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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1932

Page

4

Up, Minorities, and Organize on to Washington

A Chicago Tribune column by R H L mocks legislator fatigue and urges all groups to organize as minorities to push cause campaigns. It parodies anti gedunkers to show how lobbyists and organized minorities threaten action in Washington.

Chicago Tribune Washington Congress

Middle States Association Bans Athletic Scholarships After 1933

The Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools will ban athletic scholarships after September 1933. The move aims to curb abuses where students gained education mainly to support sports. It acknowledges worthy athletes while warning reforms could overcorrect.

Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools

Autocratic Hawaii Bill Seeks Naval Governor Rule

A House bill by Representative Britten of Chicago proposes near autocratic control of Hawaii with a military or naval governor appointed by the president. The measure follows the Massie case as the strictest reorganization idea, now sent to a committee with no clear timetable. The article warns of dire consequences for islanders if they fail to fully reform.

Hawaiian Islands Britten Chicago Massie

Uncommon Sense on Keeping the Brain in Daily Use

John Blake argues that the brain, like idle machinery, runs best when continually exercised. He warns that rest leads to dullness and loss of capacity, urging daily effort to push the mind to near its limit for better performance over time.

The Bell Syndicate, Inc

Laughs From Life Freedom in poverty and privacy in verse

A humorous poem celebrating the independence of being poor and obscure. The speaker notes that wealth or fame brings no attention or concern, while simple acts like tripping, sailing, or eating lunch go unremarked. The piece contrasts public scrutiny with personal freedom and self sufficiency.

Eyes That Never Meet: A Dialogue on Confidence

A vintage chat clip depicts two women evaluating a man by his eyes noting that steadiness marks trust. They debate brilliance versus reliability as they dismiss the elusive gaze and cling to direct eye contact. The piece ends with a promotional line about prosperity through advertising.

Everett Griswold

Politicians Clash Over Tax Bill Provisions and Inheritance Tax

In Washington Senator Walsh warns against taxing profits and incomes as conferees try to harmonize Senate and House tax bills. He cites Standard Statistics data showing a big first quarter earnings drop among 387 corporations. Wheeler's late addition would raise the tax on tax exempt bonds by 50 percent, with constitutional justification noted. The debate includes concern over electric utilities facing a 14 percent earnings tax plus a 3 percent gross sales levy, while rate theories and public utility commissions loom over consumer rates.

Washington David I. Walsh Massachusetts Senate House Walsh Standard Statistics Corporation Congress Durton K. Wheeler Wheeler Brandeis Supreme Court Couzens Michigan Wall Street Howell Public Utilities Commissions Norris

Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in Life and Health

Dr Iago Galdston explains oxygen fuels body energy via oxidation of nutrients and blood delivered to cells. Breathing is governed by carbon dioxide levels. enriching air with CO2 can aid oxygen starved patients, notably in pneumonia and certain poisonings. The text also notes a tax dispute and a 1932 copyright notice.

Yandell Henderson

Walter Byron Finds Niche as Romantic Heavy in Hollywood

Hollywood columnist recounts Walter Byron formerly William Butler rising from English stage to silent and talking films. He chased leading roles for Colman and Banky, became Byron, endured misfires with Queen Kelly and a stalled Universal remake, yet remained active in 14 films in 18 months and now teases a real engagement with a future partner.

Hollywood Water Byron William Butler Samuel Goldwyn Ronald Colman Wilma Banky Colman Miss Banky Lily Damita Mr. Butler Walter Byron Sam Goldwyn Miss Damita Byron Gloria Swanson Queen Kelly Europe Erich von Stroheim Alice White Dorothy Mackaill Walter

Local Society Notes From June 6 15 Years Ago

WIT Mr and Mrs E L Neville moved into their Hudson Lane home. Mr Diehlman Bernhart, at Jefferson college, arrived home yesterday. Mr T J Shelton returned from Little Rock where he visited Monroe boys in officers training at Fort Logan H Roots. Mrs Thomas Garrett of Seattle returned to Jonesboro after visiting Mrs Lela Garrett. Ned Bradley of Rayville visited the city yesterday. Mrs Charles Keller of Pine Bluff visited Mrs A J Keller. Algernon Fiournoy, Principia College student, arrived home for summer vacation.

E. L. Neville Hudson Lane Diehlman Bernhart Jefferson College Yesteday T. J. Shelton Little Rock Monroe Fort Logan H. Roots Thomas Garrett Seattle Wash Lela Garrett Jonesboro Ned Bradley Rayville Charles Keller Pine Bluff A. J. Keller Algernon Fiournoy Principia College St. Louis

Radio Network Schedule Highlights and Lineup

Radio listings for NBC WEAF and CBS WABC show daily programs across East West and Central regions. Notable segments include Woman's Radio Review Ely Culbertson Serenaders and Kay Donna with regional coast repeats and orchestras such as Vincent Lopez and Cab Calloway. Listings cover 1:30 to 12:00 time blocks with coast to coast and Dixie adjustments.

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No as the most valuable word in our language

The editorial argues against determining any single word as most valuable noting personal belief and context shape value. It cites a 1952 group favoring no, warns of pessimism and societal harm from constant no, and warns of its negative psychological impact on mass thought and typing class lessons.

Atlanta Journal Middle West

Quotable Lines From History and Media Figures

A collection of aphorisms and quotes from Jimmy Durante Stanley Baldwin Rev Walter Subke Mrs Roger Babson Theodore Roosevelt Anita Loos and Rebecca West. The remarks touch on gender education crime justice and intellectual growth with a folksy newspaper vibe.

Dance of Prosperity Lofty Promises And Peculiar Puns

A column mixes Dorothy Dix style marriage musings with brisk business metaphors about prosperity and doom. A business leader predicts the millennium arrival while a Dawes quote asserts certainty, tempered by jokes about punctual hell and a preacher’s confusion. The piece closes noting widespread low mood remarks.

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