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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1938
Page
4
The Monroe News-Star describes itself as an independent newspaper that prints news impartially and believes in doing right without regard to party politics. It states it opposes what it views as wrong conduct in journalism.
Monroe residents shoulder an estimated 500000 yearly burden from itinerant peddlers and door to door solicitors. A proposed ordinance would bar solicitation without express home invitation, curbing nuisance and boosting home commerce. Mississippi and Arkansas have licensing laws, Louisiana lacks a state rule, leaving municipalities to act.
Two weeks of air raids devastate Canton drawing civilian casualties in the millions as Japan targets nonmilitary areas. The onslaught aims to terrorize the population and force Chinese submission, drawing protest from Britain and the United States amid broader naval treaty tensions.
Dr Ray Lyman Wilbur proposes early driver training while education trends toward practicality. The piece questions whether children can or should learn to cope with rainwear and changing styles, raising broader remarks on adapting to current news and political humor.
Riding enthusiasm spreads across the nation with urban areas leading the trend. Stable housing and interest rise as more men and women take to horseback riding, and the sport grows beyond traditional farm settings amid shifting lifestyles.
John Blake notes a rising wave of pessimism as conversations fill with petty worries and complaints. He recalls Disraeli's trick to recover forgotten names and urges a gentler approach to dealing with others' troubles while acknowledging their frustrations.
An essay advising families on choosing a suitable summer setting for children. It emphasizes compatible social standards, meaningful activities, and shared interests, plus caution against fashion, cost, or poor welcomes. It promotes planning with lists and avoiding home duties during vacation.
The bulk of the five hundred thousand dollar anti trust inquiry will be led by Assistant Attorney General Thurman Arnold with a liberal roster of economists from the NRA era. Names include Leon Henderson, Walton Hamilton, Dexter Keezer, Tom Blaisdell, Ben Cohen, Tom Corcoran, Robert Jackson, and Isador Lubin. Roosevelt aims to reveal alleged economic power consolidation through hearings and publicity. A Lost and Found column notes Frank Hogan, likely next ABA president, famed for Doheny case work and a Doe1ny limousine gift, plus his Gridiron party and monocle personality.
The present speed record stands at 446 miles per hour but the attempt to push beyond it is halted by a technical discrepancy. Officials cite a gauge error and a power output discrepancy that must be resolved before any new record can be officially set.
The Federal Carbon company plant, including 10 burning houses and several acres of site, was sold by Ouachita parish sheriff for 21000 to Henry Bernstein as agent to satisfy a 50000 judgment with interest by Allen and Bittle. The firm had faced months of financial trouble and ceased operations after seizure in May. Also noted are plans for a drainage district endorsed by health officials and Rotary convention attendees Aubrey Haas and Leon Hammonds returning from St Louis.
A new pillow uses layered goose-down stuffing to keep filling evenly distributed. It features a curved front for neck fit and a boxed back, remaining regulation size and requiring no special pillow slip.
A recipe for baked potatoes described as glorified spuds involves scooping centers mashing with cream butter seasoning folding in stiff egg whites returning to shells and baking until brown. In Montreal cyclists face a fifteen mile per hour limit and must carry police permits.
George Ernest joins the movies on Sid Grauman’s advice after being spotted at his dad’s restaurant. Grauman saw him film and photograph, and George runs his own darkroom at home, printing and enlarging his shots. He collects candid Jones Family photos and is a basketball enthusiast who practices at the studio with Marvin Stephens.
Biometricians study family lifespans to estimate longevity. Dr Raymond Pearl factors include parent and grandparent ages. heredity appears strong but environment also matters. Insurance statisticians note premature parental death harms children's outcomes, while public health advances lift life expectancy overall.
Hollywood studios reveal the hidden work of special effects departments shaping titles dissolves and inserts. Experts use uncredited stand-ins to film closeups and action scenes, often spending days and weeks to produce mere minutes of film.
An uptown high school interviewer probes a New York columnist about the profession. The dialogue covers qualifications, relations with celebrities, burdens of night clubs, and the columnists’ habit of speaking through press agents, with sly reflections on fame and pay.
The article notes that many fish living in the ocean are eyeless. It discusses possible adaptations and environments where these blind fish are found, highlighting the mystery of deep sea life and its unique sensory methods.
A dense list of NBC and network broadcasts for Thursday June 23 across East Midwest and West stations. Programs include Rush Hughes in Comment, Your Family and Mine, Amos n Andy repeats, Vocal Varieties, Rudy Vallee Hour, Crosby Burns show, and various band and news segments with regional station allocations and time blocks.
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