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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1934

Page

1

Licensing sale and manufacture urged by nation

The United States proposed at Geneva that arms manufacture be licensed and inspected by an international commission to reveal who arms for war. France, Britain, and Sweden supported the idea. Italy doubted feasibility. Austria and Germany pressed for armament rights. King George urged peace as Britain backs the League. France boosted military spending amid fears of a German attack. Emperor Hirohito attended Japan's Suzuya launch while a 10,000-ton carrier keel was laid at Kure. London talks on a new naval treaty stalled among the three powers.

United States Geneva France Great Britain Spain Sweden Italy Austria Germany Conference League of Nations George Iit Hirohito Japan Suzuya Yokosuka Kure

New Industrial Structure Seen by Richberg in Atlanta Speech

Donald R. Richberg urged U S business leaders to build a new industrial structure and reemploy four to five million workers. He warned against inflation as worse than past errors and emphasized housing as key to recovery. Plans for a $500000 annual southern resources fund were announced.

Atlanta Donald R. Richberg Roosevelt Richberg National Emergency Council America Joseph B. Ely Massachusetts

Ramblin' Parish Scribe Replies On Noel Oliver Mixup

Jes' Ramblin' explains a mistook reference to Noel Learned or Bobbie Oliver after a Centenary game sighting. A reader questions the Noel Oliver identification as a composite of two pals, and Jes' Ramblin' acknowledges the possibility of error.

Jes’ Ramblin Noel Oliver Noel Learned Bobbie Oliver Jes Ramblin

Money Is Seen As Main Issue In Dollar Stabilization

Senator Elmer Thomas of Oklahoma and Father Charles Coughlin say the paramount issue is money. They will urge the president and congress to revalue the dollar and stabilize it at the 1926 level. A Washington meeting next month will gather farm groups, the committee for the nation, the Sound Money league, and Coughlin's National Union for Social Justice to map the program.

Detroit Elmer Thomas Oklahoma Charles E. Coughlin Congress Thomas Father Coughlin Washington Committee For the Nation Sound Money League National Union For Social Justice

Rivers Daily Stages Flood Present 24 Hour Stage

Flood conditions persist as rivers show a 24 hour stage change with elevated readings. Officials warn of potential overflow and urge residents near flood plains to monitor updates and prepare precautions. Local agencies advise securing property and avoiding flooded roadways.

Aces Enter Case Washington Hauptmann Probe

Frank Wilson and Arthur P. Madden from the Internal Revenue Bureau intelligence unit are ordered to New Jersey to aid state authorities in the prosecution of Bruno Richard Hauptmann for the Lindbergh baby murder.

Washington Frank Wilson Arthur P. Madden Internal Revenue Bureau Intelligence Unit New Jersey Bruno Richard Hauptmann

Kidnapping Kept Under Cover 24 Days Probed

Philadelphia authorities pursue a 24 day old kidnaping of William Weiss a prominent night life figure. Ransom notes demanding 100000 dollars were sent to his Overbrook home. Justice Department agents and Montgomery County police search for clues while a man detained continues to be questioned.

Philadelphia William Weiss United States Department of Justice Weiss R. George Harvey Philadelphia Bureau of Investigation Department of Justice Overbrook Montgomery County Harvey Justice Department Lower Merion Overbrook Falls Underworld

Cure of power holding firms urged by experts

An authoritative source says laws to curb giant power holding companies will likely be recommended to President Roosevelt. The national power commission, led by Robert E. Healy, studies regulation of utilities and their holding firms as part of shaping a new power policy.

Associated Press Washington Roosevelt National Power Commission Commission Robert E. Healy Federal Trade Commission Securities and Exchange Commission

Saloon Proprietor Faces Murder Charge In Orleans

John Blair, 38, saloon proprietor in New Orleans, faces murder charges in criminal district court for the fatal Sunday shooting of Albert R. Balbin, 23, an ERA worker. Balbin was shot on the sidewalk outside Klair's place after leaving a dance hall. Blair denies the shooting and is held without bail in parish prison.

New Orleans John Blair Criminal District Court Albert R. Balbin Balbin Klair

Shouse Attacks Regimentation in New Deal Policy

Jouett Shouse president of the American Liberty League denounces alleged regimentation in New Deal policy. He warns against one party dominance as Congress leans heavily toward majorities and urges balance between parties. He says the league will work with the administration where possible and defend fundamental Americanism. He cites NBA and AAA roles as potentially useful, signaling future league positions.

New York Jouett Shouse American Liberty League New Deal Roosevelt League Shouse Alfred E. Smith James W. Wadsworth John W. Davis Irenee du Pont NBA AAA

RFC Moves To Collect Dawes Loan

The Reconstruction Finance Corporation moved to collect overdue funds from the Dawes loan. It filed suit in federal court against 4,000 Central Republic Trust stockholders seeking to determine liability for the $60,000,000 unpaid balance and to recover $14,000,000 in capital stock. General Charles G. Dawes is named among stockholders. Federal Judge Barnes issued a temporary restraining order to halt similar suits.

Chicago Reconstruction Finance Corporation RFC Central Republic Trust Company Charles G. Dawes John P. Barnes Central Republic John L. Hopkins William C. Freeman Freeman

Oil production cap set for December by Secretary Ickes

The national allowable crude oil production for December is fixed at a daily average of 2,307,000 barrels, down 33,300 barrels from November. Secretary Ickes announced the limit in Washington on November 20.

Washington Ickes

Tomorrow To Be Seventh Jinky Contest Day Here

Tomorrow is Jinky day in Monroe as seventh contest opens at Jinky headquarters 135 North Second street. Forty dollars cash and many merchandise prizes await the oddest and most original Jinky entries. Free Jinkys available and multiple wins possible with local firms listed as sponsors.

Monroe Jinky Headquarters North Second Street Iron Mountain Bakery, Inc Griffin

Caddo Minister Elected to Head Louisiana Synod

Rev. C. L. Power of Dunlap Memorial Presbyterian church Shreveport was chosen moderator at the Louisiana Synod opening session in First Presbyterian church. More than 60 Presbyterian ministers from Red River New Orleans and Louisiana divisions attended as Neville high school principal Dr. Charles E. Kenney welcomed guests stressing spiritual leadership for current challenges.

C. L. Power Dunlap Memorial Presbyterian Church Shreveport Louisiana Synod First Presbyterian Church Red River New Orleans Louisiana Charles E. Kenney Neville High School

Lynching Threat Foiled in Tennessee Village

In Shelbyville on November 20 officers prevented a mob from lynching E. K. Harris who allegedly confessed to attempting to assault a 14 year old white girl near Stock Valley school. Harris was moved to Nashville for safekeeping after being arrested in Murfreesboro.

Shelbyville Tenn Nashville Bedford County T. E. Gant Stock Valley School E. K. Harris Murfreesboro Tenn W. F. McCrary Rutherford County Harris McCrary Murfreesboro

Three Suspects Freed By Man's Admission In Virginia

Phillip Jones admitted murder of two Clifton Forge girls in a Richmond jail confession. He absolved his wife Chester Smith and John Pryor and another man of guilt. The group was moved for safety as Clifton Forge faced race tensions. a mobfire damaged Jones home, and authorities guarded the suspects under a sealed court order.

Richmond Phillip Jones Henrico County Clifton Forge Alice Ellen Hill Jones T. Wilson Seay Chester Smith John Pryor Roanoke

Red Cross appeals after slow Ouachita roll call

Ouachita parish Red Cross appeal follows a slower than expected yearly roll call. Chairman Joe Isaacman urges greater donations to meet a $10,000 budget covering home service ex service families and relief for the destitute this coming winter.

Red Cross Joe Isaacman Ouachita Parish Ouachita Chapter

Long Still In Capital Leads Louisiana State Band Rehearsal

Senator Huey P. Long appeared on the Louisiana State University campus to lead a band rehearsal after leaving his hotel. He had suggested a possible westward trip with Mrs. Long for a honeymoon, fueling speculation of an undisclosed destination.

Baton Rouge Far West Huey P. Long Louisiana State University

United States Proposes Plan At World Disarmament Conference

In Geneva on November 20 United States Minister Hugh R. Wilson outlined a draft treaty to curb international traffic in arms and a permanent disarmament commission. He argued such a document would reduce fear between nations and pave the way for a broader disarmament convention, stressing no peace without disarmament.

Geneva United States Hugh R. Wilson Switzerland Wilson

President's Tupelo Speech Promises Cheaper Local Power

The president told Tupelo residents on Sunday they can generate their own electricity cheaper. By Monday morning he noted utility companies began discussing new rates, while he said government action to run the system is blocked by private interests and the dispute may exhaust both sides.

Beverly Hills Cal Tupelo Miss Vanderbilt

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