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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1933
Page
4
A public editorial denounces the use of without record vote in Congress. It argues every senator should face a roll call, name by name, to expose votes on debt relief measures and other public matters. The piece criticizes secrecy and urges open publicity to hold officials accountable. It notes the last lame duck session rejected reducing salaries without a recorded vote.
Samuel Untermeyer, former Pujo counsel, argues adopting the 1912 Pujo committee’s recommendations would have barred interlocking directorates and Morgan firm tie-ins. He notes Congress often pursues sensational investigations without lasting action and warns future probes may again fail to produce constructive reforms.
The American Institute of Architects urges mass production of small homes to meet growing needs as six million more people walk our streets than five years ago. Large houses burden budgets. modern life seeks efficient, harmonious living spaces and quicker chores.
A reflection on how a man who habitually answers “Well, yes and 29” would vote in a referendum. The line suggests ambiguity and inconsistency in civic decision making.
John Blake argues sports boost health, discipline, and education value rather than harming society. He notes increased participation, potential school funding from athletics, and compares nations with strong sports traditions to national greatness, asserting sports won’t ruin the country.
The article discusses Governor Long's vetoes and budget actions for the Louisiana attorney general office. It contrasts 1930 vetoed items with 1932 appropriations, noting salary increases for the AG and staff, post legislative veto issues, and references to Judge Coco’s former administration and the constitutional limits on creating assistants. It highlights the ongoing political friction between Long and Governor Allen over office funding and authority.
A short entry notes Hambone's Meditations by J. P. Alley in a newspaper column. The item presents a humorous or opinionated piece with a playful tone characteristic of the periodical.
The poem urges letting go of old resentments and embracing peace and friendliness to brighten tomorrow. A humorous aside follows where a landlady chides a resident for calling a thief a gentleman, deeming him a troll.
A message warns that if struck again the house will be outfitted with wireless equipment and an SOS will be sent. The line implies a domestic safety threat and a plan for external help. No names or locations are provided.
A playful exchange between She and Gammerdinger centers on liking Shakespeare’s work versus preferring Loole Schmit's petter. The light dialogue highlights preferences and humor without further context.
A brief exchange notes a soldier who habitually dons his fatigue uniform. The Major quips the reason is he is very tired, reflecting fatigue as a defining trait of the serviceman.
In a witty dialogue, Mrs Quizzer and Admiral Winger joke about dangers in wartime. The admiral dismisses bomb threats, quipping that fear of being blown down surpasses aerial threats from torpedo planes.
A humorous 1933 caption shows a wife asking if Bobbie can reach the major leagues. The husband jokes that governor might satisfy him, reflecting mid century ambition and small town pride.
Fragmentary note mentions owls as a chief farm product in the north central states and reflects a personal, uncertain birthplace. The text also notes misdirected mail and an unfinished farewell with no clear event or outcome.
Reverend L C Bauer evangelized at the Central Baptist revival on Wednesday night with a talk titled A Refuge of Lies. He warned that sin offers false security and urged regeneration in Christ, noting several who seek security in self or church. The service closed with church additions and nightly open-air services at 8 p m with invitation to attend.
Judge David I. Garrett filed a district court judgment authorizing the forfeiture of a large tobacco consignment seized from Interstate Tobacco Company Inc. after the company failed to appear and was ordered to show cause. The seized goods include Camel Lucky Strike and Wing cigarettes, Old Gold and Chesterfield brands, Picayune, Prince Albert tobacco, and numerous tins and cartons.
John Melvin Nations failed to win damages from Brown Paper Mill in district court. He claimed 20 dollars weekly for 400 weeks for total and permanent disability from injuries in an explosion at the mill on October 4 1930 while capping a digester. The petition alleged a boiler blast hurled fluids chemicals steam and wood particles into his face causing severe eye injury.
Monroe welfare association received 30 hampers of snap beans from F Strauss and sons on Thursday morning. Additional clothing contributions were also received. The association continues assistance to patients traveling to state hospitals, aiding about a patient daily in this service.
Mr and Mrs Blanks Parker of Sterlington road are in New Orleans where they plan to remain over the weekend and enjoy a short visit.
Radio listings across NBC CBS and regional networks detail daytime and evening programs by region. Notable names include Kathleen Stewart Jane Pickens Ray Heatherton Meyer Davis Jr. Rudy Vallee and Baritone Ralph Kirbery with ensembles and orchestras. Programs span piano recital, musical acts, serials, variety shows, and dance hours across East Midwest Northwest Mountain and Pacific Coast zones.
A look at niche ventures and booming trades in New York highlights a craftsman turning knitting wheels into mass sold items at 12 dollars each while others expand signage liquor ads and barber concessions. The piece also notes aviation milestones, sandwich industry growth, and the rise of Cantor's sandwich enterprise with a scalable factory model.
A compilation of varied claims from a bygone era includes labor arbitration before the French Revolution in Lyons silk disputes, the Colorado river basin's size, Royal Academy showings, beekeeping with electricity, and other world observations.
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