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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1921
Page
4
The News-Star backs taxpayers in Monroe and Ouachita parish calling for 1921 assessments to reflect true values. It notes inflated 1919 1920 prices, urges millage reductions to ease burdens, and argues for lowering municipal and parochial rates if high assessments persist.
Secretary Hoover told the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association that expanding the organic chemical industry could add about a billion dollars yearly by utilizing waste products. He cited dyes, photographic, pharmaceutical and aromatic chemicals, noting U.S. manufacturers now produce about 360 million dollars annually from previously wasted materials.
The piece urges officials to manage state parish and city affairs in the public interest while warning that officials can be misled and lavish spending thrives. It argues public revenue is wasted and calls for courage to stop leaks. Taxpayers deserve relief through reduced assessments or mileage.
The tale of Harry W. Haley and Thomas G. Jones mirrors historic friendships. Haley, a British Army bachelor, and Jones, an American desertion fugitive, aided and sacrificed for each other. Haley risked life on the battlefield to save Jones, then later offered to serve Jones’s prison term at Leavenworth. Authority insists Jones must complete the term, while Haley’s sacrifice earns lasting note of their bond.
The report notes new Washington etiquette for American host dinners urging guests to drink sparingly while foreign diplomat dinners may allow greater liberty due to abundant supplies. It also cites Premier Briand's plea and argues France faces German invasions and uncertain future support from England or America in future conflicts.
A five gallon keg of moonshine captured by the Deputy Constable is nearly exhausted. A church supper planned by the ladies for next Saturday has been postponed as organizing details are settled. Poke Eazley’s wife expects many relatives Sunday and will reuse a tablecloth for clean use with guests. The Guadalupe church in Mexico, a revered shrine, was wrecked by a bomb in a third act of violence blamed on Reds and Bolsheviks aiming to destroy heritage and order.
Secretary Hughes reacts to Premier Briand outlining France's needs saying there is no moral isolation for defenders of liberty and justice while avoiding any suggestion of an entangling alliance.
Japan orders rash operations to speed the super-dreadnought Tosa to launch fifteen days earlier than planned after accepting the Hughes proposal in principle. Rev Dr Houghton cites twenty four years as pastor of the Little Church Around the Corner and says over 85 percent of run away marriages fail, turning away about fifty couples monthly.
Tyler Commercial College in Tyler Texas promotes a new wireless telegraph and telephone program using Westingtonhouse equipment with a 1200 mile radius. It promises bright salaries as wireless work expands and invites early applicants for the initial fifty student class.
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