Record Heat Wave Tops 119 Degrees In Oklahoma
A severe heat spell swept Oklahoma with temperatures reaching 119 degrees at the Fruit & Truck Branch Experiment Station Monday. The Star reported 112 earlier, then 113 by 4 p.m. The extreme heat, linked to a northwesterly wind from Oklahoma, damaged crops countywide. Forecasters predicted cooler, unsettled weather soon, with relief by Tuesday night and Wednesday.
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Fruit & Truck Branch
Oklahoma
George W. Ware
Mr. Ware
Werther
Arkinsox
Texarkana
Arkadelphia
Alc
Conway
Batesville
Fayetteville
Bentonville
Dardelle
Camden
Nashville
Prescott
DeQueen
Showers May End U S Forest Fires
An official forecast ties this year’s drought to the worst corn crop in 50 years with heavy livestock marketing and reduced rations. August 1 condition put seed and feed shortages ahead, while wheat production is predicted at about 62.7 million bushels. Continued weather may ease fires. page two.
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U.S
Washington
Crop Reporting Board
Department of Agriculture
Brawth
Turned Brown By Brown Turner
Nashville report notes a spate of automobile smashups last week with grim remarks on tolls and injuries. The piece humorously warns about rising prices and the inability of candidates to affect outcomes, citing public mood and frustration.
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Nashville
Tenn
Undertaker
Interthera
Sean
Grass Fire Costs Hope Residents Dearly in Alarms
Hope fire officials warn residents about dangers of burning trash after five alarms Monday with four linked to trash fires. total losses include a garage on South Kilny street and a five hundred fifty dollar garage estimate, while a city average alarm cost runs around forty three dollars.
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Hope Fire Department
South Kilny Street
Primary Elections for Three States Face Key Nominees
The article outlines upcoming senatorial primaries in Arkansas Idaho and Washington with candidates including Democratic Leader Joe T. Robinson seeking renomination in Arkansas against Cleveland Holland and J Rosser Venable. Idaho features William Borah in a Republican primary and Ben Ross facing John Garver in the Democratic contest. In Washington labor groups back Roosevelt while Father Coughlin prepares for a key rally with UMWA President Lewis signaling labor campaign plans.
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Associated Press
Senate
Thesday
Joe T. Robinson
Arkansas
Cleveland Holland
Fort Smith
J. Rosser Venable
Idaho
William E. Borah
Ben Ross
Boral
Byan Defenbach
Ross
United States District
John Garver
Pluridy Demobcrats
Crow
Doyle E. Carlton
Targa
Jaeye C. C. Andrews
Orlando
Date Seamter Park
Trammell
United Mine Workers
Labor League
Lewis
Vote 20 Percent Heavier in Hope Than 1934 Election
Voters flocked to six Hope boxes by 2 p.m. with 142 ballots cast signaling a projected 20 percent turnout rise from 1934 as polls close at 3:30 p.m. Officials forecast about 1 400 ballots across Hope. Reports from across Arkansas noted delays with the new election law causing duplicate ballots misalignment and protests filed with the Democratic county central committee. Hempstead county candidates for county treasurer representative and county judge joined a fishing trip to Redlake, signing petitions for various offices.
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Arkansas Bank & Trust Co
Hope Building & Material
Frisco Depot
McWilliams Feed Store
Hempstead Lumber Co
Little Rock
Arkansas
U S
The
Arkansas Democrat
North Lite Rock
Democratic County Central Committee
Hempstead
Mape City
Redlake
L. Pilkinton
Frank May
Clifford Franks
Charles F. Reynerson
H. M. Stephens
Lillie Middlebrooks
John P. Vesey
C. G. Hays
L. F. Monroe
Hugh D. Clark
Emory A. Thompson
Igning
Frank Rider
R LF. Higgason
J. R. White
Arthur C. Anderson
J. W. Davis
W. A. Formby
Ralph Bailey
Elmer
Japan and America Sweep Olympic Diving Honors
In Berlin Japan and the United States split the top spots as Japan clinched gold in the 4 meter freestyle relay and the Americans led with clean first places in springboard diving finals. Dick Degener, Marshal Wayne, and Al Greene headed the U.S. effort, while Japan showed strong on the platform.
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Berlin
Germany
Japan
Creck
United States
Dick Degener
Marshal Wayne
al Greene
Fascist Chief Expelled by Mexican Government
City edition reports the head of the Gold Shir Fascist group in Mexico was forcibly expelled Tuesday and boarded a plane to the United States. The official action followed government orders and involved authorities detaining the individual for removal.
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Menicg City
Mexico
Mlesigay “Gold Shir
Mexica
United States
Hope Star to host largest Hope election night party
The Star plans a major election night event with screen and loud speaker at Walnut street, projecting complete returns from 75 counties via Associated Press wire. Hempstead County Lumber loans a loud speaker and a precinct returns table will appear in the Election Night Extra, with local Hempstead and Nevada county results and a special congress race report in cooperation with Seventh Arkansas District newspapers.
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Star
Hope
Walnut Street
Hempstead County Lumber Company
Associated Press
The
Hempstead
Nevada
Arkansas
Mississippi River
Possemen Shot in Negro Search Ansin, Ala
Racial tension rose in Ancion, Alabama, after three white posse members were shot while pursuing a black suspect at a Negro home. Chief Deputy N L Summers warned of possible mob action as officers pressed the search. Two wounded possemen remained in serious condition in a local hospital.
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Annison
Ala
N. L. Summers
Disappearance of Playwright Amid Astor Custody Case
In Los Angeles Judge Knight adjourned a sensational Mary Astor custody hearing as Mary Astor and Franklyn Thorpe clashed over misconduct while Marylin’s custody hung in the balance. Lawyers linked stars including John Barrymore to late visits and drinkings. a bench warrant for George Kaufman followed allegations during the testimony.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Jpsi
Knight
Franklyn Thorpe
Kaufman
George
Mary Astor
Miss Astor
Dr. Thorpe
Marylin
Goodwin J. Knight
Hollywood
John Barrymore
George Oppenheimer
New York
John Eldredge
Alfonso Carpegna
Burmett Cerf
Kaifman
Joseph Anderson
Thorpe
Barrymore
Blaine Bargie
Riverside Drive
Lite
Tolosa Taken by Spanish Fascists
Tolosa falls to fascist rebels on the road to San Sebastian as Loyalist forces report evacuations. Washington urges Americans to flee the danger zone amid a looming neutrality pact push and renewed British protests over European relief shipping. Rebels claim gains near Santander and attacks loom on Trun and San Sebastian while Madrid sees continued exits of civilians and aid workers.
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Besinasco
Tolosa
Bay of Biscay
San Sebastian
Spain
Tolozsa
Escane
Washington
William Phillips
Phillips
Madrid
Valencia
Associated Press
Europe
Great Britain
Rupert Savile
Cadiz
United States
Quincy
France
Teruel
Mediterranean
Santander
Trun
San Sebastisy
Guadarrama
Two Power Cruisers Drift Home With 26 Safe Passengers
Two large power cruisers that had been searched for on Lakes Michigan and Superior were brought safely to port on Tuesday with all 26 passengers aboard.
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Green Bay
Wis
Lakes Michigan
Superior
Two men held in Arkansas jail over pamphlet libel
Two men, W. P. Watson and Fred Thompson, remained in Washi jail under 72 hour hold after sheriff Jim Bearden charged them with libel and slander for distributing a pamphlet damaging to the sheriff. Bond was offered but Bearden pressed for further investigation and fingerprinting, with prints to be sent to Washington. If prints return before Thursday they may have a hearing. otherwise arraignment will proceed.
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Washi
Jim Bearden
Ays
F. Ward
W. P.watson
Fred Thompson
Bearden
Arkansas
Department of Juice
Washington, D.C
Goodlett
George McDowell
Washington
Frank Ward
Ward
Watson
Mississippi
Thompson
W. H. Etter
Washington Telegraph
The
Star
Greenville
Etter
Miss
Ark
Will B. Watson
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
Fifteen Patients Missing After Iowa Hospital Fire
Mount Pleasant Iowa authorities and highway police searched Tuesday for fifteen patients believed to have escaped Monday night when fire destroyed the Iowa Hospital for Insane. None of the escapees is considered dangerous. An ice cream supper at Old Liberty Church will be held Saturday night August 15 to raise funds for the church.
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Mount Pleasant
Iowa Hospital
Old Liberty Church
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