Labor issue confronts police jury over union labor bids
The police jury revises plans for a dam project and a agricultural building contract after debates on union vs open shop labor. District Attorney Hawthorne weighs bid fairness, Haynes asserts mixed labor use, and a new decision due by November 20 as the jury schedules a public meeting for sportsmen and residents.
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Haynes
George D. Pipes
Hawthorne
Cheniere Creek
W. H. Huckaby
Parish
Wednes
Excess purchasing power sparks tax proposal debate
Treasury officials warn inflation risk from excess earnings while lawmakers push heavy new taxes withheld at source. Roosevelt urges rapid action as Ways and Means delays. The plan targets aggregate spending power and avoids individual excess taxes citing fairness and wartime lessons.
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PLC
Shoup
Treasury
House Ways and Means Committee
Roosevelt
Massive Columbus blaze devastates Banks Hardware building
Seven fire departments fought a two hour blaze in the Columbus Mississippi business district. The Banks Hardware building burned in the basement and three story structure. four neighboring buildings suffered heavy water damage. Loss estimated at 150000. Shells dynamite paint and oil added to the fire. No injuries reported. Departments from Columbus air base West Point Starkville Tupelo Macon and Aberdeen assisted. Tahiti backs Free France.
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Banks Hardware Company
Columbus
Columbus Air Base
West Point
Starkville
Tulepo
Macon
Aberdeen
Elephants Housed For Transfer Amid Circus Deaths
Two large elephants are harnessed at the Ringling Brothers circus grounds in Atlanta to tow away one of seven elephants that died within 24 hours. Eight others are seriously ill as keepers race to save them amid reports of possible poisoning.
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Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Atlanta
Forced Stamp Savings Plan Debated as Inflation Fears Rise
The Wallace plan aims to curb inflation by tying stamp purchases to luxury items while excluding essentials like food and shelter. Advocates claim it could slow demand and stabilize prices, boosting treasury revenue from defense savings drives amid Congress scrutiny.
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Tures
Treasury
Congress
House
F B I To Teach At Baton Rouge
The FBI will run a six day civilian defense training for Louisiana law enforcement in Baton Rouge focusing on air raid precautions gas decontamination convoying troops espionage and saboteur investigations. J E Clegg said two agents were sent to England to study methods. The program aims to counter fifth column activities with FBI expertise and cooperative efforts.
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Baton Rouge
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Louisiana
England
J. E. Clegg
New Orleans
F. B. I. Bureau
Clegg
United States
Captive Coal Workers Face Strength Test
Workers held in captivity confront a demanding physical evaluation as part of a contested labor dispute. Authorities and union leaders monitor the proceedings at the shutdown site, with safety and compliance emphasized amid ongoing protests.
Turmoil in UMW and CIO labor disputes ripple nationwide
As UMW President Lewis leads 330000 coal mine workers, CIO personnel shifts cloud mediation. Strikes loom in naval shipyards and Canton plant while Chicago railroad talks press for higher pay amid a federal board’s modest offers.
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Lewis
Justihow
R. J. Thomas
C. I. O. United Automobile Workers
Navy
Naval
San Diego
Calif
A. F. of L
Chicago
Roosevelt
To &S
Brotherhood of
Los Angeles County
Karl V. Morris
Independent United Welders, Cutters and Helpers Union
A. F. of
C.J. O
Washington
Naval Ordnance
Canton
A. FL of L
National Labor Relations Board
Eaid
C. I. QO
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Mack Manufacturing Corporation
New Brunswick
N. J
C. I. O. Union
N. L
Child Audrey McNamara Recovers After Auto Crash
In New Haven Connecticut on November 12 Audrey McNamara a seven year old girl with severe injuries from a car crash survived after pleading to Dr. Lawrence Tierney of West Haven Please don’t let me die She remained conscious through surgery and recovery and was removed from the critical list though still under care investigators note police reports are part of the routine as the girl clung to hope with two dolls found near the station aiding comfort
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New Haven
Conn
Aud McNamara
Lawrence Tier
West Haven
Tierney
Consciess
Audrey
Survey of School Plants Sought to Spur Postwar Jobs
Baton Rouge Nov 12. John E Coxe state superintendent asks school officials to survey physical plant needs for the next five years beginning Jan 1 to aid employment after defense activities. Forms ask for projects in expansion, modernization and new facilities including schools for whites and Negroes.
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Baton Rouge
John E. Coxe
Silish
Defense
Coxe
Fed
Pulic Work Reserve Agency
Vance
Louisiana
Chorde
A Three Days Cough Danger Sign Promotes Creomulsion
An old advertisement warns that a three days' cough signals danger and may lead to chronic bronchitis if untreated. It promotes Creomulsion as a non narcotic remedy blending creosote and other medicines to loosen mucus, soothe membranes, and aid rest with a money back guarantee if not proven effective.
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Capudine
Silverstein
Irene Karol Jwr
Irene Karol
Iny
Miss
Coumbus
Tahiti
France
Jose Iturbi
R. B
A. F
Walker and Sons
P Ill
Aske
Coca-Cola Company
SY Ouachita
Coca-Cola Bottling CO
Walnut Street
Monroe
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