Postmaster General Farley earns praise for Post Office reform
An editorial cartoon and piece praise Farley for turning the Post Office Department toward profit after years in the red. It credits payroll cuts and rural route consolidations for efficiency, noting the move as a rare Democrat-led success against Republican opposition.
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United States
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Final Star Straw Voters Back Bankhead Law Eight to One
Hope Star reports final returns from 63 ballots showing 56 in favor and 7 against continuation of the Bankhead Law among cotton producers. Voters split 44 landowners and 19 tenants with a broader 34 to 3 approval on compulsory crop control.
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Final Star
Hope Star
Ex-Sen Caldwell Dies at 73 in Pine Bluff Arkansas
Former Ark state senator Creed Caldwell, a longtime figure in Jefferson County politics, died at his daughter’s home in Pine Bluff after a prolonged illness following his wife’s funeral. Caldwell served in the statehouse for a quarter century, born on the Caldwell farm near Doubly Wells, and was a leading informant on state affairs. Funeral services are planned for Thursday.
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Doubly Wells
Cement Workers Recovering After Jay Plant Explosion
Three area workers injured Tuesday morning at the Air Portland cement plant at Okay were recovering Wednesday in Dublin Chest er hospital. Attaches described their condition as very satisfactory. Injured are Garland Ellis P. G. Rosenbaum and Wayne Hopkins a negro. A leaking gas pipe was blamed for the explosion in the washroom of the building when Rosenbaum lit a match searching for a broom.
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Naval Conference Expected to Adjourn This Week
London dispatch reports preliminary naval talks among the United States Great Britain and Japan may adjourn by midweek as discussions continue on key maritime security and alliance issues amid a tense wartime backdrop. Strong emphasis on the three powers and potential joint actions to deter aggression are noted.
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20 Letters Given to Bobcats Gold Ball to Richards
1931 Hope High School football squad members received letters during assembly in the auditorium. Dennis Richards, star guard of the 1934 team, was awarded a miniature gold football as the most valuable member. He spoke of Coach Hammons and paid tribute to Miss Henry, Dean Durham, and the student body. Letters were awarded to 21 players including Captain TR Kennedy and Herschel Reece. A banquet will follow Thursday night sponsored by the Rotary Club with Travis Jackson as principal speaker at 7:30.
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Hammons
Fale Lowing
TR. C. Kennedy
Herschel , Reece
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Jack Turner
Luther Spears
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Willard Anderson
Dick Moore
Freeman Stone
J. W. Harper
Guy Payne
Zeylon Holly
Noland Cargile
Lester Hobbs
Raind Owens
Leonard England
Wingfield Stroud
Ferry Ramsey
J. W. Sevret
Dick Hamilton
Ab Hotle Barlow
Rotary Club
Travis Jackson
New York Giants
Harts
Girl Scout Leader Hope Guest Friday at Hope High
Miss Alice Phillipson national secretary for the Girl Scouts of America will visit Pine Bluff this week appearing at Hope Friday morning for an address at Hope High School and again at 2 o clock in the afternoon at City Hall. Her presence is said to give a strong boost to local Girl Scout work in Hope as the town’s scout activities gain attention.
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New Yor City
Girl Scouty of America
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Pine Bluff
Hope High Behod
City Hall
Cold Spell Eases in Trempealeau County Weather Update
Weather report notes rising temperatures after three days of sub-freezing conditions in Trempealeau County. Temperatures Wednesday reached near 23 pm, with relief expected as mild air moves in. Forecasters warn of lingering clouds and unsettled conditions into the week.
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Hotel Disaster Rescue Photos Show Injured Guest Carried From Fire
Photographs from Michigan’s hotel blaze depict rescuers bearing an injured guest from the scene as more than 50 people were hurt. Panic drove victims toward shattered windows while near zero temperatures worsened conditions and intensified the danger of escaping the flames.
Howell Elected Pine Bluff Mayor in Democratic Primary
E A Howell, a Pine Bluff businessman and former Ark-Mo Production Credit manager, won the Democratic mayoral nomination, defeating incumbent Elff Holdkriess by 128 to 76. He will assume office after April’s general election. El Dorado results show George Crosley leading deputy tax collector, with John Carroll elected municipal judge by a wide margin. mayoral vote split Goodwill over Crosley.
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Arkimo Production Credit Corporation
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Walter L. Goodwin
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J. G. Ragsdale
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Mutlelal Fridge
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Rapsdale
Herbert Belles
Jordan Sellers
Syd Rugan
Three CCC Boys Die in Barracks Fire at Norris Camp
Norris Tenn three CCC youths died in a fire that swept three barracks at a CCC camp. Captain Dabn Wo O'Daniel said the blaze started from an overheated flue and the victims Ele Wool Kvarner Charles DePatin and dace Kluig were identified after failing to answer roll call.
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Narnia
Four New England Theaters Bombed
A garbled report from Boston notes the interiors of four moving picture theaters were damaged by explosions. The article mentions a fear of a wider plot and hints at suspects or motives, but the text is unclear about who is responsible or the exact locations and dates involved.
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Hotel Death Toll Rises as Flames Trap Guests
Lansing police report 23 dead after a hotel blaze. Two bodies found among ruins Wednesday and five more on Tuesday. Fire investigators fear more victims in the rubble as rescue efforts continue.
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Lansing
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Dance at QO U W Sponsored by Ks Thursday
Notes announce a Thursday dance hosted by Ks at the QO U W venue with invitations extended to members of the lodge. The event will feature music by the Pep Peddives of Tes arkana and take place on November 23.
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Long Opposes His Attorney General in New Orleans
In civil district court Attorney General Gaston L. Porterle and Assistant AG George Wallace faced Le Huey Long as he sought to uphold Act 36 transferring control of the Sewerage and Water Board from Mayor T Siames Walmsley. Long filed exemptions against a state's injunction aiming to declare the measure unconstitutional for alleged technical flaws while city officials and board members opposed the hearing of the grounds. Continued on Page Three.
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Futrell Admonishes Against New Tax Proposals
Governor Futrell declared opposition to any new tax during the upcoming General Assembly. He warned that anyone pushing a ten percent tax would face strong political resistance. He commented amid questions on funding proposals, noting the school issue was not part of his stance.
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Futrell
Dodge Accident Injures Seldon Medlock Near Cain
An automobile overturned during an attempt to dodge a dog on the Cain Hope route injuring Seldon Medlock and the driver, who suffered facial lacerations and chest injuries. Medlock was en route to seek relief work when the crash occurred.
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W Preston Kills Woman Then Ends Own Life
Reported in a quiet neighborhood at about 8:30 pm a man identified as W Preston shot his wife at a store, fired around the area, and then killed himself. Mrs. Cora Thompson, first to reach the scene, described the scenes of fear as shots echoed near homes and a grocery.
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Roosevelt Plans War Profits Cut
President Roosevelt called a conference to map a program to take the profits out of war and directed the temporary reappointment of General Douglas MacArthur as chief of staff to aid in formul ating war profits legislation. He thanked the Nye committee for probing munition activities and invited Hugh S. Johnson and Bernard M. Baruch to the session. Mort Funnies in Color appears in a Sunday issue promo.
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Bernard M. Baruch
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Markets Hope Cotton Exchange Markets Hope Cotton Exchange New York
Cotton listings from New York and New Orleans show open highs and lows with March futures quoted. Grain and commodity quotes including wheat corn and steel stocks appear alongside livestock prices for chickens ducks turkeys and geese.
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