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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1927
Page
4
Treasury figures show debt below 19 billion, down from 26.6 billion at 1919 peak, a near one third reduction in eight years. A projected 500 million surplus this year supports flood-control funding for the Mississippi valley, with a plan to spread cost over years.
The News Star urges Monroe leaders to draft a zoning code to prevent unchecked commercial expansion in residential areas. It argues that without defined zones for business and home life, the city will become a sprawling mix of stores and stations. The piece cautions that now is the opportune time to plan growth for a more attractive Monroe.
The piece argues Lindbergh’s return should be met with the warmest possible reception, praising his courage and understated merit. It likens him to a relatable, modest figure while stressing the spark of genius and national pride his arrival embodies.
A discussion on using fines to boost voter turnout compares Australia’s approach. Before penalties only about sixty percent voted. after penalties participation rose to over ninety percent. The idea raises questions about coercion versus incentive and potential broader concessions.
Brano Lessing muses on flappers and charm, arguing legs and mystery outshine garments. He notes the enduring appeal of youth and beauty, critiques clothing trends, compares past and present eras, and reflects on how society views women, charm, and gender roles.
An evocative meditation on the near future when air travel and highway clutter ease. The essay envisions fading billboard landscapes, grassed and quiet roads, and a rekindled appreciation for roadside scenes and nature once the bustle abates. It contrasts past road camaraderie with the current urge for speed and the longing for peaceful travel.
A reflection on the Feast of Weeks marking Jewish gratitude for earthly bounties and the giving of Sinai law. The piece notes universal significance, Moses' principles shaping civil society, and calls for mass gatherings to honor Jewish heritage. Copyright 1927 King Features Syndicate. In Charley Chung the Redlands Country Club has the only Chinese professional golfer in the
A humorous 1927 King Features Syndicate column satirizes summer travel plans and social judgment. It riffs on money worries, auditors, and family misadventures, noting how spending and debt tempt talk and envy among neighbors.
The article argues against inflated claims of a juvenile death by own action wave, citing studies by Dexter and Petit and noting no real increase. It discusses public misperception, racial factors, and insanity as a major cause, then shifts to West Point and LSA Alumni board matters and the need to elect a new president and report by Dr. R O Young.
The passage warns against blaming others for mistakes and argues that a system focused on pleasing those in power may yield more votes but costly consequences. It stresses that cheerfulness brings contentment and that earnest effort unlocks success across endeavors.
A list of historical anniversaries from 1816 to 1912 noting deaths and births of notable figures including Benjamin Hawkins Edmund Gaines Michael Hoban Nicholas II and George S Nixon. Also mentions a 40 inning MLB record set by Boston and Chicago across two consecutive games.
In Baton Rouge on June 6 1912 the Bryant bill faces further changes as five amendments pass the House. Key edits include local elections for a Commission Plan, salary reductions for the city attorney and engineer, return of competitive contracting, and open books reports. Some officials seek term continuity and a Jan 1915 special election option, while others resist.
Baton Rouge June 6. LSU will hold meetings Monday June 13 for commencement and alumni reunion with elections in the University and Alumni Association. The main business is selecting a new president to succeed Thomas D. Boyd, after unsuccessful efforts to secure leave of absence for Lt Col Campbell B. Hedges.
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