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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1930
Page
3
Tulane University plans to open a new medical unit on Monday with major departments sharing duties. The initiative aims to modernize services across surgical, medicine, and women’s health, aligning with campus health goals and legal compliance.
An estimate that 135000 aliens who would normally enter the United States by hone y would be barred by stricter enforcement of the immigration act was released by Secretary Stimson today in a formal statement from Wielushlon, Pee 6.
The report shows Miss Grosjean asserting that Mr. Saint aided Mr. Loisel amid a Republican nomination dispute. Attorny General Saint faces questions as party figures, including state officials, discuss the Bank Examiner and securities commission.
A grand jury in St Vidert Parish indicts members of an unnamed La Farm Association in Civarseville St Helena parish. The charges reference alleged scheme with farmers clipping strawberries and failing to report returns, with jurors and associates named in the indictment.
A fragmentary report notes Simshoro youth dropping a bead in excitement following the Bienville game. Details are unclear but the moment centers on the celebration and local reactions.
Misses Clothilde Tten Clara V Moore and Vera Clinghan, Pauline school teachers, were at home for the weekend with their parents. Mrs J K Norman of Osage City visiting in town, staying with Mr and Mrs Jess S Harris and family. Mr and Mrs G Hinton celebrate birth of eight pound son born December 6 named Jackson Claud.
Boxing promoter Bobby Manziel brings world middleweight champion Mickey Walker to Monroe for a December 1 show with Jack Dempsey creator Jack Kearns promoting. Walker, 158 pounds and active at 165, headlines a card that includes Billy Rhodes vs Kid Honeycutt and two wrestling matches. Local fans urged to reserve seats and prepare for a strong boxing program in Monroe.
A man named Hopkins, 24, told Judge Edeloui he would prefer jail over living with Mildred, 22, claiming they cannot cohabit. The exchange occurred as a one-year sentence was being discussed in county court amid related testimony and disturbances.
Sheriff A J Thigpen freed Burch, 72, from Lincoln parish jail on Saturday to travel to Waco Texas to visit his wife 71 hospitalized after a fall she suffered Friday. He must return to finish a 14 month sentence. Burch was convicted of manufacturing liquor six months ago with a sentence extending to next September.
Los Angeles county forest rangers warn lovers of the open spaces to beware of rattlesnakes at dusk when radios are loud. The piece humorously notes snakes may react to evening music by approaching the source, suggesting self defense or a need to listen in. It cites radio as a potential aid in soothing wildlife and invites coexistence with humor.
In a colored town talk, Jim-Shucks bets on the Jenimen race as Mars Huey looms as law. Joe listens as the men discuss who will be judge, with Jim declaring his dollar on the winner while noting Huey’s influence in the election chatter.
John B. Holsteag commends court officers for honesty and courage in upholding convictions. He notes the integrity of Judge Walker and District Attorney McBride as they conclude their official service at the courthouse, though he misses the induction timing due to attendance.
A heated exchange erupts between Gov. Moody of Texas and the Chicago Tribune editor, marking a rare blunt public clash. The crossfire centers on state policy and media scrutiny, with both sides trading sharp reproach amid broader tensions in Texas politics and press freedoms.
The Shreveport Journal mocks Governor Moody’s renewed push for martial law, highlighting his insistence on Texas’s glorious history and his preference for Mexico over a near approach to Lanois metropolis. The debate seems unlikely to change minds but will amuse readers.
Congress moves to cut and accelerate unemployment relief funding. The House appropriations subcommittee reduces the public works program from 150 million to 110 million and plans to report to the full committee Tuesday. Senate action looms on a separate 60 million loan package for farmers, with the House considering a 30 million version next week to match relief aims. A political note follows on social ambition and women’s roles.
Postmaster H D Wilson urged early holiday mailing to avoid delays at the federal building. He explained proper packing for fragile items, complete addresses, and prepaid postage. He noted size limits, increased holiday volume, and that special delivery can speed Christmas-day delivery.
A notice states that international parcel post will be available to virtually all foreign countries. The announcement outlines broader service coverage and convenience for sending packages abroad.
In Concordia Kansas on December 6 city records required altering Melvin Ham mer birth details to Melvina to join the United States Navy. The case centers on a deceptive birth certificate noting a female name to satisfy Navy recruitment rules.
The Association of Railway Executives says railroads may seek Congress approval to run water transport and buy barge lines including government Mississippi and Warrior River assets. The piece argues such moves risk throttling waterway development and giving railroads unfair control, potentially weaponizing rates to crush competition and trigger heavy losses for Uncle Sam.
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