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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1932
Page
2
The piece argues against rushing into a career after school. It favors young people traveling or working their way across regions to gain life experience, courage, and self respect. It cautions parents to allow time for exploration before settling into a stable job path.
A spirited group of women gathered in a Midwestern city to pray against repealing the eighteenth amendment as news arrived that the measure fell six votes short of a majority in the House. The piece notes disbelief at opposing views and reflects on the political aftermath and future actions.
Colonel Young and the secretary of commerce for aviation describe aviation as an infant industry buoyed by government support. They note rail, water, and air networks expanding with more passengers mail and express business, while airports and landing fields multiply. The piece argues public backing may eventually be withdrawn to let aviation prove its self sufficiency.
The piece argues against expanding federal power board authority to dictate utility investment choices while allowing scrutiny of capitalization and stock transactions for rate making. It questions the board’s claimed expertise and warns such meddling could hinder private and semi public investment and growth.
A fragmentary dialogue touches on music taste and culture with references to Bach Grieg Beethoven and Lohengrin. A brief exchange reveals attitudes toward classical composers and contemporary figures then shifts to domestic life and health with a line about curing a husband of dropping ashes, attributed to a 1932 Bell Syndicate item.
The column jests about Russia's Red regime and Congressman Ham Fish baking a cake. It jokes that scientists split the atom for tabloids while others forecast the sun’s longevity for Sunday papers. A hospitalized Halloween celebrant in Indiana is teased for a pumpkin gag. Bagpipes face Canada duty limits amid hard times for dominion pipe farmers. War’s advantage seen as confiscation of wireless sets. Prohibition gains favor against drunken nuisances. Children uncover hidden dangers like revolvers at home.
Washington Day Book notes President-elect’s likely residence at Hyde Park and gym retreat in Le Park, with weekend sea trips to Potomac and Chesapeake Bay. It mentions a possible navy seaplane visit idea for Hyde Park but calls the plan unlikely due to risks and hurdles.
The American Newspaper Publishers Association board adopts resolutions urging publishers to protect news property rights and credit news gathering organizations when using dispatch bullets in broadcasts. It calls for bulletins to be brief announcements and of public interest.
A New York spy of Machune ANTITOXIAN notes the disease erysipelas can be caused by several streptococcus strains. Antitoxin must match the toxin to be effective, but previous cases may still recur. Modern antitoxins from multiple strains promise broader protection though damage already done cannot be undone.
A humorous quip recalls a ten year marriage ending after a seven year promise of divorce, highlighting the legal jab over a breach of promise. The exchange underscores long-standing vows and shifting commitments in relationships.
A chaotic Jollywood scene highlights Clyde Beatty style courage in a ringlike cage as a child star and animal chaos mix with talk of a singing bird needed for a dramatic airplane crash sequence. The piece contrasts on screen danger with studio search for a suitable bird.
Fires burn in Halifax sections scorched by yesterday’s munition ship blast. A heavy snowstorm hinders rescue and body recovery as police estimate 2000 dead and about 2000 injured. Social notes include Mrs Gray Holloway joining Millsaps and Company and several local visits and travels.
The piece traces how the donkey and elephant emerged as party symbols, noting early cartoonists linked the donkey to Democrats and the elephant to Republicans. It discusses evolving acceptance across parties and how their animal forms convey a range of emotions in political satire.
A medical expert links chronic dieting to melancholy among women. A Seattle girl reports 160 marriage proposals after offering to wed any man with 2000 dollars. Gloria Swanson recalls receiving about 150 to 160 thousand dollars for a film unclear in deposition. A light-hearted note on chips and a remark on log-rolling by Lome ducks in 60 days.
A collection of speaker quotes debating poverty charity and political strategy. Zane Grey condemns strange fish metaphor while Dr. Glenn Frank urges justice and efficiency. Senator Hiraan Johnson warns of purging Republicans if attitudes don’t change.
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