Population Trends in Arkansas Highlight Rural Decline
The Star reports State Planning Board findings on 1920 to 1930 Arkansas population shifts. Rural areas near major towns show no growth while Hempstead County and Hope illustrate the rural decline. urban migration and improved services like roads and electrification are key factors. The board notes a 24 percent farm-population drop and urges rural electrification and better highway funding via state action rather than county administration. The piece emphasizes planning, long-term work, and statewide highway and electrical improvements as needed for rural areas.
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Long withdraws support for Mississippi race
Hugh Long abandons effort to back John Johnson against White in Mississippi governor runoff. He orders Share-and-Wealth Societies to stay out of the race, saying he cannot influence it. Johnson refused Long's backing, and White gains Bilbo’s support in the runoff set for August 27.
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Huey Long
B. Johnsen
Mattiesburg Hinger
Ernor Free Mugh White
Berman
Columbia
Long
Mississippi
Johnson
Mississipi
Harrison
Dealey
Winona
Mins
Paul
John Run
American Legion
Macy P. la
Louisiana
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Hugh White
Jolinent
Jolinent Avid Witte ix Debusean's Opponent In the Second Primary “Senter Long
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Hrale
Mrs Porterfield Heads House Party in Hempstead County
Mrs Porterfield is named county chairman of the women’s division of the Better Housing committee. Announcement came Wednesday from Mrs FP B Clarks of St Leds, regional field representative, detailing her duties and expected collaboration with local leaders and organizations.
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Hempstead County
AW Thartonfield
Meanpstead
Porterfield
FP. B Clarks
St Leds
Wight
Werner Will Uelpe
Escapee from Jail Shot Near Magnolia Arkansas
Magnolia Ark. A hooded escapee named Baily Aympard, about 25, who fled Columbia County jail, was shot and killed several miles southwest of Magnolia early Tuesday as officers moved toward his capture near the scene. Police returned to Magnolia.
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Baily Aympard
Columbia County
Here
Magnolia
Little Rock
Little Rae
Pine Bluff
Texas
Harold Davis
David Schinsberg
Sheridan
Shrine Country Club
Silhémagel & Co
David Schrosberg
Davis
Scholsberg
Paul Clark
Prattsville
Clark
Texarkana
Crossett Lumber Plant Reopens After Strike Ends
Crossett Lumber company plant resumes operations after a labor dispute shutdown last Friday. Management offered no comment on the return's basis beyond an unconditional resumption, restoring most jobs except those already discharged or laid off. In nearby Warren, the Bradley Leander company, about 750 workers, remained shut down.
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Crossett Lumber Company
South
J. L. Arnold
Warren
Bradley Leander Company
Relief funds split: PERA population vs FERA needs in 22 counties
Hempstead Nevada allotments jump as state welfare shifts unemployables’ relief from FERA needs basis to population basis. Article compares per family and county distributions across 22 counties, noting variances by county population, family size, and rural vs urban living. Tables summarize expected allocations under each system and total state funding.
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FERA
FLRA
Camily
Lawn
Prairie County
Patton County
Mens County
Phillips
Prairie
Craighead County
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Mrs L S Thomas Returns From Market
Mrs L S Thomas arrives home after attending the Southwestern Wholesale and Retail Show and the National Fashion Exhibitors Show. She reports the market as the largest in five years and plans remodeling and a new display rack for tall and winter coats.
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Southwestern Wholesale
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Thomas
Rudy-Liaewear
Thomas Stirte
Anl
Molla
German Drive Upon Jews Intensified
Berlin reports an intensified Nazi drive against Jews extending across the Reich. A panel including school children has joined the action. Julius Streicher will review results Thursday night as a capacity crowd gathers in Berlin's largest assembly hall.
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Germany
Reich
Julius Streicher
Burial Wednesday for H. M. Threlkeld in Hope
The body of Howard M. Threlkeld, 43, husband of Mary Lee Auggles, will arrive in Hope at 4 p.m. Wednesday for burial at Rose Hill cemetery. He died Sunday in a Chicago veterans hospital after an illness. The body rests at Hope Furniture Co. parlors until 6 p.m. then goes to the cemetery. The funeral will be at First Methodist Church with Rev. Fred R. Harrison officiating. Survivors include his widow and daughter Marjorie Lee Threlkeld. Pallbearers are Belt, Dr. Jet Black, Syd McMath, Charles Taylor, Jim Bitwe, and Gordon Beckworth.
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Hope
Rose Hill Cemetery
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Chicago
Hope Furniture Company
Ative
Fred R. Harrison
First Methodist Church
Sigyiving
Marjorie Lee Tareskeld
Atrs
Sintthey
Texarkahan
Cleo Blakeley
Texarkawiny
Ke Belt
Life Terms for Dickinson Killings Convicted
VETHOVT Mich driven trial in a racketeering case as Perris and three former burlesque dancers were found guilty of first degree murder in the death of Howart Carter Dickinson. Judge A Boye ordered life imprisonment for Perris and the men, while the women received life sentences as the jury deliberated for two hours after a heated trial. The women Florence Jackson, Loretta Jackson, and Jean Miller showed agitation, with Miller crying out in court as they were led away.
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Florence
Loretin Jackson
Jean Miller
Ferris
Bond Election in Ethiopia Pleads Jonesboro Split
Fragmented OCR notes describe a bond election in Jonesboro amid Ethiopia related unrest. Reports mention arms permit ties, county jail sentiment, and delayed accurate results, with references to League of Nations pressure and European diplomacy surrounding the Ethiopian conflict.
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Jonesboro
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Switkerkides
Daly
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Paris
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Oil Control and Contempt in Washington News
Roosevelt signs social security bill as oil and gas conservation pact gains congressional support. House interstate commerce committee approves new oil control bill. matter to press action before adjournment. Senate contempt warnings loom for Hopson amid tense lobby investigations and a dramatic manhunt ending with police protection arranged for a house witness.
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Senate Lobby Committee
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Senate
Representative Cox
Georgia
House Lobby Committee
Cox
Howard C. Hopsim
Associated Gas & Electric System
Senate Investigating Committee
O.connor
New York
House
O'Connor
Epring Lake
N. J
Birmingham
Hapson
Joseph McCarthy
Man Black
Dewucrat
Senate Committee
Ned
McCarthy
Aim Associated Press
Hit and Run at Rogers Leaves Two Dead on Highway N6
Two youths Leslia Lye and Frank Ehler from Oskaloosa were found dead on highway N6 west of Rogers in a suspected hit and run. The victims were badly mangled with crushed heads, and authorities pursued possible driver leads.
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Rogers
Ark
Leslia Lye
Frank Ehler
Oskaloosa
Jury Selected in Slayer Trial at Gatesville
A jury was completed Tuesday afternoon to try Ethel Johnson of Dallas accused of slaying her 11-year-old daughter-in-law. The pool was drawn from local farmers, with two exceptions a butcher and an oil mill worker.
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Gatesville
Texas
Ethel Johnson
Dallas
Butehar
Cix Oil Mill
Cotton futures dip as Bankhead remark adds slight lift
New Orleans traders see initial activity with little change from prior levels as the Bankhead statement hinting at a 12 cent value influences moves. In New York futures open barely steady with declines of two to five points on light buying and weather optimism. Liverpool spot cotton mixed with varying quotations across grades and futures closing firmer in mid autumn months.
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Towze
Bankhead
Alabama
New York
Liverpool
Strick Madelin
Nntel
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