24 Sep 1931
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1931
Page
1
A United Press survey reports signs of improvement in many sectors including clothing textiles hats shoes refrigeration and radios with wage readjustments aiding optimism. Hatters in Danbury Connecticut and industry notes from Detroit point to rising employment as public works aim to curb unemployment amid continued economic concerns.
Washington September 24 A $59 monthly pension muddled DC supreme court affairs as two months of grand jury work on about 150 cases including police third degree charges was voided when juror Henry L Johnson was found ineligible for serving due to drawing a Spanish war pension. The jury must start over.
The Pittsburgh Coal company and subsidiaries announce a about ten percent salary reduction for all officers and salaried employees effective September 1. The notice comes as the firm remains a major bituminous coal producer in the district.
A collage of local items: Capt. Tom Dupree cools with an orange undershirt at the central fire station. Nazie Sciara asks how to say eleven thousand eleven hundred eleven. a Red Cross conference in Rayville yields luncheon and a vegetarian joke. A Monroe reader cites traffic-siren officers in violation, Oliver Yallery finds alligators in a bath, and E. R. Strahan summarizes rodent population claims. A stray straw hat beside Palace store bears mottoes about time and work.
The U S S Akron completed a three hour and forty seven minute maiden flight over a 125 mile route. The dirigible carried 113 men and set a new American passenger record while signaling potential Atlantic and Pacific routes. Commander Charles F Rosendahl led the Akron with Rear Admiral William Moffett watching.
Idaho Senator William E Borah warned that a continuing arms race will deepen economic misery and urged revision of postwar European treaties. Speaking at the University of Idaho foundation launch he called for frank discussion and decisive action to curb armaments and curb global distrust.
Local business man J. H. Watkins declares his candidacy for a seat in the state legislature. A Mississippi native born January 10 1877 he has long worked in real estate farm loans and lumbering in Ouachita Parish. He holds leadership roles in local farm and cooperative groups and has served on West Monroe city council.
Houston Sept 24 Nat-Hunter Producing Co announces purchase of Barbers Hill oil properties from the Humphreys Corp for more than 3 5 million dollars.
Alexandria report notes defense witnesses presenting the side of Dr. William A. Shelton in his suspension from a Washington church pastorate. News brief also reports an explosion death of Willard Frazier in Arcadia while constructing Castor Ringgold highway, and Governor Huey P. Long opposing Texas style acreage reduction laws in Louisiana.
Monroe Rotary endorses a one cent gasoline tax to fund winter relief for the unemployed. Rotarian T O Bancroft reports the plan as the most feasible local solution. A joint meeting with Lions Kiwanis Y M C A clubs will be arranged for October to discuss unemployment remedies.
The Public Belt bridge project in New Orleans will employ about 1,000 men for 30 months and cost an estimated $4,000,000 in payrolls. Frank M. Masters of Modjeski Masters and Chase, designers of the structure, cited the figures.
Ethel Bacon 30 wife of H P Bacon 2419 Grammont street shot herself with a .22 rifle at 2 am leaving two notes including one to her husband. She left her two young sons Alfred Jr and Russell Fisher in the home and died instantly. Neighbors the Osterland family were first at the scene after hearing the shot and crying.
Reports from Jackson indicate Governor Theodore Bilbo plans a special session next week to address the $7 million state deficit and consider immediate cotton production legislation. Rumors tie possible college administration reforms to reinstatement with the Southern Association and short term notes to bridge finances.
Film actor Jack Pickford brother of Mary Pickford is seriously ill at his Hollywood home according to his physician. The report notes his condition as of today and places the illness at his residence in California.
The United States announced it would back efforts to restore peace between Japan and China in Manchuria, signaling possible cooperation with the League of Nations. Ambassador Hugh Wilson delivered the note to League president Alejandro Lerroux as Nanking accepted the council's plan to withdraw troops and avoid further escalation.
Ambassador De Buchi told Secretary Stimson that published reports of Japanese activity in Manchuria are partly exaggerated and false. He found no truth to claims Americans were killed and stated Japanese troops have not occupied Harbin or advanced north of Changchun.
Aviation editor Lou Reichers and Captain Ugo D Annunzio reported a broken tail skid on their plane in Miami at 9 40 am EST. They canceled the New York to Havana speed record attempt by Captain Frank Hawks and planned to retry later after the Newark takeoff damage.
Secretary Hyde said the agriculture department is investigating the potential impact of beer legalization on farmers. He noted many requests for information, none from the White House, and that findings could reach President Hoover via the press. Hyde aims to quantify how many farmers might grow hops barley and related ingredients.
New York reporters note the heavyweight fight between Jack Sharkey and Primo Carnera, set for October 1, is moved to October 12 because Sharkey injured his hand. Physicians with the New York State Athletic Commission confirmed the diagnosis and agreed to the postponement.
Detroit reports show the American Legion national convention approved a resolution to seek repeal or modification of prohibition laws with states by voters. The vote was 1 008 to 394 after debates opposing and supporting ending prohibition, amid chants of we want beer.
In Austin on September 24 a resolution urged the federal radio commission to shield individuals and groups from radio attacks, inspired by Governor Huey P. Long of Louisiana. J. J. Olsen, author of the Texas cotton acreage law, charged Long defamed Texas lawmakers and attacked legislative integrity while Long accused the Texas legislature of being bought in support of the cotton holiday plan.
A New York dispatch reports that American farm families increased home preserves to meet winter needs. North Carolina saved 25 million dollars in food through a live at home program while several states boosted garden outputs and stocked urban markets.
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