England Abolishes Capital Punishment After 800 Years
England moves to end capital punishment for murder after a seven hour Commons debate. The vote 245 to 222 paves a five year trial period with changes proceeding through Lords. Government cites societal protection and humanitarian reasons amid socialist and conservative divisions.
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London Daily Graphic
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Arkansas Negro College Jubilee Opens Today
Here and There in Arkansas notes mark the 19th annual jubilee for the founding of a Negro college in Little Rock. Established in 1873 with seven students, it now has 1800 students, 40 faculty, and a new president Lawrence Davis. Also mentions Arkansas Week events, drivers for education, and various local school celebrations amidst period reporting.
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Lewis faces possible jail term over union action
In a lengthy court session Judge Goldsborough warned of potential jail for John L. Lewis after ruling unions could be held responsible for mass actions by members. He criticized Lewis's maneuver as a way to dodge blame and said leadership is required for collective action. The court may seek punishment recommendations tomorrow.
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R. W. Robins
Supreme Court ruling reshapes chancery case in Arkansas
Arkansas Supreme Court upheld a 1987 interstate compact law for parole supervision and reversed a lower court ruling. The decision affects Byron Apple’s habeas corpus petition and extradition handling with Missouri authorities. Additional cases from Pulaski, Arkansas County, and civil matters were decided, with mixed dissents noted.
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25 Years of Employment Is Predicted
Washington report by the Agriculture Department foresees 25 years of relatively high employment and prices barring unforeseen developments. The Bureau of Agricultural Economics says the outlook for 5 to 25 years is relatively favorable, with some farm price declines possible. It credits rising unionization and minimum wage laws for supporting wages and purchasing power, and predicts higher farm output through better methods and more mechanization.
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Blonde bets on horse loses then commits suicide
In Miami Beach on a Sunday, Catherine Adell Cohen, 32, a platinum blonde, died of carbon monoxide poisoning after losing about 15,000 dollars betting on horse races. Her body was found by Edward Ober, with a note to call her sister-in-law and husband in Sacramento. The note blamed the loss on betting on a slow horse named Rate Case. An autopsy confirmed suicide, with police noting a history of being targeted by touts and bookies.
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Two Announce for High State Office in Arkansas
Walter Pope former Pocahontas attorney and author of Pope's Digest resigns as assistant U S district attorney to run for associate justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court in a three way race with Holt and Trimble. Horace E Thompson, Internal Revenue collector, says he plans to resign possibly to seek governor, but Hatch Act restrictions await resignation acceptance by the Washington IRS.
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U.S
Arkansas
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Pope
U. S
Arkansas Supreme Court
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Clarendon
Deadline nears as governor candidates pause campaigns
The piece notes candidates for governor delaying time while a ten day filing window remains. It also mentions a 1847 Mexican War grave site in Mexico City and Arkansas Veterans convention details in Little Rock with John L. Golob as keynote. The report also includes trivia about ducks eggs fat content versus hen eggs.
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Conway
John L. Golob
Hibbing, Minn
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