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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1937
Page
4
A wartime veteran editorial argues for preparedness both in peace and war, praising resolve shown in past conflicts while criticizing Versailles and postwar weakness. It urges veterans to lead public opinion, ensure future arms for peace, and prevent betrayal of a lasting peace through stronger national resolve.
Advocates call for higher unemployment compensation and immediate employee benefits for strikers, but critics find such moves absurd and dangerous. Economists doubt social security's financial viability and warn against expanding grants to labor disputes, urging prudence and funding sustainability.
The veteran World War I ace Erich von Ludendorff died in a Munich Catholic hospital. Once a leader of the beer hall revolt and a foe of Christianity he spent his final hours under nuns care.
A proposal from Congressman Maury Maverick of Texas would graft part of the British system onto the US cabinet. Cabinet officers would join debate in the House and face three days of weekly questioning while Congress meets, aiming to sharpen accountability and align policies with the people's will. The piece notes potential value in trialing the plan and contrasts it with Christmas time observations about behavior and Santa Claus.
John Blake praises amateur radio operators and amateur aviators for their crucial wartime and peacetime contributions. He notes 50 000 pilots, their accessible, economical planes, and hands on skills, arguing their experimentation boosts aviation safety and progress while inspiring the public.
The Glee Club presents a poem by George Elliston about guarding one’s heart and love. The speaker vows to keep affection safe and not give it lightly, valuing the gift as precious and wise.
In a clipped social vignette Mrs Brown asks about wealth while Mrs Jones affirms their riches by noting last year’s car. Mae questions the strangeness as Doris recalls telling him she enjoyed conversing because his talk differs from his writing and he walked away.
Traveler recalls being ill at voyage start and receiving leave from the captain without asking. The new deck hand states he did not need to ask for leave.
A playful dialogue features a character noting a headache and a talkative brother. Harry asks about the brother’s driving skill as a chauffeur. Jerry jokes that his driving would miss nothing and even hit a hydrant in the Sahara.
A humorous exchange highlights a dispute over a household budget. One person jokes that the budget exists but is not named for the other resident, underscoring ongoing financial planning tensions in the home.
In a humorous exchange a diner questions the 60 cent charge for five pig feet, contrasting a four foot price of 30 cents. The waiter replies the extra pig foot required another pig to be killed, delivering a darkly comic line.
A humor piece notes dread of the figure seven marks neurosis and jokes about bones proving craziness. It adds quips on personal responsibility and nerve limits ending with the idea that waking a doctor spoils his rest as sleep fails.
The Panay sinking near Nanking triggers fast coordination. Hull informs Roosevelt and Leahy, with White House, State Department, and Navy coordinating swift protests. Ambassador Saito conveys Japan’s regrets as Hull demands apologies and compensation.
Automobile trailer travelers opening a 10 day convention in Corpus Christi advocate universal state trailer license laws. Tom A Keene of the Automobile Tourists of America says taxes would range from 30 cents per 100 pounds in Texas to 60 cents in other states. John P Adamson promotes encouraging cities to set up uniform trailer parks.
1922 report notes the quiet wedding Sunday December 24 with Judge Charles Schulze officiating. Newlyweds Mr and Mrs Elbert Moore plan to host friends in West Monroe.
Dr Morris Fishbein reviews the unknown cause of dementia praecox and outlines typical patient profiles ages 15 to 25 with male predominance. Symptoms include apathy anxiety altered speech strange behaviors and various treatment attempts from baths to insulin shock noting variable success and safety concerns.
The Public Works Administration reports spending 1 117 675 682 dollars from inception to June 36 1937. The 1937 fiscal year totals by state list Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Arkansas and Tennessee with final grand state sums reaching 6 422 637 14 069 401 14 148 437 15 551 388 and 11 505 941 respectively.
Gilbert Louisiana December 29 Special announcement lists officers of Dan Gilbert lodge No 403 Free and Accepted Masons for 1938 led by R M Ward as worshipful master with A J Ensminger Fitzhugh Lee H B Rountree W R Funderburk A M Watson W A Martin R Harrington F M Chaplin D Day S A Morgan H E Wilson in duties across senior and junior warden treasurer secretary chaplain deacons masters of ceremonies and stewards.
A provocative regional column uses dialect to envision prosperity and resilience. The piece centers on shared cultural language and community optimism amid historical racial framing.
Yesterday the Ouachita Parish clerk recorded transfers. H M McGuire sold to Lena Willhite lot 5 in sections 27 and 63 for 450 dollars. The Peoples Homestead and Savings Association sold to Samuel Reed and Celeste Reed lot 2 block 5 Miller's second addition Monroe for 1200 dollars. J T Rove Jr sold to J T Rove Sr 15 acres in SE% of NW of section 31 township 18 north range 3 east for 400 dollars.
Cotton ginned in Morehouse parish from the 1937 crop before December 13 totals 38022 bales, up from 26210 bales ginned by the same date last year. The report comes from Bastrop Louisiana with a statewide note in the delta region.
About 25 years ago pioneers bound by shared fate. now studio clubs on lots organize dances and picnics, fundraisers, and group insurance. RKO Players Club gathers contract players to discuss roles, with rules against romance and fines for handholding. Officers include Shelley, Weaver, Volmar, Gifford, Westlake, and Bruce. 30 members soon.
New York feature on Rudy Vallee defending his authorial pride and business sense. It traces the rise of the song Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen from Jewish wedding tunes to a nationwide hit and notes Vallee’s shy, serious persona. Also briefly mentions Helen Morgan’s generosity and Florida fishing industry emphasis.
A detailed listing of NBC red and blue network programs for WEAF WJZ and affiliated stations. It includes time slots from 4:30 pm through 12:30 am with shows such as Amos n Andy, Wayne King Orchestra, Eddie Cantor, The Gang Busters, and Glenn Miller Orchestra. Station groupings cover East Midwest South Pacific and Canada with multiple local interchanges and repeat broadcasts.
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