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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1927
Page
18
The New Orleans Item urges a governor of insight energy and decision to guide Louisiana for four years. It stresses character competence and the ability to win confidence from Washington and observers, with some preference for river experience if possible.
City officials weigh options for calming congestion in narrow streets and three way intersections. Experts suggest traffic lights and potential fundamental changes like street widening to handle a projected 40 000 to 60 000 population in 10 to 15 years.
The piece argues salary cuts for stars matter little to the public unless they reduce costs for patrons. A 19 percent cut in amusement costs would help many families, while producers and theatre owners should keep improving theater appeal. It recalls theaters' grim early days and upbeat modern advances.
The article notes earlier efforts by prohibition advocates to promote temperance before the eighteenth amendment. It argues the temperance drive persists but lacks concerted public education on liquor’s harms. It urges health-focused outreach and improved enforcement to discourage alcohol purchases and improve public well being.
Brand Lessing reflects on Charles Lindbergh and his mother, praising their courage, modesty, and unselfish example. He argues many seek to take rather than give, and urges living by quiet generosity rather than loud reform. The piece contrasts public acclaim with private virtue.
The unnamed new husband of Pola Negri sues a publication for 100000 over claims he is not a prince. The piece notes many royals seek money from American brides, while praising real valor like Alvin York and Charles Lindbergh and warning against fake titles.
German spring brings a revival of outdoor sports and social life as sunshine returns with increased street cafe activity. The foreign office restricts visas for foreign musicians to six months unless local employment permits are issued, excluding conductors and touring orchestras.
From 1927 King Features Syndicate humor, a speaker mocks reformers who push laws and bans. It jokes about free speech limits, prohibition, and a frontier mindset, noting national restraint and amusing caricatures of officials. A closing jab laments Chicago takeover of the still rough Y frontier.
Dr Henry Churchill King retires after a quarter century as Oberlin College president leaving a void in the educational world. He rose from tutor in mathematics to associate professor professor and dean and chose teaching and writing over pure administration. He combined religious leadership with philosophy of religion and practical skill, serving on many educational and religious bodies.
Medical guidance by William B. Marbury advises prompt care for minor infections to prevent blood poison. It explains signs of infection such as pain swelling and redness, warns against squeezing facial boils, and recommends heat, moist dressings, puncture wound opening, drainage, and seeking a physician promptly.
Readable anniversaries note Rubens birth and Mackenzie and Clay death dates with locations. Mentions a Hartford tablet for 1775 Washington Rochambeau meeting and Stanford estate suit in San Francisco. Other items include Merritt voyage to Manila and Liebknecht treason sentence and 1925 Santa Barbara quakes.
Dr Byron Vaughan of Collinston visited Monroe on business. Many residents and visitors are noted with multiple travels and family updates including Mrs Tony Bauer Mrs J W Keith Maud Leigh Taylor Ruth Williams and Miss Hortense Walker. Several trips to Bastrop Natchez Shreveport Houston Chicago Beach and destinations near Monroo are listed along with new arrivals and departures.
Dr. George Ellery Hale honorary director of the Mt. Wilson Solar Observatory born in Chicago 59 years ago. William E. Borah U S senator from Idaho born at Fairfield Illinois 62 years ago. Harry H. Frazee manager and former baseball magnate born at Peoria Illinois 47 years ago. Gen George W. Goethals chief engineer Panama Canal born in Brooklyn 69 years ago today. Dr. William J. Mayo head of Mayo surgical clinic born at Le Sueur Minnesota 66 years ago.
Right Angles argues expediency shaping success in law diplomacy and business. It cites judges top professionals and a ready market for expedient leaders. The piece closes with the assertion that the crucial question is not Is it possible but Is it best. Syndicate Inc.
A year after the new Roman Catholic Cathedral in St Louis was dedicated by Cardinal Bonzano. Tibetans cannot bury their dead due to constant ground upheaval, using village hamenchers to butcher and dismember bodies for birds. Swiss guide William Andre finished a wooden bas-relief of over 600 figures carved with a penknife after two decades of work.
Monroe Louisiana readers are urged to visit Five Point Auto Body and Metal Works at North St. and DeSiard for radiator and fender repairs. J H Fuchs and J D Richardson are highlighted as top repairers in the state and claim to handle cases others cannot. The ad touts Gulf States Trade Authority credentials and notes the shop is known statewide.
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