Ruston Band and Orchestra shine at Spearsville concert
The Ruston Band and Orchestra directed by Mise Vallie Nelson and Clarvey Nelson presented splendid programs in Spearsville High School on Saturday before a large audience. Proceeds will fund musical instruments for the groups and more performances are planned across parishes during summer as directors urge continued practice.
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Ruston
Mise Vallie Nelson
Clarvey Nelson
Spearsville
Spearaville
Full Crew Bill Defeated in Louisiana House 52-37
In Baton Rouge on June 6 the Ginsaberg-Shattuck full crew bill failed 52 to 37 in the State House. Amendments removed train length limits and added minor changes before final passage. Proponents Ginssberg Dupre Fruge and Shattuck spoke for the measure, while E J McClanahan argued the legislature overstepped its authority.
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State House
Baton Rouge
Ginsaberg-Shattuck
House of Representatives
Ginssberg
Dupre
Fruge
Shattuck
E. J. McClanahan
Cite 330 Negroes To Answer Challenges On Registrations
In Raleigh North Carolina on June 3 approximately 330 Wake County Negro voters were summoned to answer registration challenges ahead of the Saturday primary. Election judges will hear their responses and decide their right to vote while challengers present arguments. The drive, led by Bart M Catling and tied to Senator Simmons and challenger J W Bailey, follows blanket challenges to black registration.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Wake County
Bart M. Catling
F. M. Simmons
Simmons
J. W. Bailey
Senator Simmons
Mr. Bailey
Monroe Officials Favor Removal of Louisiana Capitol
Monroe officials announce city commission authorization for Representative Bennett to offer Monroe's plan to build a state house valued at 5 million dollars and donate it to the state if the capital is moved to Monroe. The mayor and Commissioner Atkinson confirm the proposal and terms.
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Ghie Mateer
Bech
Japan
Bennett
Baton Rouge
Monroe
Louisiana Capitol
Arnold Bernstein
Will Atkinson
FC. Bennett
Huey P. Long
Atkinson
Presidential boom for Morrow gains ground in Trenton
In Trenton on June 5 Dwight W. Morrow ambassador to Mexico is urged as a White House prospect for Republican nomination. Edward C. Stokes and Dr. John Grier Hibben promote him at a rally while Mrs. Stokes lauds Morrow’s fitness for the Senate and presidency. Morrow thanks speakers for their praise.
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Trenton
N. J
Dwight W. Morrow
Mexico
New Jersey
Morrow
Edward C. Stokes
John Grier Hibben
Princeton University
White House
Mrs. Stokes
United States Senate
Ambassador Morrow
Atlantic City
Princeton
Stokes
Dr. Hibben
Welch Case Urges Senate Action on Imprisonment Claim
Senator Ransdell of Louisiana pushes action on James E. Welch claim that he was unjustly imprisoned in Venezuela and his baby daughter was taken. The state department questions the claim and the Senate foreign relations committee has not held hearings. Senator Borah notes limited capacity to communicate with Venezuela.
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Washington
James E. Welch
Louisiana
Venezuela
Senate
Ransdell
State Department
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Welch
Borah
Foreign Reations Committee
Government of
Ruston Rainbow Girls Attend Grand Assembly in New Orleans
A Ruston chapter group led by Mrs G A Adams and Miss Frances Wilson travels to New Orleans for the Grand Assembly sessions starting today and continuing through Saturday. Attending officers include Margaret Wilson Worth Grand Advisor Ruth Robison Grand Yellow, Kathleen Fletcher Worthy Advisor Dorothy Spinks Associate Advisor Elizabeth Taylor Charity, with Mrs Adams Mother Advisor on the executive board. The party returns Sunday and Monday, with stops in southern state locales.
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Ruston
Order of Rainbow Girls
G. A. Adams
Frances Wilson
New Orleans
Grand Assembly
Margaret Wilson
Ruth Robison
Kathleen Fletcher
Dorothy Spinks
Elizabeth Taylor
Adams
Prominent Program Emphasizes Citizenship and Athletics
The plan gives equal prominence to citizenship and athletics alongside military activities. Men of strong character, skilled in guiding boys, have been selected from the Reserve Corps to actively lead the encampment. Regular army officers will attend as consultants with the Reserve Officers.
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Akilled
Haveeen
House And Senate Override Veto On War Vet Pension
Washington June 3 Enacted over President Hoover veto a new law for pensions to Spanish American War veterans. Substantial majorities in both chambers passed the measure yesterday despite the president's disapproval. Senate 61 18 House 298 14. Democrats largely opposed Hoover while administration dependables backed his stance in parts.
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Washington
Hoover
Congress
Senate
House
Monroe Eyes Capitol Move and Road Memorial Vote
The Monroe city commission asks the legislature to designate Monroe as the state capital and offer to build and donate a new state house. In St Landry parish the police jury approved a 60 million good roads plan memorial but later rescinded it after meetings, with a 4 to 3 vote in the morning and a 6 to 2 reversal in the afternoon.
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Monroe
State Capitol
St. Landry
Baton Rouge
Opelousas
St. Landry Parish
Long
Pastor Jumps From Third Story Window in Cincinnati
The Rev Warren Elsing 45 of Exeter California a Presbyterian church delegate leapt from a third story hotel window in Cincinnati yesterday. He was probably fatally injured as scores watched while a reported nervous breakdown was cited as the cause.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Warren Elsing
Exeter
California
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
Citizens' Military Training Camp at Camp Beauregard
In Alexandria on June 4 preparations for Louisiana's first Citizens' Military Training Camp progress at Camp Beauregard. A detachment of six regular army officers and 100 men under Major Reuben Noel Tenney erect tents, prepare athletic fields, and award contracts for food. A large swimming pool is being built and should be ready by mid month as the Reserve Officers contingent arrives June 10 to help run the encampment.
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Alexandria
Louisiana
Camp Beauregard
Reuben Noel Tenney
Beaureeard
Mellon Cuts 768 Million From U S Debt
Treasury figures show Secretary Mellon reduced the public debt by 768 million dollars in the last 11 months despite heavy expenses and revenue declines. By May 31 the gross debt stood at 16.399 billion dollars, over 8 billion below the postwar peak.
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Washington
Mellon
Treasury
Bank of Commerce and Trust Mansfield reports 996940 shortage
G F Provost former vice president faces a 996 940 shortage in the Mansfield bank accounts. Directors say losses from stock market speculations are covered by an 8000 bond and an 84106.98 reserve for contingent losses. They guarantee the bank will meet all liabilities and continue business unimpaired. Directors report personal worth above 15 million.
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Mansfield
G. FF. Provost
Bank of Commerce and Trust Company of
Ben Johnson
Weather warms as New Orleans predicts higher temps
New Orleans on June 3 reports partly cloudy skies and rising temperatures for Sunday and Monday. The forecast notes May 31 was the coolest in over four decades, with Saturday's low at 60 degrees the coldest reading in that span.
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New Orleans
Governor’s Veto Proclaimed Aids Spoils System
Judge Gliders cites a morning Tribune report claiming the governor will veto the Bauer bill to back the Rockefeller Bage wild bird refuge. The pledge targetted coon chasers and possum hunters, with a promise to end them upon taking office to boost patronage.
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Gliders
Hockefeller-Bage
Sama
Merchant Dies Refusing To Explain His Death
HELENA Ark June 4 Hal B Wortham 40 Helena merchant died today of a personal safety related bullet wound. He refused to explain his act when his wife and a negro servant found him on the floor of his store yesterday. He merely said that he wanted to idle.
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Helena, Ark
Hal B. Wortham
Helena Merchant
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