Gunmen in balcony charges shake Louisiana legislature
The editorial notes accusations by Rep Hughes and Sanders that gunmen were in the house balcony during a clash over a constitutional convention bill. It questions the frenzy in the legislature, blaming both Long and anti Long forces for hysteria and calls for calmer deliberation amid fears of graft and lawbreaking. It also praises Northeast Louisiana lawmakers for avoiding fanaticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ubing
House of Representatives
J. Y. Sanders, Jr
East Baton Rouge
Sanders
Northeast
Louisiana
Award for Radio Speech Honors Alwyn Bach
The American Academy of Arts and Letters awards its annual prize for radio speech to Alwyn E. W. Bach of NBC. The committee prizes diction, articulation, pronunciation, and a pleasing tone over popularity, aiming to boost better spoken English through refined enunciation and general effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Academy of Arts and Letters
Alwyn E. W. Bach
National Broadcasting Company
Urban Crowding In New York Transit Surges
Reported local transport stats show rapid transit surface car and bus usage far surpassing global population totals. The New York Times notes every person on earth could ride round trip with the city's services, highlighting growing crowding and governance challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
New York Times
Mama Should Unloose Apron Strings From Sonny Whiskered Neck
A 1930 King Features Syndicate column mocks overprotective mothers, arguing that American mothers spoil sons into perpetual childhood. The piece praises independence for sons and questions the impact of maternal dominance on adulthood and marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonny
King Features Syndicate, Inc
King George V Honored in Washington Diplomatic Toast
In a Canadian legation on Massachusetts Avenue 45 men in formal dress toast His Majesty King George V and then toast the President of the United States, Herbert Hoover, in a quiet ceremony of homage and respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Massachusetts Avenue
King
King George V
President
Herbert Hoover
The
United States
King of England’s 65th Birthday Observed in Washington
The King’s 65th birthday was marked in Washington with His Majesty’s diplomatic corps hosting at the Vincent Massey legation. Attendees included Michael Mac White Herbert Brookes Sir Ronald Lindsay and E. K. Scallon amid dress uniforms. The annual June 3 dinner honors the monarch with a health toast on British soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
Vincent Massey
Canada
Washington
Memorable Diplomatic Dinner Shifts to Canadian Legation
The British style dinner moved from the British embassy to Canada's legation on Connecticut Avenue due to embassy rebuilding. Vincent Massey, soon to become Canada's high commissioner in London, was honored as the senior imperial figure. An observer notes Senator Jim Reed of Missouri could be a 1932 presidential candidate, citing his intense dislike for Hoover, a point echoed about other Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Avenue
Jim” Reed
Missouri
Hoover
Filibuster Parade in June Marks Boiling Baton Rouge House
The Baton Rouge House of Representatives endures a lengthy filibuster reigniting debate on Long faction and anti Long faction measures. Lawmakers clash over adjournment times and calendar backlogs amid hot June session. clamor for order and its impact on proceedings is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
House of Representatives
Eclat
Ellender
Fournet
Vegitarianism Debate Across Three Diet Groups
The piece argues against a definitive verdict on meat versus vegetarian diets. It outlines three vegetarian groups: fruit and nut advocates, those who avoid killing animals, and those who accept eggs and dairy. It contends humans are omnivorous and diet should suit individual needs and constitution.
LaFollette to Close Wisconsin Senator Speaks at Local Chautauqua
Senator Robert M. LaFollette of Wisconsin arrives by morning train from Shreveport and will close the chautauqua tonight with a lecture on Popular Government. Also noted are social visits and travel of local residents and attendees including Mrs. Schulze, Mrs. Flournoy, Miss Jordena Flournoy, A A Barksdale, Clint Gibson, and Mrs. Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. LaFollette
Wisconsin
Shreveport
Senator LaFollette
William Schulze
Lou Flournoy
Biloxi
Jordena Flournoy
Baton Rouge
A. A. Barksdale
Ruston
Monroe
Barksdale
Clint Gibson
Mer Rouge
W. R. Gordon
Morning Bridge
M. W. Hoyt
Chicago
Sallie Moore
Longites Pass Ellender Motion in Quiet Session
Wide grin signals passage as Longites support the Ellender motion. The majority machine hums along, steady and asleep for the night, amid a subdued chamber and routine voting cadence.
Resemblances Noted Between Frances Dee and Nils Asther
Hollywood notes compare Frances Dee to Nils Asther, noting similar facial features softened by femininity. Railro ad talkies race with jail break themes in current cycles. Charlie Chaplin enhances new film with singing and a synchronized score while he composes music and lyrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Dee
Nils Asther
Charlie Chaplin
Sid Grauman Returns to Stage Prolog for Hell's Angels
Eddie Cantor hosts a film premiere with Sid Grauman back on the boards after a hiatus. Banners along Hollywood Boulevard declare Welcome Home Sid, but Cantor jokes Grauman never left the hotel lobby in seven years. He jokes the banners were funded by Hollywood barbers who take a month off after each Grauman haircut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Grauman
Eddie Cantor
Grauman
Hell’s Angels
Sid
Cantor
Barbers
Hollywood
Hollywood Fevers Spur Writers and Screen Hopefuls
Harold Lockwood's son seeks film work in minor roles while Wallace Reid’s boy avoids cinema. Writers push Hollywood themed novels and serials. a studio sound effects wizard tests a noiseless elevator sound. Wisconsin architect proposes a barn color law. Smithsonian scientist cites a square yard of sunshine yields one horsepower. A New Orleans area woman keeps a seven foot alligator as a pet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Lockwood
Wallace Reid
Hollywood
Prize embroidery kerchiefs awarded at reception gathering
Mrs H D Briggs won the prize embroidered hand kerchiefs during a reception in the hall and parlor. A noon luncheon followed the game. Guests included Mrs Hoyt and Mesdames Farmer Harrington McWilliams Briggs Sullivan Mil ler Dawkins. Misses Nobles visited Mrs Wise and Grace Nobles stayed over Sunday. Monroe su ffered a sand storm and wind with downed wires. light rain cleared the air. A hotel Monroe barber shop now offers Buster Brown hair cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Briggs
Jessie and
Louise Nobles
Euston
Hotel Monroe
Buster Brown
Radio Program Schedule Highlights Across Networks
Central Standard Time listings for WEAF and CBS networks outline 6:30 p m to 10:30 p m programs including Gypsies Family Party and Harbor Lights. Additional stations like KYW WGN WLS and WOC present orchestras dramas and variety shows with multiple coast to coast carries and host schedules through the night.
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WEAF
New York
NBC Chain
Symphonic Rhythm Makers
WGY
WTAM
WFJC
WJAX
WSM
WMC
WSB
WAPI
WJDX
WSMB
KTHS
KWOO
KFAB
KPRC
WKY
WWJ
WSAI
KSD
WOW
WDAF
WTMJ
KSTP
WEBC
Gypsies
WGN
KYW
WABC
CBS Chain
Couriers
Henry Burbig
WADC
WKRC
WGHP
WFBM
WMAQ
KMOX
KOIL
KMBC
WCCO
WSPD
Admiral Byrd
WALUC
WHK
WASU
WUWO
WEBM
WREC
WLAC
KRLD
KLRA
KLZ
Kdyl Kaj
KFRC
KVI
Selton’s Orch
WKBN
WKFBM
WISN
WIBW
KFH
WBCM
WMT
WBRC
WFIW
Wbobd
KFJF
KDYL
KFPY
KMEC
WIRW
WGST
WRRC
WDOL
KFJIF
KOL
WNAX
WDAY
Ann Leaf
KMBCG
WDOD
Wj2z
Roxy and His Gang
Arturo de Fillippi
KWK
WCKY
KGO
WIBC
KOA
Harry Archer
W4jz
Young Orch
KOKA
WIR
WREN
WEBCO
WSR
WOAI
WUCKY
KECA
KGW
Wwwhq
KOMO
WHAS
WPRAA
WOAJ
WJR
KSL
WBAP
KHQ
WJIDX
Lloyd Gibbons
WENR
Wren Kfab
WLW
Chicago
WJZ
WLS
Water Witch
WJJD
SABC
Dan
Sylvia
Amos ‘N' Andy
Cincinnati
Orch
Momentous Multiworld Moments From a Bygone Era
A collage of humorous snippets from 1930s America. Jokes span border scuffles over Scotch, absent minded criminals, hopeful maids, aging shoes, and social quirks. Tiny portraits touch on professors, vaudeville, and a Salvation Army lawsuit in a light editorial voice.
Once Overs
An editorical address urges service club members to practice the group’s principles in all life settings. It challenges members to live by vows beyond meetings and to reject members they cannot associate with, warning that true membership requires consistent conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Feature Service, Inc
Prominent Mississippi Planter Dies in Mississippi
Osborn Jones Turner, 49, notable planter and Humphrey county official, died of acute indigestion while en route from his Belzoni plantation. He served as Humphrey county sheriff and as a member of the state building commission. Funeral held at the family home with burial in Belzoni cemetery. survived by widow four sons and two sisters. A cabbage stalk with 13 heads found on L. P. Hobbs's Houston patch is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abelzoni
Miss
Osborn Jones Turner
State Building Commission
Humphrey County
Belzoni
Carroll County
Jur
Ner
Bilbo
Building Board
Irby
Thomas
Joe Ware
R. H. Hicks
Greenwood
Janie Turner
Jackson
L. P. Hobbs
Houston
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Detroit
Atlanta
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Dallas
Elsie Robinson
Watson
Columbia University
America
Society For the Prevention of
Mama
Percy
Herbert Plummer
Ture
Emment
Bobby Jones
Bobby
Nove Our
Joy Crafter
West Monroe
Clinton Sayes
Avoyelles
Ginsberg
Rapides
Frymire
New Orleans
Academy of Medicine
Vegetarianism
Robbin Coons
Holywood
C. G. Abbot
Smithsonian Institution
Central Clear Channel
Orchestra
State St
WIZ
Dream Ship
WOC
WHO
WOWO
Wayne
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Dick Long
St. Louis
WARBC
Willie & Lillie
Southern Clear Channel
WEAP
WJZ & Weaf
Birmingham
Henry
Air College
Krld Dailas
Wfaa Dailas
Wbap Fort Worth
Hot Springs
Quartet
Louisville
WEHAF
Jack Turner
WSM Nashville
Ore
WJIZ
Dot
Larry
John P. Medbury
Burbank
Canadian
Ace of Cads
Salvation Army
Mrs. Brown
Mrs. Smith
King Features Syndicate
J. J. Mundy
Mississippi
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