentinel Henry Haas P. P Eleanor §. Duncan Henry Whitfield Herman J. Duncan R. H. Oliver, Jr Rev H. B. Hines Minnie Hood Scotland Kate DeLarot Neva L. Liner Grace’ Agate Dixie’—Assembly

Christian Science Lecture At Local Church

The First Church of Christ Scientist on North Second Street and Auburn Avenue announces a free lecture on Christian Science by Ralph B Scholfield of London England member of the mother church lectureship board in Boston Mass The event is scheduled for Thursday evening March 3 at 8 o clock in the church auditorium.

First Church of Christ, Scientist North Second Street Auburn Avenue Ralph B. Scholfield London England First Church of Christ,’ Scientist Boston Mass

Spanish War Chief To Discuss Pension Legislation

George W. Hardy commander of the Louisiana Department of Spanish American War Veterans will discuss improved pension and widows pension legislation at a Friday night meeting of local Spanish American War Veterans. The event is at 7 30 o clock in Rodney J Hobbs Post clubrooms 307 North Second Street Luncheon will follow the session and VFW posts are invited to attend

George W. Hardy Louisiana Department of Rodney J. “Hobbs Veterans of Foreign Wars North Second Street

Board of Three to Study Flood Control Plans

The Mississippi River Commission board studies flood control measures including escaping waters from the main leveed channel, potential channel enlargement, artificial west side channels, and protective works for Monroe Morgan City Melville Simsport La and Arkansas City Ark. Brig Gen Thomas H Jackson, president, to collect data and visit sites as needed.

Monroe Morgan City Melville Simsport Arkansas City Ark Thomas H. Jackson Mississippi River Cossdisissioni

Man stabbed in Logansport debt dispute

Pete Ross, 28, recently married and residing near Logansport, La., lies in critical condition from stab wounds suffered in a debt dispute near Logansport yesterday afternoon. Deputy Sheriff McDonald says W. D. Pierce is the alleged assailant. no warrant issued pending Ross's condition.

Shreveport Pete Ross Logansport W. D. Pierce McDonald

Lindberghs Among New Jersey's Wealthiest

The Lindberghs are listed among New Jersey's wealthiest families. Charles Lindbergh earned about $50,000 yearly from Pan American Airways and T A T, served as a technical advisor, and drew large sums from newspaper syndication and a best selling book.

Lindberghs New Jersey Daniel Guggenhein United States Pan- American Ashways Airways Department of Commerce Morrow Anne

Lindy Abduction Ties to Professional Ring Suspected

Chicago Crime Commission president Frank J. Loesch said the Lindbergh kidnapping appears to be the work of professionals and possibly an organized Midwest ring. The article lists historic abductions from 1927 to 1931 and notes ongoing investigations in Washington.

Washington Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr Midwest Frank J. Loesch Chicago Crime Commission

Japanese Committee Cuts Battle Budget

Tokyo reports the investigation committee of Japan's privy council withheld approval of a 22 million yen bond issue for the Shanghai campaign and recommended 16 million yen instead. The cabinet requested the larger sum on February 26, but the committee demands a special Diet session if more funds are needed.

Tokyo Investigation Committee of Japan Privy Council Shanghai Diet

Loans Rules Tighten For 1932 Farm Credit Program

Regulations set prohibitions on loan use and ownership to curb speculation. Loans barred for crop acreage above 65 percent of farm planted in 1931, and for machinery or livestock purchases. tenants or landlords with interests in excess face limits. Applicants must mail by April 30, 1932. Evelyn Dodson of Reform Alabama earns first degree from University of Alabama Home Economics School.

Evelyn Dodson Reform Ala University of Alabama

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