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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1935

Page

4

Protection extends federal crime reach to insured state banks

Federal deposit insurance expands federal law reach to state banks with insured deposits. Bank robbers face federal charges just as with train robbery, with FBI tracking alongside state and local police. Congress broadens federal protection mirroring national banks and Federal Reserve members.

Congress Federal Reserve System Federal Bureau of Investigation Department of Justice Federal Reserve

Italy and Japan Drive World Toward Expansion and Tension

The piece argues Italy and Japan press territorial aims amid League sanctions over Ethiopia and Manchuria. It notes Mussolini’s colonial vow and Japan’s plans in North China, with Western powers wary and wary of Germany’s possible entry, linking hunger for bread to conquest beyond treaties.

Mussolini Japan China Italy League of Nations Asia Manchuria League Manchukuo Ethiopia Assembly of Canada Australia U. S Mexico Philippines United States Germany

Who bears guilt in New York show raid

A New York raid on a Society of Illustrators show led to court dates for several young women performing without costumes. The judge dismissed the cases, faulting the sponsoring artists rather than the performers and arguing the men who organized the show should face penalties.

New York Society of Illustrators

Test Of A Leader In Tobacco Road Sparks Mayor Showdown

The play Tobacco Road is condemned for profanity by mayors in Chicago and Detroit, while Cleveland’s Mayor Burton allows it saying residents can censor themselves. He argues no law forces attendance to disfavored shows and endorses local judgment.

Tobacco Road South Chicago Kelly Detroit Cleveland Burton

Plain citizen watchdog in politics and truth

A terse reflection contrasts the average American with statesmen and politicians, noting that ordinary people judge policy by countrywide good or voter demand, while crooks fail in a land lacking organized fellowship with corruption. The text implies vigilance without formal groups.

Responsibility and quick thinking in the newsroom

A columnist stresses that leaders must act decisively when bosses are away or risks a rival scoop. Quick thinking, fearlessness, and consistent effort propel advancement, while hesitation can cost jobs and prestige across any business.

The Glee Club By George Elliston

A short verse urging daily personal effort to craft unique days. It celebrates individuality and variety in daily life, linking heart to sky wind and flower paths to keep living lively and graceful.

the Glee Club George Elliston

Banquet Toasts Linked to Benham and Dunham

The report notes a banquet where Benham toasted the ladies, while Dunham appeared to be worn out by the event. The exact sentiments and context remain part of a broader social gathering record.

Benham Dunham

Applicant Seeks Advance Pay For Chauffeur Post

A humorous exchange highlights a job ad for a careful chauffeur and a wary applicant who insists on being paid in advance. The brief dialogue plays on common hiring suspicions and advertising quirks.

Benham Man Seen as Beast of Burden in Local Dispute

A terse remark labels Benham Man as a beast of burden, framed by a quarrel over burdens and duties. The line suggests a gendered exchange about labor and respect within a community dispute.

Young Man Plans Marriage on Salary

A humorous quip frames a young man announcing engagement and intending to live on his wage while his friend challenges whether the fiancée shares the same plan. The exchange hints at norms around marriage finances.

Curses Return on Treasure as Money Is Squandered

A quip contrasting Bess Money and Tess Hardly on wasting finances with a warning that squandered money harms beyond the spender and returns as misfortune elsewhere.

Bess Tess

Oddities and Oddities A Mosaic of Quips

A miscellany of cheeky remarks and curious observations about tours, advice, animals, cars, memory, gifts, Mussolini, medicine, magazines, currency, sports, and family life. The snippets verge on humorous one liners and social jokes.

Farley Opens Debate on Independence Versus Party Unity

Washington dispatch notes Postmaster Farley at Denver warned that lawmakers are not mere rubber stamps and urged Democrats to back the administration to win four more years. He stressed independent judgment but focused on rallying support amid budget pressures and political fights in Congress.

Washington Jim Farley Denver Colorado Democratic Central Committee Farley Capitol Hill Congress Senator Adams Colorado Adams Glass White House Glass-Adams Roosevelt

New Preachers Fill Monroe Pulpits on Sunday

Two new pastors preached for the first time in Monroe drawing large crowds. Rev. S. S. Holladay Jr. spoke at Gordon Avenue Methodist, Rev. Vernon Grosse at Trinity Lutheran, while Rev. Crayton S. Brooks of Mobery Missouri addressed First Christian Church twice and is expected to accept the urgent call to pastor.

Monroe S. S. Holladay, Jr Gordon Avenue Methodist Church Vernon Grosse Trinity Lutheran Church Crayton S. Brooks Moberly First Christian Church Brooks

Knights Of Columbus Meet To Elect Grand Knight

The Knights of Columbus will meet Tuesday at 8 p m at their clubhouse to elect a new grand knight to succeed the late M J Cosgrove. Acting grand knight L H Krogmire urges strong attendance as plans for future activities are outlined.

Knights of Columbus M. J. Cosgrove L. H. Krogmire

Handy to Return Home After Three-Week Visit

Samuel W. Handy will come back tomorrow from a three week stay in Hot Springs Arkansas. It is his first Hot Springs visit since leaving twenty years ago. A benefit card party is set for Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Samuel Kaplan with Mrs Kaplan and Mrs Arnold Bernstein as hostesses. Catholic altar society members met yesterday at Mrs Eloise Keller’s residence where chocolate and cake were served to a long list of attendees.

The Bell Syndicate, Inc Samuel W. Handy Hot Springs Ark Mr. Handy Samuel Kaplan Kaplan Arnold Bernstein Catholic Altar Society Eloise Keller Mesdames S. Hodges Breard J. P. Bonar J. Doyle R. Filhiol J. French Roven Kleman G. B. Hays R. Breard C. Cage T. J. Brenen V. Verret N. Manodoe D. Morris J. Jeffrion A. Guerriero L. E. Kelly Paul Keller H. Biggar H. G. Cooper J. Williamson T. McMillan Algonquin 44Th Street Marc Connelly George S. Kaufman George Gershwin Sigelair Lewis Don Marquis George Farrell Frank Case Boniface

Man Seated On Job Aims To Sit In Lap

A worker faces trouble as a man sits down on the job and ends up in another man’s lap, causing awkward moments and disruption. The incident highlights safety and conduct concerns in the workplace.

Legion Post Banquet Honors Ruston Winners

Members of the American Legion post in Ruston will attend a banquet at the memorial home at 8 p.m. Monday to honor a post victory in a membership contest. Seventy five Ruston and 125 local members will be served a toy admission to benefit underprivileged children. Speakers include Jack Lichtermann Alexandria department commander Dr J F Moore and Gray A Mann. Prizes from the membership drive will be awarded.

American Legion Ruston Legion Memorial Ruston Post Council of Social Agencies Jack Lichtermann Alexandria J. F. Moore United States Government Hospital Gray A. Mann

November Marriage Licenses Issued By Parish Clerk

For November, 57 marriage licenses were issued by Pat S. Hamilton, parish clerk of court. Thirty-one couples were white and 26 were Negro. The youngest couple were 22 and 18, while the oldest were both 60. In 10 marriages the bride was older, with a maximum age gap of three years. The greatest age difference recorded was a 46-year-old man and his partner.

Pat S. Hamilton

Dean Colvert Attends Southern Colleges Meeting in Louisville

C. C. Colvert, dean of Northeast Center of Louisiana State University, is in Louisville Kentucky for the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools annual convention this week. He will return Saturday after the meeting. During the week tests cover 12 weeks of work at the Northeast Center starting Monday and finishing Friday.

C. C. Colvert Northeast Center Louisiana State University Louisville Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools

Logtown Club to Hold Christmas Party at Mrs Myers Home

Logtown Home Demonstration club outlined plans for an annual Christmas tree party to be held on December 11 at 2 p.m. at 1116 North Sixth Street Monroe the home of Mrs John Myers a club member Officers for the coming year will be elected at a brief business meeting before the party.

Logtown Home Demonstration Club John Myers North Sixth Street Monroe Myers

Immune Herds Found in Richland Parish

Dr. W A Parker, federal veterinarian, inspected several Richland parish dairy herds and found them immune to Bangs disease. Immune herds include those of J. H. O Neal and Dr. Nash Collins of Delhi, Mrs Edna G. Kable and John Clarkson of Holly Ridge, N McConnell, Charles B. Gibbs and L H Hubbard of Rayville, and A W Jones of Mangham.

Delhi Richland Parish W A. Parker Bang Parker J. H. O'Neal Nash Collins Edna G. Kable John Clarkson Holly Ridge N. J. McConnell Charles B. Gibbs L. H. Hubbard Rayville A. W. Jones Mangham

Radio Program Note Summary of NBC WJZ Network Timetable

Radio schedule outlines coast to coast programs across multiple networks with regional lineups. It lists times and shows including Amos n Andy East, Gatehouse concert segments, News broadcasts, and orchestras across East Midwest and West regions with cross network repeats and special programs.

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Rasputin's Daughter Returns to Paris Then Joins Circus

Maria Rasputin, daughter of the Mad Monk, sails from New York to Paris to see her daughters and discuss a libel suit against Grand Duke Dmitri and Prince Youssoupoff. She will rejoin Hagenback Wallace circus as a wild animal trainer, recounting a tiger attack and her recovery.

New York Maria Rasputin Russia Paris Dmitri Youssoupoff United States Hagenback-Wallace Circus Rasputin America

Margot Grahame’s Bumpy Path to Hollywood Stardom

Hollywood Close-Ups details Margot Grahame from South Africa to London to film sets. She repeatedly stepped into leading roles as understudies fell ill, became known as a Jonah understudy, then found success in British films before becoming a recognized star.

Margot Grahame Miss Grahame Margot South Africa London Jonah

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