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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1928

Page

2

Min derals division funds debated in Louisiana conservation push

Baton Rouge reports show the house appropriations committee proposing a more than thirty percent cut to the minerals division of the department of conservation. William F. Chisholm says higher funding is needed to enforce a proper code and supervise mineral production. Critics warn that reductions could reduce oversight of oil and gas activity, risking waste and unsafe drilling practices like the Richland parish crater.

House Committees On Appropriations Baton Rouge Minerals Division Department of Consevation William F. Chisholm Minerals House Appropriations Committee Richland Parish Louisiana

Bond to Continue as President at Louisiana Tech

Dr. G. W. Bond is to continue as president of Louisiana Polytechnic Institute for the coming school year after the resignation of Jonh R. Conniff. The smooth functioning of Tech and the lack of upheaval from the Conniff incident reassure parents and bolster the school’s esteem.

G. W. Bond Louisiana Polytechnic Institute Jonh R. Conniff Tech Louisiana Tech

A Symbol of Change as Mary Pickford Snips Hair

The piece frames Mary Pickford shedding her curls as a sign of shifting eras in American life. It links changes in film imagery, music, fashion, and social norms from pre war to post war times to a broader cultural restlessness. Elders and youth interpret the act as a readjustment rather than surrender.

Mary

The Governing Car Question for Governor Long

The News-Star weighs the proposal to provide an automobile and chauffeur for Governor Long. It argues the governor, like other state officials and city leaders, should have public transport at public expense. The piece notes opposition doubts if the plan is a prudent state expenditure.

News-Star Long State of Lousiana

Malt Tax Increase Discussion Reported by Committee

Fragmentary note indicates opposition to a malt tax increase and mentions a committee hearing on to tax malt and related proposals. The text suggests debate over additional malt tax burdens and fiscal measures.

Mann

Right Angles on Society and State Vision in 1928

A reflective piece outlines a future where civil service merit prevails in elections while science balances art and mass production. It calls for free education from kindergarten to university, state subsidy for exceptional genius, public discussion protected, and war draft for lawmakers who vote for war. The tone mixes utopian governance with social transfers and public ownership.

Encouragement Through Study and Self Improvement

A reader urges Brano Lessing to offer positive encouragement through learning. The piece extols study as the path to happiness and wisdom, urging exploration of astronomy literature languages botany and more, equating study to strength and personal growth. It references 1928 copyright and contrasts with other commentary on culture and prohibition era topics.

King Features Syndicate, Inc

Morehouse wildcat oil test eyed as ready to come in

Rumors say the Morehouse oil test can be brought in at any time by the company. A drillers’ stay in town led to a rumor mill claim, yet the outlook remains favorable and many laudatory reports are heard, matching the optimism of an oil stock prospectus.

Morehouse

Cabin notes on Houston hall scene and local antics

The piece references a Houston convention hall with a jail on one side and a hospital on the other and contrasts it with Shreveport’s cemetery-adjacent auditorium. It urges calm, while critiquing Hoover agitation and joking about quirky newsroom tempers and a film billboard incident on North Second Street.

Houston Houston Hall Shreveport Hoover North Second Street Sporting Goods Richard Dix

Better Health For Children By Dr Morse

Growing healthy children needs sufficient simple food given regularly with milk fruits and vegetables and no sweets. Adequate fresh air sleep rest and peaceful homes with sympathetic adults support healthy development.

France Reports New River Escaping Rain Myths

A farmer in the Oise department recently found a new river arising from a spring on his land. The stream grew from a muddy rivulet to seven feet wide as it flowed toward the Esches, crossing roads and near Bout-d'en-Haut before joining the main river. Officials say it appears permanent, not caused by recent rains.

International News Service Paris France Oise Department Esches Bout-d’en-Haut

Local notes from June 25 1913 with regional visits

Auditors and judges travel for business in town. Residents and guests include F Stewart from WY S&P, Judge Dawkins on a Tallulah trip, E C Brantley bound for Louisville, Jordenia Flournoy returning from Ruston, B C Bevins visiting from New Orleans, Marjory Smith a Sterlington guest, Ruth Todd from Bastrop staying with Mrs Kate Brigham, M W Stroud family planning Mooringsport visit, Mrs S S Johnson ill, Mrs O W Cosby hosting Mrs Ray Moon and mother from Selma, and Fred Browning visiting Ruston parents on South Jackson street.

F. Stewart Ben ©. Dawkins Tallulah E. C. Brantley Louisville Jordenia Flournoy Ruston B. C. Bevins New Orleans C. H. Bevins Marjory Smith Sterlington Mangham River Front Ruth Todd Bastrop Kate Brigham Second Street M. W. Stroud Mooringsport S&s. Johnson O. W. Cosby Ray Moon Selma Fred Browning B. K. Fluker South Jackson Street

Social notes from Farmerville and surroundings

Farmerville area hosts visitors and guests including Mrs. Walter Hamlin from New Orleans and guests G D Sanders from South Carolina Others include Miss Mary Dykes and James Ratliff meeting Jack Rogers of El Paso Texas Several residents travel to Shreveport and Cincinnati while local families host relatives from Baton Rouge El Dorado Monroe Bernice Ark Strong Ark and Arcadia are noted among visiting and hosting residents

Farmerville Walter Hamlin H. G. Fields New Orleans G. D. Sanders South Carolina Mary Dykes James Ratliff Shreveport Jack Rogers el Paso Texas Jack Dykes, Jr Harvey, Jr Mr. Fields Charles Kelley Raymond Clark Florence, Elizabeth Ray Dykes el Dorado Ark J. B. Crow Murray Green W. B. Miller Raymond Meeks Arcadia F. W. Scott C. Pyle Sam Hurst Huttig E. B. Harrell W. L. P. Henry Fred Green Monroe J. Talbot Bernice

Common People to Tell Connecticut State How to License Automobiles

Hartford June 25 state commissioner of motor vehicles Robbins B Stoeckel urges public input on motor vehicle licensing and traffic law administration He calls on auto manufacturers to aid by conferences and agreements to propose safer laws and machine standards for public safety

Connecticut International News Service Hartford Conn Robbins B. Stoeckel

Radio Programming Grid Highlights June 25

Daily schedule lists 7:30 5:30 6:00 7:00 8:30 and 5.30 segments with station call letters and program names including Harold Van Duzee solo, Shining Hour, Riverside Orchestra, General Motors Party, Time to Retire Boys, On the Front Porch and Young Mixed Voices across multiple networks like WJZ KYW WEAF WRC WGN WTMJ KOA and more.

Roxy Eis Harold van Duzee WJZ KDKA KYW KWKE WIR WSM WSB WRC WREN WFAA KVOO Shining Hour Melody Maids WEAF WGR WTAM Wws WSAI WEBH KSD WOC WDAF Riverside Orchestra WLW WJR KWK WBAP WHAS WMC WCCO General Motors Party WGY WWJ WGN WTMJ WOW KPRC WOAI WIAX WCAI KOA WOR WADC WAIU WERC WGHP WMAQ WOWO KMOX KMBC WSPD WBBM Chicago WJJD WLIB Quin A. & P. Gypsies WLS Glenn WLS Hippodrome Cincinnati New York General Motors Roxy and His Gang Slumber Music Newark Kling Des Moines Detroit Kansas City Nighthawks Milwaukee Bankers Banquet Jack Turner Minneapolis-St. Paul Cieneral Motors Party Orchenten St. Louie Kvoo Tulsa Riversiderogram Buffalo Pittsburgh Atlanta Dallas Fort Worth Jack Hose Ramblers Hot Springs Houston NEC Tenor Am—Amos 'N Andy Jacksonville Louisville Memphis Nashville Radio Seven WSMB New Orleans WCOA Pensacola San Antonio

Central live radio schedules for U S stations

A dense list of radio programs across numerous stations from Chicago to Seattle detailing air times, show titles, and host or program names in CST and PDT hours. It records hourly lineups including Riverside programs, Time to Retire, orchestras, and variety shows across major networks.

Silence is Golden and Pitiful City Thug Arrest

A satirical note laments men who stay quiet as a path to avoid trouble while a dated item headlines a city thug's arrest for failing to follow proper behavior.

Big City

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