Editorial on Chief Justice race stirs Arkansas politics
Avex H Washburn rails at Griffin Smith and C E Johnson in a fiery Here and There editorial. He attacks the 2 by 4 press and political manipulation while questioning judiciary standards and citing past cases and appointments tied to Johnson. The piece urges reform and critiques campaign tactics seen in Hope and surrounding counties.
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John
Johnson
Supreme Court
State Highway Department
Hope
Goveror Funtrell
Warn Americans to Leave Madrid by Monday Night
Madrid and Barcelona dispatches report urgent evacuation orders as U S citizens are urged to depart Madrid by Monday night to reach an open rail line toward Valencia amid the ongoing Spanish civil conflict. Government actions include conscripting rail and utility crews and seizing key facilities as battles flare near Zaragoza and Segovia.
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Madrid
Spain
Valeeieia
Metamntain
Popular Front
Goveernment
Barcelona
Mediterranean
Pali
Baleric Islands
Val- Tash
Segovia
Akadvid
ABC
Vyarzin
Seville
Cordobaya
John Wilson Stumps for Chief Justice Johnson in Hempstead
State Senator John Wilson spoke at Hempstead County events promoting Supreme Court candidate C. Ey Johanson. He defended Johnson’s qualifications, critiqued Griffin Smith’s prosecutions, and urged a homestead exemption while opposing tax increases. The gathering drew over 4,000 attendees across Hempstead’s first week with speeches continuing at Ozan and Panos venues.
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C. E. Johnson
Griffin Smith
Arkansas Supreme Court
John Wilson
Oztin
Johnson
Smith
John
Supreme Court
Oran
Kelly Bryant
Hempstead
Panos
Ozan
C. Ey Johanson
Wilson
Ing
Huck Hotels
Mien
Griffin Smith Wilson
Wilgon
Pace
AP Impartiality Pledge Shapes Political Coverage
The Associated Press reiterates a strict standard for political reporting, urging true direct and impartial coverage. It calls for exact facts or quotations with named sources, avoiding conjecture and sensationalism, and asks every staff member to reread the admonition during the campaign. Kent Cooper signs as general manager.
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Associated Press
Freight Surcharge to Expire Dec 31 Declared by ICC
The Interstate Commerce Commission denied a petition by Class One railroads to make permanent emergency freight surcharges set to expire December 31. The surcharges were projected to add about 104 million dollars in annual revenue.
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Washington
Inter Commerce Commission
Warning From Federal Officials On Salaries Of State Road Dept Workers
Federal officials warned that attacks on salaries funded by federal money for State High Department staff will not be tolerated. Joby M. Page, U S Bureau of Public Roads engineer in Arkansas, received a note from E. Swain, Fort Worth district engineer, requesting information on reported plans. Continued on page four.
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Little Rock
Joby M. Page
United States Bureau of Public Roads
Arkavisas
E. Swain
Fort Work
Askiag
Owens Wins Olympic 100 Meter Championship in Berlin
Jesse Owens, the American Negro sprint star from Ohio State, won the Olympic 100 meter title in Berlin, defeating Ralph Metcalf by a yard and a half after a fast start. His 10.2 seconds from Sunday was disallowed as a world record due to back wind. Helen Stephens from Fulton, Missouri dominated the women’s 100 meter heats, setting a world record in her opening trials.
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Berlin
Germany
Jesse Owens
Ohio State
Owens
Ralph Metcalf
Chicago
International Amateur Athletic Federation
Helen Stephens
Fulton
Pie Supper Aids Bedridden Centerville Boy
A pie supper in Centerville seven miles east of Hope aims to raise funds for Hershel Spicer a 125 year old bedridden boy with typhoid and related medical bills. Hershel son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Spicer has faced family misfortune including typhoid illnesses and a fire that destroyed their home. Proceeds will help cover medicines and hospital care as arrangements for his hospital care and return home were recently made.
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Centerville
Hope
Iummanity
Hershel Spicer
Leonard Spicer
Spicer
Hershel
Fimber
Julia Chester Hospital
T. L. Greghorn
Furned Brown By Brown Turner in Nashville
A Nashville report notes the Union party may adopt a bathing girl image in its literature to grab attention in the coming months. It mentions Vice-President Garner delivering anti Knox speeches and remarks on radio ads offsetting health pill and corn salve pitches. A writer warns of a potential European war, though claims there is little immediate danger.
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Nashville
Tenny
Union Party
Garner
Corn Futures Hit 11 Year High Amid Rain Forecasts
Chicago reports cooler weather but forecasts heavy rains needed for North Central crops. Forecaster A W Cook predicted rain while corn futures rose to the highest level since 1929 and cash corn priced at record highs for the period despite the chill.
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Chicago
North Central
A. W. Cook
Zioncheck Declines Congress Run in Washington Race
Seattle congressman Marion Zioncheck announces he will not seek reelection, citing his mother's illness. His exit shifts the field with six Democrats and four Republicans now vying for the seat, as Zioncheck criticizes Washington D C. leaders and mentions past tensions with capital police.
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Seattle
Wash
Marion Zioncheck
Ziongheck
Demerat
Avmne
Zioncheck
Washington, D. C
Congress
Washington Commonwealth Federation
Howard G. Costigan
Sone
Zionbeck
Hig Treutles
Two Held in Seizure of Local Taxicab
Two men, Milton Payne and O L Hartsell from Stamps and Magnolia, were held in Washington county jail without charges after an attempted assault on Harvey Barr, local Newsstand proprietor and taxi driver, near Dykes Springs. The car wrecked after driving through fences and a barn. municipal court trial expected next Monday.
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Washington
Harvey Barr
Dykes Springs
Milton Payne
O. L. Hartsell
Stamps
Magnolia
Barr
Rocky Mound
Payne
Bury
Hartsell
Faulkner
A. E. Wimley
Horace Vines
W.E. Tatum
Mattie Sue Cheatham
Rosie Lee Low
B. A. Quillen
Freddie Turner
Martial Law Proclaimed in Idaho Lumber Strike
Governor Ross signed a proclamation placing Clearwater county under initial law amid the north Idaho lumbermen strike. The action marks a rare use of martial authority to quell labor unrest in the region. Local officials declared heightened security and restricted activities as crews resumed operations under order.
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Boise
Idaho
Ross
Clearwater County
Ashley to Leave Governorship to Aid Bailey
LITTLE ROCK reports that Willi Denman of Prescott withdrew from the Democratic senatorial race against T Robinson, planning another run later but preferring a clear field. The Arkansas primary narrows to four for governor as Ashley abandons his bid, possibly backing Carl Bailey. Johnson also withdraws, leaving six candidates for governor with no coalition.
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Little Rock
Willi Denman
Prescott
T. Robinson
Denman
Huey P. Long
Tiofana
Senate
Tim
Robinson
Dens
Ashley
Bailey
Ajsas Democrat
Democrat
Ashle
Tom Terral
Johnson
Arthur J. Johnson
Cintala County
Daya Fartain
van Buren
Marcus
Bone
Batesville
Lee Cazort
Lamar
Carl Bailey
Joe S. Hail
van Bureau
Speaking Schedule for Hempstead and Nevada Counties
Current speaking engagements outline Hempstead county events with dates August 3 and 10 in Wa m Finey Grove McCaskill Blevins DeAnn Bingen Washington and Nevada county windups in Sut ton Rude Willsville Wunterlon Prescott with sessions from 8 to 10 p m and 3 pm on August 10.
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Stempstead County
Hempstead County
Finey Grove
Bop
Rude
Willsville
Wunterlon
Prescott
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