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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1934

Page

6

Long as President Bid for Power Tainting US Politics

The New York Times portrays Huey P. Long as a dangerous figure whose bid to redistribute wealth and seek the presidency challenges American democracy. The piece notes Long’s Louisiana dominance, questions his sincerity, and warns he could destabilize the nation if unchecked. Roosevelt stands as a stabilizing counterpoint, while critics call him a demagogue whose rise could prove costly to the republic.

New York Times Louisiana United States Times America Huey P. Long President Club Long Senate White House Senator Long Roosevelt Washington

Shep the dog keeps vigil at hospital after ten years

In Rock Island Illinois a collie named Shep has guarded his master Francis McMahon since his hospital visit ten years ago. He sits by the operating room and returns to his post after meals, becoming a symbol of steadfast devotion admired by onlookers. Jean Harlow is described as attracting romantic friendships while Primo Carnera is noted as upcoming.

Daily and Sun News-Star Week Ieee Cisess Monroe Audit Bureau of Circulations RT Re Branham CO New York Chicago Atlanta Dallas Detroit St Loue Kansas City San Francisco Los Angeles Associated Press Saeeseeuee Kipling Rock Island, Il Shep Francis McMahon St. Anthony's Hospital McMahon

Uncommon Sense Lessons From Reading The News Paper

John Blake extols daily newspapers as a gateway to knowledge and world events. He argues that modern telegraph and print deliver instant, detailed reports, encouraging readers to study newspapers regularly to become more informed and enjoy broader life comprehension.

The Glee Club

Poem reflecting on a fleeting acquaintance from a Glee Club experience. The speaker recalls a brief friendship that passed, leaving tender memories of words and smiles that linger in memory.

Awful Manners at Visit Cause City Talk

Mrs Grassneck laments a rude display yawning and stretching during a visit. Her husband explains the couple lives in a flat with no room to stretch. Local reaction notes etiquette concerns among city residents.

Husband thins while wife jokes on diet in quick quip

A witty exchange shows Mrs Slimmer and Mrs Portleigh joking about their husbands weight loss and dieting while a prisoner proclaims religion and a lawyer warns him to stay silent until after the trial.

Mabel Marries Poet Yet Faces Hidden Strife

Ruth jokes about Mabel’s marriage to a poet but notes Mabel’s stomach troubles despite an ideal life. The light exchange hints at personal unhappiness behind social success.

Belle-Oh Faces Half Million Valuation On Unclear Judgment

A subject described as weak minded and overly confident in wealth is flagged amid a dispute over a half million valuation. The case centers on claims of money and status shaping perceptions and actions.

Belle

Mad decade and military talk in a wartime mood

A tropical historian labels 1920 to 1930 as the mad decade while a salty veteran riffs on morale and norms. The piece notes sectionalism, medical nonconformity, and the search for approval, then mentions witch-hunt echoes and political killings in Kentucky and Pennsylvania.

Federal push to regulate industrial waste in waters faces constitutional tests

Washington battles over extending federal control to industrial waste disposal in streams lakes and coastal waters led by Secretary Dern and Senator Lonergan. A bipartisan plan would create or empower a federal body to set standards offer loans encourage cleaner disposal and seek Supreme Court validation. Industry code authorities have been slow to respond with mixed claims of already active pollution controls.

Washington War Dern Lonergan Connecticut Dern Supreme Court M. J. Ellis Bureau of Fisheries R. E. Tarbett Public Health Service Thorndike Saville National Resources Board Gen Sanford H. Wadhams Connecticut Water Commission Grover C. Ladner Chaiman Water Committee Pennsylvania Conservation Council D'Arcy Magee Izaak Walton League Secretary of War

Obstruction Yet Not Blocking Navigation Waste Channels

A 1934 article contrasts liquid waste and solid channels, noting liquid waste harms channels but does not choke navigation. The discussion weighs environmental impact and practical effects on waterways and commerce.

Farmer Charged With Murder After Slaying

In Springville Louisiana Sheriff R P Easterly said Dan Pierson 36 a farmer is held on a murder charge in the slaying of Joseph Dupuy 41 a Bear Island merchant two miles south of Maurepas. Dupuy was shot after seeking his estranged wife at Piersons Bear Island home despite a warning. Two other persons at the house were booked as accessories to the slaying.

Springville R. P. Easterly Dan Pierson Joseph Dupuy Bear Island Maurepas Dupuy Pierson

Coffee and bread price hike noted at Leon's cafe

A 15 year ago notice reports coffee and light bread with butter at Leon's cafe cost 20 cents while coffee alone rose from five to ten cents. Earlier prices for coffee and rolls were 10 cents.

Leon

Greenland hare hops on hind legs like a kangaroo

The Greenland hare travels on its hind legs for distances around 100 yards, hopping six to eight feet per jump. It prefers uphill runs when frightened, avoiding downhill escapes.

Greenland

Parity Systems Cause Unease Among Observers

Hambone's Meditations notes discomfort over parity arrangements in the area. The column hints at financial or political tensions and the chill felt by readers as debates over balance intensify.

Big benefit set for Good Fellows fund at Paramount

Sunday night the Paramount theater hosts a two hour vaudeville and film benefit for the Good Fellows fund. Local groups donate time and service to the event. Highlights include Bob Fosters orchestra Sharps and Flats and the Northeast Louisiana Hill Billies. Seats are expected to fill and tickets aim for 1000 sales.

Good Fellows’ Fund Paramount Theater Barkdull Faulk Post No. 13 American Legion American Legion Auxiliary KMLB News-Star and Morning World Paramount Theater and Employees Motion Picture Operators Union No. 668 Trousdale Printing Company Don Breitenmoser Eddie Vann Bob Foster Sharps and Flats Hoss Ross Henry Padgett Louisiana

City Court Monday cases list varied offenses and fines

City court records show E A Rodriguez reckless driving 27.50 Irma Tannehill larceny six months Clayton Touchstone fighting 60 days drunk and disorderly 7.50 profane language 10 George Reed drawing and displaying dangerous weapon 317.50 fighting 10 and more entries including negro defendants and numerous $7.50 to $27.50 fines for drunk and disorderly drawing dangerous weapons and related charges.

E. A. Rodriguez Irma Tannehill Clayton Touchstone George Reed Charles Henderson Nathaniel Taylor Willie Morgan Muriel Touchstone R. D. Lee J. J. Vickers Irene Treadway Rica Lee Miller Solomon Jones Frank McMillan George Box B. W. “Cotton” Hyde J. A. Penton Jim McCoy L. B. Fouche

Multispecies disease threats cited across many animals

Article warns more than 75 diseases could be transmitted to humans by animals including dogs pigs cats horses sheep goats raccoons rabbits squirrels rats parrots clams fish oysters and numerous insects. Experts urge strict surveillance and hygiene to curb zoonotic spread.

Radio Program Schedule Across Networks

Coast to coast timing lists daily programs and station groupings with show names and hosts for BASIC East Midwest Northwest and Pacific regions. It notes changes and repeats across morning to midnight slots.

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Earthquake on Broadway in New York Stage Show

A theatre article surveys realistic staging of disasters in contemporary Broadway productions. It notes a new earthquake effect in Gold Eagle Guy with falling plaster and swinging plaque, plus other stage tricks, and highlights backstage craft and reactions from audiences.

New York Bedlam Broadway Tower of London George Kaufman Martha Madison Tombs Prison

Hollywood Close-Ups: Leila Hyams on Propriety and Fame

Leila Hyams argues that actresses must flirt with propriety to stay in the public eye. She says her own success has been steady but not spectacular due to being too well behaved and retiring.

Hollywood Leila Hyams Charles Laughton Ruggles Red Gap Leila

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