Pensions for Legislators Echoed by Senator Bankhead
Senator Bankhead of Alabama argues for retirement pensions for members of Congress to detach finances from self interest. He notes lawmakers often seek postterm employment and benefit from high wages, mileage, and family staffing. Critics warn it creates a life tenure in public service at public expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankhead
Alabama
Congress
Washington
Borah
Idaho
District of Columbia
Harvard Scientist Proposes Humans as Experimental Guinea Pigs
Dr. John R. Mote of Harvard argues medicine has failed to cure the common cold and suggests humans might be impractical as subjects for experiments. He contrasts man with chimpanzees and imagines a government aide describing humans as domesticated rodents in a social experiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
John R. Mote
Mote
Consumers urged to unite against pressure groups
The piece argues that unorganized consumers finance and enable pressure groups that benefit themselves at consumers’ expense. It calls for taxpayers to form county and national bodies to organize and influence policy. It envisions a united consumer movement as a counterweight to organized groups.
The Disagreeable Shave and Husbands
A humorous reflection argues there is no perfect shaving method and men often clash with wives over grooming. It suggests husbands suffer irritability during shaving and blames interruptions, proposing wives protect husbands from disturbances to ease the ritual.
The Once Over By H J Phillips
A mix of short verse and short news items. The piece opens with a rural scene of farm chores at dawn then shifts to brief notes on gambling law, radio in Britain, New York markets, and political support for Roosevelt. The tone is a string of curio items and social jabs from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kate Smith
Kate
Wilson
Harding
Coolidge
Our Children By Angelo Patri
Advice on early manners and character shows that infant experiences shape habits. Parents should model calm behavior, involve the father, and teach gentle routines, language, and eating habits to foster good health and self-control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our
Angelo Patri
McNutt Faces Window of Presidential Prospects
Washington Daybook notes Indiana Governor Paul V. McNutt weighs a 1940 run. He blends strong campaign organization and radio appeal with New Deal distrust from rivals, while Roosevelt reportedly offers no commitments. The piece highlights his public image, tactics, and the political risks of early entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Grover Washington
Paul V. McNutt
Indiana
McNutt
Philippines
Liberia
Quezon
United States
American Legionnaires
Water front park idea tied to new courthouse debated
Citizens urge council to acquire and develop a small attractive park across from the $400,000 courthouse on South Grand Street. A black oil slick from the Quacnita river gathered behind the old bank building, heightening concerns. The Monroe zoo welcomed a new species, an alligator, debuting today as a curiosity for visitors of all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Grand Sreet
Bank
South Grand Street
Monroe Zoo
Senate panel approves harsher motorboat rules
Washington June 28 Reckless operation of a motorboat could carry a 2 dollar fine and a year in jail under a senate commerce committee plan to revise the 1910 federal motorboat law. The measure would require lights whistles life savers fire extinguishers and federal inspections for various boat classes. Steam tugs and towboats are exempted as are fast racing boats with outboard motors. Nautical authorities note racing craft move a lot making equipment security difficult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
Bailey
North Carolina
Farmers Ship Ten Cars of Tomatoes
Bernice Louisiana June 28 Special The tomato sheds at Bernice closed Tuesday when the tenth car was loaded This is the first season tomatoes have been grown here for shipment and only a few farmers participated All realized good profits and plans are under way for the planting of the 1940 crop The last days before harvest saw slight loss from sunblister but even with the loss of two carloads farmers were well pleased with the outcome.
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Bernice
Stolen Iron Stairs Lead Police to Wrong House
In Columbia South Carolina on June 28 police investigated a frantic homeowner claim that 1,000 pounds of iron stairs were stolen. Investigators found workmen had removed stairs from the wrong residence, accounting for the odd report.
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Columbia
S. C
Proper Mouth and Toothbrush Care For Health
This piece emphasizes mouth and teeth care as vital for health. It outlines choosing a suitable toothbrush, avoiding large brushes, hard bristles, or loose bristles, and using a brushing motion that suits the user. It also notes cleaning and drying the brush, and warns against unsanitary travel storage.
Navy enlistment drive at Monroe post office
David Cooke, a United States naval recruiting officer, will be at the Monroe post office for two days, Wednesday and Thursday, June 28 and 29, accepting enlistment applications from white and Negro men aged 18 to 25 for a six year term and offering Navy information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Cooke
United States Naval
Monroe Post Office
Wooden nickels mark Helena 70th anniversary celebration
Helena Montana observes the 70th anniversary of the Last Chance Gulch gold strike with a four day celebration July 13 to 16. The Diamond Jubilee Committee issues wooden nickels as souvenirs redeemable for car rides during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Last Chance Gulch
Diamond Jubilee Committee
New Shorts Boost Hollywood Talent Across Studios
Hollywood studios rush into one and two reel shorts to train actors directors and writers. Warner Brothers and Paramount lead with dozens of productions while MGM plans 79 shorts this year highlighting new talent and rising stars like Virginia Grey Ann Rutherford and Brenda Joyce.
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Hollywood
Warner Brothers
Paramount
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
M-G-M
Leslie Fenton
Harry Bouquet
Joe Newman
Virginia Grey
Ann Rutherford
First Lady Hosts Eclectic White House Musical Review
The White House musicale showcased a cross section of American entertainment for King George and Queen Elizabeth. Performers included Marion Anderson, Lawrence Tibbett, Kate Smith, Alan Lomax, and Diana Te Ata, with North Carolina acts the Soco Gap dancers and a WPA Negro chorus adding regional color.
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New York
Broadway
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Orpheum
White House
D. A. R. Temper
Marion Anderson
South Philadelphia
North Carolina Falls
WPA
Chapel Hill
Waynesville
North Carolina Hills
Sam Queen
George
North Carolina
Smokies
Local Man Signs Seven-Week Stock Contract
Mrs H P Smith of West Monroe reports her son Lorenzo Smith of Chicago has signed a seven week contract with Woodstock Players to perform in Woodstock Illinois this summer. He will have leading roles in multiple plays starting with The Trail of the Lonesome Pine. He trained at Northeast Junior College in Monroe.
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H. P. Smith
West Monroe
Lorenzo Smith
Chicago
Woodstock Players
Woodstock
Iil
Mr. Smith
Trail of the Lonesome Pine
Northeast Junior Colege
Monroe
Radio Schedule Page Draft From June Broadcast Day
A garbled radio log outlines a dense June broadcast schedule with multiple programs, orchestras, talk shows, and dramas across NBC CBS and era networks. It references dance music, variety acts, news segments, and serials with numerous fragmentary titles and host names, though many details are obscured.
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Audit Bureau of Circulation
the Branham CO
Atlanta
Dallas
Detroit
St Louis
Kansas City
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Associated Press
Monroe News-Star
H. J. Phillips
Country Life
Elaine Lee
Erickson
Hector
New Fulton
al Smith
Harry Hopkins
Roosevelt
Harry
Grover Whalen
Carew
Herald Tribune
Associated Newspapers
Acter
Postoffice
N. Y
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Washington Daybook
VU. S
Orient
Gladys Parker
Morris Fishbein
Journal of the American Medical Association
Hygeia
the Health Magazine
U. S. Navy
Jimmie Fidler
Robert Young
Dorothy Lamour
Edward Everett Horton
Brenda Joyce
Gloria Stuart
Freddie Bartholomew
Jean Arthur
Lupe Velez
Twentieth Century
Alice Faye
Mischa Auer
Mr. Auer
Josef von Sternberg
von Sternberg
Billy Star
Crosby
Mr. Star
Bing
Metro Way
Wally Beery
Wally
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Belle
George Ross
Lawrence Tibbett
Tibbett
Princess Te Ata
Princesa Te Ata
Clyde Fisher
Hayden Planetarium
Radio
Eastern Standard
Nhe-Weaf
Whe-Was
Faiwin
Urpckse
Cbes Chain-West Friends of Library Lunch
Nbe
Wje
Malcolm Claire
Weaf
Anak Music Orchestra
Howie Wing
Avistion
Chs-Wabe
Mbs
Chalin
Heary Stampa
NBC
Muale Orchestra
Wjz
Eton Boya
Bil Stern
Aporte
Lowell Thomas
Basie
Lynn Brant
Donna Rhoden
Johnson Family
F. Waring
Nhe Weaf
Finny Acer
Amos & Andy
Aeolian Ensem
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Mbe
Marie Orch
Mr Keen
Cieo
Jeesel
Phe
Roy Shield
Cha-Wahe
Tommy Dorsey
Dave Finnan
Town Hall
Wig the Theatre of Stara
Edwin
Hollywood Idea Mart
G Verey
Eddie Guest
Cbs
Fred Waring
Waring
Wjz-Whalews
Amos
Cbs-Chain
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