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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1937
Page
2
The Monroe News Star describes itself as an independent newspaper printing news impartially. It publishes daily except Sundays with addresses and office hours and lists circulation and advertising details.
Alfred Adler, described as father of the inferiority complex, dies at 67. The piece traces Adler with Freud and Jung, noting their influence on psychology and culture, and Adler’s role amid the rise of psychoanalysis. It highlights his humane, fluid approach and the lasting impact of their work on personality studies and mental health.
A column surveys college coeds adopting nighty style dresses with belts and posies, arguing the shift erodes feminine glamour. It warns of curfews or unflattering high necks and predicts coeds will tire of restrictively tight nightwear as true evening wear remains superior.
During the first four months of the current session almost 200 billion dollars in spending bills were introduced, six times the national debt and more than the government will collect in over 25 years. The administration bears some blame for the treasury strains, while many measures stem from individual congressmen. President Roosevelt warns of danger and calls for economy.
Florida lawmakers recently passed a measure to provide alimony for divorced husbands prompting broader questions about alimony. The piece questions the fairness of regular payments from ex-wives when there are no children and the logic of extended support.
John Blake recalls a two family dispute in court where both sides accuse each other of causing a crash. The judge calls it a family quarrel and urges practice of Christianity to avoid pointless revenge. The piece warns revenge breeds waste and bitterness, and endorses the golden rule.
A poem urging solemn vows and fidelity as years pass and bonds endure through joys and griefs. The speaker asks for lasting commitment and mutual pledge until death, stressing earnest intent and shared history.
Washington debates the maximm and minimum wage bill as the north–south wage gap shapes fate. Southern leaders back the differential to boost southern production while northern lawmakers fear discrimination against New England. Labor groups push buying power and jobs, with representatives from the C I C opposing underpaid labor.
A burglar tells the judge he is not guilty because his wife locked him out and he broke into the wrong house. The exchange captures a tense courtroom moment as the defendant faces sentencing.
A sharp exchange between two figures ends with a bold retort about commitment and strength. The dialogue centers on an impulsive marriage proposal and a flippant, confident refusal. The tone mirrors a comic or dramatic newspaper brief.
A street exchange features Deke claiming self made fortune while Rod wryly notes absence of building inspectors in those days, implying lax oversight and humorous past.
In a playful dialogue Magnolius asks to borrow a clothes hanger and Gladiolius replies he has only two. He uses one in the daytime and the chair by the window serves as his night hanger.
A playful exchange centers on a morning meal with orange eggs and coffee. The other person quips that the bill of fare is written on the neck, turning breakfast into a clever wordplay moment.
A manager asks a performer to sing to a high C seven, the singer retorts she can kick higher. The manager inquires about terms, hinting at negotiations and performance expectations.
A fragmented mangled Item shows the Count of Cavadorga denying rumors he renounced his claim to the Spanish throne. He mocks his father King Alfonso and jokes about past renunciations by water. The piece blends satire and stray musings on Spaniards and culture.
Banks and courts in Monroe close for Confederate Memorial Day on Thursday with Daughters of the Confederacy service at 8 AM in the city cemetery. The group includes Mrs Charles A. Mitchell and others as they place floral offerings around the Confederate soldiers monument. Also notes Carbon company progress in Sterlington with a new carbon black plant and a Boulder graduation trip of Judge Theus and Mrs Theus to Miss Mamie Theus.
The piece outlines general diabetes care emphasizing rest, sun exposure, skin care, foot care, moderate exercise, clean bathing, and careful monitoring of calories and insulin. It lists seven rules to avoid acidosis or coma and notes Mayor Harry Wooding of Danville, Va., at 93 and mayor for 45 years.
In Baton Rouge on June 2, district attorney dropped a manslaughter charge against Houston Conder in the May 22 death of his wife Mattie. A grand jury returned a no true bill and Conder’s $500 bond was cancelled as he stated he acted in self defense.
In a humorous dialect piece a speaker riffs on national leadership and the president. The lines evoke Mr. Bob and a primeinlaw figure, framing a playful political commentary within a casual city voice.
A 1987 copyright notice from Ga attributed to The Bell Syndicate is present, indicating ownership terms. The line identifies the creator as Ga and credits The Bell Syndicate located in Lae. The exact rights details are not provided in the fragment.
Film industry wages rise and fall from 1914 to today. The piece recalls Mary Pickford’s 104 900 annual deal and Chaplin’s 1 million plus profits, contrasting early megastars with later earnings and predicting dwindling fortunes for current stars.
The Catskill amusement circuits supply writers like Mass Hart and Arthur Kober who shaped Room Service. A jaded Broadway observer recalls a playwright who bets on another failed show, facing divorce and lost savings as critics rail at his work. Sid Garfield recounts the Marx brothers backstage banter and a joke about odds in a tale of Broadway.
Philadelphia era listings outline NBC and CBS networks with time blocks for East Midwest and West zones. Programs include Don Winslow of the Navy, Orphan Annie, Amos n Andy, Fred Allen, and various musical acts, news segments, and feature performances across rivers and stations.
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