Ridpath and Ridpathism on Press Power and Patience
A critique of Huey Long and the press quotes Ridpath’s History of the World. It argues truth lies in nations’ deeds, not newspapers, and contrasts commercial and political presses. The piece uses Rome and Fabius the Delayer as a cautionary tale about patience, caution, and tested policy.
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Huey P. Long
The
American Progress
John Clark Ridpath
Ciies
Ridpath
Babylon
Greece
Alexander
Rome
Carthage
Steelencar-Honds
Roman Empire
Huey Long
Long
America
John Velvet
Walcot
Vinnie Ridpath
Eateh Tuave
Hiys
Nousevelt
Pabius
Hannibal
Cannae
Fabius
Lias
Police and Fire Appointments Not Determined
Mayor Albert Graves said in a special session he is undecided on police chief and force appointments and on naming a fire chief. Decisions likely announced at a city council meeting tonight or Friday, with rapid public disclosure anticipated.
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Albert Graves
The
Star
Goy Lice
Fire
Graves Ain
Fither
Hiei
General Jolson Defends NRA Amid Recovery Debate
General Jolson argues the NRA is an intelligent attempt by government to curb monopoly and concentration of industry. He says the amuled errors in the NRA but claims they were mistakes in his administration. Abandoning the NRA would be like burning down a house.
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Washington
Johnson
NRA
Holy Thursday Observed in Rome Amid Devout Pilgrims
Thousands of pilgrims in Rome observed Holy Thursday with solemn rites as a lifelike depiction of Christ’s crucifixion drew crowds. The article notes ceremonies across the city and references a somber mood without sensational details.
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Thans- Cave
Pepe Pie
Sizable Note Hurled at League by Angry Germany
Berlin reports portray Hitler’s diplomatic note to Britain as a siegelike rebuke. The note, delivered through the German foreign minister to Sir Eric Phipps, is tied to the League of Nations action against Germany and impedes hopes for any peace pact. Berlin observers expect an outspoken reply and doubt Germany will attend future security talks.
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Germany
Berlin
Hitler
Great Britain
Eric Phipps
Konstantin von Neurath
League of Nations
Wilk
League
Geneva
Adolf Hitler
Stresa
Hetals
Council
Poland
Neny Themelves
Wil- Telmstrasse
Taksen
Europe
Italy
Turkey
Greece
Yugoslavia
Ulegaria
Jelea
Eduard Benes
Moscow
France
Pie Supper Friday Night at Provedunve Bridging Style
A pie supper will be held Friday night at Provedunve Briding style. April 19. Teluc ing the sate of the demonstration club auilt. Visitors are requested to bring a pie. The Wooten string land will varton.
Wisconsin Job Insurance Plan Near Benefit Payments
Wisconsin launches its own unemployment insurance law with reserves near 6 million dollars and 250,000 workers covered. Governor La Follette, back in office, oversees the start as contributions from employers are expected to reach 500,000 dollars monthly. The Wisconsin act, drafted with Dr. E S Witte and Prof. John R. Combs, precedes federal efforts.
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Madison
Wis
Congress
Roosevelt
Wisconsin
Philip F. la Follette
Ald Roosevelt Nogocher
Washington
Witte
John R. Comwens
University of Wisconsin
Wilte
Wisconsin pioneers job insurance with employer contribution plan
Wisconsin becomes the first state to establish job insurance funded by employer payments. The program, designed to protect workers against layoffs and unemployment, marks a major shift in state labor policy. Officials emphasize quick rollout and broad coverage for industries across the state.
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Wisconsin
12 Army Airplanes Land in This City
A fleet of army pursuit planes led by Lieutenant Pearcy from Bardsdale airport Shreveport landed at the municipal airport for a brief stay. The 12 single motor biplanes came from the southwest, formed in several maneuvers, then departed in pairs circling over the city and flying to Texarkana. The visit was reportedly part of the cross country flight from Shreveport to southwest Arkansas. Lieutenant Pourey asked about watermelons and praised the airport.
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Army
Pearcy
Bardsdale
Shreveport
Farmag Tians
Texarkana
Army Aviadors
Arkansas
Pourey
The
Star
Government Cars Must Pay Toll
Arkansas guidance states that vehicles owned or operated by state or federal agencies are not exempt from tolls on crossing toll bridges. Only vehicles for Arkansas National Guard or U S military organizations have explicit exemptions by statute or Revenue Department regulation.
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Little Rock
EFA
Attorney Geneal
Revenue
Earl R. Wiseman
Attormes
Thomas Fitzhugh
Revenue Department
Arkansas National Guard
United States Militry
Army, Navy and
Marine Corps
Wiseman
Sail
Bessie Jefferson
Stone County
Guy EB. Williams
Pli Im
Arkansas garden clubs elect Frost president at Texarkana
LITTLE ROCK The Arkansas Federation of Garden Clubs elected Miss E W Frost of Texarkana president Thursday as it closed its annual convention. The same day the Arkansas Corporation Commission opened a hearing on a railroad petition for higher intra state freight rates amid emergency funding concerns. Assistant Attorney General Guy Wants backed a plan to pay interest on penitentiary sinking fund bonds by issuing warrants and depositing proceeds in a checking account for interest payments.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Federation of Garden Clubs
E.W. Frost
Tex
Arkana
Thiersday
Arkansas Corporation Commission
Guy Wants
Wensurer
Cox to Speak at Fifteen Drug Meetings
John P. Cox of Hope Arkansas, president of the Arkansas Pharmaceutical Association, will deliver principal addresses at a 15 district meetings series beginning May 6 in Helena and ending May 24. Cox will speak at each meeting.
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John P. Cox
Hope
Arkansas Pharmaceutical Assection
Helena
My. Cox
Coolidge Felt Doubt After Death Says William Allen White
New York report quotes Kansas editor William Allen White at a thrift conference saying Calvin Coolidge doubted his life philosophy before he died. White claimed Coolidge felt savings and investment knowledge crumbled and that even his son Sandro sensed his father’s despair. White added the mechanism had done something irreparable to them yet would not overturn core principles.
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New York
William Allen White
Calvin Coolidge
Kansas
American Provident Society
Calvin Coolidee
Sandro
White
Negro Arrest Follows Robbery At Boswell Higgason Store
Hope officers arrested Willie Neal a 10 year old negro youth on suspicion of robbing Boswell Higgason Men’s Clothing store Wednesday night. Skylight prints were compared to Neal’s. $2 in change missing. a suit, socks, shoes, belt and jelly bean suspenders taken. large suitcase used for exit. second robbery in three weeks with previous entry by cutting a screen and rear door.
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Willie Neal
Hope
Boswell & Higgason
Clarence Baker
Neal
Louisiana Senate rejects measure urging relief funds stay
Baton Rouge Louisiana. The senate after referring Huey Long measures to the finance committee voted down a resolution by Senator J J Wingrave asking the federal government not to withdraw Public Relief Administration aid from Louisiana Injeause of a political quarrel The resolution was tabled 23 to 7 amid debate over whether the national administration should alter relief methods and funding in the state.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana Senate
Huey PL Long
Fisuance
Senor
J.J. Wingrave
Povernment
Lousiana
Senamr Coleman Lindsey
Louisiana
Senier Long
Secretary of the Interior
Wing
Velvia
Lindsey
Proposals Battle Over New Deal Pension Plans In Congress
Washington lawmakers failed to modify the administration security bill as four major pension plans faced votes. Townsend and Greenway amendments were rejected, while Scrugham urged a $250 million public relief option. Four substitute plans detailed include Townsend McGroarty, Greenway, Lundeen, and Rogers Pope proposals with varying tax and payout structures.
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Washington
Scrugham
Nvada
Frazier-Lemke
Admi
Borsh
Senate
American
Europe
United States
Far
Townsend-McGroarty
Greenway
Ment
Mrs. McLaughlin Dies at Blevins
S. E. McLaughlin of Hempstead County dies at her Blevins home on April 1 in her seventies. Native of the county, she is survived by two sons Ben F Mullens and S. E Mullens, two grandchildren Ben F Jo and Juanita, two brothers W. J Singery and C. R Singery, and a sister Mrs M A Brown.
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S. E. McLaughlin
Hempstead
Civaen
Blevins
Hempstead County
Ben F. Mullens
E Mullens
Ben F
Juanita
W. J
C. R. Singerwit
M. A. Brown
Markets Cotton New Orleans opens easier on Easter holidays
New Orleans cotton futures opened easier as traders avoided liquidating before Easter. Light long liquidation eased prices several points from prior close with May and July futures showing notable declines. In New York, cotton futures also opened down two to ten points amid increased liquidation and limited demand.
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New Orleans
Halidays
Longs
Bur Ans
New York
Ade Genvand Limited
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Whit Lavi
Mascow
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Philip LaFollette
Gela da Loyalis
May
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la Follette
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Chile
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Hope Man
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