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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1938

Page

4

Ghost writing in academics and public life sparks debate

A charged discussion on ghost writing in colleges and politics cites examples from Grover Cleveland to Washington. It argues that while assistance can occur, actual work by the student is essential and impersonation undermines merit, risking a moral breach in academic life.

Theociety Eduranr Jack Smoothquill Michelson White House Grover Cleveland Great Washington Esau Isaac Amereen

Why Abdicate in a Turbulent World

Columbia commencement speaker criticizes unkept promises of Versailles peace and democracy’s retreat after World War I. He cites Mussolini and Hitler as early totalitarians, notes democracy’s missteps and hopes for self-correction amid shifting power dynamics and new ideologies.

Columbia Butler Heraclitus Versailles Mussolini Hitler Russia

We’re Not Different says a cautious view on doubt and law

A fragmentary note discusses open doubt in history and traffic court, referencing an English chief justice and a broad moral figure. The text alludes to American legal culture and a reformer as a diligent craftsman, but the passage is incomplete and stylistically fragmented.

England Satan

1001 Services idea turns a profit in 1938 column

Uncommon Sense discusses a young woman who creates 1,001 Services Inc offering to perform any task for a fee. The piece praises the business model of supplying conveniences from pet care to moving, and suggests expanding to other cities. It frames entrepreneurship as a recession antidote and urges readers to adapt the concept to new services.

Services, Inc New England The Bell Syndicate, Inc

Our Children By ANGELO P

A reflection on childhood play and the need for safe supervised spaces for children in American cities and rural areas. It argues play is essential for growth and health, advocates more block playgrounds, and urges removing the stigma around play. Includes notes on a pamphlet by Angelo Patri and a brief commentary on Goering.

America

Washington Letter: Secrecy in Bid for Economic Unity

Washington letter notes secret effort by Treasury Assistant Secretary John W. Hanes to unite business labor and government for a joint plan to revive the mood. Initial private conference targets five top industrialists with few officials present, then broadened outreach to labor leaders and other leaders, with no election focus. Roosevelt shelves reorganization bill awaiting next year, while Rayburn cites possible votes and modifications. Senator Copeland blasts NYC beautification gifts. Reynolds travels noted as campaign chatter continues.

Rodney Dutcher Washington Hanes Royal S. Copeland New York Copeland Roosevelt Senate House Capitol Hill Sam Rayburn Garner

Politician Sends Personal Thoughts to Constituents

A brief note indicates a public figure writes to constituents to express concern and solidarity. The text captures a nostalgic view of political communication and public affection for responsive leaders. This snapshot reflects 1930s civic culture and the value placed on personal outreach.

Richland Relents Support for Dixie-Overland Link in La

Fifteen years ago on June 17 1923 Richland ward 3 has relented and will back the six mile La Fourche link of the Dixie-Overland highway the last Louisiana stretch connecting Chicago to Brownsville Tex The state highway commission advertises bids for federal aid project 119 running through Richland and Ouachita parishes The white way on South Grand street will open Friday with a program by Community Service and city authorities The city spent about 5000 dollars for the white way funded by city labor and installation and powered by city electricity The project includes 50 posts lighting four blocks along South Grand from Wood to Bry then Bry to St John and Telemaque back to South Grand lighting encloses the parish school with floodlit illumination

Richland Ward 3 la Fourche Louisiana Chicago Brownsville Tex State Highway Commission Ouachita Parishes South Grand Street le Grand Hotel Louis Cosper Grand Street Wood Street Bry Street Bry St. John Street St. John Telemaque Street

Movie Scrapbook Three Sisters and a Half

Three sisters Sally Blane Polly Ann Young and Loretta Young form showbiz kinship. Ann Royal the youngest aged 13 debuted in Mad About Music while Loretta began young and rose to fame. Details note ages birthdays marriages and a Bel Air home. Loretta formerly married to Grant Withers Sally wed Normen Foster Polly Ann to Carter Hermann.

Sally Blane Polly Ann Young Loretta Young Ann Royal Loretta Polly Ann Sally Ann Bel-Air Normen Foster Carter Hermann Grant Withers

Comfortable plain low heeled sport shoe described

The item is a pigskin pestel style sport shoe in dark natural leathers with contrasting binding. It features a narrow tie fastening, echoes old fashioned gaiters, and is described as utterly comfortable, easy to play in, flexible, and good looking. Suitable with trim flannel slacks.

To Remove Grease From Washable Garments

Washable garments stained with grease should be rubbed well with soap then soaked in warm water separate from the rest of the laundry.

Nose Infection Dangers Warns Against Self Treatment

Family Health notes that a nose infection from irritation or wounds can form pusfilled abscesses caused by staphylococcus or streptococcus. Early signs include tenderness heat and pain with swelling turning the nose red. If untreated infection can spread to cheeks eyes and even the blood with a risk of death. physicians use antiseptics X rays and avoid cutting to prevent spread.

White sharkskin outfits dominate summer spectator wear

White clothing flatters sun tan and remains smart. Sharkskin is a favored fabric this season for its cool feel, easy laundering, and sharp tailoring. An all white ensemble includes options like tailored slacks with halter, a three piece playsuit with pleated shorts and separate skirt, or a shirtwaist frock with fly front and a long coat suit.

Cleaning a Hairbrush Between Washings

Use a cleansing tissue or clean soft cloth to brush the bristles after about ten strokes to keep the hairbrush clean between washings.

Berlin at fifty keeps composing for all styles

Irving Berlin, turning fifty, explains his stance on evolving music styles and adaptation. He emphasizes emotional craft over technical skills, notes how ragtime jazz and swing shift, and discusses lyrics, hit tunes, and his ongoing work in Hollywood. He plans summer eastward, then returns to finish another Kaufman Hart show.

Paul Harrison Hollywood Irving Berlin Berlin Gershwin Tin Pan Alley Alexander

Moses Behind the New York World’s Fair Vision

New York coverage lauds Grover Whalen as fair hero while crediting Robert Moses, park commissioner, for transforming Flushing Meadows from swamp to site of the World of Tomorrow. Moses’ hands-on effort with heavy machinery turned ash heaps and tidal flats into a viable fairground ahead of the 1939 opening.

George Ross New York Flushing Meadows Grover Whalen Grover Robert Moses Queens Flushing Bay Mount Corona Moses

Radio Program Schedule Friday June 17 Across Networks

A dense listing of NBC WEAF and affiliated stations across East Midwest and West with programs daytime through late night. Entries include Music for Fun Ed Thorgensen sports reports Lum Abner Lumos dance bands news periods and multiple orchestras, with many times and alternating regional feeds and to be announced segments.

Nbc-Weaf REC Wkbb Wiag Wkbh Weco Wsbt Wnax Weaf Wnac Wtlc Wiar Wtag Wesh Kyw Wfbr Weae Wtam Wsal Wdel Ksd Wmag Who Wow Wdaf Wire Kstp Koa Kdyl Wmbg Pacific Kfik Komo Khq Kpo Kgu Wiw Wiea Wsan Work Weol Midwest Wood Wgbf Whow Webc Ksoo Kans Erct Cfcf Wefl Wtm Wiba Wday Kfyr Koam Wtar Wptf Wis Wiaz Wfia Wsum Wiod Wihe Wwne Wesc Wave Wsmn Wme Wsb Wapl Wmsb Witx Kwoo Wky Waa Kpre Woal Kgbx Ktbs Kark Ountaint Kgi Hee Kibk Ern Rex Maupin Press Paul Douglas Rts Blue Barron Amos Andy Uncle Ezra New York Weat the Cadets Quartet — Chain Lucille Manners Abe Lyman Jimmie Fidler Hollywood Amos 'N Andy—west al Donahue Orchestra Janon Cae & Orchestra Wu Mount Kvor Kiz Koh Kgvo Kfbb Kfpy Kvi Ksfo Oy Cent Presa Ed Thorgensen Wabc Enoch Light Boake Carter Dave Bacal West Lum Abner Chicago Just Entertainment E Northwestern U Ezst Hollace Shaw Soprano Benjamin Sweet Paul Whiteman Jr Hollywood Hotel Lud Gruskin & Orchestra America Ron Wilde Just Entertainment Lum & Abner Jack Crawford Orches Leighton Noble Buddy Rogers Wiz Whz Whza Whal Kdka Wgar Ware Wayr Wfil Waby Webr Wcky Wapd Wean Wice Wien Wenr Wren Wmt Kso Wowo Wetn Wrtd Wabr A Kfdm Wro Kris Wibo Wdsu Waga Sage Mountain Kilo Kvod Kgaf Paeine Kex Kga NBC Cfeat the Revelere Marowe and Lyon Yehane Johnstone Lowell Thomas Elen McCarthy Sporte— Wit Het Nola Oey Tae Eisas Olsen Vo Irene Paul Wi Senes Bee Paul Martin Hie G. Gordorchee Hestra Ee Sick Hengerson

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