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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1930
Page
4
The fragment shows the Monroe Morning World masthead with publisher and office details. It mentions The Associated Press and national advertising representatives, indicating a standard newspaper front-page setup from the era.
Airplanes serve many functions beyond transport including pest control in cotton fields and crop protection news from Louisiana. Across two continents planes aid farmers and survey Alaska's Mount McKinley area while beacons deter birds in South Louisiana rice fields and air crews deliver medicines and supplies to remote regions.
In west side Manhattan an armory hosts papier mache recreations by G. H. Messmore and Joseph A. Damon. The exhibit features dinosaurs and historic figures offered for rent to department stores and expositions. A 50 foot dinosaur is priced at 35000 dollars. The show also includes tableaux of transportation history and figures from Amos and Andy. The pair aim to send a 150 year display to Paris for a future exposition.
Messmore from Detroit and Damon from Mt. Vernon Ill are a sculpto-mechanologist duo. They met in 1909 and formed their partnership in 1917. Their work includes a dinosaur for The Lost World and a new mechanical golfer. Their show rooms resemble a giant toy shop with hidden machinery guiding animals clowns and dolls. Thousands of schoolchildren visit yearly.
At a Monroe civic service luncheon two business leaders argued over college value. One said a college education is essential for success, the other cited examples of success with limited schooling. They agreed personal drive and judgment matter most, noting broader trends in college access and evolving attitudes toward higher education.
Washington day book notes the 2nd congress faces a reunion atmosphere as veteran lawmakers such as Zeb Weaver Major Sam Major Dickinson Shallenberger Lonergan and others return. The piece recalls long careers and a culture of fellowship, with a humorous anecdote about Sam Major in the lobby.
The question concerns Bobby Jones retiring from tournament play due to a motion picture contract and potential amateur status issues. He could still enter open tournaments without turning professional unless he accepts prize money. the bar would only apply if he seeks amateur competition. Brazil’s forest area is about one billion acres.
The article argues constructive fears protect children from hazards like fire water and sharp objects while avoiding phobias. It stresses informing the child about dangers and why not to play with matches gas on knives or unknown liquids. It notes the automobile and streetcar as prominent hazards.
Studios roam metropolitan centers and occasional distant towns seeking new actors and potential stars. Dozens of tests are given weekly, with many aspirants kept in mind rather than offered contracts, as girls and boys push to catch a director’s eye.
The article argues that highly gifted children often become bored and lazy because school work is too easy. It suggests increasing challenging tasks, drills, or placing them in classes with mental equals to foster effort and better work habits.
The text discusses gifted students when schools lack special programs. It notes pushing bright children ahead can harm class work quality and social adjustment. Parents can aid by supplying challenging books and encouraging hobbies and scientific interests.
A dense listing of radio programming across networks and local stations with show times, host names, orchestras, and advertised programs. Includes detailed time blocks from morning to late night across WEAF, WIZ, WABC, WGN and many affiliates, noting sponsors and program types.
The New York World editorial lauds House Rules Chairman Snell for allowing a December vote on Muscle Shoals and other progressive measures. It argues lame duck Republicans risk obstructing progress until March 4, urging public sentiment be honored and a special session avoided.
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