National Better Homes Week Observed in Hope
Hempstead county's Better Homes program is celebrated in Hope at city hall at 10 o'clock Thursday, with a tour of outstanding home-building achievements at Dogovorck in the afternoon. The Stre presents a review of area home-building activity and explains the Federal Housing Administration's financial arrangements, with photography of local homes under way.
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America
Hempstead County
Hope City Hall
Dogiovk
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Federal
Panting Administration
Phow
Repeal of Testing Law Held Invalid Stations Reopen
Little Rock city attorney said the supreme court will be asked to rule on testing fee legality after Chancellor Dodge’s ruling that repeal of the 1987 compulsory automobile inspection law was invalid. The City of Hope likely awaits the high court decision before reopening its testing station while a test suit by Milton Pope of Searcy against Mayor B L Oliver proceeds in White County Chancery Court.
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McKin Jey, Jr
Supreme Court
Frank H. Dorie Toestay
Dodge
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Iesas
City of Hope
Budge
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Searcy
BL. Oliver
White Chancery Court
Cranium Crackers Logical Names and Literary Roles
A fragmented quiz references Polonius, Cyrano, Sydney Carton, and Dickens characters. It puzzles which names fit, noting plays and novels with courtroom settings and charades on authors and roles.
Industry Offers Aid to President Roosevelt
Sixteen leading business figures offered President Roosevelt aid in establishing a system of ongoing talks between government and business to prevent over production and economic depression. The joint statement urged legislation grounded in practical, not social or economic theories, and called for close cooperation to restore confidence and normal business conditions.
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Roosvelt
Roosevet
America
Job M. Hanes
Wall Street
Eveurities
Lychange
Owen D. Young
Jou
Conpany
Winthrop Wy. Aldrich
Chase Naonal Bank
Hanes
Roosevelt
Dahl
Thoughtful Aphorism On Words And Wit
A brief reflection notes that a thought expressed with careful words saves effort and attention. It suggests brevity elevates impact, contrasting lavish phrasing with concise clarity and the value of precise language.
Questions and Answers on FHA Insured Mortgages
A Washington article explains the Federal Housing Administration Insured Mortgage System. It covers who may borrow, lender sources, FHA function, maximum loan, required down payments, down payment forms, monthly repayment terms, and loan repayment periods, noting variations by loan size and property value.
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Washington
Federal Housing Administration
Federal Housing Administer
Three Miners Die in New St. Clair Mine Blast
In Pottsville Pennsylvania a new blast at the St. Clair coal mine killed three miners and left two others unaccounted for after rescuers pulled 28 workers to safety. Officials feared additional deaths as the fate of the missing remained unknown.
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Dahers
St. Clair
Chase
Albania's Queen Joins Albanian Royal Line
In a simple civil ceremony in Tirana Countess Geraldine Appony i, whose mother is American, was accepted in marriage by King Ahmed. The 22 year old Countess thus joins Queen Farida of Egypt as one of the world’s youngest queens with Albanian royal ties.
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Tirana
Albania
Geraldine Apponyi
Ahmed
Geraldine
Farida
Egypt
Politicians Warn Civil Service Officers Ahead of May Meeting
Arkansas state personnel director warned classified service workers not to join political club or party committees. The State Peace Officers Convention plans in Hope on May 25 and 26, after talks with county and city officials. The executive committee will meet in Little Rock on Sunday to set plans for the two day event.
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Little Rock
K. GO. Warner
Stile
Hope
Sherift
Jim Bearden
BT. Ramsey
Jacks Eounty
Woc. Craig
Jonesboro
Kb.j. Tumwey
J. E. Bearden
J. Karl Scagging
T.G. McCaslin
W. C. Craig
Little Rock Sunday
Isoohatan
Officers Re-Elected by Western Refiners Association
WOT SPRINGS Ark origin Western Petroleum Refiners association Wednesday re elected all its officers giving C M Boggs of Arkansas City Kan the presidency for the fourth consecutive term Vice presidents include TM Martin El Davie lla
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Ark
Ori
Western Petroleum Refiners Association
C. M. Boggs
Arkan City
Kan
Tourtt
Martin
el Daviella
Home Clubs Promote Better Homes in Hempstead County
Hempstead County home club members report substantial home improvements with careful budgeting. Mrs. R G Shuffield and the McCaskill club showcase floors built-ins and papered rooms for 125 dollars, while J B Gentry’s project totals 450 dollars in materials and labor. A tenant-built bungalow costs 408.35 dollars with six rooms. Continued in next page.
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R. G. Shuffield
McCaskill Home Demonstration Club
Sheffield
Norking
J.B. Gentry
Gentry
M Gentry
Thalsa
Jess
C. B. Haytons
Allen Hume Demonstration Club
Haytons
Me. Hayton
7000 Firms Authorized to Lend Under FHA Plan
Federal Housing Administrator Stewart McDonald authorized over 7000 lending institutions to start making modernization and repair loans under Title I of the National Housing Act amendments of 1938. Loans up to 10600 for repairs or improvements and up to 2500 for new structures are insured, with terms up to five years for repairs and ten years for new homes. Eligible borrowers include individuals, partnerships, and corporations with assured income and ownership or a long lease. Security required for new homes is a mortgage or deed of trust. general construction standards aim to protect homeowners investments. Continued on Page Four.
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United States
Congress
Roosevelt
Softball Schedule to Be Worked Out in Hope
Hope softball managers and enthusiasts meet 7 30 p m Thursday to arrange the season schedule and set opening game dates. Lyman Armstrong chairs the session in Caryigan building office of Earl W Elion WPA field supervisor. managers to submit player lists.
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Earl W. Elion
WPA
Caryi~gan
Williams Lumber Company
CCC Camp
Unique Cafe
National Guards
Sail Conservation Office
Hope Basket Company
Sealt-Burr
J. C. Penney
Bruener-Ivory Handle Company
Washington
Reginald Bearden
Blevins Opens Softball Season With Four Games
The Blevins Recreation Project under Miss Dorless B. Houser opened the softball season with four games on Monday. McCaskill and Blevins split a doubleheader, Bethel beat McCaskill in a nine inning third game, and Bethel also defeated Blevins in the fourth game.
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Blevins Recreation Project
Dorless B. Houser
McCaskill
Blevins
Bethel
Ford Cheers at Roosevelt Visit Sparks Crowd in Washington
Henry Ford, the motor magnate, lunched with President Roosevelt on Wednesday to discuss business. Chairman Marriner S. Eccles of the Federal Reserve Board also attended. The crowd cheered Ford as he arrived, wowed by his appearance.
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Washington
Henry Ford
Roosevelt
Marriner S. Eccles
Federal Reserve Board
Ford
Turnback on Toll Bridges Shrinking
LITTLE ROCK A ruling by the Washington office of the United States Bureau of Public Roads requires depreciation allowances be deducted from refunds due the state for freeing toll bridges. This may significantly affect the state's proposed federal road-building program for 1939 40. Gazette sources say officials expected unexpended balances to match most of the 1939 40 allocation, but the ruling will reduce those funds considerably.
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Little Rock
Washington
United States Bureau of Public Roads
State Highway Department
Bureau
Japan Reaches Deal to Free British Steamer Tonga
Shanghai dispatch reports a clash over the British steamer Tonga ended when Japanese authorities promised release by morning. A British gunboat was ready to act, but the ship was halted about 15 miles from Shanghai after a Chinese passenger allegedly fired at a Japanese soldier.
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Shanghai
China
McClellan files for U S Senate in Arkansas primary
Congressman John L. McClellan filed his party loyalty pledge with the Arkansas Democratic Committee and paid a 225 candidacy fee for the August 9 primary. Returning from a Malvern visit he said he sought to return to Washington to push flood control legislation.
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Little Rock
John L. McClellan
Helen Taylor
State Democratic Committee
United States Senate
Malvern
Washington, D. C
McClellan
Legis
Cotton Opens Higher as New Orleans Market Closes Quietly
In New Orleans on Wednesday May cotton opened at 8.85 and closed at 8.95. Spot cotton activity was quiet with a rise of 1d point, middling priced at 9.05.
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Spot
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