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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1929

Page

4

Constitutional League supports curbing Governor Long in Louisiana

The Constitutional League of Louisiana forms this week with John M. Parker as leader. It pledges to curb Governor Long whose policies are said to demolish essentials of state government and recall legislators who oppose his plans. The movement aims to awaken citizens to halt his tactics.

Fpais Constitutional League of Louisiana John M. Parker Governor Long Louisiana House of Representatives Long Henry Ford

A envisioned epic on the natural gas industry in Texas and Louisiana

The author imagines chapters detailing the gas fields of Northeast Louisiana and Texas. He notes Texas alone has over 9 000 miles of pipelines and a daily capacity of 13 900 000 000 cubic feet, with 80 percent of Texans served by gas. The piece highlights rapid industry growth, supply chains, and engineering achievements.

Louisiana Texas Omaha Denver Kansas City Mexico

Impatience Described as a Widespread Malady

The Bangor Commercial labels impatience a major American malady illustrated by crowded trains and streets. It cites quick tempers over delays, balked progress, and impulsive actions, noting it stems from an unwillingness to bear discomfort and often worsens through inattention to others.

Bangor

Calvin Coolidge Prefers Quiet Life Over Public Career

The former president states in an interview that a public writing career holds no appeal for him and he prefers to keep his experiences private. He shows little interest in returning to public life beyond this stance.

Calvin Coolidge

Right Angles by Alexander Cairns on Old Glory and Peace

The piece blends symbolism and imagination to praise the American flag as Old Glory. It links patriotism to liberty, opportunity, and world peace, honoring Betsy Ross and reflecting on national righteousness amid global politics.

Blue Prince Lazybones Jupiter America Betsy Ross Jacob Riis Abraham Lincoln Cabin White House Bethlehem Latvia Philadelphia Paraguay Chicago King Features Syndicate, Inc

Noise and Courage in Adversity Letter Response

A reader from Los Angeles asks how to endure hearing loss and keep courage amid city noise. The author urges gratitude for remaining senses, cites Beethoven Edison Keller as inspirations, and suggests seeking care, pursuing mental growth through books, and finding comfort in faith and reflection.

Los Angeles

Coolidge Reputation as Sphinx Likely to Endure

The piece notes President Coolidge’s quiet nature and says a public burst into active storytelling and essay writing would ruin his established image as New England’s silent, most noted Sphinx. It suggests he would prefer this reputation to be preserved over literary honors.

White House Coolidge New England

Letter to the Editor on Court House View and Dog Incident

The writer muses on the courthouse riverbank view praising preservation while lampooning a stranger’s critique. A dog chews a local paper after a newspaper delivery changes. humor around the dog’s tantrum and insurance of a jury of poodles. Charles G. Dawes arrives in Britain to assume ambassadorial duties.

Court House News-Star Daily Carrier Delivery News-Star

Western fringe of Central Park to host new tower city

Manhattan progressives plan a 65 story replacement for the Century theater near Columbus Circle. The Chanins aim to front parkland with glass brick towers while soap sculpture gains renewed prizes and a soap art exhibit expands across galleries. A taxi talk recalls celebrity travelers and a buoyant Southern Californian returns from vacation.

New York Manhattan Central Park Columbus Circle Chanin Brothers Park Front Century Theater Lincoln Hotel

Unknown future meeting between slung pipe and Prince of Wales

The text imagines a future gathering of a slung pipe with the Prince of Wales. It predicts the prince may wear a new fashion like a cucumber sprig on the right shoulder, creating a striking picture and provoking cheers of Britannia in Parliament.

Prince of Wales England

Open air amusements light Monroe nights at SRO

Last night the SRO sign bloomed before the show as Monroe inaugurates open air amusements during warm weather. Isadore Sugar opened with Billie Rissle and his Yur Yum Girls drawing strong applause and promising good business through the week.

Monroe Isadore Sugar Billie Rissle Mr. Riddle J. W. McWilliams Sons of Confederate Veterans Seymour Stewart N. B. Forest McWilliams Alex Kuhn Mississippi Sterling Newton New Orleans Fort Worth Texas David Garret

Helen Wills Conquers Paris with Tennis and Tales

In Paris Helen Wills keeps a strict routine of tennis, meals, and early bed. She stays at a small family hotel near the Etoile where staff cater to her every need, while another Paris pension with the same name latches on to her fame. A midsummer fair fills Camps de Mars with rides and a Harlem dancer, as Wills notes taxi rides and French phrases in day to day life.

Paris France Helen Wills Etoile Mees Weels Constant Uce Camps de Mars the Invalides Coney Island Europe Eiffel Tower

Friday Radio Program Guide and Station Listings

Central Time schedule listing dozens of radio programs by hour. Includes station call letters such as WABC WEAF WJZ KDKA and many others, with programs from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. and notes on simulcast stations.

Associated Press Clear Channel Associated WEAF New York WSM Orchestra Cavaliers Frank Banta Alsao WTAM WWJ KYW WOW WSMJ WGY Gus Louie WDAF WSAI American Legion Beram KSD WSAL WIOD WAPI WSMB Co—Hotel Dance Orchestra WFJC Wsaill Ben Pollack Hotel Dance Orchestra WJZ Dr. Boetjer WLW WCFL KWK WREN KSTP WTMJ KDKA Circus WJR WHAS WSB WMC Samuel Cibulski Donaldson Saion Singers Jones and Hare Kprc Ee WJIR Kths Wio Lew White Wren Wiod Newark KMOX KOIL WCCO WFBM WADC WGHP WMAQ WOWO KMBC Mary and Bob WAIU WSPD WHK WKRC WISN WLS Chicago NBC Topsy Turvy Goldenrod WOR Amos-Andy Dan Sylvia Cincinnati Great Adventurers Burnt Corkers Dance Demon Jeter Cleveland WOC Davenport WEAVP WCX Detroit Amos Wayne Minneapolis St. Paul Howard Melaney Emmet Long Orch St. Louis Ogark Steve League Crime Club KVOO Tulsa Rialto Atlanta Harry Pomar Travel Bureau WAP Birmingham University of Alabama KRLD Dallas Masters of Rhythm WBAP Fort Worth Kths Hot Whas Souisvile WIJZ WIZ Carson Bard Amon WSM Nashville Craig WOAI San Antonio Ligon Smith KGO KPO KSL KHQ KOMO KFI KPO Kgo KEX Doc" West KLZ Kdyl Rhythm Aces KGA KYA KMTR KLZ KDYL KFAB WRHM WKHM

May Be I'm Wrong by John P. Medbury

A satirical piece by John P. Medbury discusses chorus girls becoming wedding millionaires and mocks cash and carry marriages. It ridicules people who guess times to save wear and tear on watches and jokes about fashion and vanity trends.

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Monroe News-Star News-Star Publishing Company, Limited North Second Street Tlanta Katz San Francisco Miss the Constitutional League Alexander Cairns Brano Lessing Beethoven Thomas Edison Helen Kellar Ohio State Journal Charles G. Dawes Britain By Richard Maslock Art Center By Hazel Reavis WABC Central Clear Channel Walter Wilson WIZ & Weaf WBBM the Tavern Guy Lombardo WENR Farmer Rush Mike & Herman WGN WLIB WGN Symphony Orchestra Pat Barnes Southern Clear Channel Western Chain Stations John P. Medbury Armsband Null and Void Johnny Geema
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