Advertising Media Show Newspapers Lead In National Reach
Trade figures from Editor and Publisher reveal 1934 national advertising by daily papers totaled 118,793,000 while magazines received 24,205,000 and radio 41,442,000. The Star defends refusing whisky ads, supporting beer ads as public policy though whisky outspent beer four to one in 1935. only Arkansas Gazette and The Star share the paper policy in rejecting whisky ads.
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Ditor & Publasher
America
the Star
The
Star
Paljeys
Stelethy
New York
Arkansas Gazette
Homecoming to Be Held on May 10th in Washington Arkansas
The fourteenth annual homecoming at Washington Hempstead county seat and wartime capital of Arkansas will be held Sunday May 10. Former residents of Washington and Texarkana are invited to attend with several hundred anticipated. The event centers on a special service at the Presbyterian church where Rev. Thomas Brewster will deliver a Mother's Day sermon. Residents will host a picnic on the courthouse lawn at noon and the afternoon will be spent in socializing and visiting historical sites.
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Washington
Hempstead
Arla
Arkansas
Washington Club of
Texarkannee
Washington Presbyterian Church
Thomas Brewster of Hope
Scout Leaders in Session Thursday
Mind meeting of the Scouters Training subquest discussed at 6:30 pm. Thursday at the high school gym Parent-Teachers Association will serve supper at 30 cents a plate. Scout Executive Robert Elliott appealed for additional recruits. Any man in the Hope area who is interested would be welcome to attend. The Owl patrol, led by Ralph Gwen, includes Foy Hammons RD, The Co. Frisky, Pag Riuwe, Walle Rogers, D. P. Rewdy.
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Ant Wieadership
WITT
Scouters Thaining Subuet
Parent-Teachers Association
Robert Elliott
Hope
Huesday Eight
Wasiganized
Gid
Owl
Ralph Gwen
Pat
Foy Hammons
The
Co. Frisky
Pag Riuwe
Walle Rogers
D. P. Rewdy
Committee Favors Record Naval Bill Passes House Panel
The House Appropriations Committee approved a record peace time naval bill authorizing 331,068,707 dollars for adding ships air fighters and personnel to strengthen national sea defenses on Thursday.
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Washington
House
Townsend Probers Booed by Old Folks
In Battle Creek Michigan elderly spectators jeered Representative Clare Hoffman during a Congressional inquiry into the Townsend organization. The hostile crowd forced an adjournment as Hoffman's questions drew boos from Towns end Chub supporters, the first district to elect a Townsend affiliate.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Townsend
Phan
Clare Hoffman
Heffman
Tomorow
Suiye
Hoff
Packets Are Novel In Paris Fashion Sketch
Paris dispatch describes a playful alligator skit paired with a black tweed skirt worn by Mrs Reginald Fellowes. A black and white printed satin blouse completes the ensemble with a touch of whimsy.
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Paris
Perhais
Reginald Fellowes
Saenger Theater Sold by Brundidge to Malco
Malco Theaters Inc announced purchase of the Saenger Theater from J P Brundidge. The deal closed Wednesday with M S McCord directing final steps. Malco planned improvements including new projection lamps and mechanical overhauls worth about 2200 dollars.
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Saenger Theater
Brundidge
Malco, Lessee
Hope
Malco Theaters, Inc
J.P. Brundidge
Pilce
M. S. McCord
Malco
North Little Beach
Saenger
Alice Theater
Harvey Cratchfield
Hope Scrubbing Up Its "White Way" Lights
Hope's downtown lighting received a cleaning as the 199 White Way lights were scrubbed for the first time in over a year. A crew from the water and light plant washed each light shade to remove dust and dirt buildup, per the municipal power plant office announcement.
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Hope
Washi i
Medical Quackery Now Big Business
Dr. Marvin Fishbein of Chicago warned in New York that medical quackery has grown into a big business. He said educated and ignorant alike fall prey to charlatans peddling unproven rays, shocks, vaccines, and herbs, while true advances target cancer with early surgery or medicines and avoid untested remedies.
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New York
Marvis ‘Fishbein
Chicago
Fishbein
State Medien
Mishbein
Aisevicai Mudical Association
Tlw
Anilanda
Evanston Wins All American Traffic Safety Honor
Evanston Illinois touts its plan of accident prevention the Evanston Plan as the nation’s safest city. The program emphasizes engineering law enforcement and safety education with police accident prevention bureau and school based safety courses. The city reduced traffic deaths 73 percent to 2.9 per 100000 and earned the National Safety Council prize for populations 10000 or more.
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Hou Mils Wiukes
Hranstor
America
Elizabeth Walker
NEA Service
Chicago 11
Evanston
Midwest
Chicago
National Safety Council
Safety Council
Franklin M. Kreml
Northwestern University
Evanston Police Department
Siepwo
Elec Trub
Sgeon Plish
Clucalion
Poster Boars
Uie
Evanston Township
Northwestern Univer
Aidle
Ivanstui
Frank M. Krem
Stephens Announces Candidacy for Hempstead County Treasurer
Hempstead County treasurer candidate H M Stephens announced in the Star political column that he will run in the Democratic primary on August 11 1536. In his statement he pledges to safeguard public funds and notes his prior service as county judge and probate judge, highlighting reduced county debt during his tenure.
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H. M. Stephens
Today's Star
Hempstead
Hempstead County
Ane
Stephens
Eight Lane Superhighway Proposed Before Roads Panel
Washington lawmakers heard a plan for an eight lane supertranscontinental highway to spur industrial revival. Representative Randulph testified before the House Roads Committee as the proposal was debated for potential national impact.
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Washington
House Roads Committee
Randulph
W. Vi
New York Man Pleads Guilty in Mrs Evans Slaying
John Fio reman, 24, upholsterer, pleaded guilty Thursday to an indictment charging murder in the first degree related to the killing of Mrs Nancy Evans Titterion in her apartment in April. In Trenton, Assitant District Attorney Francis Madden announced the arrest of Sal Marens, 23, of Queens, N Y, in the Paul A Wendel kidnapping case.
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New York
John Fioreman
Nancy Evans Titterion
Trenton
Francis Madden
Queens County
Sal Marens
N. J
Paul A. Wendel
Madden
W Marens
Wendel
Lynching Probed in Poinsett County Arkansas
LEPANTO Ark April 4 Poinsett county officials pursued an investigation into Wednesday's lynching of Willie Rees 19 accused of an attempted attack on an all white woman here April 18. He was taken from City Marshal Jay May by 12 enraged residents at gunpoint and slain Sheriff J D Dubard refused to discuss the case until he had concluded questioning residents.
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Lepanto
Ark
Poinsett County
Willie Rees
Jay May
J. D. Dubard
Replenish Fish Streams In Eastern Virginia Plan
Fifty million yellow perch will replenish streams in eastern Virginia under a distribution program by the state Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries. The project aims to restore local ecosystems and bolster fishing resources for communities along the streams.
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Richmond
Virginia
Soap carving by Hollywood actor Alah Baxter
Hollywood actor Alah Baxter carves busts and bas reliefs from soap depicting his friends and public enemies in scenes inspired by his film work. The hobby highlights his skill and playful nods to cinema during a busy career.
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Hollywood
Alah Baxter
Treasury Deficit Forecast Sparks Tax Debate
The treasury deficit for the current year is forecast at a record level by Secretary Morgenthau, citing prepayments of bonuses and peacetime spending, as the Chamber of Commerce urges support for Roosevelt's tax program and a recovery of payrolls. Speakers critique the administration's tax bill, urging a return of taxing power to fund government needs and employment efforts.
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Washington
Treasury
Morgenthau
Roosevelt
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Resolutions Committee
Hull
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Fred H. Clausen
van Brimt Manufacturing Company
Horicon
Wis
Italian Push to Addis Ababa Reported as Campaign Advances
From near Badoglio command lines, Italian dispatches claim Marsha troops have arrived near Addis Ababa. Reports describe a motorized column entering the capital while northern forces push toward the city, with reconnaissance flights and guards to prevent ambushes. Mussolini continues mobilizing labor to Africa, sending 2,000 workers aboard the US Umbria from Naples.
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Ethiopia
Sasa Baneh
Harar
Isha Baneh
Italy
Great Britain
Addis Ababa
Minent
Salami
Koro Gassa
Adva
Mofer
Dobo
Africa
Premer Mussolini
Naples
Owner Must List All His Farmland in County and Beyond
A county agent says landowners must file work sheets for every farm they own or operate in Heminstead County and disclose farms in other counties and states. States will cooperate to prevent diverting acres to soil-depleting crops and ensure fair soil conservation nationwide. A New Jersey lobster weighing four pounds is believed to be the largest caught, estimated at about fifty years old.
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Heminstead
W. B. Mountcastle
New Jersey
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Fanny
Joneas
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Morris Fishbein
Illinois City
U.S. Highway
Bulletins
Badoglio
Rome
Talian
Marsha
Addis
Lassie
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