Melbourne Martin Defends Arkansas Attorney General Post
Melbourne Martin accuses the attorney general of misusing public funds and falsely claiming law compliance. He argues that no law requires hiring special attorneys and credits his own 20 years of private practice as a pledge of capable, honorable service.
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Martin
Melbourne
Autormey General
Pulaski
Attor- General of
Arkansas
Melbourne Martin
Atorney
State of Arkansas
Pulaski County
Melbourne M. Martin
Unopposed candidates listed for local preferential election
In lominges election notices Willig Smith is named for state senate and Pat Robinson for representative. County offices show Joe Rhodes for county clerk Dee S Griffin for sheriff Higgs for treasurer W L King for county surveyor and W J Sickes for coroner.
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Lominges
State Senate
Willig Smith
Pat, Robinson
Joe Rhodes
Dee S. Griffin
5. Higgs
W. L. King
Bermuda and Newfoundland Leases for US Defense Bases
The article argues a strengthened US defense line near Bermuda and Newfoundland could repel attacks from the North American coast. It suggests bases and supply routes controlled from the mainland once London approves. Bermuda and Newfoundland are cited as British colonies where US leases might be feasible.
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North American
England
Bermuda
Newfoundland
United States
Texarkana District Softball Title Match Report
Texarkana based District Title 2 saw Bruner of Green Castle clinch the title in an 8 6 eighth inning rally over Ivory. Magnolia Oilers defeated Castleburgers in the consolation game as Green Castle fumbled errors by teammates. Bruner tallied ten hits while Bruner and Green Castle meet Little Rock district runner up at Lamar Porter Athletic Field. Magnolia advances to face Pine Bluff district winner next Monday at 6 20 p m in Little Rock.
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Castle Softs
Texarkana
Yuner
Ivory
Kansas
Faix’ Park
Magnolia ‘Oilers
Castleburghers
Jead
Bruner
Green Castle
Smith
Magnolia
Bruner Tvory Widl
Lamar Porter Athletic Field
Little Rock
County Agent Advises No Change in Weevil and Leafworm Guidance
County agent Oliver L. Adams reports no changes to recommendations for boll weevil, leafworms, and fleahoppers. Details are in Extension Circulars 162 187 and 231 available on request. Calcium arsenate recommended for weevil and leafworms sulfur for fleahopper control. Field notes include farm program deductions for fertilizer and limestone, with prices and delivery timelines for Hempstead County farmers.
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Hempstead Couny
Hidden German Continuea from Page One event
Fragmentary OCR reads like a wartime dispatch noting complications and a massacre reference. It cites Virginio Gayda as a principal Italian journalist and mentions a wireless claim that a “final solution” should concern not only the province.
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Britain
Virginio Gayda
Ialy
The
Wireless
Egypt Holds Line as War Policy Debated in Cairo
In Cairo, Prime Minister Hassan Sabry Pasha affirmed Egypt’s neutrality unless attacked, signaling no goodwill toward any nation yet pledging to declare war if Egypt’s territory or army is attacked. The Chamber of Deputies debated war policy for four hours with public cheering, then moved to a secret session. Marshal Graziani redirected Italian troops near Bardia, heightening tensions as Italy eyes an incursion into Egypt while British patrols note efforts to seal supply gaps.
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Ciamaria
Jania
Egypt
Cairo
Italy
Chamber of Deputies
Hassan Sabry Pasha
Marshal Graziani
Bardia
Pasture Phosphate Use and Crop Yields Highlighted by Farmers
Farmers report dramatic pasture growth after applying triple superphosphate and note cattle prefer treated areas. Lespedeza yields rise to 196 bales from 496 bales with phosphate, and six acres of vetch planted then turned under show cotton yields markedly higher by 50 percent. Officials release cotton loan differentials by location, grade, and staple for 1840 programs.
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G. Wright
Rocky Mound
Vetch
Vincent Foster
Tyetch
Willkie Campaign Covers Colorado Springs Visit
Willkie works nonstop on a multi state tour with Mrs. Willkie often greeting visitors. Police guard details, makeshift office in his hotel hallway, and early walks by the candidate mark the campaign pace as reporters and associates note his talk with various groups.
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Willkie
Cotton contracts update on schedules of premiums and discounts
Futures and spot cotton contracts are discussed with last year’s 7/9 inch middling as the basis. Loans will not be granted on rollon descriptions not listed in the schedule of premiums and discounts.
Roosevelt Convenes Meeting on Western Hemisphere Bases
Washington report says President Roosevelt summoned top military, foreign, and legal officials to a conference on requisitioning Western Hemisphere naval and air bases from Great Britain. Attendees included Secre taries Stimson Knox Attorney General Jackson and Under-Secretary of State Welles.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Great Britain
Stimson
Knox
Jackson
Steer Welles
Arkansas liquor permits granted to Hope Fulton and Hope stores
The State of Arkansas issues multiple liquor permits. Robins Liquor Store at 2208 Third St Hope receives Permit No 446 valid July 1 1940 to June 1 1941. Another Robins location Main Street Fulton receives Permit No 440 issued July 1940 expiring June 1941. Porterfield's Liquor Store at 1K East Second Street Hope receives Permit No 270 valid July 1940 to June 1941. Jett Williams at 108 S Walnut Hope receives Permit No 461 valid July 1849 to June 3 1849.
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Commissioner of Revenues
State of
Arkansas
Robins Liquor Store
Third St. Hope Ark
Main Street
Fulton
Ark
Porterfield
Second Street
Lope
Arkansis
Jett Williams
S. Walnut
St. Hope
Jett Wiltigims
Barton Quits Primary Race in Arkansas Democratic race
Col T E Barton of El Dorado withdraws from renomination as Democratic national committeeman leaving Walter G Riddick as the sole candidate for Tuesday's second primary. Barton cites uniting the party and supporting Gov Adkins. Riddick is a Little Rock attorney and partner at Coleman and Riddick.
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Little Rock
T. E. Barton
el Doraido
Walter G. Riddick
Colonel Barton
F Uin
Culone Barton
Homer Adkins
Arkansas
Bailey
Riddick
Adkins
Coleman & Riddick
Metaxas and Germany Stir Greece British Ties
Greece faces conflict with Italy amid Metaxas pro German leaning. King George II, from the Danish line, may tilt toward Britain after years in exile. The key figure is Gen. Joannis Metaxas whose history shows strong ties to Berlin and German military study.
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Milton Bronner
NEA
Greece
Italy
George II of
England
Poss
Joannis Metaxas
Metaxas
Berlin
Willkie Plans Stump Tour
New York report outlines Wendell Willkie’s extensive campaign trip described by aides as the most extensive stump tour yet. He summoned Republican National Chairman Joseph Martin from Washington to join discussions on itinerary with Samuel Proyer, Easter campaign manager.
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New York
Wendell WH Lide
Wilkie
Joseph Martin
Plebe
Washington
Samuel Proyer
Day's Still Young in Pueblo Farmhouse Mystery
In Pueblo, B. B. Van Srandt of the state employment security office recounts a tense moment at a farmhouse. He asks a farm wife about a missing man who was said to be there earlier, and she replies that he is around somewhere and had left the house this morning.
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Wiklkie
Greece
Vent Wrelos
Ovice
Mate
Hitler
Britain
Pueblo
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