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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1935
Page
4
A statewide primary in Louisiana gathers voters to choose officials from U S senator to ward positions. Redistricting and new poll rules in Monroe require study of precinct maps and careful candidate selection for a fair, independent vote.
Canada continues its overland reindeer program begun after Alaska herds were driven 2000 strong to the Mackenzie mouth. Five hard years of roundup have yielded a growing herd with bright prospects to supply Eskimos and Indians with food and clothing, mirroring Uncle Sam’s Alaska project. The northern experiment shows strong signs of success and replication potential.
The Annalist reports December activity at 90 percent of normal, the highest since August 1930 and above the July 1933 boom. The gain since October totals nearly seven points, with a 32 point rise from the mood low, signaling a slow but steady industrial revival.
A United Press report suggests the Townsend plan may be toned down due to criticisms. It notes 70 percent of Americans live on bare necessities, implying a sales tax would burden many. Economists warn while this could deter Townsendites it also explains why demand for universal old age pensions exists.
Essay urges choosing peaceful heroism over war, citing Edison Lincoln and Franklin in a 1935 Bell Syndicate column. Encourages reading biographies, improving society, and banding together to curb crime, with note that crime lines and public virtue can rise with honest effort.
A poem urges readers to find rest and renewal through poets and songs. It describes how poetry lifts fatigue, showing beauty in sky and star and restoring spirit. Poets guide us to see Earth's heights and ecstasy even when worn by daily life.
A brief, sharp exchange between Harrington and Carrington about honesty and deception. The comment hints at enduring falsehoods and the nature of truth in public discourse.
Speaker proposes using measures to counter reforms while Voice jokes about chloroform. The exchange hints at rising resistance and heated atmosphere in a governing body.
A speaker claiming a noble honor says a "great judicial right" granted him the Order of the Bath. He describes himself as a near-sighted tramp and mentions England’s nobles would envy the award.
A humorous dialogue notes a statistic claiming every third child born is a Chinaman, and a wife spars with the implication that her family has only two children. The line plays on old stereotypes and linguistic usage of the period.
A visitor recalls three men lifting a ladle of molten pig iron at the foundry. He notes the long process that converts it into hair springs for watches. A wit comments on using the pig-iron moulted hair.
A dialogue praising the United States valor and the freedoms of its people. Lord Blessus commends the land for brave men and free women, while Mr. Eaglebird-How questions how the nation views liberty and courage.
A collection of humorous exchanges and sharp courtroom asides. The comments compare a mock office switch with a theatrical trial, critiquing the Hauptmann case and altered wartime exploits.
Grover C. Thames announces initiation of National Youth Administration work program in north Louisiana with Monroe as district HQ. J. C. Russell named district director. The program will employ 16 to 25 year olds from relief families not in school for part time work in recreation, community development, rural improvement, library services, and public service projects. Major construction is excluded.
Fisher Lumber employees in Ferriday and surrounding parishes received bonuses of twenty five dollars each from Fisher Body company, a GM subsidiary. In Concordia parish 185 workers got part of 4500 dollars, in Tensas parish 36 received 900 dollars, and Wisner staff 144 workers shared 3600 dollars.
Tallulah, December 26 saw the arrival of Corrie Sue, first child of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Wilkins. Paternal grandmother Mrs. Lena Wilkins of Durant Mississippi and maternal grandmother Mrs. L. J. Land of Tallulah are noted.
Dr. G M Snellings returns from New Orleans trip with Mrs Snellings and children staying longer. Charles Fiori weds Miss Rose Tichell at the Catholic church yesterday afternoon. A son James Graves born to Mr and Mrs F Louis Hundley on December 25. Miss Helen Stroud of San Antonio visits relatives. Miss Mae Perry visiting friends in Ruston.
Frederick K. Beutel, dean, criticized the ruling that keeps Louisiana State University Law School on probation as an approved school until the May 1936 council meeting. He argued the school is well equipped, with a large library, higher entrance requirements, low student to teacher ratio, and strong facilities compared with peers.
New Orleans police hunted race horse owner Sam Gueneri after a quarrel over equipment led to a shooting at the fair grounds race track stables. Trainer Joseph Biaggna, 32, was wounded in the chest and paralyzed. he was not expected to live.
The Lindberghs neared England with their second son as defense plans for Bruno Hauptmann's case proceed. Rosecrans indicated future moves depend on pardons court action and potential new trial efforts if clemency is denied. The governor weighs reprieve timing amid constitutional limits.
Local man Gadwood, living on five dollars a week, faced offers up to forty three thousand dollars for a mine share he held since 1919 but refused less than fifty thousand. He planned to buy a house in Brookline, a car, and share his fortune with Mrs. Dupree and boarder Herbert Gendron, unaware of his impending death. Officials of the mine company were to visit him today after word of his death arrived by telegram. He had never married and his only known relative, a sister, died years ago.
Dean C. C. Colvert of Northeast Center of Louisiana State University resumes duties on Monday despite students enjoying another week of Christmas vacation. He reports a bright outlook for the year with expected large enrollment and improved facilities.
A detailed schedule lists NBC WEAF WEAF(NBC East) and other regional networks with daily programs from 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM including Amos ’n’ Andy, Jack Armstrong, Gypsies Concert, Xavier Cugat, Duke Ellington era acts, and news periods across East Midwest and West regions. Stations reserve right to change programs. listings cover multiple time slots and varying coast-to-coast repeats.
Adele Astaire, now Mrs Charlie Cavendish, dismisses rumors of returning to the stage or dancing with Fred. She explains she settled in Ireland with a 70-servant household at Lismore and remains close to Fred via daily correspondence as plans for a future Adele visit to Hollywood unfold.
Hollywood star Mae West handles a flood of fan mail between scenes for Klondike Lou. She answers queries about love and life, jokes about a $500 barber shop scheme, and reveals playful preferences and dislikes including Bette Davis and Jean Harlow.
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