Censoring the Movies versus Public Duty in Films
A congressional bill to create a federal motion picture commission would supervise films in production, effectively censoring American cinema at the source. Critics warn it threatens free speech and urges improving film quality through public demand rather than government control.
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Congress
Federal Motion Picture Commission
Wight Patman
Texas
Patman
Patraza
George Bernard Shaw
Green Pastures
Louisiana
Boston
Theodore Dreiser
The
American Mercury
United States
End The Uncertainty Over Congress Adjournment And Recovery
The article argues the president must outline a must pass program before adjournment to reduce business uncertainty. It notes possible sacrifice of the Wagner unemployment bill and Wagner Lewis labor board bill, urging passage of only constructive measures to free business and allow timely adjournment.
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Congress
Europe shifts back to wheat imports after global deal
Reports from Rome say England Germany France and Italy are cutting acreage and moving toward importing more wheat. The wheat advisory committee notes a trend away from self sufficiency toward resumed grain imports, signaling potential new foreign markets for American wheat growers.
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Europe
Rome
England
Germany
France
Italy
America
Excerpt From Humorous Letters To Prominent Figures
A 1932 Bell Syndicate item titled Dumb Belles Lettres presents mock letters to prominent U S figures and firms. One note from Honolulu dated August 10 1932 asks a streetcar company for return of 150 dollars claiming the writer is a conductor who earns good money and expects repayment.
Growl and Snarl in Life and Work
Uncommon Sense urges calm temper in offices and homes. Authors reference historical leaders and one philosopher to argue anger poisons the soul, while patience and humor help weather misfortunes and aging. The piece closes with a plea to cheer up for health and friendship.
The Glee Club By George Elliston
Forest folk are company. I have sought a violet to hear what trees say at night. I have felt their tenderness and might, the spirit knows. Mossy paths, companionship sought when friends forsake, while comments on living within means touch airship tastes and a toy balloon income.
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Brcook
Real Estate Buyer Seeks Hohokus Details
A buyer seeks the bungalow site sold in Hohokus New Jersey and complains about locating the town. The broker questions the buyer’s familiarity with the area and asks where Hohokus is located.
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Hohokus
Alibi Question Sparks Quick Quip Beyond Courtroom
A lawyer asks for proof of an alibi and the prisoner fires back that it’s up to the lawyer to provide it, joking that he won’t act like a lawyer. The exchange spotlights humor in courtroom banter and the defiance of the accused.
Edith Feeds Birds All Year Seed Choices Revealed
Edith feeds the birds all winter as well as summer. Marion asks for specifics and Edith notes she uses all kinds of seeds. Her husband is a congressman.
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Edith
Marion
Child Says He Is Late For School Then Goes Swimming
A brief para featuring a boy named Jimmy who, asked why he runs, replies he is late for school and plans to go swimming. The exchange captures a casual, everyday moment without further details.
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Jimmy
Gerald-Gag Sparks Baseball Banter Between Teammates
A playful exchange between Gerald and Geraldine centers on a pitched strikeout and a cheeky reply about self-blame, capturing a light moment during a game.
Washington Doyens Probe Munitions Links and Shifting Alliances
Washington correspondent notes that government files may reveal arms exports and munitions sales to South American and other warring nations, with Raushenbush leading new probes into commerce and war departments. The piece also recalls the Coolidge era horse rumor and political appointments under Huey Long, signaling a wary Senate climate.
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Mr. Hoover
Chaco
War Department
Stephen T. Raushenbush
Nye
Senate Munitions Committee
Commerce
White House
Ferdinand Pecora
J. P. Morgan
Albert Wiggin
Finance
Raushenbush
Calvin Coolidge
Ted Clark
Huey Long
Huey
Louisiana
Senate
Daniel D. Moore
Finance Committee
Moore
Bradley
Rene A. Viosca
U. S
New Orleans
Judiciary Committee
Viosca
Huey and Senate Courtesy Shape Political Scandals
Huey Long’s methods create scandals around opponents as senatorial courtesy blocks confirmation of figures personally objectionable to a member. The piece notes Huey’s uncanny ability to surface trouble for foes.
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Bers
Huey
NEA Service, Inc
Measures to revive LSU Agricultural and Mechanical College branch
Two companion bills in the Louisiana legislature seek to revive a plan for a northeast center of LSU Agricultural and Mechanical College in Monroe. Sponsored by Sen James A. Noe and Rep J Porter Burgess, the measures propose merging Ouachita Junior College with the proposed center and appropriating 50 000 dollars a year for maintenance amid opposition from other colleges.
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Louisiana State University Agricultural and Mechanical College
Monroe
James A. Noe
J. Porter Burgess
Ouachita Parish
Board of Supervisors of
Ouachita Junior College
J. M. Smith
Graduates and local news from Monroe 1919
Fifteen years ago on June 6 1919 in Monroe 16 high school graduates received diplomas including 11 women and 5 men. Little Camille Lockwood eight was badly bruised after being struck by a Ford runabout. Rev A S Lutz returned to Monroe after district conference. Miss Elizabeth Langford of Rayville visited Mrs F C Mangham. Miss Lila Moore arrives home for summer from Bogalusa teaching post.
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City High School
Camille Lockwood
J. E. Lockwood
West Monroe
A. S. Lutz
Monroe
Catahoula Court Docket Highlights Convictions and Trials
The June criminal court session in Harrisonburg presided by Judge Roger H. Reeves disposed a heavy docket. Sarah Anderson was convicted of cutting with intent to kill and sentenced to eight months in parish prison. Basil Hatten was acquitted of biting off George Harris s ear. Mrs Bee Dumont Mann was acquitted on larceny charges. Roy Seville and Atlee Bass face trial next term for cutting with intent to kill Correy Frith. Purvis and Butler Cotton and Clarence and Howard Strange tied to a four year old store robbery. the Strange brothers were convicted at revival but found not guilty by a 12 man jury on the final verdict.
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Sarah Anderson
Harrisonburg
Basil Hatten
George Harris
Bee Dumont Mann
Roy
Seville
Atlee Bass
Correy Frith
Seville Bass
Thomas Chanks
Little River
Strange Brothers
Cotton Brothers
Many Will Attend Mansfield Young People’s Meeting
Monroe youths plan to attend the Louisiana Conference of Young People assemblies at Mansfield college buildings. The Christian Adventure group for ages 12 to 15 meets June 12 to 18 while the 16 to 23 group gathers June 19 to 25. A Monroe bus will depart June 18 from Lake Providence via Tallulah Delhi Rayville to Mansfield with a picnic lunch and sight-seeing in Shreveport. reserve seats by writing Rev. Carl F. Lueg. A small round-trip transport fee applies.
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Monroe
Louisiana Conference of Young People’s Assemblies
Mansfield College
Mansfield
Christian Adventure Assembly
Young People’s Assembly
Lake Providence
Tallulah
Delhi
Rayville
First Methodist
Shreveport
Carl F. Lueg
Young People's Work
More Than 50 Enroll In Daily Church School
More than 50 children have enrolled in the daily vacation church school at the First Methodist church. The program runs for two weeks with classes from 9 to 11 30 each morning. Open to all children, though aimed at Methodist families.
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First Methodist Church
Radio Program Schedule Summary
Wednesday June 6 timetable lists shows across networks CBS WABC and regional stations. Programs include Frank Merriwell Ma Perkins Armchair Mate Quartet Martha Mears Jack Pearl Wayne King's Orchestra Fred Allen Cole Porter Club and more with time slots from 3:30 pm to 11:30 pm and daylight time adjustments.
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Red Nichols
Earl Hines
Geo. Hall
Wabe & West
Theatre and showbiz notes from New York society
In New York a recovering actress benefits from an actor’s chat as therapy while Nanette Guilford transitions from Met soprano to chorus dancer. Walter Huston blocks time for Othello and Baer-Carera fights. Fannie Brice’s dog howls along to prompts. Daniel Beard denies funding a Central Park Woodmen’s Gate as claimed.
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Nanette Guilford
The
Metropolitan
Otto Kahn
Met
Aida
Faust
Walter Huston
Dodsworth
Central City
Colo
Fannie Brice
William L. Sirovich
New York
Pat O'Brien poised for stardom after string of solid films
Hollywood portrait notes Pat O'Brien rising with Twenty Million Sweethearts Gatbling Lady Ive Got Your Number and Hey Sailor. Critics say another strong year could push him to stardom while he stays private at a beautiful paid-for home with close friends. Midnight chat spots Norma Shearer Irving Thalberg Bernie Hyman at Beverly Wilshire Gold Room, plus Warner Baxter couple and William Wellman with wife four. Gloria Shea seen with Winslow Felix as romance simmers.
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Pat O’brien
Pat
Sailor
Motion Picture Relief Fund
Beverly-Wilshire Gold Room
Norma Shearer
Irving Thalberg
Bernie Hymans
Warner Baxter
William Wellman
Gloria Shea
Winslow Felix
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New Dealth
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F. C. Mangham
Lila Moore
Bogalusa
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Myndicate, Inc
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ARRI
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