Ruling on Wagner Act stirs bitter labor split struggle
Supreme Court validation of the Wagner Act opens peaceful means to settle a long running feud between John Lewis's Committee for Industrial Organization and William Green's American Federation of Labor. The act enables majority unions to secure exclusive bargaining rights, potentially triggering rapid union drives and renewed clashes as the two federations contest control across industries and plants.
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NEA Service
Cleveland
U. S. Supreme Court
Ise
John Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Wagner
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Fia Datlar
Textile Workers
ALF
United
Pextile
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Fie
Leweli
British Convicts Suspected of Plot at Dartmoor
British convicts at Dartmoor prison suspected of planning a mutiny on Coronation day. Officials denied the plot existence. Unconfirmed reports said a prisoner, angered by continued sentences and lack of clemency, threatened a break during the May coronation ceremonies.
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London
Eng
Dartmoar
Enghand
George
Bennett New Head of Housing Group
Bennett H. M. Bennett will become Arkansas director of the Federal Housing Administration effective April 26, succeeding Thal Norwnnyd. The item notes only three patents were issued in the first year of the U S patent office, with total patents exceeding 2,150,000 by June, including more than 100,000 for unused automobile use.
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Bennett New
Housing Group
Lattle Rock
H. M. Bennett
Phursilay Washington
U.S. Patent Office
May 9 Washington Day to Be Observed in Homecoming
Washingtons annual Homecoming event labeled Washington Day will be held on Mother's Day, Sunday May 9. An organizing meeting announced executive, meat, dinner and bread committees with members from local residents and the 1987 Washington High School graduating class. Continued details noted to page four.
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Washington
Paul Rowe
K. R. Timberlake
Luther Smith
W. Dt Pruitt
Mary Catt
Eli Monroe
J. F. Dugger
Rob Patterson
Lat Mosts
Gus Monroe
Tovet
Letha Frasier
W. Stroud
A. P. Delany
Auke
Pilkinton
Bob Levins
Susie Barrow
Joe Monroe
Lee McDonald
Due Jackson
J. L. Booker
Athryn Holt
Lat Moses
O Beck
S. H. Smith
Washington High School
Table and Water Committee
Crit
Dominion Canada intervention urged in Oshawa strike
United Automobile Workers members adopt a resolution pressing Dominion action to end the General Motors strike involving 3,700 Oshawa workers. Premier Hepburn resigns two cabinet ministers over the policy split as Labour Minister Croll quits and Mayor Hall demands sympathy strikes in U S plants to test union loyalty.
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Associated Press
General Motors
Oshawa
Ontario
Mitchell Hepburn
United Automobile Workers Union
Dominion of Canada
U. S
USAWA
United States
David Croll
John L. Lewis
Hepburn
Arthur W. Roebuck
Alex Hall
International Union Organization
Hall
United Automobile Workers of America
C. SO
Lewis
Crall
Canada
Empire
Henburn
Coulter Manufacturing Company
Goodrich Tire Company
Kitchener
C.1.0
Long-Short Haul Repeal Advances in House Vote
The House passed the Petengill bill repealing the long-and-short-haul clause of the Interstate Commerce Act, sending it to the Senate. The 215 to 41 House vote followed hours of debate over railroads’ ability to match water and truck freight rates on long-distance routes. Opponents warned of higher prices and damaged merchant trade, while proponents argued parity with other carriers.
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Washington
House
Senate
Rankin
Day
Turned Brown By Brown Turner in Longview Texas
Longview Texas report notes political shifts as Supreme Court justices align with New Deal. Rail freight volumes rise, crossings become hazardous with stalled cars. Hitchhiking trend grows as travelers switch to tramp life amid transportation turmoil.
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Longview
Texas
Supreme Court
New Court Change Bill Is Submitted
Senator McKarran of Nevada introduced in the senate a substitute for the Roosevelt court bill. It would add two justices to the Supreme Court unconditionally. The move follows his long influence on judiciary matters and his stance on enlarging the court if current retirees depart. A Massachusetts Democrat forecast swift enactment of new labor regulation after the Wagner Act ruling, urging a four hour workweek as a remedy to unemployment.
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Washington
McKarran
Nevada
Senate
Supreme Court
Senate Judiciary Committee
Ron
Airinalinery
Massachusetts
House Labor Committee
Congress
Connery
Job Contacts Offered by U S Employment Service Hope District
The National Re Employment Service in Hope operates as a free job bridge for employers and applicants. G T Cross, manager of the Hope district office, notes strong demand for skilled workers statewide and that local applicants can access good jobs through Hope’s clearance arrangements. The issue also carries an advertisement from J L Williams & Sons noting fund figures related to the Hope office.
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National
Hope
The
Star
J. L. Williams & Sons, Lumbermun
U.S. Department of Labor
G. T. Cross
Southwest
Arkansas Territory
Cross
Hope Office
Closing of Street Not to Be Fought
Judge Woodridge ruled against continuing the suit to bar the State Highway Commission and Colton Belt railroad from barricading the grade crossing at Rison. Attorney KF Gates, representing Rison citizens, reported the temporary injunction had been obtained and the authorities did not want to press the action.
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State Highway Commission
Colton Belt Railroad
Rison
Woodridge
KF. Gates
Jim
Cheap Books and Bright Prices Abound in Library Shelf Picks
Tiny five and ten cent titles fill the five book division of Ui Congressional Library. Paper-backed Shirley Temple fates and Jeane strip condensations for movie classics priced low. These savy volumes may become rare records of 20th century children's literature, says Y. Vulta Paro, rare book chief.
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Washelington
Shange
Ui Congressional Library
Jeane
Y. Vulta Paro
Revised Industrial School Board to Oust Supt. Reeves
LITTLE ROCK. The Arkansas Boys Industrial School board prepared to vote on ousting Superintendent John Reeves after Governor Bailey removed two board members. The meeting was moved from Pine Bluff to the school, with Rev. J. Dawson, the governor’s pick, expected to be named superintendent. The governor cited improper furloughs and abuse, and noted the board failed to adopt corrective actions.
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Revised Industrial School Board
Supt. Reeves
Little Rock
Arkansas Boys Industrial School Board
Pine Bluff
John Reeves
Bailey
Phil Back
Industrial School
J. €. Dawson
Conway
George H. Adams
E. F. Edwards
Boys Industrial School
J. O. Goff
B. W. Williams
Piggott
Clay County
A. O. Rescher
Dermott
Hugh Jones Takes Frigidaire Agency
Hugh Jones of the Automotive Supply Co on South Main signed to handle Frigidaire sales. Leroy Haines, five years in refrigeration, will lead the sales department. New Frigidaire models are on display at the Automotive Supply campus. Florida Supreme Court has had no impeachments in its 92 year history.
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Hugh Jones
Automotive Supply Company
South Main Street
Frigidaires
Jones
Leroy Haines
Little Rock
Haines
Automotive Supply
Mind Your Manners in Customer Service
Questioned guidance on polite shopping conduct with corrective answers. It outlines intelligent sales signals, fairness to a buyer, and proper steps for handling purchases, including returning items and dealing with staff. It notes that some clerks may misuse terms, and emphasizes courteous, time-saving customer behavior.
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Vulus
Hidf
Ood
Julienstey
Visa Iulduniseions
NEA Service, Inc
Hembree Sentenced to Life for Murder in Hope
A Washington circuit court jury found Hiram Hembree guilty of murder in the slaying of Van Derryberry Sr. and fixed life imprisonment. The trial, held just before 6 pm, saw about 10 minutes of deliberation. Judge Dexter Bush imposed the sentence after testimony from doctors and remarks by the prosecutor and defense, amid a large crowd. The case stemmed from an argument over a small debt. A court recess was set for April 20, with Hope municipal court session planned for the following Monday.
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Washington
Hiram Hembree
Hembree
Hope
van Derryberry
Dexter Bush
Steve Carrigan
A. C. Kolb
State Hospital
R.E. Roland
A. C. Davis
S. J. Clark
Jels P. Vesey
Ned Stewart
Derryberry
Municipal Court At
McDonald Calls for Speedy Trial
Sam Robinson, attorney for Ed F. McDonald, former secretary, says there is no plan to seek a continuance. The defense argues the case remains clouded and motions are pending before the trial. Prosecutor Fred A. Donham plans further action as the matter awaits jury presentation.
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Little Rock
Sam Robinson
Ed F. McDonald
GE State
McDonald
Fred A. Donham
Mir
Robinson
Donhwn
Embargo on Arms and Troops Set for Monday
London and Madrid clash over non intervention steps as a London subcommittee orders a land and sea patrol of Spain’s frontiers to begin at midnight next Monday. In Madrid rebels’ drive falters as government lines tighten and supplies are cut, while storms halt Basque fighting around Bilbao amid ongoing Spanish conflict developments.
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Associated Press
London
Spain
Madrid
Basque County
Bilbao
Mrs. R. D. Reed Dies in Little Rock at 71
Mrs. R. D. Reed of Little Rock, 71, formerly of Hope, died at her home Monday. Funeral and burial were held there Wednesday afternoon. Survived by two daughters Mrs. O. D. Wise of Little Rock and Mrs. Sanford McMillan of Malvern, three sisters Mrs. J. S. Collier Miss Nannie Kidd of Hope and Mrs. M. A. Roberts of Texarkana, and three brothers R. A. Kidd Bodlvaw Jim Kidd Fulton W. A. Kidd Hope.
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R. D. Reed
Hope
Little Rock
O. D. Wise
Sanford McMillan
Malvern
J. S. Collier
Nannie Kidd
M. A. Roberts
Texarkana
R. A. Kidd
Bodlvaw
Jim Kidd
Fulton
W. A . Kidd
Jack Anderson Named Sharp County Agent at Hardy
The University of Arkansas College of Agriculture announces Jack Anderson as Sharp county agent with headquarters in Hardy effective May 1. He previously served as assistant county agent in Hempstead and Nevada counties.
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Jack Anderson
Sharp
The
University of Arkansas College of Agriculture
Hardy
Mr. Anderson
Hempstead
Nevada
Cotton Prices Move on Open and Close in New Orleans
In New Orleans Maycotton opened at 13.7 cents and closed at 13.45 cents. Spot cotton closed quiet, down 0. A points. middling price settled at 13.80 cents.
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New Orleans
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