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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1937
Page
2
The Monroe News-Star outlines its independence and impartial reporting ethos, stating it prints news impartially and supports what it believes is right, opposing what it believes is wrong regardless of party politics. It also notes mailing and office details and advertising representation listings.
Opinion notes a recurring Washington cycle of tax law changes and loopholes. It argues income tax remains the fairest federal revenue, despite high upper-bracket rates and narrow bases. It warns that clever schemes shift the burden to those less able to pay, and tax paying is a duty not a game.
The Kent community salutes Colonel and Mrs. Lindbergh as they become parents again in England. The note praises the couple’s quiet life while criticizing their secrecy about family matters, arguing normal public disclosure would calm public interest.
The piece recalls the Bush-Bagot treaty marking peaceful cross border relations between Canada and the United States. It notes the anniversary celebrated at Niagara Falls and contrasts border tranquility with European tensions, praising enduring friendship and urging it stay intact.
A Broadus Montana report warns of continued drought and dust storms across the plains for years. Corn prices surge to 17 year highs on the Chicago market as farmers fear further crop losses and surface soil movement from high winds and blowing dust.
John Blake comments on how egotism can shrink a famed writer’s circle. A self centered habit leaves the star with no audience as peers walk away. The essay warns that monopolizing the spotlight bores others and destroys popularity.
The piece titled To Love Honor and Obey presents a solemn vow of marriage pledges and fidelity in a traditional tone. It contrasts a Tremendous pledge with a fleeting Moment of Beauty and ends with dialogue about a practical joke among friends.
A snippet shows a family moment where a father asks if a baby name is chosen and the plan to call the child Oscar is discussed. The dialogue mentions Uncle Jake and money, reflecting light family humor and early naming talk.
The exchange mentions sending books to Wilkinson Jones as he travels and a thermometer as a better gift. Ted asks what Jean said after a kiss last night. Red replies that she said he never wanted to see his face again.
Dialog with bets on Stiffley sparks gossip as owners allegedly bet against him. Old Dad defends the daughter while urging a pleasant home to keep children home. A quip on love and custody contrasts need and care. Rumors of a Spain armistice surface via United Press dispatches.
Washington officials weigh Dr. Harold Moulton Brookings estimates on 1929 employment patterns. New Deal economists stress that more than eight million workers could join durable goods if 1929 conditions returned, warning a crash and idle plants if such employment rose.
Roy Warren, 38, known as the skylight burglar, pleaded guilty in district court to breaking and entering Heard's meat market and Ben Browning's bat in West Monroe. He was taken to the state penitentiary to begin a six year term after eight months already served on a prior Eureka grocery robbery.
The Louisiana Travelers association will convene its annual convention in Alexandria on June 11 and 12 with a large delegation expected, Monroe sending representatives. Officers reported growing membership and active interest, noting a two year program benefiting traveling men statewide.
New York column urges Broadway visitors to use litter baskets after a daily 20,000 pieces of chewing gum are discarded on each block. The piece notes gum signs near the Astor and lists quick bits about celebrities and street life, ending with a bleak Forty-Second Street during padlocked burlesque eras.
On the General Hospital set Virginia Bruce and Franchot Tone rehearse a long love scene while a Navy photographer watches. Shirley Temple begins Heidi with early excitement and requests to milk a goat, guided by her mother and director Allan Dwan.
Aubry Takewell a former Monroe taxi driver was released after police failed to connect him to an attempted burglary at Watson and Aven Ice Cream on South Grand, while Curly Major and Clyde Kinly held on trespassing charges for being found on the roof at 10 30 p m Wednesday.
Readable portions present a maze of network names and on air times listing programs for NSC WEAF CBS WABC and WJZ with shows like Don Winslow of the Navy Orphan Annie Education from the News and The Broadway Varieties. The text maps East Midwest and Pacific feed regions to host stations and programs across afternoon into late evening slots.
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