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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1938
Page
4
The Monroe Hews-Star prints a brief notice dated June 1 1909 declaring second class matter at Monroe Louisiana under the act of March 8 1879. The paper lists advertising and circulation credentials and references Associated Press news crediting. The statement asserts impartial news printing and independence from party politics.
A critical review of the third great Russian judicial purge and its English transcript circulated abroad. The piece denounces Soviet justice as opaque and coercive, arguing dictatorship nullifies candor, with references to Stalin, Trotsky, and the doomed triad of power structures.
The text argues that many businessmen misbelieve Fascism supports capitalism, noting historical ties and later disillusionment. It asserts Fascism destroys private property and human freedom, with Italy and Germany cited as examples where capital interests lose power under imperialist regimes.
Channing Pollock says federal art programs discourage art and scoffs at spoon fed artists. He calls art an internal combustion engine needing fuel and claims most great works come from private sustenance, not relief funding. He argues the world’s finest art arose from hunger and personal support rather than government murals.
A young mayor in a large city issued etiquette directives for city hall employees to greet visitors politely handle inquiries efficiently and avoid making citizens repeat questions. Within two weeks the office became unusually pleasant, staff took pride in courtesy, and public approval rose. The piece links politeness to teamwork and efficient government, noting modern methods influence votes.
An essay argues high IQ children may struggle in school due to attitudes and unmeasured factors. It urges expert child guidance, psychology, and tailored teaching, plus parental support and school programs, to help these pupils find purpose and motivation for learning. It promotes a booklet by Patri on obedience and calls for educational reform.
Washington Letter notes Whitney expos es push SEC reforms including banning brokers from handling client cash and tightening floor trader oversight. It compares traders to poker players with mirrors, and cites Douglas on transforming the bond market into a quality trading arena.
The article notes the shift from child mortality to adult heart and blood vessel diseases, focusing on essential hypertension. It discusses symptoms such as headaches and dizziness, the role of nervous tension, and lifestyle tips like relaxation and regular rest to lower blood pressure. It references Dr Morris Fishbein and contemporaneous health commentary.
A 10 year rise in the district clerk’s office workload shows a tripling since 1910, with May 1923 totaling 1930.80 versus 1172.46 in May 1922, driven by real estate deals in Monroe and West Monroe. May police fines total 6150 with 2577 cash collected, Elks plan July 4 charity carnival at Forsythe Park with Gordon Fireworks supplying displays, proceeds aiding charity funds. Right Rev. Davis Sessums is hosted by Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Easterling in Monroe.
The ministry of industry in a Chinese government ruling bans the use of the word China in business names that include ill-omen terms. Funeral directors or similar titles such as China Funeral Directors must be changed. The order applies nationwide to all municipalities and provinces under Chinese control.
Hollywood notes Katharine Hepburn exits RKO and ponders a friendlier press stance. Amid film chatter, Gable Loy and others push realism on set with dramatic battles and staged waves of Shanghai and Morro Castle inspired scenes.
In New York a broker-playboy opens La Conga, a thriving club, while a rival founder quits amid lavish décor. In a West Side meeting a pigeon's cord-cutting spectacle halts talks, drawing attention from financiers until a director frees the curtain rope and resumes the session.
Broadcast list shows NBC WEAF WABC WJZ networks with East Midwest South and Pacific station lists. Programs include talks music dramas and sports from 2:30 PM to 11:30 PM, with placeholders and notes on time zones and changes.
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