Off-Season Work Plan for Southern Farmers
In Memphis, Harry L. Hopkins announced a permanent program for between season employment to aid needy Southern farmers as part of Roosevelt’s effort to reduce income inequality. He said WPA would add 20,000 to rolls pending cotton harvest needs and that the employment would continue after harvest, aiming to remove the stigma of relief.
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Memphis
Tenn
Harry L. Hopkins
Work Progress
Roosevelt
Hopkins
WPA
County to Accept Tenant Purchase Loan Applications
The Farm Security Administration in Hope announces a 1939 program to study applications for land loans enabling tenants and eligible farmers to purchase family farms. Local committees will review each case, with emphasis on farmer record and citizenship. Negro farmers are eligible. Existing applicants refile.
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Wade
FSA
Logan
Nearny
Weere
Farm Security Administration
Arkansas
Bainkhead-Jones
The
Hope
Elks
Haywire House Opens for Kinks Parker Mystery
Edwin Rutt’s serial tale follows Sylvester Kinkaid Parker as he inherits a half interest in Aunt Martha Preston’s Connecticut estate. He seeks the other half, learns of family estrangements, and breaks into the quiet Winstock home only to confront a striking guardian on the lawn (To Be Continued).
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Martha
Kinks
Martha Preston
Preston
Sylvester Parker
Ay Tracle
Securities House
Luying College
New York
Yale Club
WiNstock
Connecticut
Kenworthy & Kenworthy
Caleb Kenworthy
Cale Kenworthy
Eagl
Cale
Palace
Havel
Kinks _ Parker
Loan Terms Extended For Borrowers With Long Repayment
The article outlines a program allowing borrowers up to forty years to repay loans. Unpaid balances accrue three percent interest, with the extended term designed to ease debt service and improve access to financing.
Chinese Politician Chen Chung-Fu In Hong Kong Speaks On Canton Bombardment
Chinese officials warn against southern China bombing as Canton endgame nears. Chen Chung-Fu, 45, former chairman of the North China foreign affairs committee, leads a group of disgruntled Chinese politicians in Hong Kong. They claim negotiations with the Central government aim to split Chinese resistance to the Japanese invasion and sever Japan’s hopes.
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South China
Canton
Chen Chung-Fu
Hongkong
Chen
North China Foreign Affairs Committee
Japan
Campaign Event Features Washington Mayors and Prospects
A local campaign continues with candidates list led by Arch F. Delaney, mayor of Washington, who receives a big hand on stage. George D. Brown and Royce Weisenberghe follow as the remaining three prospective representatives, each delivering remarks as the crowd applauds.
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Mike
George D. Brown
Royce Weisenberghe
Arch F. Delaney
Delaney
Washington
Bearden Leads Sheriff Candidates at Meeting in Detroit
Mayor Reginald Bearden led off for sheriff hopefuls with Clarence Baker and John W. Griffin following. Joe Booker, speaking for his brother Lester in the race for state land commissioner, drew applause. Prosecution tickets featured Lyle Brown and Dick Huie as the day closed. Griffin faced a purse snatching charge in Detroit where a suspect denied the theft.
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Reginald Bearden
Clarence Baker
John W. Griffin
Booke
Joe Booker
Washington
Lester
Lyle Brown
Dick Huie
Phillies And Reds: Piladelphia Players Connected
National sports notes mix baseball and football transfers and records. Howard Yeager from Santa Barbara and Doug Lucko from St. Marys signed with the New York Giants as backs. Pirates veterans Vaughan and Young star in a strong Pittsburgh season, while Arky Vaughan contends with position changes. Ernie Kiner and the Dodgers face a busy stretch as Green Bay prepares for a high scoring game. Phil Miller wins Indiana trapshooting title with a 600-bird run.
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Grid Giants
New York
Howard Yeager
Santa Barbara
Calif
Doug Lucko
St. Mary's
San Antonio
New York Giants
Boston
Arky Vaughan
Pett Young
Pittsburgh Lneup
Pirates
Young
Vaughan
Buccaneers
Packers
Dodgers
Green Bay
Wis
Ernie
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
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Haywire
Edwin Rutt
NEA Service
Kinks Parker
Kenworthy
Attorneys-at-Law
Lac
Cook
Robert Griffin
Detroit
Phillies
Reds
Piladelphia
Philadelphia Philies
Cincinnati Reds
Virgil Davis
al Hallingsworth
Baxter Jordin
Phil Weintrauth
Sylvester Johnson
Strange Light
Nairn
Scotland
Nan Mackenzie
Rocky Orkney Islands
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bay Packers
Manners
Jock Manders
Chicago Bear
Ivory
French Lick Springs
Phil R. Miller
Lee Mason
David Elmer Wells
John Durham, JR
Mr. Durham
Raymond Craft
G. A. Langley
North Carolina
Grover Marvin Holloman
William Vandiford
S. J. Bone
Robert Lee Oakley
Hempstead
John L. McClellen
United States Senate
John Ll. McClellan
United States
America
American Legion
Legion
Sheridan
Malvern
Congress
Yours Truly
J.R. Williams
Hope, Arkansas
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