War Referendum Proposal Draws Harsh Critique in Editorial
The column lashes a bill for a constitutional amendment requiring a popular referendum on war, arguing the people are not fit to govern directly. It condemns direct democracy as dangerous, praises representative government, and warns history shows republics decay when voters override elected leaders.
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Test of Wage Hour Bill Looms as House Pledges Action
House leaders pledge to press the wage and hour bill amid talks of revamping. Speaker Bankhead signals possible night sessions to push action this week, while a move to discharge committees prompts signatories and sharp comments from members. The measure aims to require a popular referendum before war.
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Japanese Guided State Established for North China
A provisional government proclaimed in Peiping with Japanese cooperation vows to restore a democratic regime and purge the Kuomintang. It names three ministers, plans a later president, pledges to keep the open door and seek global recognition while acknowledging Japanese backing. Japanese planes drop leaflets urging Chinese support.
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Shorter Deer Season Sought by Arkansas Officials
Secretary D N Ciaves of the State Game and Fish Commission announced after the hunting season that commission members favor a shortened deer season. Graves indicated the consensus supports a November reduction, with the current season running December 1 to 15. The protest royal stage coronation and ceremonies were completed in 1764.
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Pictures of Holy Land Wednesday at First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church hosts a Wednesday night lecture by Pastor W R Haandson showing 26 scenes from the Holy Land on screen. Exhibits include the Church of the Nativity site and excavations near Bethlehem. The event is free and open to the public, with church members handling arrangements.
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Negro Arrested Here on Theft Charge
A 30 year old Black man was arrested Wednesday by Deputy Sheriff Reginald Bearden on charges of stealing clothes and a chicken from Mrs. Card Fuller, who lives six miles south of Dupe on the Lewisville highway. The clothing, valued at about $5, was recovered at the suspect's home. He awaits a municipal court hearing next Monday.
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Prune Prorate Program Set in California Exports Drive
Berkeley Calif VP says California holds 95 percent of the world dried prune crop this year and a Prune Prorate program is set to distribute them. The organization will focus on encouraging exports and diverting some of theGina relief channels.
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McDonald Fraud Trial Near Jury Deliberation
In Little Rock the trial of former Secretary of State Er McDonald on fraud charges over state capital janitor supplies was expected to reach the jury late Wednesday.
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Conference Meeting at M. E. Church Wednesday
The Rev. J. D. Baker presiding elder of the Prescott District will conduct devotional service and preside at the first quarterly conference at 7 30 o'clock Wednesday night at First Methodist church. All stewards are urged to attend and all church members are invited.
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Obedience Principle Celebrated in Classical Quote
A fragment quotes a dictum praising obedience as a noble and holy virtue. The line attributes the sentiment to Il Giles, reflecting a historical or literary voice. The context and full attribution remain unclear from the fragment.
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Recreation Site to Open at Park in Hope City
The City of Hope grants WPA recreation department use of Fairpark Exhibit Hall to create a community recreational center. Open to children and adults starting Monday December 20, the center will be heated and lighted with sawdust floors and many games. Residents may donate old games or toys by calling 181 Fair Park between 1 and 6 PM for collection.
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Fulton Postmaster Confirmed by Senate
The Senate confirmed Tuesday the nominations from Arkansas, naming Clarence G. Cooper of Fulton and Erma M. Goin of Fulton as postmasters. A separate item notes W. F. Cody, connected with the Hutfield Bill, is reportedly buried in a grave on Lockout Mountain near Denver amid rocky terrain.
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Cranium Quiz Prompts Incoherent Academic Prompt
A garbled OCR style prompt asks about color designations for arts and borders, an abled conductor in a Honolulu group, and a riddle about a plane over North and South Putus with questions on feet in a preter. It presents no clear news event or date.
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Exonerate Driver in Fatal Wreck Near Hope
Coroner J W Weaver found the 20 year old Donstaedt not criminally responsible after questioning him and examining Mrs Florence Stone who died from a skull fracture and chest injuries five miles northeast of Hope on Highway 6. Stone, 50, of Detroit, was fatally injured when the car struck a concrete bridge and overturned. Donstaedt, a Detroit area resident, said he lost control while adjusting his scarf. Stone’s body will be cremated in Memphis, and Donstaedt plans to winter in Tucson, Arizona for his health.
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Cotton prices open and close higher in New Orleans session
New Orleans cotton opened at 8.22 and closed at 4.29. Spot cotton finished steady four points higher, with settlements around 8.1.
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Death of H L Sutton aged 74 in Holly Grove
H L Sutton 74 of Holly Grove Hempstead county died in the afternoon. Funeral services were held at Holly Grove church with three ministers officiating and interment at Holly Grove cemetery. He was a longtime resident, married in 1887 to Nin Smith and left nine surviving children.
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Panay sinking and Open Door diplomacy in China
Collier's Jim Marshall reports Panay opened fire on attacking Japanese planes and kept guns blazing as bombs fell. The United States demanded Japan pledge China’s Open Door and protection for American interests, with Hull seeking formal regret and indemnifications.
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