Westbrook Pegler Reflects on Roosevelt Tax Returns Probe
Westbrook Pegler recalls early anti mug sketching of Congress actions and the Roosevelt tax return controversy. He argues for examining Franklin D Roosevelt and family finances and criticizes removal of dissent in hearings and political manipulation by figures like Hugo Black.
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Roosevelt
Elliott
Ham Fish
Jimmy
Roosevelts
Allen Treadway
Massachusetts
Erty
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Umane
Warm Springs
John J. Raskob
New York
Gab
Hugo Black
Cotton forecast lowered for 1946 crop year
The Agriculture Department estimated this year's cotton crop at 11,155,000 bales of 500 pounds gross weight, down 3,000 bales from a month ago. Last year's output was 8,640,000 bales with a ten year average of 12,390,000. lint yield per acre is pegged at 261.2 pounds, up from last year.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Census Bureau
Missouri
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Two Trainmen Hurt in M K T Crash Near Leonard
In Leonard Texas on November 10, the Missouri Kansas Texas Bluebonnet passenger train rear-ended a freight in dense mist near a cemetery. Two crewmen were injured while rescuers reported no fatalities and passengers were shaken. the train was en route to Dallas at about 7 30 p m with the collision occurring as the passenger train hit the freight on a siding.
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Leonard Cemetery
Clarence Korker
Danbury
Onn
Tuebonnet
Hughes Says Meyers Asked For 200000 During War
Howard Hughes testified before the Senate war investigating committee that Maj. Gen. Bennett Meyers sought a $200,000 loan during wartime while negotiating a multi million dollar Hughes plane contract. Hughes said denial ended their friendship and Meyers avoided him for two years.
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Washington
Howard Hughes
Bennett E. Meyers
Meyers
Hughes
Senate War Investigating Committee
Benny Meyers
Grenier Speaks At Jones Meet In Louisiana Campaign
The Louisiana highway director designates a four year term if Sam Jones wins the governorship during a Labadieville rally. Campaigners Patterson Luling Carenco criticized the highway department and highlighted achievements and alleged scandals. Hale Boggs and John Overton planned a radio address supporting Jones. Jones urged possible welfare increases beyond prior eight years.
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Associated Press
Louisiana
Sam Jones
Labadieville
Grenier
Jones
Patterson
Robert F. Kennon
State Highway Department
Luling
Jimmy Morrison
Carenco
Earl K. Long
Hale Boggs
New Orleans
Boggs
John H. Overton
Four arrested after Black man found fatally shot in white man's car
Ouachita parish deputies hold Caldwell parish white man Teddy Felton 28 and four Black people Marcus Jackson 27 Armer King 33 James Moran 23 Kelly Brown 21 after a Black victim Tobe Griffin was found shot in the back seat of a car on the Columbia highway near Monroe. Coroner said bullet injury to Griffin's spine caused death about an hour earlier. All five held on open charges pending investigation.
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Ouachita Parish
Caldwell Parish
Caldwell
G. E. Erskine
Monroe
Tobe Griffin
Columbia Highway
Rilla
Teddy Felton
Grayson
J. T. French
Griffin
Marcus Jackson
Armer King
James Moran
Kelly Brown
Felton
Sheriff's Department
Auto Workers Leaders Back Reuther for Reelection
Atlantic City November 10 The C I O president Philip Murray endorsed Walter Reuther for U A W president at a news conference after addressing the C I O U A W convention He praised Reuther and avoided commenting beyond his stance on Reuther with questions about Addes Thomas Leonard and the secretary-treasurer post Reuther supporters hailed the speech while opponents accused the leadership of dictatorship and steamroller tactics The convention opened with faction rallies where Reuther claimed a large majority of delegates backing his program and predicted defeats for Addes Thomas Leonard in the upcoming elections as about 1 400 attended the Reuther gathering and 800 attended the Addes Thomas Leonard meeting
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Atlantic City
Philip Murray
Walter Reuther
United Auto Workers
Reuther
George Addes
R. J. Thomas
Dick Leonard
Murray
Red-Head
Slayer in Love Case Surrenders in Four-State Manhunt
Glenn Marsh, 27, a farmer from Rockford Illinois, surrendered after a 24-hour manhunt linked to the killings of Vernon Anderson and Grant Mueller in Northport Michigan and the kidnapping of Katherine Anderson. Marsh told reporters he did not intend to kill and faced murder and kidnapping charges.
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Rockford
Ill
Glenn Marsh
Marsh
Vernon Anderson
Grant Muhrler
Northport
Mich
Katherine Anderson
Vernon
Muhrlein
Red Cross Blood Bank Seeks O and B Type Donations
Judge William M. Harper of the Red Cross blood bank committee issues an urgent SOS for blood for emergencies. Volunteers should report to the parish health unit at 8 a m on Tuesday for type O and B blood. The chapter thanks past donors, noting nine provided blood previously.
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William M. Harper
Red Cross Blood Bank Committee
Harper
Red Cross
Nine
Senator On Horseback Pauses For Interview
Mrs. Helen Beatrice Giger, 36, of West Monroe, lost part of her right hand when a Model A pickup she rode in as a passenger was hit and overturned at Jackson and Layton avenues. Driver W. M. Williamson, 23, of West Monroe, faced reckless driving charges. he posted a $350 bond and was released, with city court set for Wednesday. Police say Williamson attempted to pass as T C Giger began a left turn, causing the crash.
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Helen Beatrice Giger
Jonesboro Road
West Monroe
Jackson and
Layton Avenue
W. M. Williamson
North Fourth Street
Williamson
Jackson
T. C. Giger
Giger
Taylor Tells of Cross Country Jaunt to Save U S From War
Idaho Senator Glen H. Taylor campaigns across the nation on a California to Washington trek by horseback and car to promote his Golden Rule foreign policy. He aims to draw attention to his platform while stopping briefly at the West Monroe city limits. He notes public attention requires extraordinary acts.
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U. S
Glen H. Taylor
West Monroe
Charles McCook
Rhes F. McCook
Mary's
Seventh Street
Monroe
Charlie
Taylor
Twin City Rodeo Association
Idaho
Washington
Sen. Taylor
Russia
Seal Beach
Calif
Congress
Brinsmade Pledges Faithful Service If Elected Clerk
H H Brinsmade Monroe newspaper man and Cornell graduate enters the Ouachita parish clerk of court race in the January 20 primary. He has edited for News-Star-World since 1924 and wrote the Morning World column Jes Ramblin. He lives at 2704 Gordon Ave with a daughter in Monroe schools and attends First Methodist Church Monroe. He states he is not backed by any faction.
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H. H. Brinsmade
Monroe
Ouachita Parish
Cornell University
News-Star—World
Morning World
Jes’ Ramblin
Brinsmade
Gordon Avenue
City of Monroe
First Methodist Church of
Armistice Day Parade Set in West Monroe on Tuesday
West Monroe plans an Armistice Day parade sponsored by VFW Post 3993 and American Legion Burnette-Downs No 201. The parade forms at 10 a.m. on Natchitoches Street west of Crosley School and moves to Cotton, Wood, Trenton, and the new bridge before returning to Natchitoches. Edward W. Scott is marshal. Mayor C. C. Bell Jr. leads the procession with Scouts bands and veterans groups. Prizes of 25, 15, and 10 are awarded for best floats. Ouachita Parish police jury members will judge.
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Twin Cities
West Monroe
Hudson-Leedy Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Burnette-Downs
American Legion
Natchitoches Street
Crosley School
Natchitoches
Cotton Street
Wood
Trenton
New Bridge
Bridge Street
Cypress
Edward W. Scott
C. C. Bell, Jr
Boy Scouts
Neville High School
Tigerettes
National Guards
Catholic School
Ouachita Band
Veterans’ Organizations
School and
Civic League
Merchants
Millsaps, Ransom and Crosley P.T. A
Ouachita Parish
V. F. W. Hall
Hall
Legion
Theft of Union Funds Reported
Monroe police report Enoch Webb a Teamsters Union business agent at 210 Louisville Avenue found $450 missing from his trouser pocket after returning to his apartment Sunday night. He said $420 came from union dues and $30 was his personal money. entry was gained by bypassing the door latch with a wire.
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Monroe
Enoch Webb
Louisville
Teamsters Union
Webb
Marshall Seeks 597 Million Emergency Aid for Europe
Secretary of State Marshall asked Congress for 597 million dollars in stopgap aid for France, Italy, and Austria through March 31 with a projection of 7.5 billion dollars more over 15 months and long range costs estimated between 16 and 20 billion. He noted China concerns and outlined future requests including occupation costs and German expenses while acknowledging Britain’s dollar shortfall in shared expenses.
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Washington
Marshall
Congress
Europe
Senate
House
Russia
Soviet Union
Truman
Commerce Harriman
France
Italy
Austria
China
United States
Chiang Kai-Shek
America
Albert C. Wedermeyer
Germany
Japan
Korea
Conegress
Britain
Cermany
Robert A. Lovett
La Follette Named as Possible European Aid Director
Washington speculates Robert M. La Follette Jr. could head the Marshall plan, with debate over whether a new independent agency or the State Department should run the program. The Harriman committee urges a powerful director to manage $5.75 billion for early aid and food grants, while Marshall projects four year costs at 12 to 17 billion.
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Washington
Robert M. la Follette, Jr
Truman
Citizens Committee
State Department
Secretary of Commerce
Harriman
Harriman Group
Marshall
la Follette
Wisconsin
Parents Let Child Expire Unattended In Greybull Case
Frances Jane Baker died of spinal meningitis after her parents refused medical treatment, trusting in the Lord. The 4-year-old was quarantined, and officials said no funeral services would be held because of contagion. Orville Baker, 41, and his wife, 26, defended their stance while admitting disobedience to God’s will.
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Baker
S. L. Myre
Frances June
Skeleton Believed to Be Rochelle Gluskoter Found in Orange County
A skeletal remains in Orange County are deemed practically identifying Rochelle Gluskoter 6 who vanished February 15 1946. The clothing matches the girl’s red and white dress and signet ring while parents confirm the garments though shoes remain uncertain. Authorities note possible animal interference and plan further search while the case remains unsolved.
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Los Angeles
Orange County
Rochelle Gluskoter
Rochelle
Abe
Miriam Gluskoter
Mrs. Gluskoter
J. Gordon Bowers
Boneto Cabara
el Mondena
Calif
Santa Ana
Bowers
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Secretary of State
Gluskoter
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