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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1934

Page

1

New Deal Going Ahead Amid Roosevelts Dixie Visit

President Roosevelt declares the New Deal permanent on a three state southern trip. He praises municipal power plans like Tupelo and urges private utilities to cooperate for cheaper rates. He warns heavy industry critics and outlines a focus on extending employment and balancing the budget.

Warm Springs Roosevelt Southland Theennessee Valley Tennessee Valley Union Tupelo Miss Comanies

Firemen’s Mean Prank and Tau Beta Pi Honor

A downtown coffee shop cashier recalls prankish firemen at their central station who gifted a sardine filled fish bucket after a birthday. later they sent a proper gift of two goldfish. Alvah C Learned, Texas university architectural engineering student and Tau Beta Pi member, is praised by friend Noel Oliver. M F Leeds reports catching two mice at once with a cocoanut baited nickel trap in his Bay avenue room.

Central Station Alvah C. Learned Texas University Noel Oliver Alvah Noel Marion M. F. Leeds Illinois Central Railroad F. C. Harp Bay Avenue

Lift Operators Threaten Strike in New York

Manhattan elevator men may walk out today unless substitutes fill in. James J. Bambrick, head of the Building Service Employes International union Local, says a city-wide strike of elevator operators and other building service workers is certain, renewing the November 1 walkout that affected garment district towers.

New York Manhattan Building Service James J. Bambrick Building Service Employes’ International Union

Japanese Ambassador rejects British naval treaty compromise

Ambassador Tsuneo Matsudaira of Japan rejected the British proposal for a compromise in the proposed naval treaty. The exchange occurred today in London as talks continued on limiting naval forces.

London Tsuneo Matsudaira Japan

Huey Long Plans 1936 Bid On Third-Party Run

Huey P. Long declares he will leave Louisiana for a long honeymoon and pursue a 1936 presidential bid on a third party ticket. He jokes about distance and a non political trip while signaling ongoing plans to build a model state and attract young voters and thinkers.

Baton Rouge United States Huey P. Long Louisiana Congress Huey Long Elec

West Coast Storm Fatalities Reach Eight Across California

A storm sweeping northern California caused eight deaths, five in San Francisco automobile crashes amid rain and slick roads and three drownings as a fishing boat sank in San Francisco Bay. The system hit the Pacific Northwest with heavy snow in the Sierra Nevada as eastern cities saw unseasonably high temperatures.

Associated Press California United States San Francisco San Francisco Bay Pacific Northwest Sierra Nevada Washington Sault Ste. Marie Philadelphia Chattanooga Tenn Green Bay Richmond Knoxville Atlanta New

Father urges thorough probe in Doroth y Distelhurst kidnapping murder

A. E. Distelhurst Sr. says at least two people were involved in the abduction and killing of six year old Dorothy Ann Distelhurst. He plans to confer with Attorney General J. Carlton Loser as detectives pursue every lead. Funeral services were held for the child.

Nashville Tenn Dorothy Ann Distelhurst A. E. Distelhurst Associated Press Today Dorothy Ann Distelhurst Department of Justice Mr. Distelhurst

Fear For Victim In Waco Kidnapping Case

Fear for the victim's safety grew as a posse hunted two Hubbard men Joe Averett and Roy Cury believed to have abducted five people and fled in their cars after the murder of James Malcolm Stewart near Waco Texas. The abducted five were separated with four released unharmed. Stewart, a former Hollywood dramatic student, was found with two bullet wounds in his head.

Waco Texas Joe Averett Roy Cury Hubbard James Malcolm Stewart Katy Stewart Hollywood Dramatic

Bodies Found on Madena Island Beach by Ship's Master

Two bodies lie on the sun burned Madena Island beach in the Galapagos after being found by Manuel Rodriguez and James Ellis of the Tuna clipper Santa Amaro. Identifications point to Arthur Wittmer and a woman, with Lt. Hancock aiding in confirming Wittmer and suggesting the woman may be his wife or possibly Alfred Lorenz. A passport, letters, and survivor accounts are noted as clues.

Los Angeles Madena Island Galapagos Group Arthur Wittmer Charles Island Manuel Rodriguez Santa Amaro James Ellis G. Allan Hancock Rodriguez Mackay Radio Station Wittmer Alfred Rudolph Lorenz Paris France Lorenz

Former Senator Edwin Broussard Dies in New Iberia

Former U S Senator Edwin S Broussard of Louisiana dies at 59 in New Iberia after illness and a heart attack. Born December 4 1874 he served 1920 26 and fought Overton Huey Long era politics. Survived by wife Marie Patout and five sons.

New Iberia United States Edwin S. Broussard Louisiana John H. Overton Alexandria Huey P. Long Broussard New Iberia Parish Taft Commission Philippine Islands Manila Tulane University Overton Senate Senate Committee Long Marie Patout Felix P. Broussard New Orleans Edwin S. Broussard, Jr J. Dorville Broussard George Broussard Eugene Brous

Winners Of Jinky Contest Awarded Monday

The Jinky contest announced sixth week winners who received cash prizes and various merchandise. Forty dollars in warm cash is given weekly with additional prizes from local firms. Monroe residents were urged to enter by presenting Jinky receipts on Wednesday and to collect free Jinkys from listed sponsors.

Monroe Iron Mountain Bakery, Inc Griffin Studio Johnnie S. Elbert Central Savings Bank and Trust Co West Monroe

Fanatic about kids abducts four year old in Tennessee case

A dark haired woman described as a fanatic about kids is jailed in Chattanooga charged with kidnapping the four year old Jackie Gibbons from Lexington. Jackie was found with Bernice Lou Givens, 18, who registered in Chattanooga. Investigators from Lexington and federal agents aided. the girl reportedly had no ransom demand and planned to return Jackie to his parents.

Chattanooga Tenn Jackie Gibbons Lexington Jackie Bernice Lou Givens John L. Gibbons Lawrence Harvey the Bay H. H. Sully Harvey G. P. Maupin Claude Embry Department of Justice East Tennessee Embry Cincinnati Kentucky Maupin

Argentina Ramps Border Forces in Chaco Dispute

Argentina triples its armed forces on the Chaco frontier after reports of Paraguayan and Bolivian troops near the border. General Andres Sabalain travels to Las Lomitas to oversee 5,000 troops, with reinforcements including an airplane squadron. Argentina orders internment of foreign soldiers and warns Bolivia and Paraguay of neutrality while Bolivian forces retreat from Fort Ballivian after Paraguayan capture.

Buenos Aires Argentina Chaco Andres Sabalain Las Lomitas Formosas la Paz Asuncion Bolivia Paraguay Fort Ballivian

Dwelling Destroyed After Second Fire At 3603 Dick Taylor Street

Fire officials report a vacant house at 3603 Dick Taylor Street was saved from an early Sunday blaze but burned again late Sunday night. Firemen could not save the completely destroyed dwelling. The owner remained unidentified at noon Monday. prior occupants included J. H. Beebe and family.

Dick Taylor Street J. H. Beebe

Red Cross OUachita Par Donation Totals Reported

The American Red Cross Ouachita Parish reports total contributions of 6500 dollars with 5500 dollars listed separately. The fundraiser status and allocation details are not specified in the available text.

American Red Cross Ouachita Par

Red Cross Roll Call Gauge Keeps Rising in Campaign

The Red Cross roll call thermometer hits 3100 dollars at noon Monday as the fifth annual campaign progresses. Missouri Pacific downtown offices and bus station report full enrollment, while shop figures are expected to show strong participation. Dr. Frank Kreager lauds the Red Cross as social insurance, noting its readiness to aid communities in disasters and its reliance on small contributions from many donors.

Red Cross Missouri Pacific Graham Waring Frank O. Kreager Louisiana

Armenian immigrant confesses to axe slaying of Denver woman

Abraham L. Kloian, a 58 year old Armenian immigrant, confessed in jail to murdering Mrs. Lillian Sarkisian, 51, in her Capitol Hill home. He also wounded her husband, Dr. Toros Sarkisian, after working for them for five years. He claimed the Sarkisians tormented him and overworked him as a housekeeper.

Denver Colo Lillian Sarkisian Denver Society Abraham L. Kloian Sarkisian Capitol Hill Toros Sarkisian A. T. Clark Kloian Detroit Sarkisians Clark Kloran

Two Clifton Forge killings linked to three suspects

In Clifton Forge and Roanoke Virginia authorities report the discovery of two slain Hill girls, ages 13 and 9, with fractured skulls. Phillip Jones, 25, confessed to the killings and implicated Chester Smith Jr. while Smith denied involvement. The bodies were found near Jones’s home and weapons and bloodstains were recovered.

Roanoke Commonwealth M. J. Putnam Phillip Jones Alice Hill Ellen Clifton Forge Putnam Jones Here Alice B. Hill Ellen Hill Philip Jones Chester Smith, Jr Smith Louis A. Houff E. R. Hill

Beer Parlor Operator Held in Orleans Slaying

The New Orleans police arrested John Blair, 38, a beer parlor operator and former prize fighter, for the shooting death of Albert Baldwin, 23, an ERA worker, outside a dance hall. Blair allegedly fired as Baldwin exited the venue. Blair denies the shooting.

New Orleans John Blair Albert Baldwin ERA Baldwin Klair

Rogers Has His Say on 4 H Club and Statesmanship

In Santa Monica California on November 13 a columnist reflects on 4 H clubs seen at the Los Angeles livestock show. He praises the hard work of farmer boys who care for calves pigs and sheep and notes the need for broader training in statesmanship alongside business education.

Santa Monica Calif Los Angeles Statesman

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