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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1933
Page
4
The Monroe News-Star presents itself as an independent newspaper that aims to print news impartially and support what it views as right, opposing what it regards as wrong regardless of party politics.
The article contrasts two worker classes, energetic laborers and putterers, noting a rise in dawdling habits during hardship. It urgesLouisiana workers to seize available jobs, focus effort, and sustain productivity to promote recovery and reduce labor costs.
The piece argues Roosevelt's move to send a peace message to Russia may count as technical recognition but stops short of full diplomatic ties. It says full recognition requires appointing an ambassador and accepting a Soviet envoy, and future steps would be formal and proper.
A Civil Service Reform association report accuses Tammany Hall of civil service law violations in New York City. It cites a $7.9 million political payroll and salaries up to 12 000 a year for nonessential political appointees. The document criticizes Mayor O'Brien’s appointment policies and calls the practice a routine method to maintain control.
John Blake argues that superstition persists despite education and modern knowledge. He cites Friday fears black cats and the Gesundheit custom, but insists rational effort and intelligent work forge success more than luck. He traces signs to ancient credulity, notes educated people's lingering beliefs, and urges dropping superstition to avoid harming careers.
A verse fragment contemplates courage and endurance against hardship and social pressure with reflections on courtesy and cowardice. A short dialogue mocks reluctance to lend money, exposing weakness and acceptant ignorance.
In a lighthearted exchange, Hampton notes his wife keeps mostly cats at home. Rhodes replies with a playful line about being fed catfish and catnip tea, highlighting domestic humor.
The exchange sketches a comic dental scene as Dr Buzzer insists the procedure requires patience while the victim quips about the nature of pain, turning a routine check into a lighthearted pun duel.
The dialogue claims Senator Bigroll used lavish dinners to influence lady legislators. The Lady Member counters that he is charming and generous, noting gold mesh bags and diamond lace pins as dinner favors.
Mrs. Jenkins asks if her son plans to propose to her daughter. The daughter replies she has refused him six times so far, hinting at ongoing courtship without commitment.
Mrs De Riche-Oh asks a man named Mr Fynante to help her son pursue banking. He asks if the son can start tomorrow. She declines, citing the son's unreliable behavior and a car in the shop.
A speaker notes his last job ended with the head man at Honokohau dead and claims no fault of his. He states the next journal issue will not appear due to Christmas day publication. He recalls being the first-born son until his father died.
A speaker at the naval academy ceremony urges new officers to expand their duty beyond discipline and loyalty. He emphasizes esprit de corps, responsibility to humanity, and the need to cultivate friendships across all social ranks, not just within the navy. He reminds graduates they represent 120 million Americans across 48 states and must keep faith as they begin service.
Sixteen years ago on June 1 1917 Mrs W D Smith of Fort Worth Texas visited her aunt Mrs A T Rochester. The First Methodist church soprano soloist for five years she may perform again for local friends during this trip.
Light Concern asks court to stop crossing its property which would cut service to Alto. It alleges McCoy menaced workers attempting to connect switches and continues to threaten those who would operate the switches.
A humorous Karnival style piece shows Hambone's Meditations by J P Alley with dialect caricature and a comic exchange about a matter with Kuni and Bob. The tone is lively and folksy.
The study links cotton farming losses to poverty in the South, noting 13 of 14 states are among the poorest in per capita wealth. In 1931, no cotton state broke even. losses ranged from 5 to 29.50 per bale, with the U.S. total loss about 28 million dollars. Georgia, Oklahoma among worst. Missouri worst at 29.50.
Witnesses describe an incident at a circus where Miss Graf, a midget performer, was briefly placed on Senator Morgan's lap. The senate banking committee warned photographers against using any such pictures at hearings.
Trenton New Jersey officials report New Jersey ratified the proposed constitutional amendment to repeal prohibition by a vote of two to none.
A stream of anecdotes links Stuart Chase with sun bathing and solitude, noting his views on naked sun worship and public nudist colonies. The piece also touches on Rockefeller circles, Rivera portraits, anti Hitler sentiment, and Mrs. Al Smith choosing English china over German products amid wartime tensions.
A compilation of unrelated quotes from public figures and scholars on economics weather and human behavior. Notable names include Dr F Scott McBride Ferdinand Pecora Judge George W Martin Sherwood Anderson MacDonald Augusto Sandino and Roger Babson. The notes touch on liquor revenue treaties invention and personal attitudes.
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