Wallington Seethes Over Closed Shop Rift in Coal War
Bruce Catton outlines the clash between the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations over the closed shop and penalty clauses in coal contracts. John Lewis presses for a closed shop or removal of penalties to deter raids, while AFL rivals like the Progressive Miners Union loom. Operators doubt a strike, citing brief disruption and regional relief dynamics, yet optimism fades into cautious peace talks.
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Wallington
Gren
American Federation of Labor
Congress of Industrial Organia Ethins
Minera
John Lovwis
United Mine Workers of America
Frances Perkins
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Reid
Anine
ALF
L-chartered
Progressive Miners Union
Washington
Appalachian
Chaniel
William Green
A. M. of L. War Chest
United Mine Workers’ Treasury
Steckson
Newport: News
West Virginia
Af.l
Salur Peaes
A. F
Paris Sinks After Fire Off Le Havre Sinking of the 34,000 ton Paris after an all night blaze at Le Havre.
The French liner Paris valued at 15 million dollars sank in Le Havre harbor after a fire believed started by saboteurs. Art shipments for the New York World's Fair and 10 U.S. warplanes were removed before the disaster. Two killed and two seriously injured as crews fought the flames. ship safety chief Sourdille died in a fall.
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LE Havre
France
Paris
United States
LeHavee
Ameories
Sourdille
JNA
French Live
Deydock
Baptists Revive with Growing Congregations at First Church
Growing congregations attend morning and night revival led by Dr. K P J Garratt at First Baptist. A junior choir ages take part, meeting nightly at seven for training under Claude Taylor. Garratt urges strong living to match teaching, stressing sacred home life and steadfast marriage.
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K.P. J. Garratt
First Baptist Church
Claude Taylor
Garrett
Jesus
Sone
Cranium Crackers Puzzle About Vehicle Routes
A brain teaser describes John riding seven blocks north to meet Willard in a wagon. They switch, travel four blocks south, then John goes three blocks north while Willard goes five blocks beyond their starting meeting point. Determine how many blocks each boy rode in each direction.
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John
Willard
New Armory Plans Face WPA Aid and State Funds
Major Pat C. Harris said Arkansas National Guard armory construction may start this year with WPA labor and federal grants expected after July 3. Seventeen units lack facilities, with projects planned for Prescott Rogers Barns Arkadelphia Hope Russellville Forrest City Little Rock Jonesboro Camden and Walnut Ridge.
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Arkansas National Guard
WPA
Pat. C. Harris
Work Progress Administration
Hot Springs Oaklawn Jockey Club
Seek Reversal of Poll Tax Revision
In Little Rock Arkansas lawyers filed a brief seeking reversal of the April Arkansas Supreme Court ruling on Megapoll tax receipts. They contend ink signatures were required and that the decision could subject several state officials to removal. The filing requests a four year hearing.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Supreme Court
Camlera Aransas
Copeland Named New Hope Police Chief and City Officials
Mayor Atkins announced R. Copeland as police chief succeeding acting chief Claude Stuart with Copeland taking over Wednesday. Fire Chief T R Bryant Jr was appointed, effective immediately, to head the Hope Fire Department. The council elected Dr. Don Smith city physician and E F McFaddin city attorney by secret ballot. New aldermen were sworn in and council committees announced, with City Clerk Billingsley administering oaths.
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W. S
Atkins
5. R. Copeland
Claude Stuart
John W. Ridghill
Copeland
Hope
Sevral
State Police Commission
Atking
T R Bryant, Jr
Hope Fire Department
J. K. Sale
Bryant
Carncei
Don Smith
P. B. Carrigan
Ith
Wwerg
W. G. Alliso
Weaver
J. W. Bra
E. F., McFaddin
W. 5. Atkins
James H. Pilkinton
Lawson Glover
Royce Weisenberger
Connell
Syd McMath
Frank Nolen
L. N. Garner
Water and Light
C. E. Cassidy
L. A. Keith
J. R. Williams
P. D. Henry
E. P. Young
Chaman
C. BE
B. P. Young
T. B. Billingsley
Charles Reynerson
Mind Your Manners Time Reg Ye Pat Answers Quiz
A 1939 NEA Service etiquette quiz tests social usage rules. Questions cover apologies for not smoking or drinking and hosting invitations with house guests, with sample answers indicating no to most prompts and guidance on handling hospital visits.
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Ellen
Duc Lek
NEA Service
Ino
England Aims to Assure No Encirclement Policy
In a Lords speech Foreign Secretary Halifax pledged that Britain will not pursue encirclement in Europe and cabinet moves to form a supply department for the vast rearmament program were reported. Long told Congress neutrality will either lead to war or avert it, favoring a cash and carry plan. Lindbergh to aid U S flight research and a new aviation study for Langley Field and Sunnyvale funding followed.
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London
Eng
Wiscoun
Halifax
Britain
Europe
House of Lords
Iine
Britains
U. S
Washington
Breckenridge Long
Italy
Senate Foreign Reperations Committee
Congress
Long
Sikce Cone Press
Lindbergh
Charles A. Lindbergh
United States Army
Germany
United States
War Woodring
Air Corps
Army Air Corps
Lone Eagle
Henry Arnold
Arnold
Willy
Wandving
National Advisory Committee
House
Senate
Lang Jey Field
Sunnyvale
Cal
Kin of Roosevelt Found in Plane Crash
Partially burned bodies identified as Daniel F. Roosevelt nephew of Franklin D Roosevelt and Bronson Harriman Rumsey grandson of E J Harriman were recovered from a crashed plane near Guadalupe Victoria village Puebla state. White House said Mrs Roosevelt cancels three engagements and returns from Seattle to attend funeral.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Daniel F. Roosevelt
Mas
Frantlin D. Roosevelt
Bronson Harriman
Peter) Rumsey
E. J. Harriman
Guadalupe Vicling Village
Puebla
Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Das
Seattle
Wash
Capitol Building Strike Is Broken
Little Rock police faced union workers at the capitol grounds as gate access to the Stike building site was blocked by seven pickets and about four sympathizers. The material convoy faced a four hour delay before trucks resumed under an agreement between strikers and the project’s material company officials.
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Little Rock
i4State
Capitol Grounds
Stike
W. G. Stuab
Materu
Farm Debt Group to Meet Thursday in Hope Arkansas
Farmers burdened by debt may consult with Hempstead County Farm Debt Adjustment Committee when it meets at the Farm Security Administration office in Hope on April 20, 1939. The service is free to debt burdened farmers and creditors with confidential guidance to reach mutual solutions.
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Pelite
Lotest
Orig
Hempstew County Fury
Hope
Ark
BE. M. Osborn
Farm Security Administration Office
Raid Still Arrests And Whisky Seizure Near Hope
Sheriff Baker and Constable Jess Britt arrested three men and seized a 50 gallon still and 15 gallons of liquor five miles south of Hope. George Cantley and his son Johnnie Lee Cantley and Wyatt were jailed. two other men escaped. A white man, Herman Tico, was linked to a stolen car recovered 40 miles south of Spring Hill. Additional arrests for cattle theft by Fulton residents were announced, with more expected.
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Baker
Pegrov
Hope
George Cantley
Johnnie Lee
Wee Sie
Wyatt
Jess Britt
Eumber
Cantley
Divera Wyatt
Biker
Herman Tico
Fran Byers Brothers
Donald Moore
Spring Hill
Sweeney Copeland
Vernon Whitten
Othu Meggason
Fulton
Chiveley Rowland
Meggason
You Middlebyooks
Ed Wilson
Offivere
Fullun
Cotton price report from New Grueansam May opening and close
The New Grueansam market opened Wednesday at 6.31 and closed at 8.55 for cotton. Spot cotton traded dull with a three point change, finishing around 870.
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NEW Grueansam
Wednysday
Spot Cutton
Yell County Flood Ousts 75 Families
Seventy five families were forced from their low land homes in Yell county after a section of the levee protecting Garden’s Bend from the Petit Jean river collapsed. The break sent floodwater over four thousand acres of rich agricultural land. Nearby farmers prepared to evacuate if needed as water rose about four feet in abandoned homes while the Petit Jean continued to move upstream. Elsewhere in Arkansas flood threats eased though many rivers and drainage ditches remained dangerous across the state.
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Little Rock
Yell County
Garden
Petit Jean
Arkansas
Junior Class Play Slated Thursday at Hype Hill School
The Junior Class of Hype Hill School presents its annual comedy I Like Your Neyve at the high school auditorium Thursday April 20 at 8. TheCast includes Whitey Tommy Turner Cora Lucille Ruggles Nell Louise Broyles Pewee E P Young Dr McCafferty Robert Singleton Mrs Sturgeon spy Rantsey Mary Newiur secretary Mary Ann Lile Osu Oop Tony Pat Cook Lucy engaged to Oscar Mary Suell Kent Dr Tobin Mrs Sturgeon’s physician David Coteman Jimny Anderson Billy Orton Olga Countess Divani Mabel Bearden and others in a three act farce directed by Lawr enue Martin.
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Hype Hill School
Te High School
Katherine Kavanaugh
Lawwrenue Martin
Whitey
Tommy Turner
Cora
Lucille Ruggles
Della
Nell Louise Broyles
Pewee
E. P. Young
Dr. McCafferty
Rober Singleton
Sturgeon
Spy Rantsey
Mary Newiur
Mary ‘Ann Lile Osu Oop
Tony Pat Cook
Lucy
Oscar
Mary Suell Kent
Mary Suell Kent, Dr. Tobin
New Mayor Bans Gambling Devices In Hope District
New mayor W. S. Atkins urges aggressive reform in Hope Arkansas during inaugural address. He pledges enforcement of Sunday sales ban, sewer fixes, street improvements, traffic changes, and one sided parking on Front Second and Third streets. A city treasury protection resolution requires written requests for aid and publication prior to approval. A second measure bans waiving license fees for parades and shows, directing fees to sponsoring groups.
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New
W. S
Hope Bee
Hope
Cory
Atkins
Bower
Merchants of Hope
Maint Street
Haye
Arkansas
Auice
Thought on trust and love in faith by T. Brooks
A brief, reflective note attributed to T. Brooks explores how love for Christ deepens trust. The fragment emphasizes devotion, reliance on Jesus, and the consequence of steadfast belief guiding daily conduct.
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le Harge
Iitalian
Doele
N. Y. Fair
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Ave
Baptists
R. Copeland
Stuart
Force
McFaddin
T. R. Bryant, Jr
England
Aviation Authority
Mrs. Roosevelt
Pan-America
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Lettis
Or Ae
Capitol Building
Aidere
Christ
T. Brooks
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