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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1932

Page

4

Substitute For Volsteadism In Liquor Policy Debate

The article argues against broad government control of alcohol and proposes a open retail model with government stamped original packaging and sale limited to hotels and restaurants. It favors state oversight with local option and cites failures of prohibition and high license while praising European systems for maintaining order with fewer temptations to bootleg. It references Finland Canada and Western approaches as imperfect but preferable to strict regulation.

Finland France Germany England

Man's Endless Struggle With Nature and Life Extension

The article asserts humanity fights nature since ancient times and is gradually lengthening life through science, medicine, and sanitation. It cites progress over three decades toward an average lifespan of about 75 years within 30 years, noting advances in transport and communication while warning of eventual mental decline if struggle ends.

Clean Up and Paint Up Morale and Spending Note

The piece notes that despite a slow business year the output remained near normal and highlights women spending about 162.7 million dollars. It asserts morale links to domestic beauty and the broader fight in business politics and prosperity, with social commentary on rich and poor.

Busiteas

The Nuisance of Office Seekers in Washington

The author criticizes thousands who chase political and civil service jobs after elections. He recalls inaugurations and notes many seek influence or graft, not service, hoping for easy, wellpaid posts. He predicts persistent press of applicants will delay the new administration starting in March.

Monroe John M. Branham CO New York Chicago Atlanta Memphis Detroit St. Kansas City San Francisco Los Angeles Associated Press Poweseates Press Washington

Professor Blotter’s Standardization of Thought Sparks Resignation

In a comical extra edition scene Professor Blotter unveils a brutal iron mold for standardizing students and faculty, prompting a presidential resignation from the university. He laments modern education’s aim to produce identical graduates and notes officials’ anger at his contrived devices.

Woolworth Tower Australia Professor Blotter Blotter Dr. Blatter

Modern Music and Nightlife References by Lawson Paynter

A compact nod to mid century club culture listing songs and phrases such as Aunt Dinah and My Old Kentucky Speakeasy. References to drinks and late night scenes imply a period piece context within a night club setting.

Dinah Massa's Kentucky Adeline Lawson Paynter

Outdated Father Sparks Antique Furniture Banter

Miss Newriche jokes about her father's old-fashioned ways while Mrs. Newriche defends their taste, noting the furniture is even more antiquated than he is. The exchange captures a light domestic quip about style and tradition.

Miss Newriche Father Mrs. Newriche

Indians Aim to Seize Billions in Claims Against U S

An optimistic note in the report states the Indians expect to collect billions in claims from the United States. The piece also mentions Americans studying foreign manners and customs and objecting to both as neon upon landfall.

Uncle Sam

Moses eyed for GOP publicity chief to spark next era

Washington Day Book notes a rumor that Republicans may appoint Senator Moses of New Hampshire to lead party publicity during the coming Democratic era. Once a newspaperman and longtime wit in the senate, Moses could bring sharp satire and aggressive messaging to the role, reshaping political tactics in Washington.

Washington Moses New Hampshire New Senate Capitol Hill

Moses Faces Setback In Senate Bid After Narrow Ballot Loss

The senator, defeated by 2,117 votes to Democrat Fred H. Brown in a baseball-tinged contest, hints at “concerted treachery” as he reflects on a hoped for second term. He shows no resignation and remains focused on future political moves.

Moses Fred H. Brown Senate

Moses seeks active role leveraging rivalrous Senate persona

The text notes Moses describing Republican colleagues as "sons of the wild jackass" and promising to be "much more active than I ever thought" in the near future, exploring a job where he can use his talents at will.

Moses Senate

Ferriday Weather Aids Highway Work On 8-Mile Paving

Favorable weather accelerates hard surfacing of the eight miles between Ferriday and Vidalia by the Louisi ana highway commission and Nelson Brothers. Trucks mobilize near Ferriday while Mose Hutton leads contractor crews. Hunters from Concordia parish spend weekend deer drives at Bayou Cocodrie. District judge candidate D W Gibson to address Ferriday High PTA on Juvenile Court December 12 with Farley F Thompson speaking on School Problems and Julius Brewton providing music.

Louisiana Highway Commission Nelson Brothers Ferriday Vidalia Azucena St. Joseph Wilsonia Mose Hutton Nimrods Concordia Cocodrie

Funeral services for Elmer Rodriguez held in Harvey

Funeral services are planned in Harvey Louisiana for Elmer Rodriguez age 19 who died in a night time automobile accident near Thibodaux Louisiana Saturday.

New Orleans Harvey Elmer Rodriguez Thibodaux

Pituitary Gland Roles and Hormones Explored

Dr Iago Goldston explains the pituitary gland in the Turkish Saddle with anterior and posterior lobes. The gland weighs about three quarters of a gram and secretes at least six hormones affecting growth metabolism and reproduction. Experiments show anterior pituitary can trigger precocious puberty in immature rats.

Descartes

Hollywood Rambles on Hard Times for Movie Extras

Hollywood dispatch notes actors to casting windows as a stopgap during lean periods. It cites Berline Berlin and Lon don stages for Reri Tahitian in Tabu and discusses Oliver Twist talkie plans, mentioning Marie Doro Jackie Coogan, Zasu Pitts and Lee Tracy as notable names.

Reri Tahitian Hollywood Berlin Paris Lonon Herbert Brenon Oliver Dainty Marie Doro Jackie Coogan Brenoa Jackie Robert Zasu Pitts Lee Tracy

San Antonio Man Dies From Wagon Wheel Collision Injury

Bogalusa Louisiana report states G. L. Southern aged 54 of San Antonio Texas died yesterday from a skull fracture suffered when a flying wagon wheel spoke struck him after his car collided with a wagon wheel demolished in a Saturday crash.

Bogalusa G. L. Southern San Antonio Tex

Radio Program Listings Across Networks

Radio schedule fragment lists NBC WEAF network programs by region with time slots from 5:30 to 12:50, detailing shows such as The Hutchinson Family The Circle Jane Froman’s Band and Natl Radio Forum, plus coast and midwest repeat blocks across East Midwest Dixie Mountain and Pacific Coast regions. Stations and time blocks are shown with many program titles and performers.

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Beer veto debate mirrors move toward repeal of Prohibition

The piece argues President Hoover should not veto a beer bill as the 18th Amendment wanes in effect after the election. It contends nullification is already evident, commerce taxes would aid the budget, and a timely liquor settlement would end 20 years of federal prohibition.

Washington Hoover Congress Supreme Court

Cigar Survey Promises Light on Public Taste

The piece notes a broad survey planned by the cigar industry to gauge whether smokers are abandoning the product. It hints a controversial remark by a scientist about conceit as illness and mentions assorted sensational figures from crime to politics in a collage of urban life.

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