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Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1932

Page

3

Washington’s Newburgh Crisis and General Washington Speech

After Cornwallis surrender at Yorktown the Continental Army faced mutinous pressure over arrears and half pay. Washington, cooling revolt, called officers to order in camp and delivered a powerful speech urging loyalty and justice from Congress, preserving unity with firm leadership.

George Wassington Cornwallis Yorstown Newcurgh Washington Congress Hue Congre

Police order English girl from Bombay

Miss Madeline Slade, follower of Mahatma Churdhi, ordered by Sir Patrick Kelly, Barbay chief of police, to leave the city within 24 hours and not return until given permission. Officers were told she could threaten locals and carry on from Bombay. Slade vowed to continue activities at Mirnative, and police would not remove her. The Mahatma has been imprisoned for a period, with Joseph Priordyn involved for assault and another incident noted.

Madeline Slide Sir Patrick Kelly Barbay Cty Bobh Ote Mins Slade Mahatma

Letters From the People on Tax Reform and Public Expenditure

A citizen named Gio. Hollis submits a critique urging tax relief for property owners and restraint on public spending. He argues elected officials must examine incomes and expenditures, push for reform, and ensure accountability in how funds are raised and used. He asserts voters should back reform platforms and hold leaders to fiscal responsibility.

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1000 Stakes Are Set for Trees

The American Legion workers plant along highways in North Louisiana from Chorduant to Ruston and nearby on the Dixie Overland Highway 43. City engineer Eddie Fyans leads with McRidulf and Ho Wy Gatter as crews plant saplings, while fiscal debate and tax concerns shadow the project and local governance.

American Legion North Lowiana Vas Eddie Fyans Frank McRidulf Ho Wy Gatter Chortdrant Ruston Chordrant Simharna

Geo Washington Program At Eastland School Auditorium

A Geo Washington program will be presented Friday at Eastland School Auditorium to honor the Pathor of Our Country in the bicentennial celebration. The event features colonial dances, readings, and musical selections in period costumes with participants from the chanat and friends of the school.

Eastland School

Feiston Phin Work On Bebonary 290h Plans

Governors and local units prepare a mile east and west of Feoston Phin for Bebonary 290h duties by the Cincinnati Parish and other coalitions. The state commission approves war time preparations and plans for planting native varieties as troops advance. State officials will announce further measures and join community leaders at a meeting.

Feoston Phin Cincota Paridy Coltiers Ted Yeamoery Mas nNoha

Car collision injures Monroe family. Murray backed

Helen Morgan and her mother Mrs F E Morgan and grandson Elvin Morgan were injured when a car was struck by a train near West Monroe. Mrs Morgan remained in bed from shock. Elvin suffered a head injury. F E Morgan learned none were seriously hurt. the trio were treated at Monroe clinic and Ruston. In a separate note, KWKH owner H Henderson endorsed Alfaifa Bill Murray for president, saying a southern leader is needed in the White House.

Helen Morgan F. E. Morgan Mrss Morgan Miss Morgan Elvin Monroe H. Henderson KWKH Alfaifa Bill Murray Hendrson Labor Murray South White House

Fire Totals 40 Cars Lost in $50,000 Alexandria Blaze

Fire of undetermined origin swept the Storage Auto Tire Company in Alexandria early today, destroying forty trucks and automobiles and causing about $50,000 in damage. Firefighters contained the blaze after hours of effort. Meanwhile, in unrelated notes, George Klupta of Chicago pays alimony with food from his shop.

Storage Auto Tire Company Alexandria George Klupta Chicago

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