We Need Fewer Politicians and More Schools
A reader quotes the Atlanta Georgian editorial urging consolidation of county governments to save public schools and curb tax burdens. The piece estimates Arkansas and Georgia local official counts, argues for county consolidation, and notes political resistance from self interests, urging radical measures now.
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Hope Team Loses to Nashville in final season clash
Nashville defeated Hope 44 to 6 in a season finale. Payne starred for Nashville with a strong running attack, while Hope struggled on the ground and faced penalties that hampered drives. Hope finished 7 wins and 5 losses as Nashville rolled to 7 wins, 5 defeats.
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Nashville
Teddy Jones
Bobcat
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Bobrats
Jack Turner
Madison
Poliitt
Naviwille
Chaithack
Robert
Bobcats
Seragters
Neve
Berry
Vanderhill
Dalrymple
Henderson
O'Daniel
Hendrix
Smith Attacks New Civil Works Plan in 1930s Critique
Alfred I. Smith denounces the Public Works Administration and the Civil Works Administration, arguing the federal relief effort relies on red tape and misdirected programs. He links relief wages to winter work, criticizing consolidation and alphabet agencies cited in New Outlook.
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New York
Alfred I. Smith
Public Works Administration
Cieil
Pablo Works Administration
Civil Works Administration
Nis
FCA
Ig WA
Christ Child Scribes Swaddling Tale From Suder
A fragmentary notice from Suder mentions Hethtehem and Ann Mary with a Christ Child reference in swaddling clothes. No roll or official record appears in the legible text, leaving the event description unclear and incomplete.
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Hethtehem
Suder
Ann Mary
Negro Kills Alleged Night Rider In Miller County Raid
W R Magee a black man surrendered to Sheriff R W Turquette after saying he killed one of four white men who invaded his Miller county home late at night He claimed the others dragged him from bed and he fired in self defense Magee said he and the assailants exchanged shots as he fled and hid before returning to the farm He is held in the Miller county jail pending investigation with the identities of the other white men still unknown
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Texarkana
W. R. Magee
Here
Miller County
R. W. Turquette Friday
Garland City
Jack Watkins
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Watkins
Turquette
Miller
Recovery Johnson would impose NRA codes on telephones and aluminum
Washington recovery chief Hugh Johnson signaled Friday that if needed he would impose NRA codes containing only labor provisions on both the telephone and aluminum industries. He cited AT&T objections to code coverage and noted Aluminum Company of America’s refusal to accept a code with fair trade provisions.
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Washington
Hugh Johnson
Telephone
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Aluminum Company of Armories
Insanity Feigned, Says Prosecutor in Coley Family Poison Trial
Benton Arkansas reports the closing of the Mark Shank trial for the four poison murders of the Coley family. Prosecutor Emory argued Shank staged an insanity scheme to secure his reputation and avoid prison, detailing months of unusual actions as part of the alleged plot.
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Ark
Mark Shank
Coley
Benton, Ark
Akron
Emory
Shank
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Verne Miller Slain by Detroit Gangland Group
Police and Justice Department agents hunted Miller slayers after his nude body was found in a roadside ditch near Detroit. He had been the target in a famous 1930s era killing at Kansas City union station. Detectives linked the death to a broader Detroit gangland case and possible ties to Abe Axler and Eudie Fletcher homicide.
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Verne Miller
Desperado
Kansas City Union Station
Miller
Abe Axler
Eudie Fletcher
New York
Detroit
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Brother of Andrew Mellon Dead at 75
Pittsburgh reports the brother of Andrew Mellon has died at age 75. R B Mellon, longtime president of Mellon National Bank, is named as the deceased, with the death occurring Friday in the city.
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R. B. Metlity
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Andrew Mel* Ton
Lynching Storm Ends Governor J Ralphs Career
NEA Service reports a national reaction to California Governor James Rolph Jr amid controversy over the Brooke Hart lynching and the 1934 incidents. Hoover criticizes the governor for endorsing mob justice while recalling troops at the bonus march. The exchange follows a rebuke from California citizens.
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California
Brooke Hart
San Jose
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Hoover
San Francisco
Caif
Herbert Hoover J
James Rolph Jr
Washington
John M. Holmes
Thomas Harold Thurmond
Mr. Hoover
A San Francisco Leader in Spotlight James Rolph Jr. and His Rise
A profile of James Rolph Jr., longtime San Francisco figure, tracing his rise from Mission District business leader to mayor and governor. The piece portrays his showmanship, influence during rebuilding after the 1906 quake, and the mixed public reaction as reforms and graft allegations shaped his career.
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San Francisco
Jimmy Walker
Mission District
Helen
James Rolph
San Branvisco
Rolph
Wayor
Reform
Twin Forks
Stockton Street
Ralph
Panama
Tuohy Pal Kills Himself in Prison
In St. Paul Minnesota Willie Sharkey an alleged Chitaga gangster is found dead by hanging in a county jail cell The incident occurred as Roger Tuohy and two aides Eddie Muirdsson and Gustav Shifter were confined separately Officials stating they were not informed of Sharkey s death and an ongoing legal case is referenced with remaining proceedings on Page Three
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Willie Sharkey
Angel
Tell
Shiwiff Mouller
Roger Tuohy
Eddie Muirdsson
Gustav
Gus
Sharkay
Two Men Arrested in Raid on Stills
Hempstead and Nevada county officers raided violators of the prohibition law arresting two men and destroying stills. A large whiskey manufacturing plant was found in southern Nevada county with the still fired up. A volley of shots rang out as officers approached, about 16 shots fired. the operators fled through the woods. Approximately 03 gallons of illicit liquor reported.
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Hempstead
Nevada County
Oper
Federal savings and loan plan outlined for Hope
J Curran Conway of Little Rock described a new federal system separating real estate lending from commercial banking. He cited local mutual thrift associations supported by the government and backed by the Federal Home Loan Bank to replace old building and loan societies.
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Hope Rotary Club
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Hope
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