Sanders defies martial law in Baton Rouge amid anti Long rhetoric
Congressman J Y Sanders Jr railed against Huey P Long's martial law in Baton Rouge, claiming civil rights were being seized by violence. He told a guardsman he would continue to criticize Long, praised Franklin D Roosevelt, and warned anti Long ballots could be counted in a January election. He urged Louisiana residents to choose leadership between Roosevelt and Long.
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Huey P. Long
Louisiana
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Lester) Cave
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Honeymoon heads for San Francisco for Barbara Hutton wedding pair
Count and Countess Kurt Haugwitz Reventlow began their honeymoon in San Francisco at the Mark Hopkins hotel after marrying earlier in Reno. Barbara Hutton Mdivani, fresh from divorce, and her new husband arrived with an entourage. plans included a dinner in their honor and a public appearance in the hotel lobby before a private stay on Nob Hill.
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Ex Solon Charles Abels Dies in Ponchatoula
Charles D. Abels 78 a 22 year Tangipahoa parish representative died at his Ponchatoula home last night. A prominent local businessman he is survived by his widow Sylvan Duffy two daughters Mrs Irwin Kent and Mrs Emmett Hudson and a brother Jake Abels.
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Charles D. Abels
House of Representatives
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Sylvan Duffy
Irwin Kent
Emmett Hudson
Covington
Jake Abels
Delay in sending Patman bonus bill to White House
Washington reports a several day delay in transmitting the Patman cash bonus bill to the White House for a veto as backers await absent colleagues. Vice President Garner did not comment on overriding the veto and leaders aim to delay to limit post veto organizing time. Senator Reynolds returns from the Virgin Islands and Dennis Chavez delays swearing in.
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White House
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Roosevelt
Senate
Thomas
Oklahoma
Reynolds
North Carolina
Virgin Islands
Paul Pearson
Dennis Chavez
Mexico
House And Senate At Issue Over NRA
Washington May 15 A major conflict over extending the NRA divided the Senate and House. The Senate whipped through a ten month extension yesterday while House leaders led by Speaker Burns insisted on a two year extension sought by President Roosevelt. The current law expires June 16. Continued on Tenth Page.
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Roosevelt
Mussolini's Hands Off Dictum Sways East Africa Tensions
British officials sought further talks with Italy after Mussolini stated a hands off policy on Ethiopia. The remark, delivered to the Italian senate, left London intent on preventing East Africa hostilities while Addis Ababa reported no new policy move beyond an official address.
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Associated Press
Benito Mussolini
Ethiopia
Great Britain
East Africa
London
Eric Drummond
Rome
Addis Ababa
Il Duce
Georgians Vote Today on Prohibition Referendum
Georgia voters decide the long disputed prohibition issue in a statewide referendum. If repeal passes beer and wine become legal, while counties must individually approve whisky. Turnout and polling hours vary by county as 382 650 voters are eligible.
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Atlanta
John Barleycorn
James Edward Oglethorpe
Georgia
Monroe District Two Day Meeting Opens in Oak Ridge
A large Monroe district Methodist conference opens a two day gathering with 20 churches represented across towns. Young people lead the night session after a 6 p m picnic, with talks on evangelism district work women’s missions and Christian education featured by Rev W C Scott and Lyden Sims.
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Monroe
Methodist Church
H. L. Johns
J. D. Fomby
W. M. Nolan
Advocate Committee
Martin Hebert
Golden Cross
F. B. Hatch
R. W. Vaughan
J. G. Snelling
Centenary College
Pierce Cline
George S. Sexton
W. B. Clarke
C. V. Sanders
Hoyt M. Dobbs
W. C. Scott
J. A. McCormick
District Board of Trustees
Lyden Sims
W. H. Wallace, Jr
New Orleans
Appointment In February Exposed In Delinquent Levy Scheme
A historic report reveals a plan titled dictator to collect delinquent levies. The February appointment is shown as key to enforcing the levy scheme with officials connected to the effort.
Long as back tax collector for Louisiana
The Louisiana tax commission disclosed Senator Huey P. Long was hired in February to collect back taxes on a contingent fee basis. Long has already earned about $65,000 from duties for the Louisiana Public Service Commission. The state demanded from Louisiana Central Lumber Co of Clarks for taxes totaling $319,338.66 for 1932 1933 and 1934.
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Huey P. Long
Louisiana
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Louisiana Tax Commission
Long
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Louisiana Central Lumber Company of
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BAPTISTS BEGIN ANNUAL MEETING IN MEMPHIS
Messengers from 24 000 churches in 18 states and the District of Columbia gathered in Memphis for the 80th Southern Baptist convention opening at 2 p m. Keynote talks were set by president Dr M E Dodd and Baptist World Alliance head Dr George E Truett with Dr J H Rush Brookes of London as general secretary. Maurice A Levy of Williamsport Pa sent greetings from the Northern Baptist Convention. pre convention sessions of the W M U and Baptist Brotherhood closed. The W M U expected to re elect Mrs F W Armstrong of Plattsburg Mo.
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Southern Baptist Convention
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Shreveport
George E. Truett
Dallas
Tex
The
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J. H. Rushbrooke
London
England
Alliance
Maurice A. Levy
Williamsport
Northern Baptist Convention
Southern Baptist Women’s Missionary Union
Baptist Brotherhood of the South
F. W. Armstrong
Plattsburg
Fugitive from the Death House Confession Recalled
An editor recalls a dying tuberculosis patient who claimed 16 years as a fugitive after a wrongful murder conviction. The man sought publication to gain sympathy and a pardon, detailing his attempt to clear his name before death in six months.
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News-Star and World
Southern Cross Lands After SOS In Tasman Sea
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith and crew safely landed the tri motor Southern Cross after losing a propeller and part of a motor while en route to Wellington with 34,000 pieces of jubilee mail and 14,000 pounds of freight. Navigator P. C. Taylor and wireless operator J. Stannard were aboard as the plane fought to avoid a plunge into the sea.
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Australia
Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith
Atlantic
Pacific
Southern Cross
Tasman Sea
Wellington
N. Z
Sir Charles
P. C. Taylor
J. Stannard
Caldwell Parish poised for new district courthouse and jail
J W Smith and Associates Monroe architects hired to draft plans for a $100000 district courthouse and Caldwell parish jail in Columbia. Proposed three stories with jail atop, pressed brick and stone trim. Financing via bond issue or PWA funds. project goals rapid preliminary design.
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J. W. Smith
Only 14 Days Left To Sign Poll Book
Public notice warns residents their names must appear on the 1934 Sheriff's Poll Book to vote in next year’s elections. The poll book closes at midnight May 31.
Farmers Praise Roosevelt Say Program Needed
Farmers voice strong approval of President Roosevelt and call for expanded farm relief program support. They urge closer coordination among existing committees to improve policy delivery and aid for agricultural communities.
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Roosevelt
Delegates vote against new farm group in Washington
Delegates from 34 states and Puerto Rico reject forming a new national agrarian organization. They urge continuation of the agricultural adjustment act with its processing tax and pending amendments, and push closer coordination of existing AAA committees.
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National Agrarian Organization
States
Puerto Rico
Congress
Roosevelt
Wallace
AAA
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Secretary of Agriculture
General Agriculture
National Congress
Louisiana Trek Appears Successful
Baton Rouge May 15 The pilgrimage of farmers from Louisiana and other states to Washington was reported successful with strong turnout and organized events. Organizers credited broad participation and support from agricultural groups.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Washington
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