State Pen Debt Revealed In Baton Rouge Hearing
Baton Rouge June 20. Testimony to the senate penitentiary investigating committee shows the total indebtedness of the state penitentiary up to May 31, 1930, at 822,298.08 excluding bonded debt. C T Phillips, the bookkeeper, says certificates of indebtedness total 329,038.84 issued to southern firms. He admits the prison is not profitable and the January 1 1931 deficit would likely reach 750,000. The payroll runs about 16,173 monthly and salaries have risen under general manager Clay J. Dugas. The penitentiary also spent 10,000 in a joint rice-farm venture with John P. Burgin in Pointe Coupee parish.
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Baton Rouge
C. T. Phillips
Senate Penitentiary Investigating Committee
Phillips
Holcombe
East Baton Rouge
Huey P. Long
Clay J. Dugas
John P. Burgin
Pointe Coupee Parish
June Crop Report for Law New Orleans 1930 Overview
The June 1 1930 crop conditions show oats tame hay wild hay alfalfa pasture peaches and pears below last season and below the 10 year average. Growth is backward but potential improved weather is needed with labor supply around 112 percent of demand. Rice sowing stood at 6 percent, Susan crop three weeks late but progressing well. cotton and sugar cane reports due in July and early July releases outline production forecasts.
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New Orleans
Che Department of Agriculture
Movie in production shot in New Orleans stars Brown and Crawford
A New Orleans produced film with Johnny Mack Brown and Foma Crawford in lead roles is under production. Much of the work takes place in the city’s streets and old quarters with planned scenes intended to evoke local atmosphere. The project, a collaboration with the New Orleans film community, aims to showcase the city’s scenery and talent.
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New Orleans
Johnny Mack Brown
University of Abwbiuina
Beenes
Cena
Crawford
Ot Brown
Quater
Corinither
New Ghats
Assuelott
Peardthears
New Rigolets Bridge Dedicated Over Lake Pontchartrain
The $1,079,000 Rigolets Bridge opening links New Orleans area routes with plans for a westward link from Rigolets to Mississippi. The drawbridge is operable by a motorized system and signals indicate improved access across the Gulf Coast corridor.
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Rigolets Highway
Toll Bridge Claims World-Long Concrete Highway Record
The report notes a toll bridge described as the longest concrete highway structure of its kind in the world. It mentions routes, a raid, and motorists’ use, with Pontehart involved and a comparison to Jolets route. The text stresses the bridge as a major engineering landmark amid ongoing route discussions.
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Ent
Riguiets
Pontehart Raid
Gulf Coast seafood catch valued at 9.87 million in 1928
New Orleans reports Gulf Coast states produced 191,007,176 pounds of seafood in 1928 valued at 9,866,263 dollars. 16,356 fishermen, 8 percent more than 1927, worked the industry. Shrimp led production at 62,169,863 pounds worth 3,092,417 dollars. oysters, mullet, red snapper, sponges, and sea trout also valued at 500,000 dollars or more.
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New Orleans
Gulf Coast States
U. S. Bureau of Fisheries
Gulf
Gulf States
Increase In West African Trade Expected To Follow Award Of Mail Contract
New Orleans reports that the American West African Line has been awarded a mail contract for Gulf Ports to Canary Islands and West African ports. More frequent sailings are expected, boosting trade and improving steamship service. The route, eight years with U S Shipping Board roots, targets growth as colonies compete for foreign trade. The West African coast is developing slowly but rich in natural resources.
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New Orleans
African Line, Inc
Gulf Ports
Canary Islands
West African
U. S. Shipping Board
American West Alrion Line
American Cyanimid Co Plans $1.5 Million Sulphur Plant
New Orleans reports American Cyanimid Co of New York plans a 1.5 million dollar sulphur plant in Louisiana. The Jefferson Lake Oil Co of New Orleans sold mining rights to extract sulphur from its property near New Iberia. Negotiations with Missouri Pacific Lines aim to build a branch line to support operations and ship sulphur to overseas markets.
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American Cyanimid Co
Louisiana Field
New Orleans
American Cyanimmiel Company
New York
Jeffferson Lake Oil Company
New Orlagsie
Fberia
Jefferson Lake
Jethey
Missouri Pacifi Lines
Jefferson
New York Company
Grain Exports Rise Sharply in May
May exports show a strong gain with total grain shipments reaching 977,750 shisbeds versus 62g,908 musbels in May. Wheat movement rose to 935,088 dusheils atop earlier figures. The monthly report from the Board of Morivades indicates broad gains across grain categories and several growth drivers.
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pMorivades
Doctor Who Blew Wife Goes On Hunger Strike
ATHENS report describes a domestic dispute where a husband and wife faced a crisis as the wife began a hunger strike. An attending physician cited concerns about the patient’s health and questioned the likelihood of recovery while authorities monitored the situation.
Lincoln Parish School Board calls special election on bond issue
Special session on May 28 1930 approves an election in Lincoln Parish District No 7 to decide issuing $10 000 in bonds for auditorium and classrooms with a 13 year term. Voters, polling place Hico, commissioners named, notice published and results canvassed July 9 1930.
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Lincoln Parish School Board
T. C. Alexander
W. W. Durden
J. C. Owen
D. B. Ivey
J. H. Frasier
J. H. Delaney
G. W. Brewster
M. W. Hood
B. Tatum
D. E. Ivey
J. H. Delany
J. ©. Owen
E. B. Tatum
Lincoln Parish
Louisiana
Parish of
Lincoln
Salt
Parish OF Lincoln
Hico
R. M. Foster
J. A. Britt
Louis Napper
Curtig Farley
State OF
I.T. C. Alexander
Curtis Parley
Ruston
Kruschen Salts Promises Weight Loss and More Energy
A customer reports starting a second bottle and losing 14 pounds in 90 days while feeling less tired after work. The ad promotes taking half a teaspoon daily in hot water before breakfast, cutting starches, walking, and claims faster fat loss, improved energy, and general well being. Milam Drug Company endorse this product.
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America
Milam Drug Company
Warrant charges in Arkansas corruption probe
Little Rock reports warrants issued for Lieut. Gov. Lee Catore and Ernest Dew on charges of violating the Arkansas corrupt practices act. Prosecution seeks bribery of Judge John C. Sheffield to withdraw from the Democratic primary. Warrants signed in Helena and issued by Municipal Judge E. D. Pipkin, filed by Prosecuting Attorney R. D. Smith.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Lee Catore
Ernest Dew
John C. Sheffield
R. D. Smith
First Judicial District
T. A. Cook
Helena
E. D. Pipkin
Brother Requests Release After Stabbing Incident
Mack Fields, recovering at Ruston Lincoln sanitarium from a stab wound caused by Roger Fields, asked Sheriff A J Thigpen to release the jailed suspect. The incident led to a blood transfusion using a donor brother due to compatibility, with charges dropped on Mack Fields's request as his brother returned home.
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Mack Fields
Ruston-Lincoln
Roger Fields
A. J. Thigpen
Fields
Hoover Signs Tariff Bill
Washington. June 18 President Hoover signed the Smoot Hawley tariff bill into law and its higher duties will take effect at midnight across ports. The ceremony was brief as the Constitution requirements were fulfilled with the conferees and co authors present. The Treasury issued instructions to customs inspectors detailing the new rates for imports.
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Washington
Hoover
Congress
House
Senate
Iwan Reed Smeet
Willis Thowley
Treasury
Sdover
New Orleans Becomes Year Round Resort Destination
The city attracts national attention as a year round resort with conventions and tourism, aided by a new schedule of exceptionally low rates from the Middle West from May 1 to September 10. The arrangement aims to draw thousands of visitors to New Orleans during the off season, highlighting the city’s appeal and economic prospects.
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New Orleans
New Origins
Shreveport Twins Enter Naval Academy Class
Jacob T. and George S. Bullen of Shreveport Louisiana were sworn in as part of the Naval Academy’s new fourth class. Both twins qualified in medical and physical exams and will join fellow midshipmen in Annapolis. Jacob was placed by Senator Ransdell and George by Representative Sandlin. The brothers previously attended Marion prep school in Kentucky.
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
Jacob T
George
George and
Charles Hoff
San Francisco
Frederick J
Byron B. Loomis
West Virginia
Bullen
Marion
Knott Measures Likely Fall By The Wayside
Baton Rouge reports a survey shows Senator Knott's bills to repeal the carbon black tax and raise the severance tax on natural gas may not pass this week. Reintroduction in the house and senate opposition complicate passage. no withdrawal plans are stated. Meanwhile a Louisville murder suicide claims a wife and husband.
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Baton Rouge
Knott
Ruston
House
Senate
New Orleans Named U S Naval Operations Base
New Orleans Algiers Naval Station was designated as the naval operations base for the Eighth Naval District by the Navy Department. Commodore Ernest Lee Jahncke announced the change during a visit for his daughter’s graduation, noting the station’s long role as administrative HQ for the district.
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New Orleans
Las Algiers
Black-Draught hailed as aid for biliousness and indigestion
Valdosta readers hear from O A Aldrich that Thedford's Black-Draught cleanses impurities, eases dizziness, and relieves bilious tastes. The medicine, made from medicinal roots and herbs, is described as a reliable laxative with no after effects at 24 cents.
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Valdosta
Thedford
O. A. Aldrich
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