Rest There Lives: Munholland Dies in Los Angeles
William P. Munholland, renowned hydraulic engineer behind the St Francis dam, dies in Los Angeles after years marked by the 7 year old catastrophe. The dam collapse in California caused 400 deaths and about 30 million dollars in damages, shaping his life with a heavy burden of responsibility.
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Los Angeles
William P. Munholland
St. Francis Dam
Munholland
St. Francis
San Francisco
California
Expert’s Advice Delays Rail Pension Legislation
Expert Joseph B Eastman a top railroad authority tells a Senate committee that current railroad pension bills are hasty and ill conceived He notes most workers are covered by the social security bill and there is insufficient evidence that a separate retirement system is sound The public interest angle from a forward looking rail official may slow efforts this session.
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Joseph B. Eastman
Senate
Eastman
Congress
Governor Horner Defends Press Liberty Veto
Governor Horner vetoes the Illinois legislature’s bid to shield newspapermen from revealing confidential sources to courts and grand juries. He argues press liberty is essential despite a reporter in New York facing jail for contempt for refusing to disclose a source.
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Illinois
Horner
New York City
Futile Third Party Drive Lacks Leadership for 1936
The article argues that third party efforts face failure without strong leadership. It cites liberal discontent and prejudices from a Chicago meeting, noting Huey Long as the likely candidate but doubting past progressives Roosevelt and La Follette could not achieve such consolidation.
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Chicago
Huey Long
Theodore Roosevelt
Robert M. LaFollette
General Johnson Denounces Opposition Press in New Post
New York public works director General Johnson complains the opposition press may not give him a fair shake as he takes office. He criticizes metropolitan spending, urging strict taxpayer scrutiny of relief programs and boondoggling claims.
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New York City
Johnson
Blue Eagle
Prolonging Life Sparks Debate at Bermuda Conference
Dr. Morris Fishbein, editor of the AMA Journal, contends society must address the social and medical challenges of longer lifespans. He argues increased longevity brings neglect and misery for many aged, questioning whether extended life is truly a boon without adequate support. Mexico’s pulque drink is noted via a brief cultural aside about maguey sap.
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Pan-American Association
Bermuda
Morris Fishbein
American Medical Association
Rusty brain and farms that pay through care
Uncommon Sense recalls a banker father teaching a boy to maintain fresh farm machinery and steady effort. He warns that a rusty brain ruins effort and wealth, urging persistent, well tended work to avoid debt and achieve success.
The Glee Club by George Elliston
A poem celebrating purity and dreaming as snow white imagery thrives. The speaker envisions a white rose and white ships under a quiet sky, seeking a garden corner where white flowers symbolize a world of pure solitude.
Pete Faraway Is Reported Dangerously Sick in Bed
Jack Potts explains he could not get home earlier while Pete Faraway’s wife laments his illness. Faraway sent for Potts to visit and inquiries imply concern over Pete’s health.
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Jack Potts
Pete Faraway
Why do all'oists talk of taking a spin
A brief wry quip notes that enthusiasts of a sport or hobby joke about speed and action. The line suggests a playful brag about moving quickly, implying a culture that values rapid progress and bold statements in a light, humorous tone.
Orchestra Salad Forks and Service Scene
A fragment shows a dining room moment with a waiter asked for two orders while the orchestra plays. The brief scene hints at dining etiquette and atmosphere in a public venue.
Miss Chatterson Confronts Stranger on Street
A dialogue snippet shows Miss Chatterson recounting a stranger speaking to her on the street. Her mother warns against replying. Miss Chatterson vows she will not let him gain the last word.
Engagement Confessions Between Friends
Kathryn recalls Harold proposing with the line that she was the first girl he ever loved. Kittye counters that she believes her appeal drew his attention while he was inexperienced, while she was the choice of his mature judgment.
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Kathryn
Harold
Kittye
Husband's improvised heat raises eyebrows at home
Mrs Fadhunter questions the climate in their house while her husband explains he used makeshift summer gear to cope with heat. He says he could not afford a summer ulster and instead installed summer storm windows and built a summer furnace fire to cool or heat the home as needed.
Blump Claims Diplomatic Gift Amid Domestic Dispute
A playful exchange notes that Blump calls himself a born diplomat while his wife objects to cigar ash on the rug. He responds by buying a carpet sweeper, illustrating domestic humor in a pressed social vignette.
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Blump
Thrifty Heir and Famed Figures Sketches From History
A collection of quip-like observations notes prudent saving by a grandson of a wealthy elder, the accidental discovery of radium by Becquerel, political jab at Roosevelt and Huey Long, reflections on lobbyists, Jesse James' redeeming traits, and the precise timing of plants opening and closing their blooms.
The AAA Tax Debate and Senate Vote Impasse
Washington commentary notes the senate battle over AAA amendments aimed at preserving processing taxes against court challenge. It discusses constitutional risk, the parity formula protecting farmers, and the political motive to aid a farming bloc while avoiding visible tax burdens on essentials.
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Washington
Santa Claus
Senate
Supreme Court
High Court
Congress
Tariff Commission
Hambone's Meditations Brightly Satirical Verse
Alley Ham bone presents a humorous monologue about a rounded lazy Sunday routine and a comic reminder of a boy who stays indoors all day and falls ill midweek in a folksy dialect.
Two Alleged Auto Thieves Returned To Texas To Face Charge
Adam Lange of Port Arthur and Clarence Broussard of Houston were sent back to Houston by three Houston deputy sheriffs to face larceny of an automobile charges. Broussard confessed to the theft and disclosed prior prison terms including Louisiana state and federal penitentiaries. An informant's tip about a revolver led to their arrest after a suspicious residence request.
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Adam Lange
Port Arthur
Texas
Clarence Broussard
Houston
Frank Pettitt
H. B. Parker
Broussard
Louisiana State Penitentiary
Lake Charles
Federal
Fort Levenworth
Kansas
Huntsville
Sadler Bible Class Holds Pleasant Picnic Outing
The Sadler Bible class enjoyed a delightful picnic last evening at the King place suburban home of Mr and Mrs Robert Cann after gathering at the church. Mrs W H Hill visits relatives in Shreveport. Stuart Smith leaves for Natchitoches for LSU normal graduation exercises. Mrs R N Slater leaves for Donaldsonville to visit relatives.
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Sadler Bible Class
Sububan
Robert Cann
King Place
Stuart Smith
Natchitoches
Louisiana State Normal
Oldest Native of Monroe Nears 92 Birthday
D A Uncle Dan Breard, Monroe's oldest native born resident, nears his 92nd birthday. He lives with son Herbert at the James A Nce fish hatchery superintendent's home. Breard fought in the Civil War with Stonewall Jackson and Lee, endured hardships, and witnessed many battles before dying wife Mary Bres. He raises four sons and a daughter, and has seen Monroe grow from wilderness to city.
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D. A
Dan) Breard
Monroe
Breard
Herbert Breard
James A Nce
Louis Alexander Breard
Ouachita River
Mr. Breard
Walnut Street
Mt. Lebanon
St. Louis Jesuit College
Jackson
Stonewall” Jackson
Robert E. Lee
Battle of the Wilderness
Manassas
Gettysburg
Bull Run
Harper's Ferry
Fredericksburg
Mine Run
Spottsylvania
Grant
Mary Bres
Brown Kraft Returns to Water After Repairs
The Brown Kraft of the Brown Paper mill was launched from Monroe Marine ways on Tuesday afternoon after being out of the water six days for minor repairs. Work included straightening the propeller, installing a new stuffing box, welding leaks, motor and lighting fixes, and four coats of red lead on the hull. Pilot Howard Griffin says the boat is in perfect condition.
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Monroe Marine Ways
Howard Griffin
Woman Charged in Scalding Case in Ouachita Parish
Willie Harper, a Black woman, was arrested by Ouachita Parish sheriff's deputies on Tuesday afternoon and held in jail on a $500 bond for the scalding of Vida Lee Reed, a Black woman. The incident reportedly occurred about a week earlier, with the warrant sworn by Henry Reed, Vida Lee Reed's uncle.
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Helis
Vida Lee Reed
Willie Harper
Sheriff's Department
Ouachita Parish
Harper
Henry Reed
Reed
Radio Network Schedule Listings for Wednesday
Radio program grid across NBC networks lists show times from 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM with multiple regional feeds and ensembles. It names programs like Amos n Andy Billy and Betty Wayne King's Orchestra John Armstrong and Claude Hopkins along with news periods and variety acts for Central East Midwest Mountain and Pacific regions.
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Weaf
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Weel
Wtic
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Wesh
Kyw
Whio
Wibr
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Weae
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Erct
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SOUTH
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Wme
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Wjdx
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Wfaa
Whap
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Ktbs
Kths
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Kdy
Kgir
Kghl
Pacific
Kgo
Kfi
Kgw
Komo
Khq
Kfsd
Ktar
Kgu
Kpo
Kex
Kga Kyr
Kga
James Wilkinson
Bart
Sam and Dick Adventure
Harry Meyer
Press
Meyer
Billy
Betty
Amos 'N
Andy
Uncle Ezra
Jackie Heller
One Man's Family
Wayne King
Jim Harkins
Amateurs
Ray Noble
M. Spitainy
Andy—woest
Manny la Porte
Leonard Keller
Hoofinghams
Howard Lally
Just
West and
Dixie
Nina Tarasova
Savitt Orch
Buck Rogers
Boake Carter
Johnnie Foursime
Eastj
Deutsch
Sunset Serenade
Rmidw
Frank Dailey Orch
Mark Warnew
Burns and Allen
Claude Hopkins
Baesic
Frank Masters
Midwest
Ted Fiorito
C. Dornberger
Jan Garber
NBC
WJZ
Wiz
Kdka Wear
Wlw
Wsyr
Wmal
Weky Wear
Kwer
Koll Wren
Kso
Wtmj
Kstp
Wday
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Wrva
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Wsm Wine
Wsb
Wap
Wave Mountain
Kdvl
Kghr
Kgr
Kya Cent
The
Singing Lady
Orphan Annie
Animal News Club
Tim Healy
Press-Radio News
Basic
Lowell Thomas
East
Tony
Gus
Dot
Will
House of Glass
John Charles Thomas
Dorothy L'Amour
Ink Spots
Gene Fogarty
Shandor
Ben Pollack
Billy Bisset
New York Tourist Season Draws Million Visitors
Gotham’s summer crowds swell with a floating population near a million as New Yorkers flee to bucolic retreats. Tourists flood trains and roads, spending about 150 million dollars yearly, while many visitors explore Broadway Chinatown Empire State Building Fifth Avenue and uncharted spots. The writer notes misdirected tours, confusing guides, and the challenge of finding exact sights, promising details on special visitor services tomorrow.
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New York
Gotham
América
Manhattan
Rudy
the Paradise
Herman Lydipper
Herman
University of Wisconsin
Cotton
Missus
Myrna Mifitz
Missouri
Broadway
Chinatown
Empire State Building
Rockefeller Center
Fifth Avenue
Grant
Tomb
Battery
Waterfront
Wall Street
Bowery
Fraunces Tavern
Cloisters
Museum of Modern Art
Engleese
Sally Rand Again Ready For Sensation
Nelson Eddy wakes each morning to pluck a four leaf clover from a small backyard patch where the plants grow in profusion.
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Nelson Eddy
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White World
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Roosevelt
Jesse James
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Alley
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Shreveport
R. N. Slater
Donaldsonville
Dan’ Breard
Brown Kraft
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Jack Armstrong
Photona
Patti Chapin
Maurice Sherman Orch
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Bobby Benson
World Traveler
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Music Box
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Cadet Quar
Jack Armatrong
Renent
By Paul Harrison
Information Bureau
Hollywood
Dan Thomas
NEA
Sally Rand
San Diego Exposition
San Diego
Sally
Nathan Borin
E. H. Asher
Phil Davis
Borin
Asher
Michael Curtiz
Bess Meredyth
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