Cotton Control Conference Urges Global Quotas to Stabilize Prices
The United States calls for an international cotton control conference to curb surpluses, fix quotas, and stabilize prices amid soaring U.S. stockpiles. Without cooperation from major producers, including Argentina and Britain, the plan risks chaos at home and abroad as markets suffer.
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Argentina
Brazil
Egypt
India
Mexico
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Russia
France
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Fire hazard inspection tips for home safety today
Advice urges regular building checks for fire hazards. Focus on roof, chimneys, yard cleanliness, storage of inflammables, oily rags, and orderly work spaces. Recommend expert heating inspections and gas appliance thermostats. Start now for safer homes.
Freedom and danger in democracy and speech limits
Analysis questions how far a democracy can go to defend itself against subversive forces without sacrificing liberty. Citing Holmes, the piece ties free speech to imminent danger and the state’s right to prevent substantive evil amid threats like fascist or communist agitation and a poison murder ring uncovering a grim assignment for youths.
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Holmes
World’s Fair Glory and Oddities Captured in NYC Exhibit
The piece reviews onlookers at the New York World’s Fair Soviet Russia building. Grover Whalen is praised for boosting the event while Mayor LaGuardia honors Russia. A crowd rushes the exhibit seeking refreshments and entertainment amid the fair’s splendor.
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Russia
Grover Whalen
LaGuardia
Welcome, King and Queen, You Seem Happy and Serene
The lines evoke a ceremonial greeting to monarchs, contrasting calm appearance with inner dislike. The speaker muses on the paradox of public adoration versus private disdain, suggesting tension behind the celebration.
The Hash Issue and Legal Jokes in the Dies Hearings
The author notes hash standardization debates and recalls a gag about hash making. The piece argues the Dies committee hearings push a view that uprisings under a liberty slogan are unlikely. It also laments limited court hearings as many New York judges face trials.
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Dies Committee
Our Children by Angelo Patri
A 1940s column urges parents to handle teen love with gentleness and practical guidance. It argues teens aged 15 and 19 cannot control feelings, advises keeping contact modest, fostering work and education, and avoiding harshness to prevent tragedy. It promotes Patri’s booklet Obedience and notes Alf Landon on radio era character building.
Washington trip dreams echo for school kids
A column notes occasional trips for groups of school children to Washington, while also observing the St. Louis Browns’ recent wins and the comment that the season has not yet begun. The piece blends youth ambitions with early baseball chatter and light sarcasm about timing.
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Washington
St. Louis Browns
Mead bill aims insured bank loans for small industries
Washington lawmakers debate a Mead bill modeled on the Federal Housing act to insure banks against 80 to 90 percent of loans for small industries. The measure faces committee hurdles but gains backing from Wagner and Mead while facing opposition from private bankers and the Federal Reserve. Loan amounts would reach up to one million with Reconstruction Finance Corporation insurance and a four percent interest ceiling, though local rates could vary.
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Federal Reserve System
Reserve
Eagleeyed Eccles
Adams
Colorado
Wagner
New York
Jerome Frank
Securities and Exchange Commission
Mead
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Insson
Senators Aim to Solve Tax Credit Disparities Across States
The speaker argues for addressing unequal government funding terms, noting would be hard to persuade Alabama residents to accept six percent while New Yorkers receive four percent. The remark frames the role of senators as solving cross state financial differences.
Monroes Postmaster Appointment Uncertain After Exam
Examinations for Monroe postmaster were held last March with ten applicants. President Coolidge’s stance remains unclear three months later, while the incumbent seeks reappointment. Rail traffic officials report a banner year, though shipments and passengers dip slightly this year. The Greater Monroe band and orchestra offer a second summer concert at Forsythe park tonight, drawing large crowds to the pool area.
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J. T. Bryant
President Coolidge
Woodrow Wilson
Republican Would Succeed Him. However, Mr. Coolidge
Greater
Monroe Band and Orchestra
Forsythe Park
W. B. Ennis
Radio artists set for Barkdull Faulk program at Neville High
The Barkdull Faulk P T A closes the school year with a 8 30 pm program at Neville High School auditorium featuring the Sunshine Boys from KWKH Shreveport whose records reach Mexico audiences. Arthur Smith the king of fiddlers from WSM Nashville and Bluebird Victor artist will perform. Bill Mack the versatile dancer and Hawaiian guitar wizard also appears. A modest admission is charged and attendees are promised satisfaction.
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Sunshine Boys
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Shreveport
Mexico
Arthur Smith
King of Fiddlers
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Tenn
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Bluebird
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Bill Mack
Health Q&A with Dr Morris Fishbein Almanac Style
Five health questions test self knowledge with answers on air oxygen eye care and iodine. Advice covers boric acid eye treatment hand washing, finding a doctor via medical society, exercise benefits not big muscles, and preventing goiters with iodized salt or iodine.
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Medical Society
North Carolina
Rebekah Lodge Reads Deck of New Members Monday
The Rebekah lodge of Monroe plans to initiate several candidates Monday night as it increases its membership. Refreshments will be served and all members and visitors are invited. Secretary Mrs. Sarah Overback is summering in New York. Mr. and Mrs. Lake Barber have relocated to Dallas.
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Monroe
Sarah Overback
New York
Lake Barber
Odd Fellow
Rebekah
Dallas
Small blaze damages house on Jackson Street
Early Monday morning a minor fire damaged a home at 2911 Jackson Street occupied by Joe Jackson. Firemen from station No. 1 responded about 6 30, and the house owned by Jack Russell of Monroe sustained the slight damage.
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Monroe
Joan Crawford ousted as VP of relief fund in Hollywood
The nominating board of the Motion Picture Relief Fund removed Joan Crawford from vice president without notice and nominated Bette Davis for the position. The column criticizes autocratic tactics and praises Crawford's decade of charity work while noting the board's actions may hurt Hollywood support for the fund.
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Motion Picture Relief Fund
Joan Crawford
Bette Devis
Joan
Gloria Swanson Now Runs Multiprises Inc in New York
Gloria Swanson, the silent film icon, has become president of Multiprises Inc at Rockefeller Center. She guards the venture closely, works modest hours, and contemplates a Hollywood return if a suitable role appears.
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Gloria Swanson
Rockefeller Center
Multiprises, Inc
Gloria
Miss Swanson
Radio City
Hollywood
City farmer yields first cotton blooms in area
Doc Arthur West, operator of a West Monroe filling station near the Guachita river bridge approach, brings in the first reported cotton blooms of the year. The Parnell Special cotton was planted March 25, originally three rows reduced to one for flowers per Washington guidance.
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West Monroe
Guachita River
News-Star—World
Washington
Radio Schedule Overview for Monday June 12
Radio listings detail EST to MT time shifts and a full day of programs. Highlights include Dancing Music Orchestras, When Music Calls, The Lone Ranger drama, Amos & Andy sketches, sports segments with Sam Baker and Lowell Thomas news, and multiple announced but To Be Announced slots across CBS NBC and WABE networks.
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