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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1930
Page
4
Louisiana Senate bills by Senator Knott of Ruston seek repeal of the occupational tax on carbon black and a higher severance tax on natural gas. Proponents say repeal would preserve the carbon black industry, while opponents urge fair distribution of substitute revenues and warn against overburdening gas producers.
The article notes May 1 unemployment figures in France totaling 1 007 with 242 women, Germany with over two million unemployed, and Britain a close second. It contrasts European governments’ frank stance with Washington’s apparent minimization, praising European humanitarian measures as wiser responses.
The piece notes embarrassment caused by socially ambitious American women at foreign courts and at home. It cites Dawes's Cambridge remarks on travelors bearing a son’s photo and a few withered flowers, protesting social climbers. It contrasts reactions in England and the U.S. and ends with a quip from the Chicago Evening Post about cake, biscuits, and shortcake.
A 1939 King Features Syndicate piece by A Corbitt Smith argues women are inherently cruel and enjoys inflicting pain. It cites theater audiences and working women as examples and questions whether cruelty is strength or weakness.
In Washington the senior senator Wesley Jones prompts little sensationalism. Known for mild temperament and serious mien he surprised by pledging a possible refer endum on prohibition if his constituents demand it. His public image contrasts with his fiery red cravats and reserved, distant demeanor.
In the senate a quiet Republican sits by the aisle with stacked books. He speaks softly and remains largely in a conversational tone. His personal conviction makes Prohibition essential and his referendum stance shows no surrender to change.
A profile outlines Senator Jones born after his father’s death who worked on a farm, slept on an office floor to study law, and rose to Congress then the Senate after a decade. It notes his sponsors of the 1928 Mississippi flood control act and his support for soldiers, world court adherence, and modest finances.
The Louisiana House Agriculture Committee discussed the Gamble bill exempting tractors and motor boats from the gasoline tax. Governor Long and lawmakers questioned potential abuse, with the measure ultimately unfavorably reported 11 to 2. The article ends by challenging readers to consider overall honesty in American society.
Practical advice on water safety and hygiene. Do not swim on a full stomach, avoid cold water after overheating, limit bathing to 30 minutes, and be cautious about unknown water cleanliness to prevent digestive and respiratory illnesses. Never swallow pool or river water.
Fifteen years ago Mrs. Earnest Fudickar and Miss Vera Campbell visit with hosts around town. Other guests include Mrs. A. G. McBride with Archie Bain and Miss Lena Strong preparing a Texarkana move. Also noted are Dr. Min drum W. C. Bliss and Kyle in a museum mystery with an Egyptian setting.
An observer notes a bold exchange where a man groans over a woman as his eyes linger and knees shake. The moment ends when the woman abruptly ends the call, but the speaker suggests the tactic could work if someone accepts it.
Richard Maslock reviews The Scarab Murder Case featuring Philo Vance the erudite crime sleuth. Donald Scarlett, Bliss expedition expert, reports a murder of Benjamin H. Kyle, a philanthropist and art patron, on a Friday the thirteenth.
Mr. J. C. Mills at Sinope encloses the first cotton bloom of the season. Mrs. M. L. Bennett of Blankston visits sister Mrs. T. E. Flournoy. Miss Lila Moore of Wardville after a fortnight with Miss Tissington returns home this morning.
Central standard time radio grid lists programs across NBC CBS and local stations like WEAF WJZ WGN WLS WABC KMOX and more. Entries include orchestras, dramatic sketches, story hours and musical programs with various syndicate and local station adjunctions.
A satirical collection by John P. Medbury features quips on modern living rooms concrete floors and cocktails burning holes in wood. It riffs on gender roles in light verse headlines about alimony hope chests and marriage foibles with short witty observations.
A columnist counsels a husband to stop criticizing his wife’s clothing bills and to support her in choosing attire for herself and the children. The piece urges tact, praise for taste, and giving her more money to dress better rather than complaining about expenses.
About 800 Checker Taxi drivers protested a refinancing scheme by company officials in Chicago. A riot broke up with 50 police on guard after brickbats were found near the meeting and sluggers drove away hundreds. The crowd voted to fund legal action to block the refinancing, citing a long history of murders bombings and lawsuits against the firm.
At Roosevelt Field New York on June 13 Roger Q Williams postponed the proposed round trip nonstop flight to Bermuda in the monoplane Columbia due to heavy fog. The takeoff was planned for 4 am Eastern time with an expected 16 hour round trip completion.
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