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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1932
Page
4
The piece argues farming is a world industry and prices hinge on global supply and demand. It warns that American crops like cotton wheat and sugar are shaped by foreign production and that tariffs influence U S price levels while global cooperation remains elusive.
Census figures for 1920 to 1930 indicate higher overall marriage rates for men and women, with a shift away from early marriages. Women’s greater financial independence reduces urgency to wed, contributing to delayed marriages across ages 23 to 64 and a notable drop in men marrying before 24.
The piece reviews revived calls for a national advisory referendum on prohibition led by William G. McAdoo and John R. Mott. It argues such a referendum would be unconstitutional and nonbinding, noting strategic use in politics and the safer path of seeking a constitutional substitute or repeal through state conventions and clear measures.
A plea for a rail transportation reformer candidate cites passenger complaints about the Pullman chair ventilation in smoking cars and rough jerks on luxurious trains. The author argues for a gentle stop and better inside air flow, urging retention of the reformer as official in charge of improvements.
John Blake notes that many men remain active past sixty and often seem younger than their age. He cites better health, newer interests, and ongoing work as keys to longer, more engaged lives, suggesting age is a state of mind and activity. The column reflects 1932 attitudes on aging and careers.
James A. Sanaker thanks Arcopolis officials and residents including Mayor Bingley and McSwatt in a booster speech. He praises the municipal jewel cited by Dr Drinvasser and expresses pride in supporting the city from Acropolis Indiana, noting time constraints and duty to the party.
A man strolling in a park wears a wide felt hat and carries a scroll while an anxious woman with a valise trails. She finally speaks to him about loneliness as rain begins, and they pause by a lone armed bench before CURTAIN.
A humorous scene shows the near-golfer bragging about digging out dirt on the course while a character named Jim faces financial trouble, with the punchline revealing he is bankrupt.
Mrs. Crawford confirms the house is worn out and requires full refurnishing with every item except the guest towels in need of replacement. The exchange highlights a complete overhaul as the house ages.
A fragmentary column contrasts social manners and daily annoyances with playful wit. It ponders garters in a metaphor about culture and a century without war while musing on trains and rail travel. The piece reads like a lighthearted, period coffeehouse reflection.
Chicago Republicans, led by Everett Sanders, assess narrow Senate edge as they map contests in Indiana Kansas Ohio and other states. Key races include Jim Watson in Indiana, McGill in Kansas, Bulkley in Ohio, and hopes across New York Maryland Missouri Connecticut and Iowa as factions wary of Wet issues and intra party foes.
A medical advisory from the Academy of Medicine outlines ankle sprain care varying by severity. Most cases require medical attention and possible X rays. rest, cold, gentle bandaging, leg elevation, and careful bandage application help prevent complications.
Dakota shows Nye weakness while Colorado faces GOP factionalism and Utah fears Reed Smoot’s grave danger. George Moses likely survives in New Hampshire but opportunities for GOP gains look slim. Kansas and Ohio offer the only potential brightenings amid a turbulent party landscape.
Hollywood anecdotes recount how a supporting player can grab a contract by outshining the tested lead. Bruce Cabot, Kent Taylor, Warren Hymer, Karen Morley, and others rose when the foil or understudy captured attention during screen tests and the director chose potential star power over the main actor.
In 1917, reports highlight a blazing gas well near Monroe marking a major discovery. Since the first well by Progressive Oil and Gas at Spyker on June 28, 1916, fourteen wells exist with ten more sites planned, as major companies enter the field and speed drilling.
Radio listings for Tuesday June 21 across NBC and CBS networks show East Central Midwest and West coast lineups with hourly segments including Vocal Art Quartet The Magic of Speech Tea Dansante and The Lady Next Door plus orchestras and variety acts. Networks include NBC WEAF WABC and CBS WABC etc with regional station sets and day and night time blocks.
The article discusses the Lindbergh kidnapping investigation focusing on Violet, a British domestic worker connected to the case. It argues police pressure and public scrutiny may have driven her to despair and possibly self destruction, urging investigators to step back and pursue calm, thorough inquiry.
A collection of quotes from Dr. Harry Woodburn J H Huta Mary Mooney Owen D Young Dr David J Kaliski Rev Dr Harry Fosdick Amelia Earhart Putnam George Palmer Put I George V of England praising individual effort, leadership, medical economy, and international cooperation amid global challenges.
A Barbs column parodies public health notices and congressional debates about taxation and relief programs. It riffs on quarantine, milk processing, and economic policy with punchlines about pork, waste lines, and social satire.
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