Robbery at Southern Gran and Pros with $391 total loot
Two unidentified bandits seized the Southern Gran and Pros ave Cop Warehouse lunch hour, held Homer Lindsay 18 hostage, bound him with haywire, and escaped with about 391 dollars from the cash register and safe. Lindsay, found unconscious in a closet, could not identify attackers. telegraph lines were cut and burglars fled in a nearby car.
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Gran & Prosave Cop
Homer Lindsay
W.W. Diekoth
Ananawer
Lindsay
Young Lindsay
Death of Rogers Mourned World Wide as Tragedy
News of Will Rogers and Wiley Post death sparked front page tributes worldwide. Relatives, officials, and foreign papers described Rogers as America’s lively cultural icon and a benefactor with a Cherokee lineage, while Post shared the same heritage. Public figures and governors issued condolences as headlines ran across London Paris Moscow Dublin Oslo and Dublin noting Rogers charitable ties and public impact.
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Associated Press
Will Rogers
Wiley Post
London
Carc
Bagner
Alaska
Hitler
Gorenoany
Rogers
America
Parie
Denain
United States
Moscow
Rogers and Post
Dublin
Treland
Will Rogters
Limerich
Oslo
Copenhagen
Nareway
Norway
Bate Dian
Parka Tico -Gov. Blanton
Wioship
Rogers Hireaslanel
Hobo Rides Close to the President
A young hobo rode about 50 miles close to President Roosevelt’s party aboard the presidential special as it left Washington for Hyde Park. Lloyd Whitefeather of Ripon California claimed he hopped on at Baltimore and said he sought a train to New York City. Secret Service moved quickly, the train slowed, and police detained him. Roosevelt sent a message to inquire through Jenney.
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Baltimore
Secret Service
Roosevelt
Uroin
Washington
Uyde Park
N. C
Worf
Huard
Lloyd Whitefeather
Ripon
California
New York City
Washington Point
Jenneney
Prisooner
Chieekert
Early Frost Hits Canadian Wheat Trade
Frost in Canada and drought in Argentina tempered wheat prices despite efforts to lift them. Northern Alberta and Saskatchewan saw freezing, threatening crop damage. Kansas City flour purchases amid small gains supported prices slightly. Wheat closed firmer, while other grains showed modest changes.
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Canara
Drouth
Argentina
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Canada
Kansas City
Bodies of Rogers and Post Flown Over Mountains
At Point Barrow Alaska the bodies of Will Rogers and Wiley Post were wrapped in snow-white linen and loaded into a plane piloted by Jon Crosson. The craft carried them across the abbott mountains to Fairbanks as a crowd of Eskimo men gathered on the Arctic shore. Fifteen miles south Eskimo salvage their scattered remains of Post from the wreckage of his red monoplane in the fog en route from Fairbanks.
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Point Barrow
Alaska
Will Rogers
Wiley
Jon Crosson
Fairbanks
Arctic
Post
All Quiet Saturday in Political War
Sheriff Jim Bearden and County Judge H M Stephens faced a Friday arrest clash that cooled by Saturday. Stephens, arrested over allegedly releasing felons from the county jail, prepared to appear Monday August 26 to answer charges. Both men issued statements defending actions as jail costs soared.
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Jim Bearden
H. M. Stephens
Hope Municipal Court
Stephens
Mis Acvilon
Ciaaries
Empkland
Mich Dueney
Coal Bill Roils Interstate Trade In House Action
Washington dispatch reports the key section of the Cruffey coal statute declaring mining coal has a direct effect on interstate commerce won House approval Saturday. Final passage vote postponed to Monday amid debate and procedural moves noted by staff.
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Wasilington
10 Cent Loan by Co op Announced
NEW ORLEANS authorities reported the American Cotton Cooperative Association authorized a 10 cent per pound cash advance on this year s cotton crop. The move aims to aid farmers pending Secretary Wallace s loan policy with advances based on quality and market value, differing from the government 12 cent loan.
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New Orleans
La—s
American Cotton Co-oper
Alive Association
American Cotton Co-operative Association
Wallace
Acktiong
RFFL
Greekmare
Creekmare
The New Deal in Washington by Rodney Dutcher
A critique of Washington lobbying shows the social lobby dominates power through dinners, flattery, and networked influence. Top lobbyists mingle with Congress members, White House guests, and officials, shaping access and policy in a capital famed for its party culture.
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Washington
Rodney Dutcher
Congress
White House
of the Roose
New French Taxes Target Wealthy in 1930s Budget Plan
France imposes a 50 percent surtax on incomes above 100,000 francs (about 6,600) plus a rise in dividend taxes from 7 to 24 percent. The measures aim to balance a heavy budget and defend the franc, while rents and some prices are reduced by 10 percent. Wealthy investors shift to registered securities, while the little man benefits from lower costs.
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Richard G. Massock
Associated Press
France
Dty France
Frevelman
Dolla Gt
Ald Age Insurance
United States
Rig. M
Seab Wert Finanwial Service
James W Hicks 2 Dies in Hospital in Ashes town
James W Hicks aged two died Friday night in Julia Chester hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs John Fitzsianois on North Washington Street with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery.
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Velt
Gyhieh
United States
Cuetefal
Washington
Jamies W. Hicks
Henry Hicks
Ashesdown
Julia Chester Hospital
John Fitzsiaunois
North Washington Street
Rose Hill Censtery
Star adds eight page color comic section next Saturday
The Star announces an eight page full color comic section to debut Saturday August 24. City delivery rates rise with payments due August 31, 15 cents weekly 65 cents monthly 6.50 yearly. The new Saturday magazine includes 12 world famous cartoons printed in four colors and replaces the 10 cent weekly rate amid out of town competition.
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Star
Freckles
Sam
Plapper
Fanny
Captain Easy
Nut Brothers
Herky
Otto Hank
The
America
Italy Aims One Million Man Army Plan For Ethiopia
Paris reports Premier Laval briefed Mussolini on a plan to disarm and control Ethiopia, with Italy granted political rights over Ethiopian technocrats and customs heads. Mussolini allegedly touted an army of one million to back colonial aims, while Ethiopia offered economic concessions but refused armed collaboration. A British official signaled readiness for frank talks as negotiations continued among France Britain Italy and Malta.
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Paris
France
Laval
Italy
Technleat Alyisers
Ethiopia
Roma
Waly
Musaofs
Europe
Ahiopia
Mussolini
England
Harl Selassie
Peiad
Pierre Gavel
Anethony
Hdvir
Great Britain
Jaron Pompeo Amisi
Maly
Sitll
Istead
EE Dae
Livia
Rome
New Deal Seen As Ohio Test For 1946 Nomination
Ohio Governor Davey ordered draft of a proclamation for a special election to fill the late Congressman at large Charles W. Truax seat. A May 12 primary and November 4 general election are planned, with the New Deal viewing Ohio as a state wide test of strength amid national relief disputes and Roosevelt era policy tests.
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Columbus
Ohio
Charles W. Truax
Martin L. Davey
John Caren
Davey
New York
Rhode Island
Hopkins
Washington
Roosevelt
Dothan Eagle editor challenges Alabama anti sedition law
DOTHAN Ala 14 front page editorial “Ridly Round” questions the anti sedition law passed by Alabama Gov Bibb Graves. Former state senator Hall Fund argues the measure’s validity and notes the law bans advocating overthrow of the government by violence and possession of copies of publications.
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Dothan
Ala
Dothan Eagle
Duh Hall Fund
Alabama
Yiolwuer
Hall
Bibb Graves
Gries
Democratic High Push for Adjournment and Conferees Named
Washington reports the Democratic high command pressing to adjourn Congress next week amid a rush of business. Plans include scrapping a utilities measure and wealth tax bill conferees have been named to resolve remaining issues. The Sunday presidential conference will include Vice President Garner Speaker Burns Senators Robinson and O Connor and committee chairs Harrison Doughton and others.
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Washington
Adejourn Congress
Congress
Rooseve
Wate IL
House
Doughton
North Carolina
Samuel B. Washington
Cullen
New’s
Treadway
Massachusetts
Bacharach
New Jersey
Senate
Representative White
Idaho
McCarran
Gar
Burns
Robinson
O'Connor
New York
House Rules Committee
Hospital Cheered by Hope Melons
Receipt of two Hope watermelons shipped to the Woodmen of the World War Memorial Hospital in San Antonio Texas was acknowledged in a Hope Saturday letter to John W Ridghill. The letter said melons would be placed on ice, served to the camp boys in the next days, and pictures would be sent. It thanked the sender on behalf of the boys who always enjoy these watermelon feasts.
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World War Memorial Hospital
San Antonio
Texas
W. O. W. Lodge
John W. Ridghill
Beys
Noerth
Union Labor Policy for PWA Projects Under Ickes
Washington official policy favors union labor on PWA relief and nonfederal projects including roads, slum clearance, and harbor work. Contractors may recruit skilled or unskilled workers from union lists or the US Employment Service, with relief workers given preference and 42 hours to secure labor after union request. Secretary Ickes argues construction needs justify the measure.
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Hopkins
PWA
Dnien Rolls
United States
Mas 84
Employment Service
Ickes
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Association
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Congresman
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Leo
Hope Melons
Woodmen Institution
John Ridghill
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