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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1932

Page

2

Technocracy Advocate Sees Man Hours Replaced by Energy Hours

Atlantic City December 28. Professor Walter Rautenstrauch head of industrial engineering at Columbia University predicts replacement of man hours by energy hours as the era of high energy civilization unfolds. He outlines technocracy aims and warns on unexamined social factors affecting employment and debt growth.

Atlantic City N. J U.P Walter Rautenstrauch Rautenstrauch American Association For the Advancement of Science Columbia University Irving Fisher Yale University James W. Angell Alvin Hansen University of Minnesota C. F. Kettering General Motors Research Corporation Dugald C. Jackson Massachusetts Institute of Technology Elmer J. Working U. S. Department of Agriculture Dugald C. Johnson

Insull Declares He Will Remain In Greek Nation

Insull says he will stay in Greece after a court ruling found no material penal acts under Greek law. He cites improved health and Greek climate as reasons to avoid extradition. Officials deem the court decision binding. he may travel to Yugoslavia or Bulgaria. His wife and son may join him. crowd shows support near the Athens court.

Insull Illinois United States Legation Jugoslavia Bulgaria Paris Samuel, Jr Martin Insull Athens

Extradition Question Hangs Over Insull Case

Chicago dispatch reports the pursuit of Samuel Insull Sr in a U S attempt to force his return to face charges of larceny and embezzlement. The Athens court refused extradition due to unsupported depositions, leaving possible moves including seeking deportation via the state department.

Chicago Samuel Insull United States Greek Court of Appeals Athens Thomas J. Courtney State Department Washington Insull

David I Garrett Increases Lead In Judge Race

The article reports David I. Garrett widening his lead in the judge race amid a bitter contest. Garrett pledges to serve impartially and thank supporters while calling for unity after the election. Also quoted is Mr Munholland thanking voters in Ouachita and Morehouse parishes for their loyalty and support.

David I. Garrett Munholland Ouachita and Morehouse

Old Soak Parrot to Be Banished From Stimsons Home

Washington December 28 The Old Soak a brilliant plumed and profane parrot kept by Secretary of State Stimson is to be banished again after returning home for Christmas. The bird proved cantankerous and roared at Stimson's two young puppies, prompting renewed exile to prevent further trouble.

Stimsons Washington Stimson Woodley Washington Zoo Napo Elba

Heart of a Wife and the Farm House Conspiracy

In a mountain farm house, Adele Garrison’s heroine faces a tense clash of ambition and loyalty as Madge grapples with past favors, extraction of justice, and a plan to secure Owen’s testimony about Brixton. Harry Underwood and allies move to verify Brixton’s involvement while nursing the injured narrator.

Madge Owen Samuel Brixton Harry Noel Mary Ronald Marion Carolyn Lillian Nettie Harry Underwood

Death of Aged Recluse Stirs Police Inquiry in Memphis

Police seek cause of death of a reclusive Memphis woman thought to have harried creditors to pay her debts. The coroner's jury heard about her violent temper, neglect of poverty despite a fortune, and odd routines such as wandering with a black satchel of trinkets. No will was found, probate court expected to appoint an administrator.

L. A. Montedonico Memphis

Poll Tax Payments Urged By Miss Collins

Miss Collins urges payment of poll taxes noting sons paid this year leaving 6 650 of an estimated 10 000 unpaid. Only three days remain for payment before Saturday ends the window. After January 1 the tax will be added to property tax for owners, but payment does not entitle one to vote.

Farrell Selected Head of U. S. Commerce Body

Patrick J. Farrell was elected chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission to take office January 1, succeeding Claude R. Porter. He will serve through the next year and has 32 years with the commission. He is a Democrat and previously served 10 years on Vermont’s state committee.

Washington Patrick J. Farrell Interstate Commerce Commission Claude R. Porter Farrell Commission Vermont

Emergency Relief Rations Cost Seven Cents Daily

The army quartermaster corps has devised emergency relief rations to feed the destitute at a minimum daily cost of seven cents per person. A typical menu includes corn meat mush milk bread coffee for breakfast and lamb stew bread and coffee for dinner. Major General J L DeWitt said the rations meet minimum health needs and should be enlarged if funds allow.

Washington U.R Army Quartermaster Corps J. L. DeWitt

Mrs. Trousdale Rites Held In Monroe

The obituary notes Mrs. F Trousdale a Monroe social leader and former Monroe Daily Star editor, author and historian. It states her death occurred last night at the home of her daughter Mrs R E Major Jr, and lists surviving daughters Mrs Major and Mrs G W Smaff and sons Temple Trousdale of Monroe and Charles Trousdale of Binghamton New York.

Trousdale Monroe South R. E. Major, Jr Major G. W. Smaff Temple Trousdale Charles Trousdale Binghamton New York

Funeral for Russell Herring Held in Hammond

Funeral services will be held in Hammond for Russell Herring a 14 year old who died after being wounded on a Christmas Eve hunting trip when a shot fired at a bird by Dalton Stafford struck him as he stepped from behind an automobile in New Orleans hospital yesterday.

Hammond Russell Herring New Orleans Dalton Stafford

Bing Crosby Leaves Crooning Behind for New Path

The article notes Bing Crosby abandoning his traditional crooner image amid questions about lasting prosperity and his changing focus away from singing. It hints at a shift in career direction and personal priorities.

President-Elect Roosevelt Opposed to Sales Tax Levy

The article notes President-Elect Roosevelt opposed to a manufacturers sales tax. Huey Long praised Roosevelt for stopping the sales tax and said he would save America. Long’s remarks followed meetings and the Geneva disarmament discussions with Davis and Moley present.

Huey Long Roosevelt New Orleans U.P Huey P. Long America Roosevelt Oecame

North Carolina Man Reported Slain After Roadside Robbery

A bloodstained car linked to R. S. McCain of Henderson North Carolina was found in Columbus Ohio. A letter signed by a boy in distress claimed McCain was slain during a robbery near Petersburg Virginia and the body moved toward Hagerstown Maryland. Police sought the car owners and suspects while confirming blood evidence and the garage storage.

Virginia McCain Hagerstown Uniontown Columbus, O Jumbo Columbus Dee U.P North Carolina Henderson N. C R. S. McCain Richmond Supreme Court Raleigh McCoin Petersburg

Talks to Parents Talks to Parents

Writing of his 4 year old daughter Ruth illustrates how children view their own mis behavior and resist accepting fault. Gentle guidance spares the child shame and helps energy focus on learning rather than punishment. Temper tantrums need only consistent ignoring to fade away.

Ruth Rasmussen

Streams Swollen in Four States

Rivers ran high across north Georgia as the Chattahoochee topped levels not seen in 12 years. Families near Gainesville faced flooded bridges and blocked rural mail routes while weather remained cloudy with little rainfall forecast. West Tennessee rivers receded without damage and the Mississippi showed no flood threat.

Georgia Boston Atlanta Gainesville

Hoover’s Coastal Trip Extends Toward Palm Beach

President Hoover sails along the coast via Mosquito lagoon and Ponce De Leon inlet into the Indian River. Experienced yachtsmen predict Cocoa as tonight’s likely stop, with Stuart or Fort Pierce by tomorrow and Palm Beach the following day. Richey notes Hoover enjoys a slow cruise and is not rushing to fish while working on government duties.

Mosquito Lagoon Ponce de Leon Indian River Stuart Fort Pierce Palm Beach Richey

Roundheads Dominate Beloit College Studying Heads

Beloit Wisconsin reports Professor Paul H Nesbit of Beloit College says intermarriage trends may dilute long heads. He finds about 80 percent of first year female students have round heads based on skull index measurements over .80 versus .75 or below indicating long heads.

Beloit, Wis America Paul H. Nesbit Department of Anthropology Beloit College

Bank Held Up in Gloucester Five Robbers Escape With Four Thousand

Five robbers held up a branch of the Camden Safe Deposit and Trust company in Gloucester New Jersey and escaped with 4000 after forcing four employees and a salesman into a vault and making four depositors lie on the floor.

Gloucester N. J Camden Safe Deposit and Trust Company

Youth suffers fractured skull in Dixie Overland crash

Four injured near Monroe after a two-car collision on the Dixie Overland highway at 4 45 pm Walter Norris 14 suffered a fractured skull and severe cuts Morgan Brooks 23 Ivey Norris 22 and Guy Corley 22 were also hurt An investigation found whiskey in the Norris car and noted Corley may have struggled to control his vehicle due to having only one hand. The two cars were driven by Ioey Norris and Corley with Corley's car owned by O L Cloyd.

Monroe Walter Norris Morgan Brooks Ivey Norris Guy Corley Brooks Corley Ioey Norris Norris Brothers W. M. Norris Calhoun Road Cotton Street West Monroe St. Francis Sanitarium B. Poimboeuf A. K. Toombs J. G. Grant Norris Poimboeuf C. C. Kennedy Kennedy O. L. Cloyd

Four or five to aspire for post of D. J. Garrett

The report notes Garrett will resign as district attorney after his commission is issued, which cannot occur until after the general election. The governor must call an election within 60 days to name a new district attorney, and the Democratic executive committee plans a primary before the general election. A fortune teller quips about marriage, while Johnny seeks more specifics.

Garrett Democratic Executive Committee Fourth Judicial District

Doctors Promote Creosote Cough Remedy Creomulsion

Doctors have long recommended creosote for persistent coughs and bronchitis. Creomulsion combines creosote with six other key medicinal ingredients to quickly relieve lingering coughs and colds. The product is described as powerful yet harmless and easy to take, with a druggist refund if relief is not achieved.

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