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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1934
Page
4
The Monroe News Star describes itself as an independent newspaper printing news impartially. It states it supports what it believes to be right and opposes what it believes to be wrong without regard to party politics.
Federal narcotic raids over the weekend spur discussion at the Washington national crime conference. The piece urges stronger action against marijuana alongside opium, noting its spread, easy cultivation, and impact on youth. It calls for federal and state cooperation and cites 34 states with marijuana sale laws.
The text argues for continued private relief alongside federal and state aid to prevent dependency and loss of human contact in charity. It warns that private groups risk withdrawing their support, increasing governmental burden, unless conditions improve and private duty resumes a central role.
The article notes improved economic signals in 1934 with forecasted national income rise of about 9.6 billion dollars, higher security prices, and revival in durable goods demand. Farmers incomes exceed last year by 834 million in nine months, exports revive, and real estate shows life. Christmas shopping expected to be the best in four years. racial debt remark about Finland closes the piece.
A columnist argues that early success breeds vanity and dependency and that rough schooling builds character. He urges sending children to school early and letting them face challenges to learn resilience, predicting adults adapt through social learning and behavior.
A reflective poem about patience and aspiration. It speaks of waiting for dreams to arrive and the meaning of living if hopes are fulfilled. The speaker emphasizes that enduring the wait can be worthwhile when visions finally come true.
The speaker questions the location of youth in age and looks beyond flesh to show that youth resides in the heart. He rejects counting years and declares that true youth comes from laughter and the spirit's joy, a fountain of vitality regardless of age.
hotel clerk Jim orders a sponge placed in room 47 as part of an unusual request in a country hotel.
In a witty exchange a cornetist warns fatness will prevent reaching the drum and losing his job. The bass drummer counters by noting plans to use the drum major’s baton as a substitute drumstick.
In a tense exchange, Jack pledges lavish rewards to Bess while recounting his father’s reaction. Bess presses for details as Jack reveals his father intends to pull funds from the bank where he is employed, signaling a looming rift over money and power.
Cholly van der Roeks Pa challenges opponents in a golf whim while an examiner questions family sanity in a tongue in cheek feature.
A late night incident unfolds as a newly married couple reacts to a stumble at 2 A.M. The husband, possibly intoxicated, collapses near the hall tree while the wife questions whether liquor is involved, considering his apparent clarity.
Quote reflects a playful exchange about clothing fit with a teasing remark that coats will be worn snugger next year, capturing a light moment in a classroom or street setting. No identifiable people or organizations are named.
Puzzling report hints at a private purchase of farmland by a noted artist, stirring questions about land ownership and influence. The matter is linked to a broader European note where leaders discuss respect for Austria’s independence, suggesting diplomatic sensitivities around regional affairs.
In a Washington debate Ickes favors cheap government housing while Moffett backs private capital, a split Roosevelt supports, and radicals press a "Standard Oil" tag. The fight strains Moffett's standing as Congress eyes him, though Ickes remains politically closer to the throne. Roosevelt's stance suggests stability for now, but radicals vow continued pressure.
A commentary notes a deft politician steering his course through brain trust channels avoiding added burdens. The piece frames him as unencumbered and decisive in a shifting political landscape.
In Choudrant La on December 13 the Lincoln Parish Teachers association elected officers for the coming year. C L Madden principal of Choudrant high school was named president C W Edwards vice president Ira Breuster secretary and Hattie Kendall Rus ton became treasurer. Dr Joe Smith gave the welcome and Prof H E Townsend Ruston replied. About 75 teachers attended a luncheon prepared by the Dubach high school home economics department and a short program was presented by sixth grade pupils.
Approximately 500 farm record books were received at the parish office and will be distributed to cooperating farmers under the cotton reduction plan. The books help track profits and losses on crops and monitor farming equipment and expenses. Farmers will be notified when to collect them.
Mrs R E Major plans a brief visit in St Louis and Christmas in Texarkana. Leo Terzia travels to Portland Ark for the week. Floyd Benday and Roberta Barr announce a December 22 wedding at First Methodist Church with the bride, youngest daughter of Rev and Mrs Bare, sister of Mrs John Brothers. Manny Marx returns from New Orleans after three weeks with her father N A Son.
ERA workers in Ouachita parish will suspend relief projects tomorrow except for sewing and minor tasks so they can attend a parish police jury mass meeting at 10 o clock to discuss a one cent gasoline tax. ERA officials say the action stems from petitions by workers who want a voice in the matter affecting their interests.
A profile of Meyer Davis, the financier of big band life in New York. He built a vast empire of orchestras, owning venues, a motion picture venture, amusement interests, and multiple homes, while shaping the city’s music scene from Broadway to White House engagements.
The Will Hays purity seal controversy over The President Vanishes proved minimal as Breen approved the film after slight changes, following Walter Wanger’s push for faster action. Paramount touts a new location shoot record for Lives of a Bengal Lancer with shoots across India and California while lighting and microphone shadows burden Hollywood crews.
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