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Newspaper

Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1930

Page

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Ransdell Defends Parker Nomination in Senate Debate

Ransdell argues his veto on Judyce Parker’s associate justice confirmation was unjustly used against his re election bid. He states a long record supporting labor, civil service, pensions, and workers’ rights, praising Parker as a first rate man whose confirmation would aid the Supreme Court. He notes North Carolina senators backed Parker and defends past labor decisions.

Judyce Parker United States Supreme Court Labor Persewiae Pital Caital Heve House of Representatives Congress Judee Parkeniger Seuanes Tonride Bee North Carolina House of Bee Glite Parker United Mine Workers United States Senate Bert Conere Avery Dupartart Beeter Hihi Peerhini Ode Parker Oscar Ted Wei Sudhcend Bey Atedpale Ifte

Times Editor to Take New Post in Mississippi

Albert Witt, former managing editor of The Shreveport Times, will leave the Shreveport newsroom to join the Hattiesburg American. Witt served The Times for 12 years and will begin his duties in Mississippi, with a farewell banquet held at the Washington Youree hotel Saturday night. Attending were Joe R. Carter, FR D Hall, Richard Hale, FE Peyton, C J Williams, August Loeb, Travis Oliver, Sam Khoury, Vol Wilhite and Witt.

Shreveport Carewell Albert Witt Shreveport ‘Times the Times Washington-Youree Witt Hattiesburg American The Times Hatles- Tine Banqnet Joe R. Carter FR. D. Hall Richard Hale F. Re. Pevton C. J. Williams August Loeb Travis ¥. Oliver Sam Khoury Vol. Wilhite Mr. Witt

Judge to rule on beauty parlor Monday opening

Mrs 1 Spit of 623 Travis Street faced a Sunday closing law violation for operating a beauty parlor on a Monday. The judge delayed ruling after Ack Jhidae Percy Browne said the case would be combined to study the matter before judgment.

Spit Travis Street Ovcingave Dy Patro Sraigay Pally

Youth Given Triple Penalty In Drunken Driving Case

Floyd Hampton, 19, pleaded guilty to drunken driving before Judge Charbonnel. He was sentenced to two to four years in the state penitentiary and fined 100 dollars under a triple penalty, aided by Assistant District Attorney Warren Coleman. Hampton has a prior record including two sentences for automobile hand larceny. If he fails to pay the fine, he faces confinement in Parish prison.

Aue Floyd Hampton Distriot Warren Coleman Hampton Bempton Criminal District Court

Coast Guard Seaplane Base Considered in New Orleans

Navy weighs using the Algi Naval Station airfield near New Orleans as a Gulf Coast Guard seaplane base. Commodore Ernest Lee Jobacke of New Orleans, first assistant secretary at the Navy, says the plan could provide a suitable emergency base and integrate Coast Guard seaplanes with the Navy during crises.

Grirans Airowap Coast Ciuvard Service Algi Naval Station Hive Gulf Navy Department Ernest Lee Jobacke New Orleans Seciety Navy Coal Guard Coast Guard Alviers Field

Plans for New Girls High School in New Orleans

The article outlines specifications for a proposed $500,000 girls high school on South Charbonne Avenue between Nashvale Avenue and Joseph Burnet. B.A. Christy announces completion details and project features including four departments and seating for 300. The report notes involvement of local officials and construction timelines.

Orsecos Chakorne Avenue Nashvale Avent Joseph Bureet B.A. Christy Hoey Iainrebalert Orlewnas Hurjaht School Busare Tiave

Sale Of 2 000 600 Bonds To Speed Drainage Work

Bond sale totaling 2 000 600 was approved to accelerate drainage project progress. Officials authorized issuance and funding mechanisms to finance flood control improvements and related infrastructure work. Community leaders cited anticipated stormwater benefits and long term cost savings.

Work On 50 Mile Gas Line Starts

Fragmentary readable text notes the start of a 50 mile gas line project. Mentions location segments and work crews beginning tasks. Specific names, dates, or places are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate initial construction phase and progress.

Voluono Kills Six Auabing Mountain

A chaotic event at Auabing Mountain causes six deaths as a Voluono erupts and spews lava. Officials report widespread damage with dramatic ground shaking and collapsing earth. Investigators begin cataloging casualties and assessing safety in nearby settlements. Local residents brace for aftershocks.

Appointments Made by Parish Democratic Committee

Lincoln parish voters learned the Democratic Executive Committee named a full slate of election officers for fourteen polling places for the primaries on September 9. The committee, chaired by Lavery M. Lewis, met with several members present to appoint presiding officers and clerks for each precinct, with details listed for wards one through eight.

Liincoln Prinery Wedacodas Parc Comittee m Lavery M. Lewis Ming Ton Watton FE McBride Ruston W. J. Tarrantin B. Carter Melsen H. Griffin Ode Erasiex C. W. Perkins BP. Knowles John Tursseil A. D. Tabor Gamar Gurl Malcolm Hood Csinsseo Dan Hoyell Dyan Taarvett Pigene Sins CG. W. Tait Sain Cadlatt Jonk Grover Larkin Cathey B. Daniels Jim Durrett Tarkin Willie W. OS. Durrett Choudrento Vining Altuar Teavis D. Alten D. BP O'Neal LF. Holstead Comners WE. Hammons Clerc L. D. Brewster Deviuty D. R Norris Jack Colvin W. L Davidson Lork Maat Hicas St Beason Heanslord Caldwell Missioners S. BL Wise Co. Oliver Vietmind JW Colvin W. OG. Rabb Lune Colvin W. S. Simmons A. T. Calvin Ward Bight Willis Biut Willis Dibney Gather Taruntee Enidley Colvin Stevenean Daunty Commerce Reams Riwton Demiher

Louisiana Savings Deposits Rise In Year Totals Soar

Louisiana savings deposits increased by 11 075 738 in the year, led by higher balances in New Orleans and statewide banks. The report from state bank commissioner Brock shows end of June totals at 109 0014 billion with 120 087 percent growth, while New Orleans deposits rose sharply amid favorable trends across parishes.

Louisiana New Oceans Tapberi Gardens

School Budget Adopted Amid Community Briefing

The district approved a budget totaling 4 737 015 dollars outlining funding for facilities staffing and programs. Officials emphasized long term financial planning and projected impacts on schools and services for the coming year.

Water Garden Mystery From A Garden Arch

Fragmentary OCR notes describe an arc over a garden path and water feature with mention of wells or mines above the garden. The legible text hints at a location feature near a garden arch and water source, with unclear surrounding context.

Sunie Ewa Archi

Governor Long Speaks in Farmerville Speech

Governor Harv P. Dong spoke in Farmerville as part of a district swing. Public Service Commissioner Harvey C. Fields presided. Long did not mention the Lathinge of John D. Ewing. He promised in Monroe to locate a letter from Ransdell about the flood relief plan, with remarks from Senators Knott and Representative Rovosay.

Farmerville Harv P. Dong Ith Tiarvey C. Fields Public Service Lone John D. Ewing Pueen Monroe Ransdell Hehators Knott Rovosay Onion Parish

Former Governor Sanders Speaks in Hammond on State Finances

Former Governor Sanders addressed a Hammond audience at the Rousdell club in City Hall. He alleged state institutions were financially ruined with no relief in sight and criticized Long’s road-building and spending, contrasting it with his own tenure. He endorsed Senator Ell Sanders and cited the treasurer’s report to illustrate financial distress.

Hammond Sanders Hammond Rausdell Club Long Golhus Lone Ransell Washington Or Sande Ale Ig Qsurer

Louisiana Planes to Enter National Air Races

Three planes from Louisiana will compete in national air races in New Orleans and Louisiana town. J. R. Wedell of New Orleans, winner of six laps in the All-American Air Derby, and Doug Davis, holder of the old reliability cup and a world speed record, pilot the Iris Air Service entry to be flown with Iris Air Service, Inc. of New Orleans. The We Will and We Will, Jr. teams were part of a recent speed-record effort and the airport opening in Georgia is noted.

Iris Air Service, Inc Newood Fulterson Georgia Wedell Raves al Clivein

Louisiana Population Counts Rise in Official Revision

State figures released today show Louisiana total at 2 094 496 with an increase of 295 987. Baton Rouge population refined to 1 465 and up 9 683 or 44 5 percent, as a cepsis Pursuit strianulary note.

Watton Louisiana Baton Rouge

Outdoor meet marks Louisiana tourist club gathering

A Friday night outdoor event at Fountain Lake drew Louisians from Shreveport Baton Rouge and Bernice for a casual social and booster program. Mrs H McCafferty opened with welcomes, Miss Raelo Goldenberg spoke, and local and visiting members shared impromptu talks plus vocal and piano numbers.

Louisiana Fountain Lake Shrevemort Baton Rouge Bonita Bernice Paw Germany Germany Mire Frances Paul Germainy McCafferty Baton Renee Richard Sanborn Clem Wilson Guthbert B. Lecroy Aminghose Beatrice Heard C.J. Weard R. E. Riar‘son Moselle Currie MM. Currie Pleasant Bill J. W Tyee C. Randall Listmann D. J. Luthlebert James Guthbert Edith Goldenerg

Louisiana Rice Acreage Near One Fifth Of U S Total

New Orleans report shows Louisiana rice acreage at about 481000 acres or about 20 percent of U S total. Agricultural statistics expect a yield near 16 004 bushels from the 1930 crop with overall crop condition around a high percentage though the source text is garbled.

New Orleans Louisiana United St Lionel L. James Department of Ienliyre

Execution Set for Killer Carl Panzram in Kansas

Topeka Aug 20 Arrangements completed for the execution of Carl Panzram who boasted of 23 killings and welcomes death His Sept 5 hanging at Leavenworth will be the first legal execution in Kansas in 40 years Convicted on murder and robbery Panzram declined to seek clemency Officials said scaffolding contractor was Cra Craig Street and linemen were hired with clearance from state authorities.

Topeka Ban Carl Panzram Leavenworth Kansas Ponytram Kansas Citives

Prohibition cases swell on federal dockets in July report

Prohibition enforcement reports show 6 524 cases placed on federal dockets in July, with 3 828 found over to grand jury and 1 918 convictions or actions. Average jail term about 1 day and fine around 191 dollars. Large seizures include 1 339 2775 gallons beer and 121 67225 gallons spirits, 724 motor vehicles, 1963 stills and 353 fermenting plants. Total fines reach 219 752 48 dollars and 127 804 days in jail.

Fushipaton Department of Justice di Pativian Tus Prohibition Amos W. W. Wootock United States Commissioners Ena

Weather Glance for July in New Orleans

July rainfall in New Orleans stood at 611 inch with a negligible deficiency of 0.26 from normal. Statistics come from the Research Department of the New Orleans Association of Commerce.

New Orleans New Orleans Association of Commerce

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Attn. C. Meeting Mississippi U. S Flans For New Girls’ High School N. O Gieke Midiantiala Aptis Daneel Voluono Auabing Datoade Wita Lincoln Parish Wes Pambhe Governor Long Mat’l. Air Races LA. Club ORY Yang Mioney-aking Farm Land Laanles Monrow Onusehita Abenisi Janey Alexandria Ouachita Colmubia Law Parish Callwell Parish Mitire Ouachita River Arent Investment Corporation, Inc Jackson Street Monroe, la
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