Far Ahead in Arkansas Primary Returns
Early returns from the Arkansas Democratic primary show Holt leading Futrell by about 11,000 votes with 1,813 precincts reporting. Holt held 83,951 votes to Futrell’s 72,? as 370 precincts added, while other races for attorney general and national committee yielded tentative margins and expected statements from leaders in Little Rock and Fort Smith.
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First Arkansas double primary test under rain soaked night
Our Daily Bread reports Hempstead county voters endured a wet Election Night as candidates and reporters endured the first test of Arkansas new double primary law. Projections and crowd energy marked the event, with the Star noting its coverage was free of charge while the weather challenged projection equipment and the night’s turnout remained long.
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Nevada County
Axis to Hold Conference on Balkan Strife
Vienna hosts a four power meeting as German and Italian foreign ministers arrive to press peace talks aimed at ending the Hungarian Romanian clash over Transylvania and preventing wider Balkan fighting. Berlin reports say Hitler met with Malian and his Bavarian aide in a prelude to the Vienna talks.
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Refugee Ship Arrives Safe in New York Harbor
The army transport American Legion reaches New York harbor with more than 800 American refugees after a perilous voyage. Death seemed to lurk in every wave during parts of the journey.
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Army
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New York Harbor
Five Love Quotes Puzzle From Cranium Crackers
Five statements by famous authors about love are presented as a puzzle. Identify which of the five quotes each line represents. Answers appear on the comic page.
Miller Returns Complete in Miller County Primary
Miller County voters delivered decisive wins in the Democratic primary. Miller Blocker secured the county judgeship nomination by over 800 votes, defeating incumbent Milton Oats. Faye Thorpe topped Raymond Scaggins for circuit clerk by more than 1900 ballots. Paul J. McDonald edged Jack Miller for representative by 109 votes as final results trickled in. Dr C L Winchester won the coroner nomination with nearly a two to one margin over E J G Curler. J Earl Wagner defeated Barney Oats for county surveyor by over 110 votes. Jack Holt led for Arkansas attorney general with a large majority over M M Martin, and J S Holt led associate justice over J Murrell. Continued results noted.
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C. M. Blocker
Miller County
Milton Oats
Faye Thorpe
Raymond Scaggins
Paul J. McDonald
Jack Miller
C. L. Winchester
E.J. G. Curler
J. Earl Wagner
Barney Oats
Jack Holt
Arkansas
M. M. Martin
J. S. Holt
the Supreme Court
J. Murrell
Cotton New York Opens and Closes Mixed
December cotton opened at 9.14, closed at 9.18, Middling spot priced at 9.68. Market activity showed slight gains with the futures curve fluctuating as traders gauge demand and weather impacts.
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Hempstead County judge race ends in razor edge finish
In Hempstead County the Democratic primary produced a tight contest for county judge. John Wilson narrowly leads Luck by three votes after late totals, with McCaskill reversing a 70 vote gap to take the final tally. Official results will be certified Friday in Hope. The 37 precincts and absentees are included in the unofficial count. Royce Weisenberger defeats Jim Bearden by a wide margin in another race.
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McCaskill
Fred Luck
John Ts. Wilson
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Hope
Royce Weisenberger
Jim Bearden
Kiwanis Club Meets Here Featuring Royce Weisenberger
Royce Weisenberger was guest speaker at the Kiwanis meeting at Hotel Barlow. He urged training of men for national protection and endorsed the conscription bill. Jessie Barr of Amarillo, Texas attended as a guest.
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Puerto Rico defense base not ready for two years
Professor Wenner tours the Caribbean for NEA Service noting Puerto Rico as key to U S defense plans with a chain of bases leased from Great Britain. He cites lack of adequate bases, hangars, and repair facilities while U S neutrality patrols operate with about 15 planes awaiting construction and barracks. The San Juan project could host 100 light and medium bombers, but completion is two years away as much of the site remains underwater. Naval officials outline the new tenth naval district and its construction mission with Capt R A Spruance leading efforts and Lt Comm Johnson overseeing civil engineering work.
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Naval plans advance in district with new aviation and dock
A newly created district highlights an aviation project at San Juan a dry dock under insular government and a naval station at St Thomas in the Wirkin Islands. A contract for St Thomas work is set officials warn progress will be slow and deliberate under time pressures from Britain potential actions discussed by a high naval authority.
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Howard County Runoff Results Name Upset in Election
Judge Jones sought a second term in Howard County but was defeated by Dildy 1610 to 1510 on complete unofficial returns from Tuesday's Democratic runoff primary. Jackson defeated Layer for representative, Mrs Beane nominated for county treasurer over Floyd. Tess defeated Hughes for county elects. Floyd nosed out Garner for circuit clerk. Complete Howard County returns follow.
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Howard County
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Jackson
Layer
Beane
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Tess
Hughes
Garner
Ciicuit
Roosevelt Signs Guard Call Up for 396000 Reserve Members
The White House says President Roosevelt signed legislation authorizing him to call 396,000 National Guard and Army Reserve members for 22 months of active duty. The action was announced as signed Tuesday night at the White House.
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National Guard
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White House
McClendon and Jackson Win Recap of La Fayette Runoff
Complete unofficial returns from La Fayette county runoff primary show Jerrell B. Jackson winning circuit clerk and William McClendon securing tax assessor. The results, verified after The Star’s Election Extra, list Jackson with 1,578 votes and McClendon with 8888 votes amid fragmented OCR data.
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Lewisville
Jerrell B. Jackson
William Ili McClendon
Bobby King
Jafrtricheetie Tan
Wiliam McClendon
Mat J. Boyette Powell
Mitchell is Nevada Winner in County Races
Lawrence L. Mitchell defeated Edy ard 4. Bryson for the state senate seat from Nevada and Columbia counties on unofficial returns tabulated Tuesday night at Prescott. In a close sheriff race, Ward was nominated over B. L. Vandiver. Jesse W. Beker defeated Brad De Woody for county clerk. J. Seaborn Holt carried the county for associate justice with 31 454 votes to Futrell's 1 315. Fox attorney general Jack Holtpol.
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Edyard
Bryson
Nevada
Columbia
Prescott
Ward
Lover B. L. Vandiver
Jesse W. Beker
Brad Dewoody
J. Seaborn Holt
Supreme Court
J. Marion Futrell
Fox
Jack Holtpol
A Wise Man Diverts From Evil Proverbs 14 16
A compact reflection on biblical wisdom. It contrasts a thoughtful person who avoids evil with a fool who rages and remains defiant, alluding to Proverbs 14 16. The line emphasizes discipline over impulsive anger in moral living.
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