Dedication of Cooley Tuberculosis Sanatorium in Ouachita Parish
Captain Gilbert Brian Cooley led the Ouachita Parish Tuberculosis and Public Health association to fund and sponsor the Cooley Sanatorium with WPA support. The facility promises advanced treatment and segregation for tubercular patients, marking a major public welfare triumph for Ouachita. Maintenance funding remains to be arranged, with the public bearing ongoing costs.
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Mussolini Hitler: Real Limits on Fascist Threats
A Foreign Policy Association study argues Mussolini and Hitler overstate danger. It finds democratic powers especially Britain France and Russia would dominate in war, with Anglo French sea power and Mediterranean advantage likely forcing Axis restraint and limiting their destructive potential. Fascist bravado mostly aims to frighten the timid.
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Haste and Caution in Wage Bill Debate
Senator Vandenberg urges slow study of the minimum wage and hours law, criticizing half hearings and urging a joint House Senate review during recess to avoid rushed, expansive powers. Conservatives welcome a clearer, mature program before action. Hollywood’s Shakespeare projects are deemed a financial disappointment, fueling debate on the Bard’s value.
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Uncommon Sense and the Fate of Walter
Two men gossip about Walter’s supposed downfall and later revival revealing how rumors distort reality. The essay argues gossip exaggerates both failure and success, while truth remains steady and reliable. Walter’s arc shows the fickleness of public opinion and the danger of trusting gossips.
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The Glee Club by George Elliston
A deserter walks city streets to an old church where voices sing of a shared faith. The choir’s hymns ease loneliness and bring companionship, lifting the narrator from solitude as he enters the welcoming space. Inside he finds others of his creed, ending with a sense of fulfillment.
Roosevelt conservation bill faces power fight in Congress
Washington dispatch notes Senator Norris pushes a conservation authorities act of 1937 aimed at navigation, flood control, and forests. Critics warn the bill is a vehicle for power interests, with committee jurisdiction battles between commerce and agriculture shaping its fate as adjournment looms.
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Bank Failures Cited as Incompetent Management
Washington reports a survey by J F T O'Connor comptroller of the currency identifying incompetent management as a major cause of bank failures. The study covers April 14 1865 to October 13 1936 and notes 2955 receiverships with factors including local mood depreciation of securities and runs on banks due to loss of confidence.
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First National Bank
Blood Pressure Factors Across Ages And Posture Effects
The article notes blood pressure rises with age in boys and falls in girls after age sixteen, with girls often higher from ages 10 to 13. It states early maturity links to normal adult pressure sooner due to greater body capacity, and explains posture changes and tonus. It warns of shock risk from rapid pressure drops and outlines influences from drugs alcohol nervous excitement and caffeine.
Engagement Ring Dilemma Delays Family Reunion
Dialogue shows Ethel urging action to stall Harry who waits downstairs while she insists on keeping him occupied until she can move the engagement ring to another finger. The scene centers on domestic tension and a hopeful yet tense deadline.
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Rattleheaded Love Quip Between Reggie and Marjorie
A playful exchange frames a couple’s flirtation with a pun on being “rattleheaded.” Marjorie teases her partner in a lighthearted moment as they banter about affectionate traits.
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Not Becoming an Old Maid Says Gladys and Ethel
Dramatic exchange between Gladys and Ethel where Gladys declares she will not remain single. Ethel urges optimism and notes the possibility of a long life ahead, highlighting social expectations for marriage.
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Ethel
Silly Exchange Unfolds Between Students and Caesar Figures
A playful dialogue features a teacher asking for a middle name while Tommy answers Stomach. Shaky Caesar jokes about whistling near a graveyard and Napoleon improvises a Tremolo remark, explaining the sound. The scene blends humor and playful mispronunciations with historic personas.
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Driver and Pedestrian Clash Over Fault at Intersection
A motorist and a police officer argue about a pedestrian collision at an intersection. The motorist insists the victim was crossing midblock, while the officer counters the claim and indicates the pedestrian is at the scene.
Anarchists Debate Symbolic Statement and Reservoir Poison
A dialogue fragment shows Speaker urging symbolism while First Anarchist defines it. Second Anarchist raises a critical issue about poison allegedly placed in a reservoir, indicating a tense exchange over threat and motive.
Not That One The Little Fellow Is The Publicity Man
A dialogue notes a famous actor and his publicity assistant. The speaker identifies the actor as impressive while another remarks the small figure is the publicist, highlighting the public relations role.
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Jerry
Monroe gas field plans for pipeline to Little Rock
Investigations are under way to establish a gas pipeline from the Monroe area to Little Rock and towns along the route. Promoters plan an early feasibility survey to gauge crossing from Louisiana to Arkansas. Justin Matthews, representing Arkansas capitalists, is active on the proposition.
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Belgian Women Do More Housework Hours Than Americans
A historical survey notes Belgian women average 108 to 119 hours of housework weekly, far above the American average of 63 hours. The comparison highlights substantial gendered labor gaps across nations.
That kid a coward explained by distant schooling
A reader notes remarks about a student who entered as a sophomore by correspondence. The writer then shifts to broader questions on wealth funding fascist sympathizers and future highway safety as injured workers seek pensions.
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L. S. U. Summer Registration Reaches 2934
Registration for the summer session at Louisiana State University totals 2934 students. The figure includes geology camp work in the Colorado Rockies zoology and plant ecology at the Grand Isle lab forestry near Bogalusa and nursing education at Charity hospital school of nursing in New Orleans. The total rises 368 from last summer and more than triples 1930 enrollment.
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Government panel advises higher turkey intake or lower production
Washington reports a group of government experts urged increasing turkey consumption or reducing herd size. They cited record carryover in cold storage after high Thanksgiving and Christmas demand and proposed strategies such as smaller birds, 9 to 14 pound targets, year round advertising, head and feet removal before marketing, selling in parts, freezing, and canning.
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Warren Wins Caroline Sinker Poetry Prize Again
Robert Penn Warren an associate professor at Louisiana State University won the 1936 Caroline Sinker prize of the Poetry Society of South Carolina. His winning poem "Question and Answer" will be published in the society yearbook which reserves publication rights. The $100 prize marks his second consecutive win.
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Studios build sequels by fixing fictional characters for reuse
Hollywood studios move from shooting new chapter serials to creating enduring characters like Sherlock Holmes and Nick and Nora, with actors shifting but roles remaining. The practice boosts profits as franchises such as Tarzan, Charlie Chan, Mr Moto, and Hopalong Cassidy endure beyond individual performers.
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Wong finds kinship in the East amid Broadway bustle
Anna May Wong, born in Los Angeles, embraces an Orient-identified stage persona in New York. She learns Mandarin, shops for silk garments, and plans future travels to China while seeking acceptance among East Coast audiences. The piece blends pop culture, industry trivia, and travel notes with a snapshot of Hollywood-adjacent life.
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Radio Program Listings Across Networks
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