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Newspaper
Monroe Morning World
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1934
Page
5
The piece argues that morality should be reasoned from harm rather than dogma. It notes geographical differences in what is considered wrong and warns that harm to body, mind, and character guides moral judgments. It urges studying human history to understand wrongdoing and emphasizes learning from painful experiences to protect oneself.
The piece argues Congress should probe grain and agricultural futures markets after a recent stock exchange framework, noting a warped system may threaten $200 million in wheat losses while speculators could gain up to $600 million, signaling a need for balancing reforms.
Debate over marital breakups surfaces as two professionals pursue divorce, reflecting ongoing professional tensions. The discussion touches on broader questions of relationships, legality, and personal choice amid public commentary.
Poem vivid with June air and shore life describes boats, loons, eagles, deer, minnows and bass along a creek. Dreamlike scenes mirror calm nature as a memory soothes, followed by a poem about the cost of rumination and a quip on pencils and war policy.
In a large midwestern city a young mother seeks permission to place her infant son in a children's home while she searches for work. The judge rules she may not surrender the child unless she can contribute to his support or sign away all claim. The piece condemns abandoned funds for mothers and notes social legislation debates over unaddressed unemployment and aid.
A string of wry newspaper lines mix social trends, finance quips, and science soundbites. The musings touch on streamlined transport, vacation timing, Wall Street, Byrd, radio, and gendered prices with tongue in cheek observations.
Dr. Warfield T. Longcope of Johns Hopkins warns physicians must use tools as means to work not for risky feats. Prof. Arthur H. Compton calls scientists society scouts who report on uncharted nature. U S Senator James P. Pope hails Finland as an oasis in the desert of defaults.
Washington excerpt notes Eleanor Roosevelt and Rex Tugwell push for labeling standards on canned foods via NRA code. Roosevelt overrules canner resistance, aiming A B C labeling per Agriculture standards. Mentions public reactions, industry leaders, and political figures with a 1934 NEA Service copyright.
Tarver, superintendent of police, announced removal of the sign allowing a right turn on red at the Fourteenth and Washington intersection. A two month test showed the plan caused congestion on DeLaird Street as drivers turned around waiting vehicles, so the sign was discontinued.
West Monroe members of the Ouachita Business Men's club will run the program at the clubrooms on South Grand Street Monday night at 7 30. An interesting and amusing program has been arranged.
With considerable importance to be transacted all members are urged to be present. The note calls for full attendance to discuss key matters.
The term money traces to the Roman word moneta, the name for their silver coined in the temple of Juno Moneta around 69 B C. This origin ties currency to the sacred site and its minting function.
A humorous dialect piece by Alley Hammone mulls a man who traded a zowi for fuel, yet finds no gas arriving in his pasture. The rustic vignette relies on playful slang and rural setting to deliver a quip about unfulfilled trades.
A New York showboat run by Bobby Sanford sails from Forty second street nightly. The vessel Peter Stuyvesant offers an orchestra a large floor and dining rooms while guests mingle on shadowy decks discussing the NRA and Broadway celebrities with the Manhattan skyline glittering in the distance.
Mrs. Harry Rice dancing instructor and Paramount theater manager’s wife delayed departure from Monroe to avoid Friday’s jinx. She left by car at 12 01 Saturday for Hollywood with her two children and the nurse, to study dancing and baby training for about two months. She plans to visit family and continues to start many children in dancing.
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