Here and There Editorial On Delinquent Taxes In Hope
Autx H Washburn argues Hempstead county delinquent personal lists show about 2 100 listings with an average $8 per taxpayer totaling $6 500 of which nearly half funds public schools. In Hope city taxes total 34 7 mills with 18 going to schools. the piece questions fairness and urges compliance with government order while noting law enforcement delays. It also discusses a November 30 article on a new domestic gas rate option and potential moves toward commercial rate changes, outlining home versus business savings and cautions for those under thresholds.
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Protoco
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State Enactments to Replace Social Security Statute
Washington faces federal pressure as states move to enact unemployment insurance laws under which workers laid off receive weekly benefits and job search help. The Supreme Court debated upholding New Yorks statute while broader adoption of state programs grows to meet federal requirements. The drive aims to shield workers while seeking to preserve federal social security, with states urged to enact protections before any federal changes.
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Supreme Court
Dwayne
New York
Jala G. Winatt
Poudre
Best Pension Pliny of
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Singerene
Pope Delayed by Cold Weather from Returning to Duties
Vatican officials say Pope Pius postpones expected return to active duties as severe cold weather slows travel and outdoor engagements. Officials note health and safety concerns govern readiness, with no resumption date announced.
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Wal Cates Deane Defeats Wai at Sea
An uneven report notes Wal Cates Deane defeating Wai in a sea contest with strong effort. The piece hints at local slang and uncertain details, mentioning CTV and pads and a charged betting backdrop around the event.
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Wal Cates
Deane
Wai
Arkansas Welfare Audit Details Aged Pensions Spending
Audit filed with Governor Felix Furell Jay reports $1,133,114 spent for aged pensions and other relief in the Welfare Department through June 30. Federal funds total $942,093.95 for T expenditures and $421.65 for administrative costs. Administrative costs statewide stand at about 16.8 percent. Two workers per office were assigned to maintain records, with salaries from $40 to $450 monthly. The report notes approximately 13,000 recipients monthly under current staff constraints.
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Little Rock
State Welfare Department
Furell Jay
Statemptroller's Office
Cumptrotter
Jassigne
Jassigne the Welfare Department
Charles H. Andrews
Transtate
Relef
Final 1936 Cotton Forecast and Arkansas Ginnings
The Department of Agriculture estimated 1936 cotton production at 12,407,000 bales in December, up from 12,400,000 a month earlier. Arkansas was forecast at 1,295,000 bales with ginnings through December 1 totaling 1,292,272 bales. State totals show stronger pre December growth versus 1935, with nationwide figures cited by the Census Bureau.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
East
Bureau of the Census
Arkansas
North Little Rock Boy Found Dead Under Viaduct
North Little Rock detectives found Elmer Graham Thompson, 17, a high school honor student, dead under the Main Street viaduct Tuesday. They reported facial injuries but could not determine the cause of death immediately.
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North Little Rock
Elmer Graham Thompson
Main Street
Amendments Are Peculiar Things
A Preston Grover Associated Press report notes the Supreme Court’s quiet reminder that constitutional amendments may invite backlashes. It discusses the 21st Amendment and how dry states face paradoxical tax issues, including California’s attempt to tax out of state beer producers, raising commerce clause questions.
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Preston Grover
Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
Congress Burt
California
Government's Guns Pound Insurgents Encircling Capital
Government artillery pounded insurgent fortifications around Madrid as a bitter cold wave delayed expected Fascist infantry assaults on the capital outskirts. Twenty one people were killed in the insurgent aerial attack on Guadalajara, the provincial capital northeast of Madrid.
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Moneloa
Cuatra Caminos
Emegency Defense Council
Guadalajara
Hamilton Speaks on the Holy Land at Kiwanis meeting
The Rev. W. R. Hamilton of First Baptist spoke at Hope Kiwanis Club noon gathering at New Capital Hotel. He discussed archaeology, the use of pottery to date Holy Land sites, and shared specimens he brought from America. He quoted the Bible on Jericho’s walls falling by God’s hand, not men, noting outward collapse.
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First Baptist Church
Hope Kiwanis Club
Incheon
New Capital Hotel
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Holy Land
America
Mr. Hamilton
Jericho
Richard Reich
Lyman Annatroang
Bus Drivers Walk Out in Michigan
Detroit and Flint bus workers walk off Tuesday morning affecting thousands of residents. The East Michigan System and Flint Trolley Caseh faced stoppage as about 180 drivers, part of a larger regional transit workforce, refused shifts leaving many commuters without service.
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Detroit
Mich
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Flint
Chicagoan to Talk to District PTA
Mrs. Walter H. Buhlig of Chicago will visit Arkansas the week of December 6 11 to conduct one day trainings in parent teacher work. She will travel from Little Rock to Bentonville Fort Smith Charleston and Hope, accompanied by Mrs. Curtis Stout. Buhlig a top national leader in the Parent Teacher movement, has held multiple state and national posts and writes weekly Chicago Herald articles. Topics include Significance of the IT Teacher, Essentials of an Effective PTA, Sources of Information for PTA Leaders, and Field of Service for the Lay. Continued on page three.
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Chicago
National Compress of Parents and Teachers
Arkansas
National Congress
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Ane
Minnis Congress
Unt
Chicago Herald
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Turned Brown By Brown Turner
Nashville humor column rails at Anglo American marriage politics and US war debt while joking about royal nuptials and Hollywood stars. Harsh tones on international relations persist as aircraft purchases by Japan and Russia raise warplane concerns.
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Tenn
England
Ginger Rogers
Jean Harlow
May West
Myrna Loy
Japan
Russia
Christmas Vesper Service This Sunday at First Methodist Church
The Community Christmas Vesper Service hosted by the Friday Choral and Music Club will be held Sunday afternoon December 1 at 3 oclock at First Methodist Church. Director Mrs John Wellborn WPA music supervisor presides organ Mrs Ralph Roulon. Club president Mrs J C Carlton leads arrangements with city choralists joining to form about 35 voices. Pastors and congregations join in a united one hour service of worship.
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First Methodist Church
John Wellborn
WPA
Ralph Roulon
J.C. Carlton
Fourth Melon Queen Dies At 27 in Prescott
Mrs. John Gordon Prescott age 27, former Geraldine Busby of McCaskill, queen of Hope's fourth annual watermelon festival, died at 10 15 p m after emergency surgery for acute appendicitis. She leaves husband, two children, mother Mrs Mary Busby of McCaskill, and sister Mrs John Norwood of Owen. Funeral services were at 2 36 nom Tuesday at McCaskill Methodist Church, burial in McCaskill cemetery.
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Queen of Hope
Josephine Hospital
Prescott
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McCaskill
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John Norwood
Owen
McCaskill Methodist Church
McCaskill Cemetery
Ouachita College braces after second fire damage
Ouachita College officials say Sunday’s fire mainly damaged the roof and upper framework of the main building but did not destroy walls. Repairs planned during Christmas holidays will continue January 4, with reconstruction focusing on the third floor framework and roof. some interior walls may need work.
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Ark
Ouachita College
Cotton futures move higher as New Orleans market opens
Cotton nibs and New Orleans openTuesday at 1 Clasgrl at 1183-35. Sput cotton closed steady nine points up with middling at 12.57.
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New Orleans
Baldwin summoned to Fort Belvedere over royal decision
London reports Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin traveled to Fort Belvedere Tuesday night to receive Edward VIII’s decision on renunciation of the throne or Wallis Simpson. The king may withhold the outcome from Parliament, and if abdication occurs, Baldwin would be informed privately before any public disclosure.
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Wallie Simpson
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