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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1927
Page
4
A business executive recalls destitute days to urge community aid for Christmas relief. The Good Fellows Fund remains an alert reminder and asks readers to send their checks today to help those in need.
The text weighs Russia’s call for universal disarmament, praising the altruistic aim but doubting practicality. It notes Soviet self interest, vast territory, and the need to scrutinize motives amid European nationalism, emphasizing realpolitik over idealism.
A New England group pushes for Coolidge to rule for life with doubled pay, claiming the president embodies Uncle Sam. The spokesman dismisses the idea as pure buncombe, arguing Coolidge is a good man and president, not a deity or symbol.
A public hearing on the new zoning program was postponed because the hall could not accommodate the crowd. The Times-Picayune called the overflow meeting a healthy sign of civic interest and a public desire to cooperate in the community enterprise.
An analysis of distribution censuses by the U S Chamber of Commerce shows city spending habits. Baltimore spends 31 cents of its trade dollar on food, Denver 28 and Syracuse 27. Denver eats out with 23 percent of food expenditures on meals, Baltimore 11 percent. autos and gasoline rank high in all three cities. Denver also reports women spending three times as much on headgear as men.
Brano Lessing presents Senator Glass of Ol’ Virginy arguing that equating anti Negro suffrage with anti Eighteenth Amendment actions is flawed. He defends Volstead enforcement while noting the Fifteenth Amendment aimed to ensure black votes. The piece critiques Prohibitionists and urges constitutional respect.
A 1927 King Features column mocks bold and timid men with a string of hyperbolic gags. It jokes about stuttering at scarecrows, needing a notary for a kiss, carrying a lantern in darkness, and misunderstanding love and common sayings.
Today marks birthdays of Alexander Mann, Episcopal bishop of Pittsburgh born Geneva New York 67 years ago. Ian Althouse former Metropolitan Opera leading tenor born Reading Pennsylvania 38 years ago. Louis C. Crampton longtime Seventh Michigan district congressman born Lapeer County Michigan 52 years ago. Obert Luce congressman from Thirteenth Massachusetts district born Auburn Maine 65 years ago.
The article critiques Governor Ben Paulen of Kansas for urging Mississippi Valley states to absorb flood losses and bear future risks, while Kansas itself remains vulnerable. It argues federal control of agricultural distribution and price guarantees would spread blame and costs, not fix underlying mismanagement. The piece contrasts national responsibility with regional burden shifting.
A health column argues that life expectancy has risen and can rise further through science and public cooperation. It stresses responsibility of parents heads of families guardians and communities to implement life saving health measures and counter opposition to medical guidance.
A J Cook who led the Welsh miners march to London to present a petition to Parliament has fought miners battles for years. Born in barracks the son of a British army private he started work at twelve and rose to secretary of the Miners Federation of Great Britain by 1924. At forty two he is said to have little time for recreation.
A year ago today an arbitration board ruled in favor of a wage increase for 91,000 railroad employees, marking a key labor settlement in the industry.
Mrs L Baer recovers from a week long illness. Katie Green spent Thanksgiving with Miss Belle Calhoun in Ruston. Rebecca Gray returned from Bayville visits. Dora Isaacman of Vicksburg visited her sister Mrs S Kaplan. Mrs J W Smith and daughter Mary returned from Junction City. Virginia Oliver remains home ill. Mrs F A Bussey is seriously ill. Jake Haas visits Monroe from Shreveport. Mr and Mrs Ed Haas host Louisvile Ave visit. Douglass Myles and son Douglas Jr return from Ruston. A Y M H A dance for visiting young ladies planned. Zeyma Haynes visited Banita and West Monroe. Four Monroe brides rumored before 1913. Sam Beck of Famous company now touring Cincinnati visits Monroe. Jerusalem Temple Shriners ceremonial in Shreveport with Monroe representation. Miss Oie Godfrey of Columbia and Misses Thurman and Connella of Ruston guest of Miss Lillian Moore. Miss Davies of Atlanta, field secretary of Methodist Mission work, visits Monroe and departs for Rayville.
Chronology of notable events with deaths of Joseph P. B. Wilmer in New Orleans born Kent County Maryland February 11 1912 shipwrecks in Colon Panama great storm 1885 Roosevelt's marriage 1886 Farmers Alliance convention 1890 US armored cruiser New York launched 1891 Jay Gould dies in New York City born May 27 1836 Delaware County New York.
A plea urges citizens to value health and seek guidance from their physician. It argues health departments aid the poor with protection against disease and assigns responsibility for avoidable illness to the community.
The piece argues success is not tied to wealth or the dollar figure but to integrity and moral obligation. It cites Vic tor Hugo and Sir Joshua Reynolds to illustrate that fortune often follows talent, yet real merit earns lasting esteem beyond riches. A nobleman with $10,000 yearly income refused a $50,000 job to stay true to his moral path.
A dense broadcast schedule lists stations in multiple markets with times and programs ranging from orchestras and quartets to hotel ensembles and vocal groups. The table format maps frequencies to stations such as WBAL WEEI WNAC and WEAF with nightly lineups.
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