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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1935
Page
3
Federal relief and WPA data show unemployment around 15 million in March 1933 with declines to about 14 million by January of the following year. Durable goods industries report October gains and potential acceleration in recovery, though totals differ by source.
A turbulent struggle within the federation pits John L. Lewis against President Green amid discord over the vertical union and craft factions. The Atlantic City session showcased a near riot as rifts widen, threatening the federation's conservatism and unity. Lewis wields vast influence as leader of the United Mine Workers.
A Reading report notes a college professor refused to speak at a gathering citing Sally Rand also attending. The piece defends Rand as a legitimate artist and criticizes the professor for cultural insensitivity, arguing Rand’s endurance and artistry outshine conventional academia.
An overview of the China Clipper era highlighting its Manila flight, widened voyage, and demonstration of air mail service. It notes inaugural passenger routes from Newark to London and Paris, reflecting early excitement and enthusiasm for transoceanic air travel.
A 1935 Bell Syndicate meditation on newspapers as magic wood piles that carry news across continents. It notes how cables and readers demand constant information and foresees devices letting street messengers speak to faraway listeners, all powered by paper.
A reflective poem recalling a December when plans and joys seemed within reach. The speaker recalls snowy fairy castles and bright prospects that were suddenly cut short by death, then vows to remember the past each December as he walks those days again.
A boy asks a man if he wants to buy a dog, the man identifies the dog that bit him yesterday, and the boy suggests buying the dog to drown it. The exchange reflects a grim, darkly comic moment following the attack.
The text depicts a lighthearted exchange about an empty larder and plans to improvise a luncheon with bread and cheese and kisses. A humorous line mentions going to a delicatessen to fetch more provisions if needed.
In a tense family exchange the daughter states clearly that she intends to marry Jack Addlepate, despite her mother’s disbelief. The dialogue reveals a decisive commitment and potential parental clash over the match.
A brief dialogue scene centers on Harold asking if Carolyn will miss him when he is gone and Carolyn questioning when he plans to leave, capturing a tense emotional exchange.
A terse exchange notes friction with the French, blaming pronunciation difficulties and poor spelling. The speaker dismissively contrasts cultural exchange with personal rapport, reflecting stereotypes about language and national character.
Mrs. Pilate remarks the "Children at Play" image is lifelike and asks to send it to her apartment while noting she must consult the janitor who is particular about children.
A fragmented dialogue excerpt touches on domestic delay fears, fate and furniture, critique of gassy rocking chairs, and social quotes about pricing and women in kitchens, with copyright notice from 1935 Bell Syndicate.
Washington column argues Representative J. P. Buchanan uses his role as appropriations chair to back Roosevelt on economy and budget balancing. The piece frames his actions as a calculated campaign theatre to persuade cynics and align House and President on fiscal policy. It cites Carter Glass and contrasts aims with past proposals to cut spending.
The Jonesboro Federal Savings and Loan association reports 65 shareholders since its 1933 charter. Since June 1, 1934 it has made 30 home loans totaling $33,754 with an average over $1,000. applications for $30,000 more are pending to fund rebuilding and new homes. Directors include W. C. McDonald Jr. and J. C. Shows.
L P Rogers of Cleveland Mississippi and Miss Ada Thames of Monroe were married at 8 o'clock this morning in the Baptist parsonage West Monroe with Rev H L Driskell officiating. They will live in Cleveland where Rogers is cashier of the Cotton Exchange Bank. Also announced is the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Henry Whitfield.
Dr J Q Graves spoke at the Rotary club about his trip to the Pacific coast for the American College of Surgeons meeting in San Francisco last October. His itinerary included Salt Lake City Hollywood the Royal Gorge and the continental divide. He noted encounters with Heber J Grant and described the college session from October 26 to 31 1913 and Pasteur’s bacteriology discovery.
Claiborne parish farmers in Louisiana received rental and benefit payments totaling 41 300 75 during July and August, the first two months of the current fiscal year, per the AAA comptroller report. Cotton payments led at 41 208 03 with corn-hog at 2 73. County agent H F Spencer noted rising farm product prices alongside these payments.
Officers were elected by the Woman's Missionary society of the local Methodist Episcopal church in Dodson. Elected are Mrs. Clyde Taylor president, Mrs. Mae Terrel vice-president, Mrs. M. D. Nicholson secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Bertha Hall superintendent of supplies, Mrs. L. L. Lee superintendent of publicity, Mrs. W. W. Johnston superintendent of social service, Mrs. Taylor superintendent of Bible study, Mrs. Terrel superintendent of mission study.
Building permit issued to Mrs A I Goodson for remodeling a brick dwelling on DeSlard street between Hall and Catalpa streets. Project cost listed at 1500 dollars.
A dense December 6 radio grid shows NBC WJZ NBC Basic East Midwest and Coast schedules listing programs from 3:30 PM to midnight. Programs include The First Nighter, Amos n Andy, Jack Armstrong and News periods across regions with multiple orchestras and acts.
A New York fashion note details Santa beards down to the chest and shoulder-length hair with a paunch, as supplied by Brooks Costume, which outfits over 1,000 Clauses annually and rents disguises to jokers. The piece also recalls odd orders, a Broadway link, and a taxicab driver Leona Marsh facing court for a small fine.
Autograph seekers mistaking Helen Mack for Frances Dee trigger frequent Dee signatures. Fans film stars at a Trocadero welcome party for the Fredric Marches, and a night breakfast ends as dawn rises. The bulletin at Warner studio warns employees to brainstorm titles after hours only.
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