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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1930
Page
4
Elsie Robinson argues against passivity in misery and urges rebellion as a divine urge toward fuller life. She cites history of cures and progress sparked by courage, not fate, and encourages individuals to reject laziness and embrace their inner voice guiding toward health and happiness.
Mangham in Richland Parish has grown from village to town with industrial gains. The Mangham Community Club sponsors a flower show with prizes for best pot plants and cut flowers. It plans a prize for the prettiest yard and is developing a municipal park with playground equipment pending funds.
Machine Gun Jack McGurn, linked to the Capone era, is found guilty by a Chicago jury of carrying concealed weapons. Authorities say he may be the Valentine’s Day massacre slayer or an accomplice. The judge sentences him to one year in jail.
Brig. Gen. T. H. Jackson, president of the Mississippi River commission, urges the Engineers club of Memphis to aid flood engineering education. The Arkansas Gazette notes no university offers a flood engineering course and no comprehensive treatise exists, while federal flood study funding reaches 12 million dollars and schools show interest.
The former president Herbert Hoover extols fishing as a solace for the mind and spirit. He praises unpolluted streams, the tranquil forests, and the freedom of open spaces as a remedy for stress and a path to higher resolve.
The reported size of Ruth Bryan Owen's majority over her rival indicates that her campaign is appealing to women voters. It suggests progress in mobilizing women to back a female candidate.
Ambassador and Mrs. Dawes celebrate relief as the season closes with American women no longer pressing to be presented.
Washington day book recounts Lt Apollo Soucek the lone man to fly more than eight miles up with two air records. Maj Temple Joyce demoed a daring new plane after war service and recalled parachute differences and safety lessons.
The piece questions an alleged Einstein remark that space has “turned around and is eating up matter” and notes cynicism about scientific bravado. It also reports Hollywood salaries at five thousand dollars a week as the new ceiling, suggesting stars cope with reduced pay while art’s fiscal woes persist.
Tribune notes a heated dispute over Governor Long s move to call a constitutional convention after blocking the road bond amendment. Opponents warn the convention could amend the constitution beyond specified purposes, while supporters cite limits via the call and public ratification.
The text argues that alleging voters would betray pledges and elect corrupt delegates is an attack by one faction on another. It claims the accusation would label a majority as dishonorable and questions the motive of those who push the charge, while noting the risk of voter awakening amid political blows.
A historical overview explains how blood-sucking insects spread malaria and other diseases. It notes Anopheles mosquitoes transmit malaria, contrasts them with Culex, and outlines malaria’s global and U.S. prevalence, impact on society, and rural case concentration.
Fifteen years ago Mrs. William Mitchell hosted a Young Matron Embroidery Club luncheon with ferns sweet peas and hydrangeas. James M Bennetts entertained at Riverside club for Mrs Coe of New Orleans with a large guest list. The Masurs depart for New York to visit their sister Mrs Krantz. Relatives and friends travel to Grayson Shreveport Farmerville and Farmerville area.
In Paris, celebrities blend with crowds as Rachmaninoff enjoys a New York Philharmonic opening night. Fans can spot notables by the boulevard between the opera and the Madeleine, choosing a front row sidewalk cafe on the street toward the Madeleine for a discreet celebrity hunt.
A Paris week drew arts stars like Rosa Ponselle Gigli Heifetz Kreisler and Yehudi Menuhin with his mother in tow. The crowd also noted writer Willa Cather Edna Ferber Anita Loos and violist Giovannini Martinelli. Emma Nevada marked her fiftieth debut anniversary at home in Paris.
Walker Best, 51, was buried after a fatal stabbing and shooting in Blount County. His son Robert, wounded and unaware of the death, said he acted in defense of his mother during a Saturday night attack over an ice cream outing. The boy was expected to recover.
Orleans arrived today as guest of Mrs. W D King. Mr N M Davis of Caldwell parish visits Monroe. Miss Sarah Robinette left Thursday for St Louis on a several weeks visit to the Misses Wright. Mrs Ducerneau and Master Jack Ducerneau of Natchitoches guest of Mrs J P Parker. Miss Pearl Brooks of Arcadia guests of Mrs Rosina Lemle.
Radio schedules from WEAF and CBS networks list programs by hour with many stations across the country, detailing shows such as Sunshine Hour, Melody Moments, orchestras, and news blocks. The listings include station call signs, program names, and the times for Central Standard Time throughout the day.
A collection of satirical quips and jokes on marriage money love and social life credited to John P. Medbury with topical humor about alimony two wives hush money and a genius spouse.
An employer employee loyalty piece argues reporters must follow their firm's rules and publish accurate facts. It contends requesting favors against policy risks jobs and undermines newsroom integrity. Copyright 1930 International Feature Service.
Walter Wyatt, who lost sight in his right eye 18 years ago after a mule kick, reports he regained vision during a vacation flight. The pilot performed loops and barrel rolls, and physicians confirmed the eye now sees, though unable to explain the restoration.
Greenville set to award contracts July 14 for 20 000 cubic yards of sub levee work at Ellesga Isaquina county nine miles south of Myersville. It marks the fourth levee project this year between Helena and Myersville. In Moon Landing Tunica county a four mile levee will be built by the government under Yazoo Mississippi delta levee board supervision.
Washington June 26 without a record vote the house concurred in senate amendments to the Johnson World War veterans relief bill It now goes to President Hoover and an immediate veto is expected.
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