Canvass Begins After Arkansas Primary Vote
Officials report the official canvass of Arkansas primary returns begun as Attorney General Carl Bailey leads Governor candidate Ed Fr. McDonald by about 2,500 votes while Secretary of State Ed Fr. McDonald trails. contest totals hinge on unreported precincts across counties. Smith clings to a slim lead for chief justice as margins narrow and counties report slowly.
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Arkansas Supreme Court
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Sharp County
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Hempstead County Primary Vote Canvassed Friday
Hempstead County Democratic Central Committee met at Hempstead City Hall at 1 pm Friday to canvass Tuesday's primary results. Official returns will be telegraphed to Little Rock for a final statewide count. Estimates show statewide totals differ across offices with the circuit clerk race leading in local ballots.
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Hermitage Lumber Plant Destroyed by Fire
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the Anthony Payne Lumber Company plant at Hermitage near Hiwiles, causing an estimated loss of 25000. The blaze began in the fuel room and swept through the sawmill planer mill lumber shed and three loaded railroad sidings. The lumber yard was saved and owner O L Payne said the other firm was total with six insurance.
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O. L. Payne
Coughlin Attacks President at Ohio Union Session
Rev Charles E Coughlin speaks at Nuttiute Union for Social Justice convention opening in Cleveland urging not to reveal social reforms that would degrade good people. He argues America and the constitution endure though some fail to protect it. Temporary chairman Martin L Sweeney cites Schuto Rybinsen.
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Nuttiute Union For Social Justice
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America
Cemark
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Martin L. Sweeney
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Mississippi Man and Wife Slain in Beauregard Home
A Mississippi man and his wife were found murdered at their Beauregard home Friday morning. The husband was fatally shot on the front porch, while the wife was killed inside the house. Authorities investigated the double homicide as a likely gun attack.
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Plane crash kills three and fourth escapes by parachute
A military plane crashed on a farm near NEW KENT COURTHOUSE Thursday night, killing three of the four crew. The fourth crew member jumped with a parachute and survived. Early reports say the pilot was attempting to load when the aircraft went down.
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Plot Attributed To Exiled Trotsky Revealed In Soviet
Moscow reports a plot attributed to exiled Leon Trotsky as uncovered by Soviet authorities. The government announced the discovery amid regime opposition. American life insurers have paid out daily benefits totaling 10 million dollars to policyholders and beneficiaries.
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Executions, celebrations mark Friday across two states
Souvenir seekers ripped the hanging rope head from Rainey Bethea after the 22 year old Negro was hanged in Owensboro Kentucky before an estimated ten thousand spectators. In Nashville Tennessee six men were electrocuted for murder in the afternoon. A large forestry festival is announced for Stamps Arkansas on August 19 with contests, a supper, music, and a moving picture show. Residents from several counties are invited to attend with picnics and family activities planned all day and into the night.
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Columbia Counties
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Cotton Growers to Meet Monday in Prescott
The Mid-South Cotton Growers association will present a chart lecture in Prescott Monday August 17 at 2 34 oclock at the courthouse. All cotton growers are invited as the meeting aims to discuss better marketing systems for cotton in this territory.
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Forest Festivals Planned Across Arkansas State
A series of Forest Festivals announced by David Campbell of the State Forestry Commission outlines afternoon games and chopping contests, picnics, talks by forestry experts, and film shows. Hosted by the Volunteer Forest Guards with CCC musicians, the events run Aug 17 to Sept 5 at multiple towns including Ashdown and Hamburg.
Bailey to Choose Civil Service Body
LITTLE ROCK Official certification by comity Democratic committees Friday of primary returns shows Attorney General Carl Bailey as the likely governor nominee. Within 48 hours he will appoint an unofficial commission to study civil service laws in other states. He spoke after reviewing Associated Press tabulations and said his lead should secure nomination with few votes still to be counted. The commission’s personnel were not named. it will include individuals of unquestioned ability ready to devote months to preparing recommendations for the legislature’s January session. Bailey avoided discussing statehouse employee issues that sparked his pledge to form an honorary group to aid civil service reform for tutu employees.
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Associated Press
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My. Bailey
Statehouse
Soil Conservation Service projects draw near 49 thousand visitors
Fort Worth Texas nearly 19 000 farmers business men and agricultural leaders visited Soil Conservation Service demonstration projects with ECW camps in Region 4 over the past year. The report lists 20 project demonstrations and 57 conservation camps with most visitors being landowners and farmers seeking erosion control methods. Additional figures include 4 473 farms under agreement 673 242.6 acres, 10 101 conservation association members, and 48 741 visitors to project and group areas.
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Soil Conservation Association
Vacation, Rotary Club Topic Friday Vacation Wips
Hope Motory clubs program at Hotel Barlow Friday noon featured Eddie Spragin with Max Cox and the Rev. Fred Harrison presenting tips and accoutrements for the month. George W. Ware directed the program as Rotary Club members gathered for discussion and fellowship.
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Fred R. Harrison
Turned Brown By Brown Turner
Nashville report notes Census Bureau figures show more than 2000 centenarians in the south, with the rest of the country trailing. The item comments on drinking habits, Aimee McPherson, a pork shortage, and potential value of cotton this fall.
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Baseball Park Burned in Omaha Fire Ruins Park
A blaze at Omaha’s Western League baseball park destroyed the facility and damaged dwellings, injuring at least 36 people after a fan exhibition game. About 3,000 spectators had already left the venue. damage is estimated around $60,000 with the cause undetermined.
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Roosevelt Visits Spring Flood Area in Johnstown
President Roosevelt toured flood zones in Johnstown and nearby areas promising full federal cooperation to prevent future floods. He viewed damage from last March’s deluge totaling about 28 million dollars and visited a proposed Stony Creek dam site to mitigate flood risks.
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Mass Civil War Toll in Spain Reported by Foreign Correspondent
Lisbon reports over 1,000 government militiamen killed by rebel forces at Almedralejo with 100 women among the dead while Madrid orders a full force offensive from land air and sea to crush the uprising. Rebels press toward San Sebastian Seville Cordoba and Badajoz as Franco's brother is dismissed.
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Six Killed by Gas in Nevada Copper Mine
Gas caused the death of six miners in a Mountain City copper mine on Thursday. Rescue and investigation teams worked at the site as authorities confirmed the fatalities and searched for further hazards.
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Welding Gas Tank Blast Kills Newman at Hope Ark
A tank explosion at a W. E. Cox & Son fuel station near Fulton Hope Ark injures three, kills Newman, and damages nearby buildings. Newman, a welder for Arkansas Machine Specialty, was repairing a 2 gallon tank when fumes ignited. Roy and Kenneth Cox were wounded, Newman died from burns after a long conscious period. Fire crews from Hope and Texarkana contained the blaze amid dry conditions. two gasoline tanks, 12,000 and 1,000 gallons, stood near the scene beside the burning tank. Burial planned in Okmulgee Okla after services at First Presbyterian Church in Hope.
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Lawrence Marfin
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Lyman Armstrong
Ernest O'Neal
Americans Win Two More Olympic Titles in Grunau
In Grunau Germany the University of Washington crew captured the Olympic eight oared championship. The United States also won the first Olympic basketball title by defeating Canada 19 to 8. French peasants historically ate cats. In China cats and dogs are eaten whole.
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