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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1935
Page
4
A Colgate psychology professor cites experiments suggesting brain blood flow may rise when the head is down and feet up, boosting mental agility. Six volunteers did arithmetic with inverted postures, showing head down feet up edges. researchers warn against overdoing the idea.
Frederick P. Keppel of the Carnegie Corporation reports in his annual trustees’ address that college leadership is shifting toward educational imagination rather than fundraising prowess. He notes students show broader interests and a realistic four year investment, signaling a defining change in American higher education.
The mayor says the city needs an official anthem with real zip not a five cent cigar. An appeal to Gene Buck may offer a prize for the best composition meeting his requirements, but many expect a prize won’t supplant The Sidewalks of New York in New Yorkers’ hearts.
Economists say the Townsend pension proposal of 200 dollars a month funded by a 25 billion dollar annual sales tax is impossible. They note total U S income last year was 49 billion and pension outlays would exceed half, likening it to lifting oneself by bootstraps and predicting economic drag.
On January 1 the National Safety Council begins a five year nationwide campaign to cut traffic fatalities by at least 35 percent. The drive, backed by public officials, civic groups and police, aims to save about 38 000 lives through standardized traffic control and motorist education with uniform legislation on drivers licenses.
John Blake urges readers to build self confidence by imitating successful people and pursuing individual, practical paths to work. He stresses staying active, maintaining fitness, and keeping interest while enduring early hardship until finding the right job. Copyright 1935 Bell Syndicate.
How someone fought through danger and despair and lived bravely, as recorded by a known companion who knew hardship. The verses praise courage, endurance, and renown, offering renewed strength on dark days.
A patient questions a dentist about a 125 dollar charge claiming the service was not painless. The dentist defends the value of the work and replies with the bill.
Mr Constant Knagg accuses his wife of interrupting her lectures while Mr Henry N Peck notes she saves a final word for the last moment. The exchange hints at tensions during a public talk and the audience reaction.
Von Smeer You taunts De Foote about acting skill saying several actors overestimate their Hamlet ability and implying superiority in performance. The exchange shows rivalries among theater artists and confidence in stage roles.
A cryptic dialogue reveals a master asking the servant to convey respects to the professor while requesting the professor poison his daughter and burn the piano. The servant’s report hints at grim intent and unusual requests.
A man jumped into a river to seek relief from heat and drowned, leaving questions about whether he escaped the scorching day. The incident underscores the dangers of heat and advises caution near water.
A collection of sharp, dated quips on immigration, boxing, sports purity, Christmas, Al Capone, car sales tactics, personal resolve, and college professors. The items mix social commentary with wry humor about American justice, consumer persuasion, and academic life.
Washington. Railroads will press for extended Eastman law and new rules on payroll economies, six hour day, max train crew, and full crew bills while labor pushes for shorter hours and safety safeguards. Lawmakers face a busy session as subsidies and consolidations rules loom large.
Edwin Wilson McKay a former eight year assistant traffic manager of the Great Southern Lumber lines died after a brief illness. A Cleveland native he lived in New Orleans 30 years and was active in local business circles. He is survived by a widow and a son.
Various Masonic bodies in Monroe elected officers for the coming year. Western Star lodge, Graham Surghnor lodge, Monroe chapter and council, and Monroe commandery named masters, wardens, treasurers, secretaries, and other officers. Installations set for December 26 27 and later dates.
In Pioneer Louisiana a school bus hours from school was crowded with children when fireworks of the Spit Devil type exploded near the bus. Eight year old Henry Ford suffered a fractured arm as students rushed to exit and the cushions burned. He was taken to Oak Grove for treatment. bus driver L J Brown reported.
Reba Leach, a local high school student from Oak Grove Louisiana, was knocked unconscious Friday when the car she rode in collided with a gravel truck. Miss Cleo Wilson drove the automobile. several children in the car with Leach reportedly escaped injury.
Fifteen years ago on December 23 1920 Mr and Mrs S O Henry of Eros spent yesterday in Monroe. Mrs F A Ross and baby daughter of New Orleans are guests of their parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs J J Jones. Miss May Perry of Tioga spends Christmas at home with her mother Dr F D Henry of Mena Ark. Dr Henry of West Monroe visits while en route to Downsville to marry Miss Shirley Rush.
C P Brogan manager of Surebest Bakery Newport Street says bread offers high energy at low cost and urges distributing 15 to 20 loaves to needy families. He notes Surebest buttered biscuits sold daily 11 to 12 and salt rising bread available Tuesdays and Fridays.
A dense listing of radio time slots across East Midwest and West regions. It details hourly programs from 4:00 PM to after midnight including music hosts like Amos and Andy Jack Armstrong Guy Lombardo and Duke Ellington style ensembles with a cross network schedule and regional variations.
In New York City the Metropolitan Opera removes the claque upon Edward Johnsons arrival as overseer. The practice of paid applause ends, with boos and hisses looming for stars who offend the new regime. The piece also notes United Artists confusion over Charlie Chaplin credits for Modern Times.
A roster of Hollywood stars reveals personal favorites and dislikes from Wallace Beery to Miriam Hopkins. Each mini profile shares individual pleasures such as Beery driving his own car, Clark Gable cleaning gear, Claudette Colbert liking chips and dogs, and Hopkins enjoying reading in bed and flying.
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