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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1933
Page
4
A review of Samuel Fels’s This Changing World argues that after fifty years in business his analysis of modern times stresses an elastic approach to change, love and goodwill as life guardians, and a plan for universal fulfillment. It notes his liberal view of youth and women’s freedom, and his call for an orderly, constructive life scheme to benefit all.
The Twentieth Century Fund warns state and local governments must cut spending to salvage the economy as debt climbs from 1929 to 1932. Total municipal debts reach 7 percent of taxable wealth, with over 1,100 localities in 42 states defaulting on bonds. Massachusetts demonstrates a canny approach, while widespread borrowing threatens private business during public distress. The text also notes Mount Wilson Observatory’s telescope as the world’s largest.
A neighbor with wealth laments losses in failed ventures yet remains prosperous. The author argues whining is cowardly, urges viewing hardship as motivation, and credits perseverance and grit for happiness. He references the nation’s founders and warns against envy and self pity.
A reflective verse on a mind described as wary yet free wandering through ideas. It portrays curiosity, solo dreaming, and the joy of exploring unknown questions and new insights.
A wife accuses her husband of lying in bed with a sick friend to sneak away and flirt with the nurse. The husband denies, claiming the friend is genuinely ill.
Patient-Has he drunk it, then? The exchange captures a tense moment as a nurse asserts medical discipline and the doctor’s authority over treatment. The brief dialogue hints at a heated exchange about whether alcohol was administered and the patient’s concern about dosage.
A broker and his clerk discuss a last month salary as collateral with the clerk asking for $10. The broker reacts with surprise, labeling the offer as the punkest collateral he ever received.
A brief exchange hints at personal illness and misattributed concern. The speaker asserts the bed was fine while admitting their own sickness, contrasting blame and health in a terse, wry aside.
A humorous exchange shows a woman ridiculing alimony worries after a husband drinks, and a lawyer guesses, then she jokes she would marry him next time he proposes. The skit hinges on witty view of marriage and finances.
In a dialogue about work, Everett Wrest suggests a steady opening if available, proposing a retired farmer role to fit his retirement and steady position preferences.
A surreal set of questions and misdefinitions. The text asks about dangerous parts of the fly and forefathers, then oddly redefines a polygon as a baby frog.
The listing details NBC WEAF and regional networks with program blocks across time zones. Highlights include Triangle Club and Organ, The South Sea Islanders, Paul Wings Story, Dinner Concert, Gould and Shefter Piano, Will Cuppy, The Goldbergs serial, and Meyer Davis Orchestra with coast to coast repeats and multiple regional feeds.
In New York City a Colony Restaurant lunch draws pampered pets from society. Dachshunds of Mrs Arturo Ramos Scotties of Mrs William Paley and Grace Moore's terrier mingle with guests. A Austrian bloodhound Puckie and Fannie Hurst's Lummox also appear amid calm, polite company.
The article reports that about six employees per important county will join the federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, with state managers and county offices to run the program. It notes patronage pressure, costs to homeowners, and potential heavy federal treasury funding, amid political maneuvering and the unexpected county-branch expansion.
In Dallas on fight night an elderly newspaper peddler known as Cawthorn collapsed after papers fell from his arms. Aged about 70, he died at the scene as Primo Carera won the world heavyweight title. No relatives are known, funeral plans suggest possible pauper burial. A younger replacement moved into the job.
Mrs W H Anders and Miss Eula B Anders of Calhoun stayed overnight with Mr and Mrs J R Angers while en route to Little Rock to visit C B Anders in military training. Lynton Ethridge spent the day in Rayville on business. Mrs N G Tippit and her son Tim returned home from New Orleans. Mrs M S McGuire hosted a house party for her daughters Lavinia and Elizabeth with guests Gertrude Madison from Bastrop and Lil lian Lee Bryan and Mary Hodges of Calhoun.
Glenn Clark, 27, living with two brothers in a tent house in Dallas, was found dead with a shotgun wound to the chest. Police say he borrowed the gun to hunt and used a shoestring looped around the trigger, firing the load by kicking the string. The story then mentions generic notes about campaigns against Indians, unrelated to the incident.
In a Hog Crying lyric voice J P Alley frames Hambone as tired and shaded by heat. He jokes about working in the shade yet complains of the heat and delays before resuming labor on a hot day.
The Texas Independent Refiners Association sanctioned a seven section recovery code aimed at unemployment relief and fair practices. It requires union rights, prohibits illegally sourced oil, limits stocks, enforces import and price rules, and assigns a five member administering committee with Roosevelt appointees.
Missionary society members of the First Methodist church prepare a fellowship banquet for July 5 at 7 30 p m. The event honors women members to encourage joining the missionary organization. Mrs W B Clarke chairs the program committee and promises a highly interesting program. Mrs J D Petty leads the registration committee and asks interested attendees to reserve by Tuesday afternoon.
News flashes from Hollywood outlines upcoming film roles and contracts. Ann Harding plays a plastic surgeon in Beautiful and Kay Francis returns to screen with Mary Stevens M D. Lowise Fazenda signs a six comedy deal at Universal. George White to stage a big girl show for RKO. Leslie Howard's Warner Bros contract details. Paulette Goddard linked with Charlie Chaplin in a silent production. Irene Harvey, a new high school graduate, lands a film contract after Strangers Return. Margaret Sullavan debuts as Only Yesterday lead. Warner Oland avoids makeup for Fu Manchu roles. Wigs from Austrian Italian German sources cost about 165 dollars each.
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