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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1927
Page
4
A fragmentary OCR item lists signals of time spans such as one week one month and twelve months with numeric codes 223 224 and 219. The readable text offers no clear event or narrator.
The piece stresses congressional focus on flood control in the South and the political maneuvering shaping legislation. It urges Southern senators and representatives to push for effective action, warning national priorities may overlook regional needs.
E. E. Duffy argues in the Memphis Commercial Appeal that separating major intersections offers relief as traffic grows. Chicago and Detroit cases show elevated intersections boosting capacity, while Monroe would face high costs. A Chicago firm reports street cars cost 25 percent more than rural routes. Further figures are expected to guide potential plans.
The petroleum industry pushes a uniform accounting system modeled after railroads banks and utilities. A Chicago meeting of the American Petroleum Institute will hear a committee present revenue and expense details and a final statement for approval. The move benefits investors by providing clear financial pictures and reducing misleading figures across the industry.
The piece questions Dr. Inman's call for sweeping political change by claiming a preference for cleaner air via natural gas compared to carbon black smoke. It asks whether his plan would curb carbon black industry and reduce tax valuations in Ouachita and Morehouse parishes while criticizing the loss of state resources.
A National Geographic Society bulletin notes Stratford-on-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare, will regain its memorial theater via international subscription. The article recounts Stratford’s Roman and medieval history, notable buildings, and the planned replacement of the memorial theater with a modern structure to honor the town’s Shakespearean heritage.
The Louisiana and Arkansas Railroad sale, discussed in Minden this week, rekindles memories of the town's growth spurred by rail. Citizens fear shop moves but expect limited immediate changes, while links to the light plant sale echo economic stakes for payroll and progress.
A humorous 1927 King Features piece notes thousands take up tattoos, spilling vivid quirks about a man covered in art. It pokes fun at faded colors, odd body canvases, and social remarks while remarking on tattoo style gaining popularity.
A reflective note recounts Uncle Sam paying back bandits who kidnapped American aviators. It praises keeping faith to the last penny and resisting temptation to seek revenge, declaring the true measure of a man is tempered justice and mercy.
Princess Shigeko Teru-No- Miya the empress daughter is celebrated in Tokyo on her birthday two years ago. Gen Herbert M. Lord born Rockland Maine 68 years ago today. Charles S. Thomas born Darien Georgia 72 years ago today. William Hart veteran actor born Newburgh New York 51 years ago today. Tony Lazzeri second baseman for the New York team born San Francisco 23 years ago.
Mrs. Charles Easterling remains indoors this week while Mrs. J. C. Theus returns from New Orleans. Miss Marjory Smith visits Miss Inez Mangham. Miss Alice Nelson heads to Indianapolis for an indefinite stay. Shriner ceremonial in Shreveport plans. Baptist bazaar opens. Captain J. E. Morris returns home ill with daughter Mrs. Earnest Faulk accompanying.
A compiled list recalls events from 1608 Gen George Monk birth to 1925 Pope Pius giving the Golden Rose to Queen Elizabeth of the Belgians. Notable items include 1798 Piedmont ceding territory to France, 1813 Orange proclaimed sovereign of the United Netherlands, and 1922 Tim Healy’s Dublin inauguration as Irish governor general.
Dr Ravogli explains ringworm a skin fungus infection common in many climates and tropical regions. It spreads via hair nails and skin, forms round red patches, and causes itching and bald spots. Public towels and animals pose transmission risks. avoid shared towels and handling pets in public spaces.
Gen Herbert M. Lord, director of the budget since 1922, celebrates his 68th birthday. A Rockland Maine native, he began in journalism and later held key finance posts in the Army and War Department before his national service in budgeting duties.
A year ago King Ferdinand of Roumania underwent surgery in Bucharest for an internal condition. The text notes anti parasitic ointment helps but symptoms often return as hair follicle spores reactivate if treatment is relaxed, stressing medical guidance.
Tonight schedule lists Stromberg Carlson Hour on several stations at 7 00 along with Sealy Air Weavers and Liveready Hour across major outlets. The Continentals and Auction Bridge Games follow with National Games and Janssens Hofbrau Orchestra later in the evening on different networks.
A dense listing shows CST times for stations from Atlantic City to Seattle with call letters WBAL WPG and more. It catalogs programs such as Eveready Hour, The Cavalcade, Dance Orchestra, and various orchestras, bands, and hotel ensembles across numerous cities, detailing hours and offerings for listeners.
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