Lawrence Wilson Draws Good Pay As Bank Liquidator
Lawrence E Wilson Camden lieutenant governor began drawing $600 monthly plus expenses as bank liquidating agent since April 1 1931 in addition to a $100 66 state salary. House floor debate cited his claimed salary from three bank liquidations and secretary Lois Jeffries. Records show salaries and expenses for liquidation of Ouachita Valley Camden Louann and Stephens banks, with partial details of payments to Wilson and staff. report notes appropriations and veto impact.
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Little Hock
Lawrence’ E. ‘Wilson
Camden
Leutenant
Jeffries
Ounehita County
Ouschita
Banc
Stephens
Lousan
Wilson
State Banking Department
Ted General Assembly
D. W. Harrell
Ouachita Valley Bank of
Banking Department
Mr. Wilson
L. B. Smead
W. T. Reynolds
Ex- Penses
Little Rock
Don Hae
Chevrolet
Mixon Chevrolet Motor Company
Me. Wilson
Dunchiti Valley Bank
Don Harrell
George B. Rose
Galloway
J. W. Warren
L.B. Smead
B. Smead
Walter FE. Taylor
State Bank
Highway Quiz Underway In Hope District Investigation
A state highway audit by the High Audit Commission reviews road work in Hope Nash and Murfreesboro Nash route projects. Bill Bell, former employee, and engineers assess belt construction and county road checks amid reports from R. B. Staton and district offices.
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High Audit Commission
Bill Bell
Fon
Hope
Hamilton
N'A
Audi
Center Incorporated Ja
Investigatville
R. B
New Ford Display Plans Lift Local Interest
Announcement from Tom Moly Hope Aula company states a new Ford cylinder engine model will be shown April 4 at the plant. The event, termed a factory display, will begin late Sunday night and continue into Monday, sparking wide interest in Ford’s first departure of a cylinder model and the upcoming V-8 follow‑ups later in the week.
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Tom Moly
Hope Aula
Axl
Ford
Whiel
Oil price hikes broaden reach across Texas and Midwest
Oklahoma City reports crude oil price increases as Texas benchmarks post higher rates. Continental and other majors adjust posted prices with Midwest and Gulf Coast markets facing a 0.98 to 0.99 dollar per barrel rise. Market notices show varied postings, including Oklahoma and nearby states, amid shifting refining and distribution schedules.
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Oklahoma City
Texas
Continental Company
Daniel
Oklahomwe
Torin
Hoover urges buying new autos to aid employment
President Hoover told Americans that purchase of new automobiles can bolster employment. He noted spring models are on sale and urged people to order cars to support factory workers, even if delivery is not immediate.
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Washington
Hoover
Bradley Robbery Suspects Are Held In Texarkana
Two Miller county men Parker and Middleton were arrested near Fort Lynn by a mixed Arkansas Louisiana posse as suspects in the $3000 Bank of Bradley robbery. Burton Poston, arrested near Blain Dentlag, La, also faces transfer to Bradley. Officers traced the trail along the Red River to Missionary Jay and Tupe before reaching Parker’s farm. Parker carried five $20 bills at arrest. J. C. Cain and W. C. Brown aided.
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Texarkana
Miller County
Fort Lynn
Louisiana
Arkansas
Bank of
Burton Poston
Blain Dentlag
Trora
Bunton
Othr
Bradley
Eal
Fini
Red
Missionary
Jay
Tupe
Hope Gully
Farker Hune
Boh
Parker
Shuvilfs
J.C. Cain
W. C. Brown
Blevins Rok Robbery Case Tried in Hope
Seven men with five whites and two negroes were arraigned in Hope city hall Saturday for involvement in the October 23 1920 robbery of H M Stephens general merchandise store at Blevins. White men Rex McDougal Homer McDougal Bud Gorham Joe Hingham and Euel Bingham were arrested after information from the negroes Jim Wood and Elmer Fellows. Joe and Bud Bingham were later found with lard and meat and released for lack of evidence. Officers E B Spears M T Ward Moni Harris and Deputy Alten Shipp led the probe. The loss was estimated at 50 to 100 dollars.
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Hope City Hall
H. M
Stephens
Blevins
AB Wade
Jim Wood
Elmer Fellows
Wallaceburg
Rex McDougal
Homer McDougal
Bud Gorham
Joe Hingham
Euel Bingham
Joe
Bud Bingham
E. B. Spears
M. T. Ward
Moni Harria
Alten Shipp of
Hope
Dope Ring Brains Nabbed in New York Arrests
Eight members arrested and $50000 worth of narcotics seized as federal agents target a powerful drug syndicate led by Al Spitzer and Irving Harper known as Little Noh. The ring allegedly handled $1.735 million in narcotics yearly and operated ships and planes with protection from rivals. The case follows 1929 anti narcotic actions and involves past indictments and acquittals.
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New Y York
United States
Georges
Medalie
al Spitzev
Irving Harper
Spitzer
Malper
Spitzar
Catly Stein
Abe Stein
New Yorke
Bultzer
Vivek Padholvers
Byelee
Federal
Government Lists Reasons For Cut In Crop Advances
Government enumerates grounds for reducing crop loan advances. Reasons include overstatement of needed acreage, requests exceeding seed and fertilizer needs, insufficient security, and ineligible uses. Each loan check includes a notice with these revisions and a promise of field inspector visits to aid repayment.
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Fedetel
Ars
Memphis
Corkinlttve
Department of Agriculture
No Developments In Lindbergh Case
HOPEWELL New Jersey Colonel H Norman Schwarzkopf head of the New Jersey state Police said at a press conference there was nothing to indicate progress in the Lindbergh kidnapping case beyond the elimination of false clues The three intermediaries at Norfolk Virginia continued to work to negotiate with the kidnapers but their efforts were shrouded in secrecy and no connection was expected until a specified time
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Hopewell
N. J
H. Norman Schwarzkopf
New Jersey State Police
Killed Instantly In Rail Accident Near Ledwidge
Isaac Johnson eight of Ledwidge Perry county was killed instantly Friday morning near Ledwidge when struck by Rock Island train No 42 en route from Booneville to Memphis. The body is held at P J Rueber & Co parlors. Johnson worked for the railroad on landslides and was to signal the engineer at a curve. He is survived by his wife two sons Adlen and Culyin and daughters Mizsesdane Ma Jezsie Elizabeth and Clemmie Wiley all of Ledwidge and Mrs Eunny Esrles of Pine Valley Okla.
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Little Rock
Isaac Johnson
Ledwidge
Perry County
Rock Island
Booneville
Memphis
P. J. Rueber & Co
Johnson
Mawaleh
Bluffs
Paty County
Adlen
Culyin
Pil
Leedwidge
Jezsie
Elizabeth Johnson
Clemmie Wiley
Ledwidge, Widh
Eunny Esrles
Pine Valley
Okla
Refugees Flee as Exits Close Under Mussolini Orders
In a rushed exodus villagers hasten from damaged areas. Refugees flood toward neighboring villages and farms as authorities order movements. Nightfall finds many without shelter while a few remain to endure the path to safety. Premier Mussolini directs surrounding towns to accommodate the displaced.
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India
Mussolini
Rome
Kiwanis April Fool Stunt Ends In Mixed Pranks
Kiwanis Club observed April Fool’s Day at the New Capital Hotel with practical jokes involving loaded cigars planted by Dr. Frank Pickel and metal flies on food. The surprise program largely failed. Vocational guidance talks for Hope High School were planned, with club members to speak during chapel hour. Ted Jones championed guidance talks, citing peer college programs, as a model for student readiness. A goodwill trip mailing and visits to neighboring Kiwanis clubs were arranged for next week and rest week, with Joss Harbin highlighted to organize future visits.
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Kiwanis Club
Capital
Frank Pickel
Kiwanis
High Sehivot
John Cox
Ted Jones
Curchita
Hope High Echool
Vocalions
Arladelphia Business Al¢n
Guathita College
Jones
George BP
Jackson
Litte Reel
The
Hopelub
EY Dorado Club
Hotel Randolph
Hope Club
Joss Harbin
Legion Benefit at America's Theaters Friday Show
A benefit at The America theater Friday features the film The Man Who Played God with George Arliss. The program includes student dance numbers directed by Mrs Jim Martindale and vocal numbers by Mrs Wartley. Dancers listed include Winnie Lee Floyd Catherine Lane Betty Jean Wright Wanda Lane Polly Jor Coffee Charles von Hugh Gwynn Mary Cornelia Holloway Joy Rainey Mary Louise Wright Marietta Pres ey with accompanist Miss Harriet Story.
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America
Sha Theater
God
George Arliss
Ang
Jim Martindale
Wartley
Winnie Lee Floyd
Catherine Lane
McCulley
Margaret Bush
Betty Jean Wright
Wanda Lane
Polly
Jor Coffee
Charles von Hugh Gwynn
Mary Cornelia Holloway
Joy Rainey
Mary Louise Wright
Marietta Presey
Misy Harriet Story
Traffic Group Plans Meeting Over Missouri Pacific Issue
The Hope Chamber of Commerce traffic committee led by Ty Carter Johnson, BF McFaddin, and A C Monts will reconvene likely Saturday afternoon or Monday to discuss the withdrawal of the Missouri Pacific engine crew. A protest from major shippers, backed by L W Baldwin, spurred the meeting and may lead to a public hearing and further action by local ship interests.
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Hope Chamber of Commerce
Missouri Pacific
Ty. Carter Johnson
Thairman
BF. McFaddin
A. C. Monts
Railroad Comepany
L. W. Baldwin
Chamber of Commerce
Lynchings and hearings mix in terse bulletin notes
A fragmentary bulletin notes a lynching in Crockett with a man named Dave Tulis, aged 50, after an alleged entry into a White Wayman's bedroom. In Washington, the House Ways and Means Committee fixed hearings for April on legislation related to soldiers' benefits and related measures.
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Washington
Crisp
House
Ways and Means
Man killed after fall under gravel truck in McRory
H A Totty 38 of Little Rock was fatally struck when he fell under the wheels of a truck in McRory on Friday night. He apparently fell while alighting from the truck after the driver had given him a ride.
Still Discovered On Raft On Lake
Deputies and Prohibition officers found a still built on a raft in the center of a lake ten miles east of Little Rock. The operation was seized Friday after termite-like timber floors and timber supports held the device above the water. A man named Jessie Hanley was arrested as the group investigated the scene and the blaze reportedly burned a portion of the plant.
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Little Rock
Feglicner Lake
Nath
Thle Rock
Russ
Chenault
Anderson
Spir i
Prohibition
Mayhew
Jessie Hanley
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S & Month
Willie Wallace
W. Jeffries
Laly Crafton Jeffries
Feepies
Smead
Ronway
Congress
Fred M. Vingoi
Kentucky
Rts Regan
Achusetts
Hacky A. Canfield
Ict
Bill H
Ciaeystars
Mur
City
Blevins Rok
Wade
Henry Ford
Legion
M. P
Bulletins
Tiote
H. A. Totty
McCrory, Ark
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