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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1933
Page
4
A Washington interview with President Roosevelt emphasizes the must for success of the NRA program. He warns that failure would threaten his presidency and the nation's self government, urging unselfish cooperation, fair wages, and controlled price increases during economic readjustment. Remember, if NRA fails, we fail.
Discussion of child health and unemployment effects in the United States noting a 20 percent below par rate, declining child death rates, and a record low general death rate. Also mentions July 1933 airport increase to 2,198 total with 631 lit for night use, and a dirigible Los Angeles refit slated for September.
The piece argues worry causes more harm than overwork, noting brains endure long hours with proper sleep and diet. It cites writers who work hard, Balzac as example, and warns against stress from digestion and bad health. It concludes true fatigue comes from bad habits, not sheer labor.
A short poem by George Elliston reflects on the rainbow's end as a symbol for pursuit. The speaker questions the desirability of reaching a goal, preferring continual striving and the sweetness of longing over final attainment.
Quarrel arises as a man insists he was the sole visitor at a summer resort while another claim about the hotel keeper being unscrupulous surfaces. The exchange highlights tension over exclusive use and hospitality at the retreat.
A lighthearted dialogue features a wife claiming she discarded something after marriage and a husband retorting that nothing she possessed was ever valuable, not even worth a nickel. The exchange captures a quiet domestic humor with a sharp, knowing punchline.
Mrs. Snobberly asks about dining with the Lees and if they are the Lees of Virginia. Mr. Pfresch replies that they are The Hop Lees of Hong Kong.
In a courtroom exchange Judge Henry N. Peck quipped that if a man had bound and gagged your wife you would pay him two dollars. The remark sparked noted reaction during the trial.
Silas recalls Hank's odd behavior as Hiram mocks his forgetfulness saying he would feed gasoline to a horse and turn an automobile out to pasture. The exchange highlights a humorous rural setting and character dynamics.
Plodder Pete explains an optimist as a man who sees good in everything yet carries a club for protection. The exchange plays on comic contrast between hopeful view and practical caution.
A set of humorous misstatements and puns including phrases about haste and earning money for war. It notes a goofy misdefinition of female animals and a jokey line about Britain as the Umpire with the sun never setting, ending with a light joke.
Robert Rogers 44 was killed when he approached a $5,000 ransom package on a highway near Rhinelander Wisconsin. His companion John Stokie 38 was captured after the ambush set by sheriff's deputies and postal inspectors to stop threats against wealthy hotel owner George Goodreau.
The Union Electric Light and Power company cut rates by 1.6 million dollars benefiting about 229000 of its 309000 customers. The new schedule offers five cents per kilowatt hour for the first 32 hours, 2.5 cents for the next 168, and 1.5 cents beyond 200 with a 5 percent prompt payment deduction. President Louis E Hogan cited anticipated higher demand with economic recovery.
Fifteen boys from the local play grounds passed required tests of the Playground and Recreation Association of America and will receive athletic badges. Names include Isaac Atkinson James Mullens Carl Carson Jimmy Kalil Edward Fleming Pete Haddad Max Simpson Earl Rushing Jimmie Cornett Ernie Williams P J Williams Billie Jones John Martin Bobbie Chaddick and Geo Russ. The awards measure abilities such as base one’s self four times standing broad of 5 feet 9 inches and a 60 yard baseball task.
Fifteen years ago on August 23 1918 Miss Fannie Cudd of Leesville visited her uncle F P Cudd on North Fifth Street and prepared to assume the Beekman school principalship in Bastrop for the coming term. Dr. Hirsch announced a ten day leave spent in Paris where he and Armand Baer Sr formerly of Monroe enjoyed residence. Prof T O Brown departed for Nashville to visit relatives. Rotarian Sig Haas known as Dad addressed the club on building and loan associations after recently returning from their national convention.
A federal court in New Orleans upheld awards totaling 2.764 million dollars to Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad and to Louisiana and Arkansas Railroad for elevated trestles over the Bonnet Carre spillway project. Judge Wayne G. Borah denied the government’s bid to abandon the suit, ruling the spillway ready and the awards proper. If no appeal is filed, funds will be deposited and construction on the trestles should begin soon.
Bricklayers of Monroe and vicinity met at city hall Tuesday night and approved a 40 hour week and one dollar per hour under NRA guidelines. S H Mc Clary, secretary of the chamber of commerce, explained provisions and officers were elected: President L M Venable and secretary treasurer Joseph Nelson.
Washington officials and dairymen draft a plan to fix milk prices nation wide with a central blanket agreement and regional codes. The proposal aims for a one cent per quart rise in consumer cost, capping the spread between producer and consumer and allowing local appeals for adjustments.
Mahatma Gandhi, weak after a week long fast, is released unconditionally from his one year sentence. He left Yeravda hospital by ambulance to Parankutti, with prayers offered by followers. His wife and Madeline Slade were also released to attend him. Gandhi refused to stay in Poona or stop civil disobedience.
Rev Hastings returns from vacation to resume pulpit duties at First Baptist Church Farmington Tennessee next Sunday. L A Stulee, educational director, leads revival music in Anson Texas for two weeks before attending the thirteenth annual meeting.
Readable log lists NBC WEAF and regional network basics with program blocks for East Midwest Northwest Coast and Canada. Included are music acts talk shows and orchestras across dayparts plus repeats and coast to coast designations.
In New York the Romany communities expand due to thriving fortune telling and reduced neighbor hostility from kidnaping fears. Gypsies cluster in the Balkan quarter near Avenue A and Grand Street while the Gypsy Trail club near Carmel lures visitors with estate rumors. Notables from architecture to literature frequent the gossip-heavy scene.
Hollywood Close-Ups profiles James and Lucille Webster Gleason as they prepare to celebrate their 27th anniversary on a Sunday afternoon. The couple say they planned milestones from day one and credit years of companionship with enduring Hollywood resilience.
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