Arkansas Races Seize Voter Attention and Debates
The piece critiques the state’s Commissioner of Mines Manufacturers and Agriculture, arguing for abolition and a publicity role instead. It highlights a Senate contest between Miles and Brough over Roosevelt’s influence, endorsing O L Bodenhamer as a capable, independent choice who would attract national regard rather than burden the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Page
Arkansas
Luther Ellison
Vincent M. Miles
Charles H. Brough
Senate
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Miles
Roosevelt
Huey P. Long
Arrington Upholds Judge on Road Pay
A. J. Arrington writes in 1932 praising a judge and the road crew on Washington road. Neighbors hauled gravel at 4.50 per day for man and team, 1.50 for man, with a required day off if more gravel was needed. Eight-hour days, more road work than six years prior, and judge Laney Beck cited with commendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Payne
Washington Road
Laney Beck
Wilson
General Increase For Farm Prices
The Department of Agriculture says farm prices are stabilizing after a period of decline. A July 15 to August 1 rise in hogs cattle cotton and some crops marks the greatest monthly gain since 1929 with potential benefits for the corn belt. Fewer pigs and lambs and smaller meat and egg stocks should ease supply surpluses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
J. Clyde Marquis
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Marquis
Wilson and Bearden Clash in Hempstead Sheriff Race
In Hempstead county at Bingen the sheriff campaign heated up as John Wilson and Bearden addressed a large crowd from Mine Creek and neighboring regions. Wilson touted his record and anti bribery stance while Bearden accused him of a weak law enforcement record and pledged to break up liquor and gambling rings if elected.
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Hempstead
Bingen
Mark Jackson
Mine Creek Township
Hempstead County
Howard
Pike
John Wilson
Frip Hill
Guernsey
Hope Star
Hill
Walter Harris
Miller County
Red River
Clarence Baker
Will Porter
Allen Shipp
Mr. Pate
Fulton
Mr. Sutton
Jim Bearden
Wilson
George Wolff
Howard County
Howard Counnty
Johnston to Withdraw as Governor Candidate
Arkansas Democrat reports Representative Dan W. Johnston of Clarksville plans to withdraw his gubernatorial bid during Tuesday. Monsignor Ignaz Seipel, 58, former Austrian chancellor, dies in Vienna. War preparations continue in Chaco between Paraguay and Bolivia as neutrals seek arbitration. Stanley Andrews of the Arkansas Farmer urges county office coordination and abolition of fees to curb graft during Farmers Week in Fayetteville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
The
Arkansas Democrat
Dan W. Johnston
Clarksville
Vienna
Austria
Monsignor
Ignaz Seipel
Asunsion
Paraguay
Chaco
Bolivia
Fayetteville
Stanley Andrews
Arkansas Farmer
Farmers Week
Long Takes Poke at Ex Gov Brough in Arkansas Tour
In Little Rock Senator Huey P Long of Louisiana rejected costumed accusations and said he would not name opponents. He accused critics of visiting Louisiana to seek impeachment in 1929 while defending his Arkansas tour amid Mrs Hattie Caraway opposition. Caraway attacked Hoover policies and the Bonus Army incident in a forceful speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuttgart
Hattie Caraway
Arkansas
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Little Rock
Charles H. Brough
Long
Caraway
Hoover
Bonus
Washington
Parks to Speak Tuesday Night in Hope City Hall Lawn
Congressman Tilman B. Parks, seeking re election, will speak at 8 p m on the Hope city hall lawn Tuesday night. He spoke Tuesday afternoon at Spring Hill as his southeastern county tour continues after leaving Washington following the final session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilman B. Parks
Hope
Mr. Parks
Spring Hill
Washington
Science Develops Bugs to Eat Bugs That Eat Crops
Government scientists wage a biocontrol campaign to reduce crop pest damage. The article explains how insect parasites attack pest species from egg to adult, highlighting the Calosoma beetle as a key find in the struggle against grasshoppers, boll weevils, and other pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
United States
Uncle Sam's New Taxes Hit Furs and Fur Trimmed Goods
The article explains a 10 percent federal tax on furs and fur trimmed garments. It details how value comparisons determine tax applicability in coats and accessories, including rugs and robes. It notes that repairs with no new fur are non taxable, while new fur adds tax, and signals next topic hunting gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Talley
NEA Service
NEA Service, Inc
Uncle Sam
Whch
Warrants Issued Against Veterans Over Tent Theft
Warrants charging larceny of National Guard tents were served on William Waite, commander of the camp of the Bonus Expeditionary Force. Thirty two tents valued at 1200 dollars were taken when marchers left Washington. In Washington two deaths were reported from clashes between veterans and police with Eric Carlson and William Huska among the deceased.
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Johnstown
National Guard
William Waite
Bonus Expeditionary Force
Washington
Eric Carlson
Oakland
Calif
William Hushka
Chicago
Arlington Cemetery
Huska
Grand Jury
Carrigan Headed to Campaign Trail for Futrell
Hope attorney Steve Carrigan will campaign for Governor candidate J. M. Futrell across Arkansas. He plans seven speeches starting Thursday at Sheridan, then Batesville Evening Shade Hardy Salem Melbourne and Newport, finishing Saturday in Newport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Carrigan
Hope
J. M. Futrell
Mr. Carrigan
Sheridan
Paragould
Batesville
Evening Shade
Hardy
Salem
Melbourne
Newport
Legion Election Set for Hope City Hall
The Hempstead county post of the American Legion will hold its annual election at 8 o'clock Thursday night at Hope city hall, announced Commander J. L. Stringer on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead County
The
American Legion
Hope City Hall
J. L. Stringer
Absentee Ballots Ready This Week
Absentee ballots for the Democratic primary will be available late this week. County Clerk Arthur C. Anderson said ballots can be requested in person at the county clerk’s office or by mail to meet requirements. The Democratic County Central Committee meets in Hope to set the ballot order and appoint judges and clerks at 2 PM at City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur C. Anderson
Washington
Anderson
Democratic County Central Committee
Hope
Williams Is Off County Committee
J Lan Williams and several Mississippi County Democratic Central Committee members resigned Tuesday ahead of a meeting to pick judges and clerks for next week’s election. Williams cited Lamar Williamson’s ruling that public office holders are ineligible for county committee membership, noting Williams is on the State Highway Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceolal
J. Lan Williams
Mississippi County Democratic Central Committee
Williams
Lamar Williamson
State Central Committee
Williamson
State Highway Commission
Democratic Party
Candidates Sign Tax League Says Effective August
Hempstead County officials and candidates minus retiring Circuit Clerk Willie Harris signed a pledge to cut salaries and fees beginning August 1. The Taxpayers League released the final county salaries report at Hope city hall, with city officials to discuss city cuts after the August primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Harris
Hempstead County Taxpayers League
Taxpayers League
Hope City Hall
Arthur “C
Crawford & Moses’ Digest
Crawford & Moses
Six Are Drowned In Kentucky Flood
Six persons were drowned when their home was swept away by a flooded creek in Jessamine County ten miles from Lexington. The dead include Mrs. Ison and her two small children Mary and another child. The disaster followed heavy overnight rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Jassamine County
Mary Ison
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