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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1928
Page
2
A manifesto on higher education arguing that the university creates a universe of knowledge shaping minds, distinguishing good from evil, and producing great thinkers like Faraday and Fiske. It warns that misused marks and curricula become magic with power to bless or ruin lives.
The senate finance committee is urged to scrutinize a proposed severance tax described as a gold brick. Critics warn it promises free benefits to schools and colleges while risking reduced mineral activity, unfavorable state advertising, and unmet revenue. The piece argues to view the tax with suspicion and critical eyes.
The Inland Waterways corporation will survey the Ouachita to gauge a possible federal barge line from Camden to New Orleans, per Congress appropriations. A private Monroe to Crescent City line already operates with steady service, so authorities urge extreme caution to avoid undermining year round river transport and local business needs.
The telegraph relays thrilling news of a woman’s Atlantic crossing, marking a milestone in aviation progress and challenging old gender roles. The era’s pace quickens as tradition shifts, signaling a turning point toward greater female freedom and public presence.
Editors opposing Governor Smith of New York argue the Democratic party can find a clean upright anti pro prohibition candidate, yet few name a real alternative. They concede Smith’s vote getting power and see the race narrowing to his magnetism despite faults. The News Star hints at Smith as an outstanding Democrat amid prohibition pressure.
The writer recalls Governor Parker's push for a severance tax on natural resources and argues it has become the state's major revenue source. He warns that continuing increases unfairly burden gas oil timber and tobacco tax repeal shifts losses to northern parish producers and poorer counties.
In Jordans Buckinghamshire the old Quaker meeting house where William Penn and kin rest faces threat from a district council plan to widen lanes and build a road nearby. Critics including former prime minister James Ramsay MacDonald decry the vandalism and spoliation that could destroy the historic site and its tranquil dell.
Canton rebuilds its ruined system with a 4,000 line automatic exchange from the United States. American educated Chinese engineers oversee preliminary work as the city of over one million plans a larger future network. Initial phase cost set at $925,000.
The letter from Reuben Ezekiel Hayseed and neighbor Tim Meadowgrass warns of strict traffic rules in Monroe and contemplates trading with West Monroe if merchants offer cheaper goods. They fear frequent jailing under new curbs while hoping to keep outlaws within acceptable limits and forge cross river commerce.
A local column in The Cabin discusses Mr Reuben’s public concerns about out of town motorists and city traffic rules. It notes police policy favors courtesy, predicts mild admonitions, and mentions new parking provisions and possible enforcement changes. Health essay highlights TB rise among young women linked to fashion and work conditions, urging better dress, housing, and health checks.
Fifteen years ago Mrs. Lott Gray of Rayville visits Mr. and Mrs. R. E. K. Mowen. Miss Beulah Thompson leaves for Ruston Summer Normal school. Mr. BR B Stevens of Rayville visits West Monroe parents. Mrs. O W Cosby and son Oswald return from Selma and Winnfield. Mr. and Mrs. F M Norman of Natchitoches visit Mrs. Norman's parents. Mr. and Mrs. M F L Weaks and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bevin enjoy a Black Bayou fishing outing. Dr. and Mrs. Wood and baby of Zyelle visit Mrs. J M Wood on St John street. Mrs Pipes of Eros visits daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. E B Ward of Louise Avenue. Miss Gladys Jefferson, teaching at Logansport, expected home later in the week. Miss Dee Morgan of West Monroe leaves for Shreveport to visit sister Mrs. Walter Morgan.
Mangham La June 19 Special to The News-Star Mrs F C Sheppard and Mrs Ed Tillman spent the weekend in Alexandria visiting Mrs Methvin. Mrs Homer Boughton is improving after illness. Mrs James Gladney returns as pianist at Baptist church after months of illness. Mrs N J McConnell has recovered enough to go riding. Baptists began revival last night for a week to ten days. Mrs Lyles Nash of New Orleans and Wilton Nash of Mississippi visiting relatives. Lumber and brick on grounds as work begins on Methodist church. After a week of rain farmers return to fields toiling with Dr Green. W R Longkabel and Miss Lucy back from Shreveport visit.
Seattle, Wash June 19. Fred C W Parker Kiwanis International executive secretary says twenty four Kiwanis clubs operate in principal Louisiana and Mississippi cities with about twelve hundred members. He told delegates at the 12th annual Kiwanis convention leadership comes from members and districts strong in civic and social betterment since the first club formed in New Orleans January 1919.
Central time lineup features Voters' Service political discussion on major stations. Evening programs include Seiberling Singers, Goldman Band arias, Fall folk music, and Paul Whiteman's Band with a wide network of affiliates across WEAF WRC WGY WGR WTAM WWJ WSAI WEBH KSD WCCO WOC WHO WOW plus regional outlets. The Eskimos top tunes at 9 PM listed for WEAF WRC WGY WGR WITAM WWJ WSAI WEBH WTMJ KSD WCCO WOC WHO WDAF KVOO WFAA KPRC WOAI WHAS WSM WMC WSB KOA.
Eastern and Western network listings show stations like WEAF New York WGN Chicago KDKA Pittsburgh and KFI Los Angeles with hourly programs. Readouts include Voters Service Eveready Hour Paul Whiteman Band Seiberling Singers and various orchestras and dance music across times and regions.
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