Supreme Court voids Rodosta conviction in new criminal code ruling
The Louisiana Supreme Court held a section of the new criminal code unconstitutional and set aside the death penalty case of Peter Rodosta, a Baton Rouge shoe salesman, who was convicted as a principal for killing his infant daughter. The court ordered a new trial with proper jury instructions on accessories.
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New Orleans
Supreme Court
Peter Rodosta
Baton Rouge
Rodosta
May Rome Rodosta
High Court
District Court
Two Men Rescued After Nine Days Adrift at Sea
Coast Guard cutter Cuyahoga saves David Warshauer and Irving Puchyner, brothers-in-law from Brooklyn, after nine days afloat in a 17 foot motor boat off Fire Island. They endured starvation and only occasional rainwater.
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New York
Coast Guard
Wireless
David Warshauer
Irving Puchyner
Brooklyn
Marine
Cuyahoga
Fire Island Light
Missing New Orleans contractor sought after trip to Mississippi
Dee Brown a 55 year old New Orleans plumber and contractor disappeared after driving to Hattiesburg Mississippi on September 30 with 1600 dollars on his person. Relatives and police in Mississippi and nearby states were asked to search for him his son Norman Brown said. He was reportedly assigned as foreman on a job in Hattiesburg but has not been heard from since.
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New Orleans
Dee Brown
Mississippi
Norman Brown
Hattiesburg
Miss
Itiesburg
Jes' Ramblin' ABOUT THE TOWN
A local column by H. H. B. Haile notes twins of Mrs. Harvey Lee Haile, a cow inspector joke at the Hotel Virginia, and town sketches including students missing buses at De Siard and Jackson. A playful item cites a notary quip from Sam Orchard and courthouse chatter during a Forsythe Park football game.
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Forsythe Park
Frank Cline
Chicago Mayor Cermak Visits New York City for Walker Meeting
The text clarifies a confusion over a late mayoral arrival. It states Chicago Mayor Anthony J. Cermak was in town visiting James J. Walker, not New York’s James J. Walker.
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New York
James J. Walker
Anthony J. Cermak
Chicago
Mr. Walker
Opening of the Metropolitan Opera Season Attracts 4000 Fans
New York opened its 47th Metropolitan Opera season with Rosa Ponselle in Verdi's La Traviata. More than 4900 attendees paid about $25,000. a $2 million subscription signaled financier strength. Notables including Brig. General Vanderbilt and Dr. Butler attended as crowds surged for standing room.
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Grand Opera
Broadway
Metropolitan
Rosa Ponselle
Lauri Volpi
de Luca
Ananian
Bada
Gandolfi
Mess Egener
Mme. Falco
Ponselle
Violetta
Alfredo
Cornelius Vanderbilt
H. Edward Manville
Five House Seats in Play as Election Balloting Opens
Democrats aim to capture four of five vacancies in Congress as Republicans defend districts in Ohio and Michigan. With 214 Democrats, 213 Republicans, and seven vacancies, early results could signal 1932 presidential momentum. A New Jersey Fifth District vacancy will be filled December 1.
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Washington
House
Ohio
Michigan
New Jersey
Bandits Capture U S Missionary Worker in China
J W Vinson a Presbyterian Church South missionary at Haichow was seized by bandits southeast of Haichow on Sunday. Vinson a Fairfield County South Carolina native educated in Texas served in China since 1907 and was reported by cable from Shanghai via H M Smith of the Associated Mission Treasurers. Further details were sought.
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Nashville, Tenn
Executive Committee of Foreign Missions
Presbyterian Church, South
Shanghai
J. W. Vinson
Haichow
Vinson
Fairfield County
South Carolina
Texas
China
H. M. Smith
Associated Mission
C. Darby Fulton
Sherman
Austin College
Austin Seminary
Austin
Child Health Theme Highlighted by Mrs Miller
Mrs Walter McNabb Miller of the American Child Health Association spoke at the Monroe West Monroe assembly on the White House Conference aim to improve opportunities for American children through surveys investigations and corrective measures. She noted nationwide birth and child welfare surveys have spurred quick legislative action.
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White House
Civil District
Walter McNabb Miller
American Child Health Association
Monroe
West Monroe
John W. Williams
Ouachita Parish
C. M. Mitchell
Louisiana
University head to visit Monroe for Kappa Sigma chapter meet
Dr. E L Stephens, president of Southwestern Louisiana University, arrives with Mrs Stephens to host Monroe graduates at Hotel Frances dinner tomorrow at 6:30. He will discuss organizing a Kappa Sigma chapter and deliver an important message, joined by Dr J Q Graves arranging the event.
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FE. L. Stephens
Lafayette
Southwestern Louisiana University
Monroe
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Stephens
South
Southwestern
Hotel Frances
U S Deficit Totals Across First Four Months
The government closes the first four months of the fiscal year with a deficit of 551 million dollars. Income from July 1 to Oct 31 was 703.6 million while expenditures reached 1.365 billion. Revenue drops stem from 243 million less income tax. The report notes reliance on Mellon’s forthcoming revenue proposals to Hoover.
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Washington
Farm Board
Mellon
Hoover
Jewel Salesman Kidnapped Robbed of 200000 in Chicago
New York diamond broker Joseph C. Newman said two men kidnapped him in downtown Chicago and forced him to drive to the South Side where they robbed him of jewelry valued at 200000. He reported the incident to police and the detective bureau.
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Chicago
Joseph C. Newman
New York
Newman
Congress
South Wabash Avenue
Loop
Woman Kills Her Three Children and Then Self
PHILADELPHIA November 3 Mrs Anna Nathan 21 shot and killed her three small children and then killed herself in the kitchen of her home. Police said she was despondent over her husband’s unemployment.
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Philadelphia
Anna Nathan
Negro may learn fate late today in Gordon shooting case
Willie Calloway is on trial for murder in Ouachita Parish for the fatal shooting of Jasper Gordon a Missouri Pacific special agent last Feb. 9. Testimony ended at 11 10 this morning after Calloway the only defense witness testified for an hour and Dr C P Gray was recalled to discuss wound locations.
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Hotel Virginia
West
Met Rouge
Stanger
Willie Calloway
Jasper Gordon
Missouri Pacific
Ouachita Parish
Calloway
C. P. Gray
Parish
David JL. Garrett
Hugh T. Layne
Lions Club Discusses Statewide Activities and New Charter Ceremonies
Local Lions club heard reports on Lions activities in Louisiana during noon meeting at Hotel Frances. District Governor Clarkson announced Ponchatoula club charter ceremony Thursday with Monroe Club involvement. Officers installed, Olla Club charter presented. Tangipahoa parish strawberry industry noted. Major Packard attended and future training school planned. entertainment by Mrs. Sarah Young’s children Lucille Sarah Jean and Dottie Sue Young.
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Lions Organization
Louisiana
Lions Club
Hotel Frances
A. B. Clarkson
Ponchatoula Club
Monroe Club
Lion
Lucius Hughes
Olla Club
Packard
Coast Artillery Corps
Monroe
Officers’ Training School
Sarah Young
Lucille
Sarah Jean
Dottie Sue Young
Mrs. Cornett
Louisiana Democrats certify 36 candidates for nine offices
Baton Rouge November 3. The names of 36 candidates for nine state elective offices in the Louisiana Democratic primary were certified late yesterday to the secretary of state by T Arthur Edwards of Lake Charles, chairman of the Democratic state central committee.
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Baton Rouge
T. Arthur Edwards
Lake Charles
Democratic State Central Committee
Oil Firms Raise Crude Prices Across Mid-Continental Area
Nearly all crude buying firms in the Mid-Continent hiked prices to 85 cents, following Continental Oil’s pace. Magnolia of Dallas raised by 13 cents in Oklahoma, while Sinclair matched the new level, triggering market-wide recalculations. Oklahoma Kansas oil values sit around 85 cents, with East Texas at 83 cents and a two cent spread for lower grades.
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Tulsa
Okla
Mid-Continent
Continental Oil Company
Continental
Magnolia
Dallas
Standard of New York
Oklahoma
Sinclair Oil and Gas Company
Tulsa World
Middle West
Rocky Mountain
Kansas
East Texas
Kilgore Man Held for Manslaughter After Fatal Wreck
J C Linam of Kilgore Texas is held in Coushatta Jail on charges of manslaughter involuntary homicide and injury while driving under the influence after an accident Sunday killed three and injured two.
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Shreveport
J. C. Linam
Kilgore
Texas
Coushatta
Long present to argue his side of case
Courtroom packed as Gov. Huey P. Long and Dr. Paul Cyr appear in Caddo Parish District Court in Shreveport for the ouster case. Frank Looney requests more time. the hearing is set for 2 pm with Long ready to argue his exceptions while Cyr is absent.
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Shreveport
Huey P. Long
Paul N. Cyr
Louisiana
T. F. Bell
Caddo Parish
Bell
Improvement in Motor Car Industry in U S Indicated
Detroit reports optimism in the U S auto sector as manufacturers prepare new models. Ford allocates 500000 for reuse of worn cars while Michigan accelerates a 10 million dollar highway project to spur employment and sales.
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Detroit
Michigan
Ford Motor Company
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