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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1932
Page
4
Amid gloomy clouds and political gridlock the economy shows mixed signs of life. Rail freight rose by 30 million ten mile units and motor vehicle output exceeded 1921 levels as steel hums with activity. Industrial production remains strong, with four-fifths of workers still employed and income supported by steady wages.
The piece discusses how early reciprocal exchanges gave way to money as a service receipt. It cites Prof. Irving Fisher warning that dollar value fluctuates eratically, claiming a 1919 dollar owed today could equal about 3.33 dollars. It notes a home bought in 1919 for 6000 dollars now valued around 2900.
The president of the Nations Association of Federal Employees warns that broad government consolidation could erode vital services. He argues job losses threaten workers and urges constituents to pressure congress to oppose drastic reductions in federal payrolls, accusing politicians of chasing personal gain over economy.
Dr James A Doran of the Internal Revenue Service outlines a constant duel between government chemists and bootleggers over new denaturants to prevent illegal whiskey production. He notes bootleggers quickly counteract each new formula, calling it a hooch leap frog game. The discussion questions the current effectiveness and hints at broader wartime parallels.
A reflective piece compares towboats and tugboats as parallel to human organizations, noting each depends on the other yet clings to self importance. The essay argues harmony in work would boost business as barges carry coal and goods while towboats push progress.
Freedom offers $1 a word for letters and $500 a week for the last line in a colossal $10,000 cross word contest. The weekly Freedom magazine teases a $20,000 prize for the best letter supporting discontinuing short stories and editorials. Another contest week promises new chances.
A folkloric quip notes that paying a doctor while ill reveals the creditor’s sympathy. A French inventor creates a radio umbrella, but a talkative umbrella is a familiar joke rather than a modern breakthrough.
A young man proposes via telephone but the clerk keeps asking for the number and office contact. He faints from the awkward exchange as she quips the line is out of order.
In a humorous exchange, Bobby brags of a diamond ring while Billy boasts two lawyers and ten letters. The banter turns to wealth and inheritance taxes, suggesting the meek might inherit the earth but not relief from taxes.
A 1932 Bell Syndicate item notes a motorist signaling a left turn at an intersection. It also mentions Bordeaux's Drink More Wine plan and a French patriot. A wrestling match lasted two hours and fifteen minutes with no pin. A simile compares a dry delegate at Chicago to a corkscrew.
Washington Daybook notes that while Republicans appear settled the Democratic convention could surprise. It recalls past pivotal moments when speeches or delegates reshaped outcomes, including Garfield, Sherman, Bryan, and Roosevelt era episodes that moved nominees into focus.
An elderly Nebraska representative recalls a lively convention scene. The crowd laughs and waves hats and coats as a man shouts Hurrah for Bryan while a well dressed woman waves a parasol through her hat. The exchange ends with a witty reply about Nebraska origin.
The hottest day of the year was recorded yesterday with a maximum of 96 degrees. Miss Kate Key, government weather recorder, also notes the hottest night with a 70 degree minimum. The 24 hour mean is 83 degrees, with temperatures not dropping below 70.
An automobile owned by C. P. Parker was slightly damaged by fire last night at Fifth and DeSiard streets. Firemen extinguished the flames.
An article discusses coccyx injuries and coccyndynia from falls or childbirth, with symptoms like pain while sitting or leaning back and varying treatment from manipulation to possible surgery. It also reports a Chicago genealogical society case where Mary Alexander Dahlberg refuses to pay $1,700 for research after dissatisfaction with a family tree.
Ragged rural reminiscence in dialect describes Miss Lucy waking the ice man and him leaving with a free wheel out in the yard. A humorous vignette captures daily chores and small town life with vivid regional speech.
George M. Cohan, in Hollywood for his first talking picture, discusses his famed flag waver role and his plans to write Song of the Eagle while starring in The Phantom President. He recalls patriotic songs from World War I and notes he has not written a song in ten years.
Fifteen years ago Mrs Henry Blanks and sons Masters Whitfield and Edel planned a trip to Jackson Mississippi to visit Mrs Ford. Mrs Jack Morrison hosted her Sunday school class The Multipliers with a woods day at Towpaw. Mrs H M Marshal and daughter of Vicksburg arrived as guests of Mrs Fred Hudson. Mrs Oscar Dowling of New Orleans returned home after visiting the Morgans. Ronald Lee Davis a State University student returned home for vacation. Mrs J J Potts left for New Orleans to visit Mrs C T McCord. Henry Marks of New York returning home after visiting his parents. Mrs J W Smith and daughter left for Homer. Bridge club entertained by Mrs Harry Russell at Riverside club.
Greenville Ky Wednesday will be get married day in Huhlenberg county inviting all who wish to launch marital barques to obtain licenses without cost. Officials cite local apathy toward marriage and aim to stimulate nuptials across the county.
A dense listing of programs and time slots across NBC WEAf WABC and WJZ networks, detailing daily broadcast hours and show names from 1:30 PM to 11:30 PM including Woman's Radio Review, Tea Dansante, The Goldbergs, Opry House, Dance Hour and Nelson's Orchestra with coast to coast and regional variations.
An editorial envisions air conditioning as a future prosperity driver, with potential markets from one to five billion dollars. It notes widespread use in offices and industry, trains, and growing home installation, defining the field and stressing humidity control, air cleanliness, and comfort, with extensive benefits to people and property.
The columnist quips about Democrats gathering in Chicago for a battle royal with no worries among candidates including Alfalfa Bill Murray and other hopefuls. A Harvard explorer's note about blond Indians is poked as Hollywood not leading platinum blond trends.
A wry aphorism filled with observations on intellect, memory, nerves, and appearance. It notes how popular songs are recalled, the knowledge of nervous prostration, the resignation of bald men as philosophers, and the social influence on personal choices. A sly remark on politicians and chivalry concludes the piece.
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