19 Jun 1934
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1934
Page
1
Local aviation boom at Selman Field boosts Ouachita parish as Dallas eyes moving the Charleston-Dallas airmail division. Officials warn residents to guard against possible transfer while praising the workforce and economic benefits.
A long standing dispute over claims by Americans against Mexico and Mexicans against the United States nears resolution. A convention proposing lump sum settlements, signed in Mexico City by Ambassador Daniels and the Mexican foreign minister, awaits Senate approval. Officials say it would end 19 years of strain and improve ties between the two nations.
A district court held that any team can grow beards if they can raise them while only one bearded nine may call itself the House of David Ball club. The ruling affirms the inalienable right to grow a beard, even among players, and preserves the unique use of the House of David name.
John Blake urges a periodic self check to measure learning and effort. He notes laziness as a common hindrance, argues some thrive on work and thought, and encourages a fresh start at any age to pursue real happiness through effort and self‑improvement.
Mixed verse by George Elliston presents a sentimental poem pondering forgiveness and enduring love amid weariness and despair. The text intermixes with a brief comic line about a public service farmer interaction and a joke about livestock pricing.
In a brief exchange, a Foreigner concedes a European identity but notes non-European birth, while the Native questions the notion of Europe as a birthplace, prompting a discussion on origins and belonging.
Senior Partner questions possible gaps in the alibi of a rich client while the junior partner notes the motive and suggests scrutinizing the evidence. The exchange hints at a high stakes defense strategy in a major firm.
A wife insists she saved money by turning an old hat of mince into a new one. Her husband quips that true economy would have produced two hats and a muff from the same material.
A playful obituary notice hints at a stage duet gone awry as a motorist and chauffeur spar over a duet with a wife and a manager. The tenor deflects that the performance overshadowed the singer’s partner. The piece reads like a quirky local theater obituary note.
Excerpt shows Edward M writing to an Eastern university seeking guidance on securing a government post under Roosevelt. He asserts a plan spanning three to six years and asks for advice on the correct route to join the administration, reflecting ambition to influence the Roosevelt era.
A note from Secretary Hull proposing debt payments in goods provokes broad congressional and business criticism. Opponents fault it for hurting American producers, while supporters argue it could ease payments. President Roosevelt weighs implications as to tin and other British Empire goods. Critics warn such deliveries risk jobs and market disruption.
15 years ago Abe Arent of Monroe became owner of the Seales plantation near Sterlington in ward one for 70 000 dollars. The property covers 1916.73 acres. Sam Inzina returns to Monroe after 13 months in the military. Miss Mary Moore returns from Ruston with a diploma from the Louisiana Industrial School. Miss Virginia Russell sails to New Orleans then New York for a summer stay with Miss Lutetia Marshall of Vicksburg. Judge and Mrs. J C Theus and Miss Tautse The visit Mann Orleans for several days.
Ouachita parish 4-H members register at the extension office for the annual encampment at Camp Peck near Sicily Island from June 25 to 29. About 200 parish youths are expected to attend with programs in home making agriculture health and government led by parish and LSU extension staff. Represented parishes include West Carroll Ouachita Morehouse Richland and Union with Ouachita members meeting at the parish courthouse Monday at 8 am to travel by bus.
Russell Hardy, special assistant to the U S attorney general, told the National Retail Credit association convention there is no real conflict between recovery legislation and anti trust laws. He argued both share a common philosophy of political economy and aim to prevent unfair competition while preserving individual trade rights. Dr Clyde William Phelps of the University of Chattanooga predicted a move toward voluntary planned economy with government backing to enforce cooperation when needed.
Alley’s column fragment ponders life and a rise in the world with a playful dialect voice. The piece questions staying on the level amid social change while preserving character and humor.
A large audience at Central Baptist church heard Rev. R. L. Ross of West Monroe speak on Grieving the Holy Spirit. He warned faithful Christians can still grieve Christ by worldly living and urged service to Him. The meeting continues through Friday night with R. L. Mercer of West Monroe in charge of music.
A fire yesterday afternoon around 4 o clock in a vacant two story building behind Montgomery Ward and company was extinguished by three Monroe fire companies. Owner George Weaks said the structure had been used as a warehouse before becoming vacant. The cause was undetermined and no损 loss was estimated.
A detailed coast to coast radio program guide lists daily broadcasts across East Midwest Dixie Mountain and Pacific regions. Programs include musicals news dramas serials and orchestras with time blocks from afternoon into late evening and notes daylight saving time adjustments.
In New York the storied Fifth Avenue loses its mansion culture as wealth moves to side streets and luxury apartments. Iconic homes of the Vandergoulds Pulitzer Speyer Dodges Ryan fade from private life while few remain occupied. The avenue shifts from elite residence to mixed commerce as districts change from Washington Square south to Harlem and the East River.
Wallace Smith and Wallace Mallory head to Acapulco to begin a film about a secluded Mexican tribe kept from the world for four centuries. They will travel 250 miles inland to document customs and ceremonies said to be both colorful and dangerous.
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