L. A. Men To Return 10 Jobs Shortly
A report indicates the chief state governor plans to relax certain rules, enabling L. A. men to return and fill ten job positions soon. The move appears tied to local labor and employment issues.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1936
Page
1
Leche announces arbitration settlement on Louisiana Arkansas rail strike
Governor Richard Leche reports a complete arbitration based settlement ending the Louisiana Arkansas Texas railroad walkout. About 300 strikers and 100 Texas employees will return to work as unions and management concede on disputed points after weeks of clashes and several deadly incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Richard W. Lewhe
Louisiana and Arkansas Railway
Four Brotherhoods
Condi
Greenville
Tex
Louisiana, Arkansas and Texas Railroad
Richard Leche
Louisiana
Transportation Department
Texas
Behind the Scenes Washington Power Struggle Deepens
Washington reports reveal regulatory hurdles complicating the Lawrence plan as industry concerns collide with policy aims. Arthur Morgan faces resistance from RODNEY DUTCHER, signaling continued gridlock and uncertain prospects for the initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Morgan
Power firms in tight spot as TVA policy looms
Washington reports that bioelectric power companies face tighter scrutiny as Roosevelt signals continued push for cheap, wide TVA power. Key lawmakers accuse them of past influence, while TVA aims for broad distribution and government-supported rates amid mounting pressure to integrate or strengthen the power grid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Power Trust
Congress
Driscoll
Pennsylvania
Associated Gas & Electric Company
Sisson
New York
Tennessee Valley
TVA
Roosevelt
TVA Power
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Memphis
Nashville
Alabama
Mississippi
Tenant Union Sends Open Letter to President Roosevelt
Officials of the Southern Tenant Farmers union sent an open letter to President Roosevelt with six proposals to solve the farm tenancy problem in the south. They urged federal protection of the right to organize and conduct educational programs without interference and promised cooperation with Dr. W. W. Alexander on immediate and long term tenancy programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Southern Tenant Farmers’ Union Today
Roosevelt
South
H. L. Mitchell
Union
W. W. Alexander
Rexford G. Tugwell
Dr. Alexander
Judge Upholds Stork Derby Will Prize Clause
In Toronto Justice Middleton rules the Millar will stork derby clause valid. The $500000 prize is intended for the mothers of legitimate children only with a ten year period ending October 31. Seventeen mothers competed in the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
W. E. Middleton
Monroe Firms Achieve 100 Percent Red Cross Enrollment
E. C. Gibson reports twelve Monroe firms and shops have enrolled their staff 100 percent in the annual Red Cross roll call. The list includes A. & W. Sandwich Shop Louisiana Employment Bureau Alvis Hotel Alvis Hotel Coffee Shop Peacock's Jewelry E. R. Kiper Hardware E. Jack Selig Jack's Incorporated Ouachita Coca Cola Co Economy Furniture Co Eureka Grocery No 2 Quality Coffee Co and team captains have been asked to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Red Cross
E. C. Gibson
Louisiana Employment Bureau
Alvis
Alvis Hotel
Peacock’s Jewelry
E. R. Kiper Hardware
E. Jack Selig
Jack's Incorporated
Ouachita Coca Cola Co
Economy Furniture Co
Eureka Grocery
Quality Coffee Co
Educational experts urge new standards for developing personality
Louisiana Teachers association 44th annual convention in Monroe featured Dr. J. Ralph McGaughy of Columbia University urging standards that emphasize the child’s personality and development of emotional physical and spiritual facets over mere mental aspects. He urged recognizing each pupil as a unique individual in elementary education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana Teachers’ Association
Monroe
J. Ralph McGaughy
Columbia University
New York City
Robert Hoppock
National Occupational Conference
Herbert Bruner
Opelousas
McGaughy
Eden Reveals Rebel Threat to Bomb Port of Barcelona
British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden told the House of Commons that a November 17 Burgos Junta message threatened to destroy the Port of Barcelona to stop arms shipments to Madrid. Franco regime claimed ships’ nationality as Russian or Spanish amid talks on a possible fascist blockade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Barcelona
Anthony Eden
House of Commons
Eden
Burgos
Francisco Franco
Paris
Emment
Last-Minute Briefs From The State And Nation
In Mississippi fires spread from Issaquena into Warren county burning hardwood timber and driving wildlife into cover under smoky skies over Vicksburg. In Washington Joseph E. Davies, noted international lawyer, named American ambassador to Moscow to succeed William C. Bullitt. In New Orleans heavy smoke from fog halted traffic in several districts, described as the heaviest in memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg
Miss
Issaquena
Warren County
Yazoo
Mississippi River
Washington
Joseph E. Davies
Washington International
Moscow
White House
Davies
William C. Bullitt
France
New Orleans
Senator Harrison Forecasts No Tax Increase
Washington dispatch reports Chairman Harrison of Mississippi, a Democrat on the Senate finance committee, stated there would be no tax hike. The item appears as a late update tagged Last Minute on page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harrison
Mississippi
Senate Finance Committee
Death of Rev D C Barr North Louisiana Methodism Icon
Rev D C Barr 84 known as Brother Barr and grand old man of north Louisiana Methodism died at Monroe clinic after a brief illness. Body to lie in state at First Methodist Monroe then Oak Ridge Methodist and funeral at 2 p m Saturday officiated by Rev H L Johns. Survived by five daughters and one sister. Born July 18 1852 in DeKalb county Alabama. one of ten children. Burial at Oak Ridge cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Barr
Barr
North Louisiana
Monroe Llinic
First Methodist Church
Monroe
Oak Ridge Methodist Church
H. L. Johns
Monroe District
Oak Torment
Rochelle
W. O. Files
Oak Ridge
J. M. Brothers
Minnie Boughton
San Marcos
Tex
Roberta Bondy
San Antonio
M. A. Hunt
West Monroe
DeKalb County
Alabama
Montgomery
Winn Parish
Old Atlanta Institute
Atlanta
Hounds Lose Trail of Hit and Run Driver
In Winnfield Louisiana the suspect in a fatal hit and run near Kelly remained at large as bloodhounds failed to follow his trail in the Big Creek swamp. The driver fled after his car stalled on the Olla Winnfield road, with Caldwell and Winn parishes pursuing leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnfield
R. A. Vincent
Planter
Near Kelly
Big Creek
Olla- Winnfield
Here
Caldwell and Winn
State Penitentiary
A F L Plans Big Drive to Gain Members
Tampa Florida November 20 The American Federation of Labor leaders unveiled plans to recruit thousands of unorganized workers into affiliated unions. Daniel J. Tobin heads the campaign as federation eyes new territory while awaiting the new congress to pass a legislative program. Observers expect a clash with the insurgent C I O over organ izing efforts in various industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fila
American Federation of Labor
Federation
John L. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization and
A. PF. of
William Green
A. F. of L
A F. of L
Daniel J. Tobin
Tobin
Congress
Leche Breaks from Baton Rouge After Railroad Strike Settlement
Governor Richard W Leche relaxed on a hunting trip after his mediation conference settled the Louisiana and Arkansas railroad dispute. He left immediately after the meeting ended to hunt beyond official reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Richard W Leche
Louisiana and Arkansas Railroad
President Roosevelt Heads to Buenos Aires Aboard Indianapolis
The cruiser Indianapolis carrying President Roosevelt and the U S presidential party reached the Caribbean inviting land after two days at sea as they sail toward the Inter American Peace Conference in Buenos Aires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Charleston
S. C
Associated Press
Indianapolis
inter-Am
W Dent
James
Washington
Caribbean
U. S
Chester
President Roosevelt
Good Fellows Editor Receives Santa Letters From Children
Christmas wishes pour into the Good Fellows editor as Monroe children send notes to Santa Claus at the North Pole. One child asks for a Shirley Temple doll and green wardrobe items, while another asks for a black haired doll and chalk with an eraser. Some letters lack return addresses, prompting Santa’s guidance from West Monroe and West Hel Ark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Santa Claus
Good Fellows
North Pole
Santa
Robert
Mother
E. E
West Hel Ark
West Monroe
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