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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1937
Page
4
A Tokyo dispatch condemns Japan's military clique for hiding war realities from its people while dictatorships like Russia Italy and Germany suppress truth. It argues that censorship breeds misunderstanding and threatens world peace as democratic nations seek restraint and dialogue.
A Dun and Bradstreet quiz of 30 questions shows doctors scoring higher than some business men on tax and general problems. No banker or executive achieved a perfect score, highlighting a possible gap in business world knowledge of broader economic issues.
The Woolworth fortune heiress renounces American citizenship to become a Danish citizen. Her New York counsel issued a formal statement and denies tax avoidance motives, while noting social and economic implications of large capital movements. The piece contrasts past reactions to similar moves with evolving U S attitudes toward foreigners becoming Americans.
A satirical note recalls two Japanese sub lieutenants racing to kill 100 Chinese soldiers with Nichi Nichi reporting the ongoing score of 89 to 78. It also mentions Vittorio Mussolini, son of Il Duce, publishing a book on his Ethiopian campaign praising bombing villages as sport.
A Christmas piece notes exchanges of shirts ties socks cigars and other staples amid mixed fortunes yet shared participation. It looks to the year ahead with optimism for prosperity and hints the genius may lie in amoral impulses.
A columnist questions a friend named Bill who loses his job and shifts to freelance work to chase income. The piece contrasts money focus with the joy of writing, arguing money cannot buy true happiness, enrichment, or a better life. Copyright 1937 Bell Syndicate.
A short verse celebrates the wonder of color and beauty in the world. The poem extols varied hues as unmatched in charm and expresses a reverent view of color compared to gold and silver. A joke exchange ends the piece with a marriage quip.
humorous exchange features Ted asking for a good tailor and Rod replying that his salt lasted until the last payment, illustrating a playful banter on frugality and clever wordplay in a small comedic scene.
Mrs Casey quips that her boy is inscrutable while Mrs Hogan suggests mechanic's soap as a remedy in a lighthearted domestic dialogue. The brief exchange highlights playful female banter and domestic wit in a small community setting.
Bob praises Jones as a fine fellow while Tom notes Smith inherited a fortune. The men tease each other about who really gained wealth, revealing casual chatter in a lighthearted exchange.
A joke swaps paper hoops for sheet iron as the ring master hides dangers. A bareback rider questions anger, while the clown notes the absurd trick of masking risk by swapping the hoops. The quip highlights circus risk and showmanship in a single exchange.
A clerk questions a shopper about high cigar prices while the customer notes cheap cabbage nearby. The exchange hints at price contrasts in a small-market setting without further context.
Dialogue between Old Pa Newgift and His Daughter hinges on a gift cost. The daughter mocks their family friend Percy Oldfam as a poor fish while claiming she actually caught him in a playful exchange about a costume and a fishing party.
A domestic scene contrasts a wife and husband over a cookbook for two versus servings of six. The text then shifts to a harsh political note praising Hitler and labeling opponents as evil, followed by a courtroom quip about eight beers described as inconsequential.
Washington observers forecast a wage and hour regulation bill this winter or spring aligned with Roosevelt aims. The bid faces hurdles as lawmakers seek a workable machine to limit wages and restrict long hours. Key faults include administration, labor group distrust, and Secretary Perkins political unpopularity, with passage needing broad support in both houses.
Albany farmer Frank Chabina reports his vision improving after a cornea transplant from John Amos of St. Joseph. The 19 year old plans further treatment in New Orleans while Amos travels to New York to discuss the operation on a radio program.
Ensign A. G. Cook Jr of the battleship Tennessee arrives from San Francisco to spend Christmas with home folks. first Christmas at home since 1916. Brother Robert Cook will join from El Paso, Texas Saturday. Lions club elects officers with J R Humbie as president and R S Reynolds, N F Manning, Bob Burns, Dr W L Bendel among new officers.
A thin wire mesh between asbestos layers in new coats for Moscow traffic patrols conducts heat from a wireless heating source. The mesh transfers heat via a special radio station, improving wearer comfort and protection.
A JM Journal article describes manic depressive psychoses as ancient, common disorders affecting 10 000 to 12 000 yearly admissions. It notes higher female incidence around ages 40 to 50, inheritance links, alternating moods, excessive activity, incoherent writing, and the need for hygiene and medical care though full recovery is uncommon.
In Hollan dale Mississippi Mayor E W Scott proclaims every law abiding citizen of the town of 1200 to be deputized to carry a pistol for protection. Citizens are urged to shoot to kill when encountering a thief near their home as a measure to end the stealing epidemic. The town sits in the delta region near Greenville and the Mississippi River with Louisiana across the river.
Production rose from 662 airplanes in 1919 to 6,193 in 1929 the peak year. Last year’s output reached 3,010, the highest since 1930, signaling strong growth in civil aviation.
The department of agriculture reports that in 24 western towns, families spend most on food and autos come next in their budgets.
A columnist replies to Bruce Kapustka on Hollywood kissing in the talk of Miss Eleanor Powell. He notes film kiss length about ten feet and seven seconds, discusses eye closure and stature in closeups, and mentions Dr. Nyrop’s kiss history. The piece ends with playful praise for Kapustka’s world kissing quest.
In New York the social scene hinges on press clippings and Jerome Zerbe photos at El Morocco while gold pendants from the Stork and 21 Club cards signal status. Billy Rose revives Casino de Paree with grand cabaret plans, and Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia surfaces in showbiz chatter amid a string of lively but loosely connected vignettes.
Detailed coast to coast network program timing and station lists across NBC Blue and Red networks with hourly lineups from 4:30 PM to 12:30 AM include shows such as Amos n Andy, Fibber McGee, and Gordon Corner plus various orchestras and public affairs, listing East Midwest and West station shares and time blocks. The note outlines regional feeds, announcers, and program sequences across BASIC and FAST groups with cross network references.
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