Alabama Election Controversy Sparks Federal Scrutiny
An Associated Press report from Washington says Alabama faces a federal challenge to its general election as Senator Heflin contests the Bankhead seat. The piece condemns federal intrusion into state elections, arguing Alabama voters chose Heflin and should not be overridden by national authorities. It criticizes Senate reform efforts as overreaching and defends state sovereignty in determining electoral outcomes.
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Cormer
Heflin
Associated ‘Press
Washington
Bankhead
Alabama
Whindis
Sovith
Pennsylvania
Vare
Alatama
United States
Platform highlights for Hempstead county and state highway aims
The Star outlines a platform urging municipal power plant development in Hevelon and inland social resource expansion in Hobe. It emphasizes improving city pavement since 1931, sanitary conditions in Wes and business, and backing the Chamber of Commerce. It supports county highway programs building all weather land, reducing road mileage, aiding scientific agriculture, and promoting cooperative farm organizations. It also calls for tax reform and budget-based efficient government.
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Tcrry
Hevelon
Hobe
Blore
Wes
Chamber of Commerce
Greaté Strif
Courage Farmer
Aia
Arkanena
Controversy Over Furlough Abuse Sparks Arkansas Debate
The Star reports a heated dispute over Atkins furlough records and governor Parnell. The controversy centers on clemency filings, leakage of names, and public access to furlough data. The paper defends press accountability and vows to expose who influenced clemency decisions.
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Atkins
Gding
Little Rock
Star
Associated Press
Parnell
Rock
Wage Cuts and Economic Hope in a Sour Postwar Year
The piece weighs wage reductions as a looming risk to industry and questions if lower pay is the only way to spur trade. It notes growing public reluctance to deflate labor, contrasts postwar mood with 1920 21 attitudes, and cites a Soviet order to Berlin that could have boosted U S industry if allowed. It argues reduced purchasing power harms revival and flags missed opportunities like turning away German factory goods.
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Aoe
Piatakov
Berlin
United States
The Danger of Not Paying Reads Like a Warning
A Wyoming exchange quotes a Minnesota prisoner who says the first step to ruin was cheating an editor out of two years subscription. The Morrilton Democrat notes the danger as a moral caution for subscribers to avoid debt and moral lapses.
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Wyoming
Minnesota
Morrilton Democrat
Education Woes Explained by Economic Low Mood
Rodney Dutcher reports from the National Education Association bulletin board on how the economic slump is affecting schools. Some districts cut staff and salaries, others delay budgets, yet overall budgets hold. thousands of teachers remain employed as districts push build now campaigns and enrollment stays steady or rises in counties hit by bank failures and tax shortfalls.
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Rodney Dutcher
NEA
Ashington
Navnal Geographic
National Education Association
J. W. Craitree
L Aperatary
Boards of Education
Crabtree
Berkley
Mich
North Carolina
Washington, D. C
Asheville
N. C
Georgia
Mississippi
R. S. Hicks
Caspar
Wyo
Bearrs Satirical Notes and Odd Local Snapshots
A collection of quips on high society and etiquette. A Dutch boxer kissed his English foe in the ring after a loss. Washington names Constitution avenue, warning readers to stay on the right. A Pittsburgh motorist engaged to marry the man she ran down twice in one day. A New Jersey store declares it will hire no more fat girls, predicting lean days ahead. The Scotch are described as often charitable and governed by their word.
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Fittsburgh
New Jersey
Nevada county crops look bumper in Prescott Arkansas
Prospects for a bumper fruit and vegetable crop are reported in Nevada county. Farmers say rock crops are excellent across the board and radish production may reach about 100 carloads. Prices obtained so far are satisfactory with unusually large acreage planted in other vegetables and strong expectations for high yields.
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Prescott
Ark
Nevada County
Man Held at Idabel on Grave Opening Charge
Rufus McCain of Eagletown arrested by Deputy Sheriff L L Crouch and Constable Fletcher Rogers on interference with dead bodies related to an alleged grave opening. He is jailed awaiting preliminary hearing. He had been out of the county since December 6.
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Idabel
Okla
Rufus McCain
Eagletown
L. L. Crouch
Fletcher Rogers
Marriage of Frances Thompson to William Foster Bridewell
News of the day notes the Thompson family announces the marriage of Frances Thompson to William Foster Bridewell on April 18, 1906 in McAlester Indian Territory with a home in Hope after March 1. Bridewell is described as a progressive local businessman, and Frances is a former resident of Hope. Also mentioned is a Parcel Shower for Miss Lucile Rhodes hosted by Miss Mamie Briant and Miss Irma Briant at Mrs J. R. Billingsley’s new home in Hope.
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A. L. Thompson
Frances
William Foster Bridewell
Mc~ Alester
Indian Territory
Hope. Ark
Lucile’ Rhodes
Mamie
Irma Briant
Miss Iane Russell Returns From Nashville Piano Contest
Ten years ago Miss Iane Russell came back from Nashville where she competed as a piano contestant in a school association event. Emory B. Smith of Washington visited yesterday, H A King of Ozan was a morning business caller. Mr and Mrs Talbot Feild moved into a new residence on West Division Street, a handsome home on the site of Capt and Mrs J T West's former dwelling.
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Iane Russell
Nashville
Emory B. Smith
Washington
H. A. King
Ozan
Hope
Talbot Feild
Capt
J. T. West
West Division Street
Birthday party honors Miss Elizabeth Bowden
The birthday party for Miss Elizabeth Bowden drew a large attendance and all reported a good time. Mr. and Mrs. Fields and Miss Frances Gibson of Melrose spent Sunday with Mrs. D. C. Byers. Mrs. Louise Robertson of Hope spent the weekend with her cousin Miss Faye Turner. Miss Ellen Byers visited with her brother Orie last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Vandal and Mr. and Mrs. Preston Putman and family visited Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Cumbie Sunday afternoon.
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Elizabeth Bowden
Mrs. Fields
Frances Gibson
Melrose
D. C. Byers
Louise Robertson
Hope
Faye Turner
Ellen Byers
Orie
J. H. Vandal
Preston Putman
J. T. Cumbie
Starmony Community Corn Planting Day Report
Planting corn seems to be the order of the day in this community. G. H. McMillen and family and Daugherty and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Mary Jeans and her daughter Helen of Evening Shade. Mrs. Jimmie Gray is on the sick list this week.
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G. H. McMillen
Daugherty
Mary Jeans
Helen
Evening Shade
Jimmie Gray
Jots Around Shower Jots Around Shower
April showers and warm sun help plants grow and boost garden progress. Weather relieves drought concerns and supports seedlings, promising a productive growing season ahead.
Local Social Notes and Farm News from Hope Area
P P Orwell and family welcomed a visit from his parents and a sister on Sunday at their home. E Huff and Harold Sanford with families visited and feasted with kin, while Dee O Gray, ill but improving, rested at Shreveport hospital. Stock dipping moves forward, acres of corn planned, and neighbors report mixed health and travel updates throughout the Hope vicinity.
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P. P. Orwell
E. Huff
lHope
Shreveport
Sidney E. Huff
W. A. Cobbrand
Penny Orwell
Dog saves master then dies in Conway blaze
A small bulldog died in flames after saving his master Walter Brown in Conway Arkansas. Brown woke from the fire and escaped through a window but returned to rescue the dog and was slightly burned. The roof collapsed during the attempt.
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Conway
Conway, Ark
Thursday
Walter Brown
Brown
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