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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1938
Page
4
A salesman recalls a tense exchange during a sales meeting where truth over pride leads to a larger order. The senior partner explains that loyalty to a company's reputation matters more than winning a quick sale. Loyalty, he argues, is driven by the organization’s ethics and character, not bought or feigned.
The article notes Germany waits for an overt act to justify action, but Czechoslovakia mobilizes 400,000 troops and prepares on a war footing. France under Deladier strengthens restraint, while German optimism regarding a major war fades amid mineral, food, and funds shortages. The piece highlights a fragile peace with potential sparks any day.
A fragmented passage cites a New York TV professor's study on boys in school saying many play too hard and the other half work too hard. It reflects on the idea that the child is father to the man and notes Greta Garbo denying marriage to Stokowski.
A Swedish fisherman recalls wartime days when Germans paid a quarter per herring and kerosene cost eleven hundred dollars a drum. He describes burning tar to run a diesel engine, earning thirty thousand dollars in six months, and the broader promiscuous inflation and debt that followed the war.
A 1998 Bell Syndicate piece argues play drives a child’s growth and values. It urges parents to guide infant play, provide safe washable toys, and limit to two or three items at a time while fostering independent play. It promotes a Patri leaflet on infant faults and invites requests to Mr. Angelo Patri in New York. Then a second note questions Heaven’s perfection amid worldly humans and notes fear of racial dominance.
Washington letter outlines the 75th Congress wrangling and the Roosevelt administration’s reform limits. It notes tax reform failures, anti monopoly efforts fading, and lack of expansion in TVA and NRA plans, with business fears over leftward policy shifts and dimmed leadership. The piece comments on billion dollar lending shifts and selective taxation ideas as not making headway.
A brief comment notes that several individuals may speak up later, but none appears set for the near term. The remark, attributed to a 1938 NEA Service copyright, signals delayed action rather than imminent announcements.
15 Years Ago June 3 1923 reports LSU to open on new grounds south of Baton Rouge in September 1924 but lacks funds for dormitories. Monroe city audits show net gain of 68727.68 with expense cut 24822.54 and revenue rise 33905.14. Genevra Washburn graduates Sophie Newcomb as senior class president with honors. Katie Renaud hosts bridge group. Lystgate etiquette notes medieval table rules including wiping spoons and not overfilling.
A fragment from a humorous verse by Alley Hambone reflecting on river life and old wisdom. The text hints at a sailor tale of patience and a promise of fishing when the old man’s wine mood is right, capturing a rustic folk voice and cadence.
Dr Morris Fishbein outlines the femur as a strong hip thigh bone and notes aging raises fracture risk. He reviews bone grafts dovetailing joints and new head replacements, plus pins and nails to stabilize fractures. Orthopedic surgery is a mechanics centered field improving mobility and reducing pain.
Shade makers respond to color in interiors by offering blue larkspur, light green, and rosy beige shades alongside cream tan and white to brighten rooms and reflect current decorating tastes.
A renowned corsetiere unveils a lightweight satin girdle with elastic net panels at the front and back. It is designed to stay secure at the waist while allowing freedom of movement for spring and summer outfits, addressing trimness concerns. British scientists also pursue wartime bread formula using darker flour with more bran and potential corn pea bean rye additions to cope with shortages.
The home office kept a firm line, reducing an expected influx of German and medical men into London as applicants surged following Hitler's Anschluss. The crowded city would have seen even more arrivals if not for the policy.
Collage of Hollywood noteables from Paul Harrison on premieres and publicity stunts. Billboards query Is it true what they say about Hepburn while rivals mock up YES on adjoining boards. Goldwyn backs The Exiles test film amid German bans and Graustark project chatter.
George Ross describes New York harbor scenes as grand ships like the Nieuw Amsterdam Normandie and Queen Mary are greeted with whistles flags and public excitement from West Street to the Bossert Marine roof. He notes rivalries excitement and panoramic views from Empire State building Radio City and Brooklyn harbor. Native workers in British Guiana are briefly mentioned with diamond grating boards.
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