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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1935
Page
1
Governor outlines corruption act to curb primary campaign abuses while a five member board would oversee appointments under a proposed reform. A tax reduction bill aims to repeal taxes on 150 items, cutting about $500000 of $800000 annual revenue. Chase National Bank of New York City remains the nation's largest, with deposits near 1.5 billion. Modern astronomers rely on photographic data rather than stargazing to discover new stars.
Dr Bert Heinberg optometrist appears in a fragmented notice indicating a planned action or event. The readable portion mentions his name and profession with truncated surrounding text. Further details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Advertisements claim Creosote and Creomulsion loosen and expel germ laden phlegm aiding natural healing. Druggists tout its palatability and potency for treating coughs chest colds and bronchial irritation with guaranteed relief.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a plan of unions and mentions a governor race with names like Kenedy and a lieutenant governor role. The readable text is limited and lacks clear details or dates to confirm full facts.
At Atlantic City the AFL adopted a policy favoring industrial unionism with craft protections after a vote of 18 025 to 10 924. John L Lewis led the industrial faction urging one big union per industry while opponents challenged the practicality and urged craft unity preservation.
An advertisement urges using prescription number 60 from three recognized specialists to prevent gallstones and avoid operations. It claims a home treatment can address the usual cause in a painless inexpensive way with a free Doctor's Guide from Write Home Drug Co. in Minneapolis. The offer promises a money back guarantee after 300 years of reported results.
The article reports Britain demanding an unqualified aid promise for its fleet in the Mediterranean if attacked, as Premier Laval of France considers how far to aid Britain. Italy seeks to avoid broader negotiations, while the League of Nations sanctions committee struggles over a proposed embargo. In British Somaliland, tribesmen report casualties from the Ethiopian frontier clashes with Italian forces, and Degiac Gugsa is named governor of Tigre province.
Miners’ stay down walkout weakens as owners threaten to close pits unless negotiations resume. Night demonstrations fill South Wales roads while a peace meeting proceeds. In London a major Mine Workers Federation conference debates a two shilling daily wage rise as police enforce riot duty at pitheads.
British ministers study Laval talks with France as Italy’s Libya buildup persists. London signals fleet retention and insists peace moves require League of Nations and Haile Selassie assent. Officials doubt Mussolini will accept terms without League sanctions.
Report describes heavy use of American equipment in Italian East Africa roads and supply lines. Hundreds of U S trucks ferry food and munitions while Eritrean mules, smaller but tougher, sustain the campaign. American tents and precision machines are widespread among camps and supply chains.
Mayor Walmsley approved Hill for a seat on the port of New Orleans board by Governor Allen. Rumor linked Hill with a role on the reorganized sewerage and water board as well as possible quick qualification for the dock board. Hill had served as clerk of the commission council since May 12, 1925.
Attorney General Gaston Porterie ruled that forestry trails and emergency roads along levees built by the state forestry division and the state board of engineers do not conflict with Act 24 requiring Highway Commission approval of local road plans. The ruling was sent to state forester W. H. Sonderegger.
The Douglas Dispatch reports rebels seek Gov Ramon Ramos removal and policy changes as border towns Agua Prieta and Naco take precautions. Ibarra claims support and control while five American hunters missing after seizure of arms. J J McNamee arrives to mediate with hunter J J Durrell identified.
Funds to repair wrecked levees are exhausted. A six project plan in Mississippi includes the Sardis reservoir to protect delta cotton land with a $10,000,000 budget, a 9,200 foot dam, 8 feet high, and a 1,000 foot right of way covering 42,600 acres. Land options must be in 60 days, and construction may start as options are secured. only the reservoir project proceeds due to limited flood control funds.
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