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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1938

Page

4

Rail wage cuts and mediation plan seen as relief for troubled era

The piece discusses temporary aid and a proposed 15 percent wage reduction beginning July 1, amid railroad tensions. It notes the Brotherhood of Trainmen threatening a strike and cites the Railway Labor Act framework for mediation. If unresolved, a national mediation board then a special board may be appointed by the president within 30 days, with peaceful relations required afterward. The article highlights the act as a model for broader industrial relations during crises and foresees continued transportation despite disputes.

Washington Brotherhood of National Mediation Board

Legal Aid Clinic Expands Senior Defender Panel

Uncommon Sense notes that forty eminent New York lawyers will join a senior panel of volunteer defense counsel for general sessions trials. The plan, announced after a luncheon by the Legal Aid Society, aims to curb shyster practices and mirror medical clinics teaching doctors broader experience.

Legal Aid Society of New York New York The Bell Syndicate, Inc

European Drouth May Boost American Farmers

Europe endures a severe drought from March to mid May. Howard D. Salins reports on a worldwide dry spell and its potential to lift foreign demand for U.S. crops. Argentina faces late rains. South Africa and Australia also drought strained. US wheat bumper crop may find new export markets as demand abroad improves.

Europe Howard D. Salins Flax and Fiber Institute Salins London Berlin Paris Rome Great Britain Dreath Department of Commerce Washington Union of South Africa Australia New South Wales Victoria Argentina

Training children to usefulness and self amusement

A reflective piece on Darlin plus child development advice. It urges early training by mothers, teaching self amusement, useful work, and independent play. It cites examples of kitchen mischief, the value of structured time, and the role of parents in shaping curiosity, with a note on a Patri leaflet for arithmetic help. It ends with a pointed political remark about citizenship and Hitler.

Darlin Derlin Mother Father

Washington Letter weighs wage hour post and North Dakota race

The Washington Letter reviews the struggle to appoint a wage hour administrator with top candidates Henderson Lubin Garrison Lansburg and Winant discussed. It notes Roosevelt aims to keep labor background out and that the job promises a terrible headache. In North Dakota June primaries Nye faces Langer as a GOP contest draws national attention.

Washington Leon Henderson WPA NRA Isador Lubin Bureau of Labor Statistics Lloyd K. Garrison University of Wisconsin Law School National Labor Relations Board Lubin Henderson Garrison Perkins Roosevelt Richard H. Lansburg Labor and Industry Pennsylvania Gifford. Pinchot John Winant Soci Security Board International Labor Office Winant North Dakota William L. Langer Gerald L. Nye Nye Lynn Frazier Charles A. Beard Wheeler, Capper Norris Bone Rother Langer NEA Service, Inc

Care Keeps Enamelware Clean Care Tips

Reading tips advise avoiding strong abrasive powders and harsh metal scrapers on enamelware. If food sticks, use gentle methods and ordinary cleaners to prevent damage. Follow safe guidance to preserve enamel finish and prolong utensil life.

Marihuana: A Health Problem Across the United States

Dr Morris Fishbein outlines how marijuana or cannabis indica has become a growing national issue. He notes many slang names, historical uses, and recent legal controls, with widespread growth in the United States and even cultivation in prisons. The piece traces past medical use and its decline in modern medical lists.

United States Mary Warner North Carolina Tennessee Council On Pharmacy and Chemistry American Medical Association

Hambone's Meditations Unsigned Rant on Meeting Up

Fragmentary lines talk about meeting someone named Success, staying on the road, and a rough warning to not confront him. The tone is rough, dialect heavy, with incomplete phrasing and stray capitalized phrases. No clear dates, places, or organizations are identifiable in the readable text.

Movie Scrapbook on James Cagney

One of cinema’s hardest working actors, James Cagney, is described as always training for his next film even off camera. The piece notes his past as a department store wrapper, chorus boy, specialty dancer, Broadway success, and now a Connecticut farm resident preparing for Angels With Dirty Faces. It highlights traits like bow ties, dark-tying skill, fondness for chocolate eclairs and tea, puns, and quirks such as not being ticklish, not smoking, seasickness, and avoidance of airplanes.

James Cagney Connecticut

Community drive for Legion post funds in Monroe

Fifteen years ago a drive began Sunday at 9 am to raise 5500 for Monroe American Legion post to host Louisiana veterans at the upcoming convention next August. The city and parish already pledged 2500 of 8000 needed, with residents expected to cover the rest. Canvassers will visit mercantile stores and homes. A Bordelon, state dairy inspector, arrived to begin farm inspections after visiting dairy stations. Lions Club pledged support, and Mery Hannah outlined playground work seeking club backing. Ralph Schulze spoke on Monroe Community Service aims and needs for child recreation facilities.

American Legion Post Louisiana Monroe Chamber of Commerce Post A. Bordelon Louisiana Board of Health Monroe Mr. Bordelon The Lions Club of Mery Hannah Ralph Schulze Texas W. C. Bechtold

Summer stain removal and confection glaze tips

Helpful hints explain stain removal for linens with cold water and borax followed by boiling water. It covers fruit stains and suggests sprinkling fritters with confectioners sugar to glaze, with heat to melt the coating. Waffles pancakes mer ingues tips included with cream of tartar adjustments.

Potato and peanut relation noted in obscure text

A cryptic line links the Irish potato to the peanut with a curious claim about relation and flavor, though the phrase remains unclear. Researchers may revisit the snippet for context to determine its historical meaning or linguistic quirk.

Fay Bainter Shapes Hollywood Views On Stage And Screen

Fay Bainter, amid Hollywood tour, praises film industry while recounting a career of struggle from stock tours to Broadway. She recalls dire days in Toledo and New York, a tough director, a life of persistence, and a 14 year old son with Reginald Gardner Hugh Venable. Her new two picture contract with Warner Brothers follows White Banners success.

Paul Harrison Hollywood Motion Picture Producers’ Association Fay Bainter Miss Bainter Katharine Hepburn RKO New York Jezebel Mother Carey Warner Brothers Washington United States Toledo Algonquin Reginald Gardner Hugh Venable Navy

Coney Island reform stalled till 1940 plan unfolds

New York critic notes Parks Commissioner Bob Moses aims to revamp Coney Island into a Palm Beach style resort by 1940. Some areas already cleaned. Dreamland turned into a park, boardwalk and beaches to gain order and trees replacing decaying posters. Swing music scene on Randall's Island irks the writer as Benny Goodman prepares Mozart and Bach records.

New York Coney Island Bob Moses Moses Dreamland Surf Avenue A. M N. G Randall's Island Benny Goodman Budapest

Transparent curtains for summer cottages and beach bungalows

Crisp transparent tie-back curtains in three sizes available in high shades plus soft rose and deep burgundy. Made from a new waterproof and sun proof material. Ideal for summer cottages and beach bungalows.

Summer Cottage Beach Bungalow

Radio Listings for Friday June 24 Broad US Networks

Daily schedule lists NBC and WEAF network programs by region with times for East Midwest and West feeds. Entries include music segments, plays, news periods, sports, and To Be Announced slots across multiple stations and coast to coast listings.

Nbc-Weaf Weaf Wnac Ksd Koa Kdyl Wmbg Kfi Kew Komo Kha Kpo Kgu Wiw Wea Midwest Wood Ea Wbow Webc Ksoo Kans Cret Efef Wefl Wtmj Wiba Wday Koam Wtar Wptf Wis Wijax Wiia Wsun Wiod Wsoc Wibe Wwne Wese Wave Wam Wme Wib Wapl Wids Kyoo Kwoai Kths Kgbx Ktbs Kark Kgne Mountain Kegir Kghl Ktar Pacific Kfbk Kwg Kmj Kern Orphan Annie Rex Maupinrchestra Paul Douglas Nina Dean West Ames Andy Uncle Ezra Chicago Cadets Lucille Manners Abe Lyman Jimmieter Hood Rhythm Symphonic Amos Andy—west al Donahue WSN Cutler Blue Barron Ps Peg Ea Spetl P.M Kvor Kiz Kgvo Kfbh Knx Komn Kol Kfpy Ksfo Koy Bent Ed Thorgensen Wabe Enoch Light Orch Network Ster the Sailor East Enoch Light Or Wes Boake Carter Chicago Lum & Abner Feu Dave Bacal Just Entertainment Aeolian Ensemble East Boake Carter Hollace Shaw Benjamin Swee Paul Whiteman Hollywood Hotel Lud Gruskin Wilde Orch W. Rp Whz Kdka Wxya Wayr Wm Wiil Waby Webr Weky Wwean Wieu Wenr Koil Wmt Kso Wowo Wetn Wrtd Krev Kfdm Wrol Kria Wibo Wdseu Wegn Kxyz Kio Kvod Kgo Keen Glem McCarthy Sportwiz Hobby Oday M. Spitaing Paul

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