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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1933
Page
4
The author argues against the spoils system and political patronage condemning it as wasteful and harmful. It urges careful, merit based staffing in government while warning against wholesale removals and politicized layoffs. It praises President Roosevelt for thoughtful consideration of patronage.
John Blake argues that training and early career planning are essential for finding work. He urges students to identify a suitable occupation, acquire focused skills, and commit to a chosen path rather than pursuing fame or education alone. He notes exceptions among those who know their calling from childhood.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation requires a 10 to 60 percent salary reduction for Southern Pacific executives tied to a $23.2 million loan. The policy will apply to future loans to railroads or other corporations with excessive pay, remaining in effect until loans are repaid or fixed charges are met.
The state bond and interest tax fund faced rising costs and a near overdraft while funds supported a new Capitol and university debt. In 1932 the fund began with a 417 032.01 surplus and ended with a 93 947.10 overdraft, as transfers to the general fund and capital projects strained finances and assessors faced declining property values.
Poem extols daily renewal and learning from past defeats. The speaker finds strength in a new day to build upon yesterday's failures, crafting a hopeful future stone by stone.
In Old Hadmore the speaker boasts two daughters "worth their weight in gold" and faces a playful quip from Young Hardfax asking for their exact weights. The exchange underscores humor about value and measurement in a village setting.
Hobo John asks if Big Bill has a college addiction. Hobo Tim replies that Bill cannot scrap and is always reading.
Mrs Bridemore Clarice claims a new riding horse stands fourteen feet tall, while Mr Bridemore Hands notes the statement is incorrect since horses have no hands as a unit of height. The exchange highlights a humorous misunderstanding about horse measurements.
A cautious broker notes slim chances for financing amid shifting markets. Despite upbeat sentiment, lenders warn that capital remains tight and the path to funding is uncertain.
A humorous exchange shows Mrs Pester asserting women’s patience and Mr Pester agreeing after noting she has played solitaire all evening with a deck missing four or five cards, implying frustration.
A poet discusses selling mining stock to an editor who already bought a poem. The dialogue hints at laundry delays and the state of work, while a remark about Italian water suggests cautions about drinking unadulterated water.
Bonnie Chadrick daughter of Mr and Mrs A R Chadrick married Mack L Hutson last Friday in DODSON. The ceremony was performed by justice of the peace L E Vines.
The United States national income for 1932 is estimated at 56 billion dollars. This figure reflects the economic size of the nation during the early years of the Great Depression and is reported as part of annual national income estimates.
A humorous column by J P Alley pokes fun at folks who overreact to minor events. The piece uses rural dialect and light satire to reflect daily life in a small community.
Reno returns to social prominence as a surge in divorces brings celebrities and society figures to the streets. The six weeks of activity include Elliott Roosevelt and other high profile names, with lawyers reporting upticks and hotels filling as couples seek to end marriages.
Sixteen years after the birth of the flag the community held flag day exercises at the Elks club room followed by a dance to raise funds for the local Red Cross. Miss Lillian Marx is ill at home. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Drew and daughter Elizabeth visited the Drews. Thelma De Graffenreid and Kate Goslin left for a social course at L. A. A. Mrs. Harry Prophit hosted the Thursday Bridge club with many guests. The Diesel gas engine operates without spark plugs, ignition comes from high compression heat.
A dense broadcast schedule lists programs by time and region including NBC WEAF Western, Midwest and Pacific Coast networks with hours from 2:15 PM to 12:00 AM featuring Kathleen Stewart, Jane Pickens, Rudy Vallee and many orchestras. It notes daylight time shifts and station codes across East West Canada and Dixie regions.
A profile of the New York Public Library highlights director Edwin H. Anderson and chief bibliographer Wilberforce Eames. It notes the vast stacks, fast service for 3.6 million books, and annual additions, with about 31 million book consultations yearly amid space and funding concerns.
Hollywood portrait of Margaret Sullavan as she arrives to star opposite John Boles in Only Yesterday. She rejects Hollywood glamour, favors independence, and enjoys simple comforts while planning only to film here for the compelling offer. A note on a looming talent war arises as Zanuck and Schenck threaten to raid studios for players and directors.
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