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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1933
Page
4
A columnist argues civilization trends toward puritanism and despotism as rights erode in Europe and regimes like Germany and Russia tighten control. The essay warns against comfort seeking obedience and calls out laziness as fueling demand for concentrated power and security without effort.
A California test of a steam propelled airplane shows it can take off in 5 seconds, fly about 10 minutes, and land within 20 feet. The boiler uses 500 feet of steam coils heated by stove oil, with a condensable cycle allowing small water carry. Builders claim 400 miles on 40 gallons and cost advantages, reduced fire risk, and low noise, prompting speculation of a steam engine comeback.
The naval court of inquiry found little light on the Akron disaster. It blamed an error in judgment by Commander Frank C. McCord for contributing to the loss, noting his failure to choose a safe course to avoid later storm conditions. Secretary Swanson and Admiral Pratt disputed that portion, arguing the court could not know the information he had. The inquiry remains formal and cautious, with congressional review likely ongoing.
John Birke argues nature relentlessly repairs itself and supports human progress. He praises Roosevelt’s forest restoration, notes trees regrowing after overlogging, and foresees humanity slowly building an earthly Eden with nature’s help.
A poem reflecting on the role of care in sport and life. It contrasts winning and losing with the comfort found in someone who cares, emphasizing shared triumphs and solace during hardship.
An archaeologist recalls editors sending back stories with a heavy 75 pound rejected slab. Mrs Wishmore asks about wealth and Mr Wishmore jokes he would hire a valet after stoking the furnace and brushing ashes.
A light humorous exchange where a daughter asks to attend cooking school and the mother agrees only if she promises not to eat any of the food. The joke hinges on the phrase and its playful constraint.
Jinks allegedly settled a $1,000,000 claim on the count and the cuss refuses to play poker, blocking a chance to recover part of the stake.
Dialogue notes fear of accidents when flying. A salesman assures safety, a buyer worries about danger, a tall tourist feels urge to jump from heights, a candid friend relates to large board bills. The piece reflects anxious, humorous social banter from 1933.
The note mentions a bread baker famed as the town’s best loafer and records a self harming act attributed to a butcher daily in the same context.
Washington observes that Treasury Secretary Woodin will stay on longer after exposure by the Pecora committee, delaying planned resignation in favor of Lewis Douglas. The era’s tax reform debate centers on eliminating capital gains and losses, aiming for steadier revenue but potentially lower long term tax intake. The contrast with Mitchell of National City sparks debate on brokerage fees, stock moves, and legal risk.
Texas oil producers monitor price signals amid talk of a federal coordinator and Texas legislation to curb east Texas output. A three judge court weighs a challenge to proration rules, while the railroad commission holds Austin hearings on data for new production orders. Wildcat wells near Houston and in Colorado county show limited progress. The Seminole tribe in Florida has fallen below 500 members.
A 16 year old report notes Mrs. T. J. Brennan hosted a card party for Miss Sybil Bernhardt with prizes to Mrs. Anthony Guerriero and Miss Lillie Amman. Attendees included Bernhardt, O’Kelly, Reanud, Amman, and local residents. Mary Johnson leaves for Warsaw Ill. Chamber dinner honors Dr. Robert P. Shepherd. Ouachita Natural Gas and Oil raises capital stock to 200000 and plans city mains.
A five foot alligator escaped from the Audubon Park zoo pool in New Orleans and blocked Magazine street traffic before park attendants cornered it in the mechanical horse house near the merry go round. The gator left the pool by pushing under a loose gate and crossed into the amusement section.
The steam ship Santa Cecilia reports collision with Gloucester fisherman Lucille in dense fog 19 miles east of Pollock Rip lightship. Neither vessel damaged badly and Cecilia's master says no assistance needed. Cecilia is a 6,000-ton Plant Steamship freighter bound for an undisclosed destination. Coast guard records note Pollock Rip lightship near Cape Cod.
Broadcast timetable lists NBC WEAF WABC and CBS networks across regions with hourly program blocks featuring orchestras, comedy acts, and serials from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM East and Central times. Includes scheduled performances by Meyer Davis Orchestra Fred Berrens Orch Fannie Brice Betty Boop Burns and Allen and more with regional channel mappings.
In New York a veteran reporter describes clip joints as thriving underworld venues. Taxi men and steerer rings lure victims to rooms where drinks, indulgence, and pressure lead to heavy charges, theft, and threats, with managers implying police entanglement to coerce payment. The account centers on a young attorney victim and a room described as a trap on Forty sixth Street near Broadway.
A quirky column notes moths as peaceful insects and jokes about a German ambassador, a global telephone tally, and the playful power of big words. It comments on independence, selfishness, and society led by wealthy elders.
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