Municipal League backs gasoline tax turnback for cities
The Arkansas Municipal League and County Judges Association push for a quarter-cent city turnback of the state gasoline tax. Fayetteville Mayor A. D. McAllister says city drivers pay tax yet benefit from highways outside city limits, arguing city streets deserve a share of tax revenue for local roads. The Star has historically opposed higher county turnbacks and any highway funds borrowing, but acknowledges a future shift could favor cities and counties. Continued on page four.
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Treasury to make defense bonds fully taxable
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau announced that the new national defense notes going on sale Wednesday would be fully taxable. He said the issue would set a precedent and urged Congress to authorize making all future federal securities taxable. The remark reflected Treasury’s view on tax policy for government debt.
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City election voters count 852 at 2 pm
A four precinct poll at 2 o clock Tuesday reports 852 ballots cast in the city election, suggesting turnout will be heavier than earlier. Only 579 votes had been counted by that time, with continued coverage on page four. GUY. WHO WAITS TILL THE DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS TO BUY. "SHOPPING DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS"
Thieves of Liberty ad joins weekly press series
The Star presents the 12th ad in the Press Ad Series on Page 3 by the publishers committee of America. It highlights the bond between a free press and democracy in this week’s installment.
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Cotton Export Subsidy Asked by Farmers Convention
Southern farmers at the Farm Bureau convention in Baltimore ask the government to subsidize exports of surplus cotton. The resolution was presented to officials, with continued coverage noted on a later page.
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Five men elected to state and federal posts identified
The paragraph lists five men who gained national prominence in the November election when elected to state and federal posts: J. Howard McGrath, Marold H. Bunton, Forrest C. TDonnell, Raymond E. Willis, and Robert A. Marley.
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Marold H. Bunton
Forrest C. Tdonnell
Raymond E. Willis
Robert A. Marley
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Hitler declares war on the haves and have-nots in Berlin speech
In Berlin Adolf Hitler framed a battle between rich and poor, portraying Germany as champion of labor. He accused Western democracies of prosperity while declaring himself the representative of the have-nots, as cheering workers at the Borsig plant listened to a broadcast across occupied Europe.
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Pipkin Freeling Appointed by Governor-Elect Adkins
John G Pipkin named welfare commissioner designate by Gov Elect Homer Adkins Pipkin resigns as Little Rock public schools business manager effective January 14 Pipkin has served ten years in that role Guy Prowling to be secretary of the racing commission Preeling will succeed James Bland and John Thompson also shifts roles
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Homer M. Adkins
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War Department to call 20000 reserve officers
Washington report says 20000 additional reserve officers will be ordered to extended active duty before June 30. By month end about 50000 reserve officers are expected on active duty. The department cites a changing situation and cannot give exact call dates to individual officers. The Druids regarded mistletoe as a remedy for all diseases.
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Greeks Advance Against Tirana
Greek forces reportedly captured a new position near Elbasani about 25 miles from Tirana after heavy losses to the Ninth Italian division. The southern drive saw Italian retirement at Chimara as Greeks pressed hard, with the Lake Ohrid area and northern Albanian front described as cleared and the pace accelerating.
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British Reach Mediterranean After Break Through Libyan Lines
British forces pushed 30 miles toward the Egyptian coast, breaking Italian defenses between Sidi Barrani and Buqbag and capturing about 4,000 prisoners in three days. Churchill announced units reached the coast after penetrating lines in Egypt and Libya, noting a delay to replace warplanes.
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