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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1932
Page
4
The Monroe News-Star describes itself as independent and impartial in its reporting. It affirms belief in right and wrong beyond party politics and pledges fairness in coverage.
The piece draws a historical parallel between the United States facing Revolutionary War debt and France today. It recalls 1777–1783 loans from France totaling 6.35 million dollars and explains Washington and Hamilton’s resolve to honor foreign debt, noting the 100 percent repayment and the evolution of U.S. credit as a model for current U.S. and French financial relations.
The piece argues regulatory bodies act as political actors, hindering timely relief for railroads. It notes current traffic decline worsens hardships, pushing carriers toward economy measures, layoffs, and lower rates while seeking fundamental reforms.
John Blake urges readers to embrace difficulty and avoid avoiding responsibilities. He compares life to a hard school of experience, stressing grit, timely action, and learning from past mistakes to seize future chances as society recovers from turmoil.
A verse urges talking over worries with a friend to ease fear and doubt. Analyzing a problem aloud plans and comfort emerge as the mind works toward a solution.
Mrs. Tellit asks if prices will fall after breaking trusts. Tellit replies foreign nobles will no longer fetch high prices here as they did before.
A light exchange about showroom beds features Mrs Justwed noting she will look under them while her husband reviews the new stock. The playful remark underscores a humorous moment in a furniture shop setting.
The Raw Dog magistrate clears the accused after hearing that the shooting targeted a man, not deer, noting there is no closed season for humans and releasing the defendant.
Husband teases as wife plans to be photographed. She replies she wants a natural look for the portrait, implying a staged but simple appearance.
Maude asks about Edwin’s letter writing while Ella notes Edwin’s missives approach the parcel post limit, highlighting the extent of correspondence and concern over mail size in their exchange.
A 1932 commerce scene shows Classy Ma asking a salesman for a baby buggy with self starter electric lights toolkit spare wheel. The dialogue underscores consumer desire and feature emphasis in period retail language.
Capital political observers weigh how the winter session could lift or hurt Rainey of Illinois McDuffie of Alabama and Byrns of Tennessee as they campaign for speaker. Each faces battlegrounds in budget veterans relief expenditures reforms and potential sales tax votes shaping their futures.
The column riffs on hats, taxes, and politics as 1932 looms. It mockingly notes officials like Coolidge and McKee and questions on Japanese Yen news, Manchuria, and war debt standpatters. The piece frames 1932 as a stalled year.
About 2,500 pupils are ill as 50 Caddo parish public schools suspend lessons at the end of the day. Reopening is set for January 2. Centenary Dodd St Vincent's and St John's colleges will pause classes only after Saturday, amid the Christmas holiday period.
An early line of experiments aimed at understanding protoplasm yielded unexpected benefits in treating syphilis. Studies since Osborne and Mendel linked vitamin A deficiency to urinary stones, via keratinization of epithelial tissues and salt deposition, suggesting proper vitamin A intake may prevent stones. The work notes foods rich in vitamin A.
A humorous exchange where a son remarks that in some parts of Africa a man does not know his wife until marriage. The father questions singling out Africa, prompting a light quick answer.
A local piece reflects on Hambone's Meditations by J P Alley with playful dialect and affirmations about expectations. The author recalls Aris tis Heard and a morning talk about children and urging restraint.
Flu outbreak leads Jackson parish health officer to order all schools churches theaters and clubs closed until January 2. On Monday Jonesboro schools report 285 students and several teachers absent due to illness.
A child named Dolly reports a disappointing first day at school. The mother asks what was taught and Dolly replies that not much was learned and she must go again, highlighting a weary start to education.
Hollywood notes show George Arliss staying past 4:30 finish times on two occasions to complete scenes and accommodate fans and staff. Colleen Moore highlights gilt stock as decor, while a big Paramount project reveals a shared credit battle among multiple writers for a film.
In a December 14, 1917 meeting the Ouachita Parish Medical Society decided to abandon its annual banquet this year and to elect new officers for the coming year. Officers chosen were President Dr William Schulze Vice President Dr I J Newton and Secretary and Treasurer Dr J L Adams.
Coast to coast radio listings show NBC and CBS basic networks with hourly lineups. Notable acts include The Shadow Irene Taylor Jack Denny Orchestra and Ruth Etting with various orchestras across East Midwest and Dixie regions.
The editorial argues two trial balloons hint at U S Soviet recognition and trade leverage. It notes Moscow discussions on Russian food shortages and a potential wheat deal tied to Farm Board stocks. It traces growing U S Soviet contact via the League and Geneva talks as groundwork for possible diplomatic ties.
Secretary Deak calls depressions a symbol of civilization decline while motions to quash are denied. A humorous line about John Barleycorn’s comeback in the house sparks amusement and speculation of renewed training.
A集 collection of maxims and quotes mocks prohibition advocates and political leaders. It features remarks by Deputy Prohibition Administrator A Toombs, Rev. Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick, Lady Astor, Bishop Francis J. McConnell, and editor Harold S. Buttenheim on morality governance and public spending.
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