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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1934
Page
4
The notice instructs readers to call the NEWS-STAR or MORNING WORLD after 8 p.m. for department inquiries. It specifies daily operation except Sunday and outlines a telephone access protocol for all departments.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune editorial echoes the Declaration of Independence to condemn Huey Long in Louisiana. It argues Long’s rule mirrors tyranny, cites repeated abuses, and warns Louisianians may declare independence if oppression continues. The piece frames ongoing injustices as a threat to constitutional rights and the public good.
Opinion argues that cutting teacher education to reduce surpluses risks teacher shortages and poorer schools. It warns that a public funded system creates expectations of job security and proposes careful management to avoid harming education quality.
Uncommon Sense essay discusses the phrase dips spurs and angles from gold mining sales papers as a metaphor for knowing one's property and assets. It advises job seekers to specialize, network, list past performances, and project confidence to secure opportunities. Copyright 1934 by The Bell Syndicate, Inc.
A poem fragment in dated voice contemplates vagabond mood during summer. The speaker questions if workaday life matters while roaming over hills and valleys with summer in heart. The verse repeats images of travel and hopeful, free days ahead.
First Boarder asks what is in the soup and the second replies it may be soup. The dialogue notes the event occurred here once and hints at a past occurrence without details.
In a light exchange a senior partner jokes that Gotrox is poor at everything except drafting vacation plans, where he supposedly leads. The banter highlights firm humor about work and leisure.
Defendant asserts plea explains lack of intoxication and claims the officer would not hear his explanation. The exchange shows frustration as the judge questions the defendant about communication with law enforcement.
A brief exchange reveals a dispute over passenger sleeping quarters aboard a vessel. The Passenger questions bunk quality while the Porter confirms readiness, sparking a minor tonal clash about comfort.
A pair of lines suggests selecting a shade for a wrap using an invisible ultraviolet hue. The piece frames the concept as practical fashion advice noting the UV tone remains unseen yet compatible with changing color styles.
A contractor letter to Dr. Carter jokes about salary raises, stating they have raised salaries every week so far and advising to focus on good work rather than pay. The note is signed by Smith & Donnelly.
President Roosevelt signals support for reducing the liquor tariff when Congress meets in January, aiming to ease bootlegger activity and favor domestic distillers. He cites rum prospects in the Virgin Islands Porto Rico and the Philippines as factors shaping tariff views. Federal Alcohol Administrator Choate backs the idea citing whisky imports and stockpiles.
The Ouachita parish clerk records 41 marriage licenses issued in July, 26 to White couples and 15 to Black couples. Couples listed include Irvin Cleveland and Gladys Bacon, Oliver Simmons and May Skipper, and Major Williams with Amelia Kidd among others.
Mr and Mrs J T Johnston of 508 Catalpa street announce the birth of a daughter on August 4 at St Francis sanitarium.
About fifty roundhouse employees at the Missouri Pacific shops walked out at noon Wednesday as part of a nationwide railway workers strike. machinists boilermakers copper smiths and helpers left while car men carpenters painters and others remained at work and trains continued on schedule with no noticeable impact. C C Ryan visited relatives after discharge from Camp Shelby and Miss Elsie Scott of Carthage arrived for a visit with Mrs M A Gossett in West Monroe.
Monday afternoon in city court Judge W M Harper sentenced or fined a string of defendants for offenses including drunk and disorderly conduct fighting trespassing and driving while intoxicated. Results include cash bonds forfeited and short jail terms for dangerous weapon drawing and displaying and related charges.
Ten Spearsville Louisiana FFA members and adviser W O Ferguson left for a week at an annual camp near Pollock. They will compete in athletic games and FFA instruction with a trophy awarded to the district with the most points. The Spearsville party includes Frank Smith Robert Rockett Stanley Hollis Herbert Holloway Warner Dudley Jr Garland Wade Kenneth Wade Berna Upshaw Chester Taylor and Brooks Hollis.
Ouachita Parish Farm Bureau will elect officers Thursday at 10 a m in the Ouachita parish courthouse. Farmers are urged to attend and take part in the election. A delegate will be named to represent the bureau at the state convention in Baton Rouge August 13 14.
Cows that freshen in November show higher milk production than those freshening in June, according to the observed pattern in the dairy herd.
A New York observer recalls Saratoga’s social scene and racing rituals. He notes trainers place quirky mascots from terriers to goats and a monkey with E Barry Ryan, claiming luck and superstition shape outcomes while touts resume preying on bettors after New York legalized track betting.
Producer Sol Lesser loses a $200 pie moment as Jackie Cooper’s secret snack delays a scene. Henry B Walthall makes a comeback with a Confederate soldier role in Will Rogers film Judge Priest and his daughter Patricia begins her screen career following Viva Villa.
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