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Domestic News April 13, 1929

The Nome Nugget

Nome, Nome County, Alaska

What is this article about?

In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on April 8, members of the Louisiana House discussed plans for additional action against Governor Long, voting on eighteen more impeachment charges after the first one alleging suppression of press freedom. The Senate is set to convene as a Court of Impeachment soon.

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WILL PUT SKIDS UNDER GOVERNOR LONG

Baton Rouge, April 8. (P)- Plans for additional action against Governor Long were discussed by members of the Louisiana House, when eighteen additional charges to the first one were voted on Saturday, which came before the House for action, but it has not been definitely determined whether all the charges will be pressed.

The enemies of Gov. Long want to go the limit, but others believe that the House vote was taken only to add a few more charges The sub-committee is scheduled to meet to decide the proper procedure.. When the Lower House reconvenes tomorrow night, the Senate will sit as a Court of Impeachment and soon after all charges will be disposed of.

The first charge filed indicated that the Governor attempted to suppress the freedom of the press.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

Governor Long Impeachment Charges Louisiana House Senate Court Press Freedom

What entities or persons were involved?

Governor Long

Where did it happen?

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Event Date

April 8

Key Persons

Governor Long

Outcome

eighteen additional charges voted on saturday; not determined if all will be pressed; senate to sit as court of impeachment when lower house reconvenes tomorrow night.

Event Details

Members of the Louisiana House discussed plans for additional action against Governor Long. Eighteen additional charges to the first one were voted on Saturday. Enemies want to press all charges, but others believe only a few more will be added. Sub-committee to meet to decide procedure. First charge: Governor attempted to suppress freedom of the press.

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