Roosevelt calls for world price stability and freer credit
In a speech to the American Bankers association President Roosevelt urged international harmony to reach price and value steadiness quickly. He challenged bankers to resume lending while government tapering spending. he urged an alliance of business banking agriculture industry labor and capital to revive recovery.
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Washington
Roosevelt
American Bankers Association
Constitution Hall
Francis Marion Law
Rivers Daily Stages Flood Present 24 Hour Stage
Flood conditions update shows a 24 hour stage report with changes in river levels. Officials warn of rising water affecting riverside areas and warn residents to monitor alerts and prepare for possible evacuations.
Notable Arrival Highlights War Secretary Dern Visit
The city’s Chamber of Commerce celebrated Secretary of War Dern with heavy attendance and flawless planning. Sam McClary organized the reception, ensuring all guests were seated on time despite arrival uncertainties, making it a standout event. Bananas flourish in Quacnita parish with two trees in Monroe and West Monroe bearing unusually large fruit on Mrs. Dixon's Jackson street and Mrs. Faulk's West Monroe homes.
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War Dern
Chamber of Commerce
Sam McClary
McClary
Quacnita Parish
Monroe
West Monroe
K. S. Dixon
Jackson Street
C. E. Faulk
Record-Setting M-10001 Crosses Coast in 56 Hours
The Union Pacific M-10001 completed a Los Angeles to New York City run in 56 hours 56 minutes, breaking the coast to coast record by 14 hours 31 minutes. W. A. Harriman, president and son of E. H. Harriman, rode aboard as crowds gathered at Grand Central. John McKennzie welcomed the party on arrival.
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New York
Union Pacific
Grand Central Station
Los Angeles
New York City
E. H. Harriman
San Francisco
W. A. Harriman
Twentieth Century Limited
John McKennvzie
Senator Overton and Burt Henry clash in hotel lobby brawl
United States Senator John Overton and Burt Henry fight in the Roosevelt hotel lobby in New Orleans. Overton, allied with Huey Long, suffers facial injuries and refuses to apologize for remarks on the senate floor. No charges to be filed, case labeled an outrage by Weiss.
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Weiss
New Orleans
United States
John H. Overton
Huey P. Long
Burt W. Henry
Honest Election League of
Roosevelt Hotel
Overton
Henry
United States Senate
Senate
Long
Senate Committee
Elec
Labor leaders meet to bolster NRA influence and hours
Washington Oct 25 High leaders of union labor met at a round table to seek more power in the NRA and press for shorter hours. Participants included William Green Edward F McGrady Sidney Hillman Rose Schneiderman John P Frey and George L Berry. They planned to study three issues to strengthen Hillman and the labor advisory group amid the NRA transition.
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Washington
NRA
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Edward F. McGrady
Sidney Hillman
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Miss Rose Schneiderman
Women’s Trade Union League
John P. Frey
A. F. of L
George L. Berry
Pressmen's
U S Protest Over Manchukuo Oil Monopoly
Washington reports that the United States has lodged representations with Japan against a proposed Manchukuo state oil monopoly. The move aims to protect American oil interests and uphold open door policy and the nine power treaty. Britain and the Netherlands made similar representations regarding their investments.
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Washington
United States
Japan
Great Britain
Netherlands
Standard Oil Company
Asitaic Petroleum Company
Huey Long Invades Nashville With 5000 Fans
Huey Long known as kingfish dictator and Santa Claus heads to Nashville to entertain with a LSU Vandy football crowd. Five special trains carry LSU band cadets coeds and students. Long buys tickets and gives $1 for meals. Police managed crowds as Long funds the show with contributions.
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Baton Rouge
Huey Long
Santa Claus
Tennessee
Louisiana
Louisiana State University
Long
Nashville
Tenn
Vanderbilt
Huey
L. S. U. Reserve Officers Training Corps
Cadet Corps
Bankers Call for Cooperation and Balanced Budget
The American Bankers Association adopted resolutions urging cooperation with the government while insisting on a balanced budget. The move aims to support credit access for business but cautions against permanent wartime-style outlays, asserting that emergency spending must be matched by income and that government and industry should collaborate to restore fiscal balance.
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Washington
Roosevelt
American Bankers Association
Association
United States
Congress
Jinkys Contest Draws Thousands in Monroe
Thousands of Monroe residents submitted Jinkys on Jinky Day with blue green and yellow receipts. Judges began reviewing entries and Sunday’s World-News-Star will announce winners. Ten weeks remain to compete for a weekly 40 prize and merchandise prizes from local merchants.
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Jinky Headquarters
Monroe
World
News-Star
News-Star—World
Veterans Rally for Immediate Bonus Payment Endorsed by 987 to 183 Vote
The American Legion, at its 16th annual convention in Miami, urged immediate cash payment of veterans bonus certificates. The roll call showed 987 in favor and 183 against, with New York and other states split on the resolution demanding payment and loan-interest remission. Commander Edward A. Hayes presided as supporters cheered and opponents voiced boos.
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Miami
Fla
American Legion
Legion
The
New York
Pennsylvania
California
Illinois
Massachusetts
Michigan
Tennessee
Connecticut
Edward A. Hayes
Decatur
Ill
Ray Kelly
Identifies Hauptmann as Lindbergh ransom recipient
Dr. John F. Condon known as Jassie confirmed Hauptmann as the man called John who received $50,000 for the Lindbergh baby ransom. The identification came after Hauptmann pleaded not guilty in Flemington while Condon spoke with him at the courthouse and later in the Bronx.
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Jafsie Positive Hauptmann
John
Trenton
N. J
John F. Condon
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Lindbergh
Dr. Condon
Jassie
Hauptmann
Flemington
Bronx
Carpenter
David T. Wilentz
Wilentz
Orleans Stereotyper Is Believed Accident Victim
Albert Jarmon a 30 year old stereotype operator who moved to New Orleans from Austin Texas last year died at Charity hospital from injuries believed from being struck by an automobile A friend saw a scratch on his nose when Jarmon collapsed and died Police say a pedestrian believed to be him was struck earlier in the day by a car then left the scene
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New Orleans
Albert Jarmon
Austin
Texas
Charity Hospital
Jarmon
Il Duce Orders Cabinet Out For Sentry Duty
Premier Mussolini orders government members and grand council of Fascism to guard duty at the National Fascist exposition. Ministers will march to the exposition building in uniform with rifles and bayonets, standing at the portals until the event ends. The move signals Mussolini’s broader control of government roles beyond desk work.
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IL Duce
Cabinet
Rome
Mussolini
Grand Council of Fascism
Guglielmo Marconi
Italo Balbo
Libya
Grand Council
Vanderbilt child favors aunt in custody case
New York Oct. 25 The Times reports 10 year old Gloria Van derbilt prefers to stay with her aunt Mrs Harry Payne Whitney rather than live with her mother Mrs Gloria Morgan Van derbilt Justice John F Carew questioned the child in habeas corpus proceedings yesterday on camera She said she has been happy with her aunt in Westbury L I for two years and enjoys cousins a pony and regular playmates She does not dislike her mother but has not seen her much Sessions resume today.
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New York
the Times
Gloria Vanderbilt
Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt
Harry Payne Whitney
John F. Carew
Supreme Court
Justice Carew
Westbury
L. L
London
Paris
Fatal gasoline blast after car crashes into rice truck at Sulphur
A light automobile crashed into the rear of a loaded rice truck on the Old Spanish Trail near Sulphur Louisiana. Three youths died in the blaze Harry Demerist 19 Margaret Bronett 18 and Anita LeBlanc 18. Two others were seriously burned Valentine Duplechain and Alzia Menard. The crash occurred in a heavy rain as five youths returned from a dance. The truck belonged to Morgan White. Funeral plans were set for the deceased in Mermentau and Sulphur.
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Lake Charles
Sulphur
Harry Demerist
John Demerist
Margaret Arlita Bronett
Fremon Bronett
Anita LeBlanc
David LeBlanc
Valentine Duplechain
Alzia Meard
Young Duplechain
Miss Bronett
Miss LeBlanc
Demerist
Edgerly
Menard
Duplechain
Morgan White
Thelma
Marie LeBlanc
Jason David
George LeBlanc
Mermentau
Phillip Boudreaux
A. L. Kiddeaux
John
Joe
Paul
Raymond Bronett
Galveston
Sidney Bronett
Orange
Texas
Jennings
Indian Bayou
Vermilion Parish
Rogers Has His Say at So Reno Detour
In Sonora California on October 25 a radio listener reports Strathoscope fliers landing safely in a tree top after a Dizzy Dean carnival in Detroit. Henry Ford introduced the writer to Piccards and the narrator rode the device briefly, noting its rough ride as anchored to Earth. Roosevelt’s speech to bankers is praised as showing broad minded spirit amid past tensions.
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Sonora
Cal
Detroit
Henry Ford
Australia
Roosevelt
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Johnnie S. Elbert
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