Renewed Probe Targets Huey Long Income Cases
The Washington Star reports the federal inquiry into income tax cases tied to Senator Huey Long and his Louisiana political machine has been renewed after a prior suspension. The probe, begun last year, followed Morgen-than's appointment near the Hoover era, highlighting Louisiana political turmoil as Long’s rivals move to replace his influence with a cleaner slate, amid mass meetings and public demonstrations against Longism.
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Here and There Editorial by H Washburn on 1984 outlook
The piece argues Congress will resist further fighting and focus on taxes to fund billions in aid. It supports Roosevelt's policies and measures, cautions against cheap paper money, and urges tying currency to real wealth such as land, factories, cotton, gold, and silver. It notes inflation as a congressional challenge and praises Roosevelt’s handling of employment programs.
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White Christmas forecast hits New England and Midwest
Snowfall reported along the New England coast as a storm moves northeastward, bringing bright sun and cooler air east of the Mississippi. Minneapolis logged one of the nation’s cold spots at four degrees above zero while Little Rock prepares for a January special session to refund 3155,000,000 in road debt amid plans to reuse existing staff and economy measures.
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Transients to Be Placed at Work In Arkansas
The Emergency Relief Administration Transient Bureau announces a new policy requiring transients to work in exchange for food shelter and clothing at Arkansas centers. Hi W Gilmore names Miss Mary T Pazduva Pine Bluff as state supervisor of social service. The plan aims to curb idle wandering and prepares a national war on transients to begin January 1 with railroads and transportation firms enforcing rules.
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Charles Dickens' Son Dies in England at 85
London report confirms Sir Henry Dickens, eldest son of novelist Charles Dickens, died after injuries from a motorcycle accident several days ago. The tragedy ends a long illness that kept him from public life, with details scarce.
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Story of Crirish nis and the Three Wise Men
The tale recalls the Three Wise Men from the east who opened their treasures and presented gifts of gold frankincense and myrrh before departing.
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Local Dances to Feature Holidays in Yuletide Events
City dances mark yuletide with three orchestras booked at Elks hall. Ralph Porter leads a 12 piece negro band from Kansas City for the first dance Friday December 22. Lou Johnson’s A-piece and Walter Bernes and his Royal Creatians from New York City set December 26 and December 29 respectively. A fourth dance features a German air starting at midnight January.
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Cotton Options to Be Cashed on One of Two U.S. Plans
Oscar Johnson named to run the Farm Administration cotton pool as options are distributed to about 600,000 farmers. Cashing options now yields a 4 cent per pound initial payment plus a participation certificate, with sale rights at 151 cents per pound middling. Farmers may opt out and take the 6 cent option difference if they do not join the pool.
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Livermore Turns Up After Mysterious Disappearance
New York police traced financier Jesse L. Livermore who vanished after a reported missing persons alert. He reappeared at his Park Avenue apartment claiming memory loss from 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to Wednesday afternoon, and later slept as detectives reviewed the 24 hour blank period.
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E Bannister 72 Paralysis Victim in Death Notice
E Bannister 72 was struck by paralysis and died at Julia Chester hospital at 6 o clock Thursday morning. He had worked for Hope Heading Company for 25 years as a timber buyer and had been unemployed recently. Surviving is his widow and one daughter of Memphis Tennessee. Funeral arrangements set for Thursday afternoon.
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Federal Works Programs Face Progress and Cuts in Several States
In Florida the Civil Works Administration program may end by February 1 as discussions on labor problems for planters emerge. Arkansas reports 89,468 people employed on federal projects since September 1, with 2,084 in civil works and the rest in public works. The War Department foresees 14 million dollars for waterway development and 414,000 jobs for a year, while river and harbor projects and head of Sacramento River works receive 220 million allocated funds.
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Freedom of the press under war censorship in Civil War era
Willis Thornson analyzes how war emergencies prompt censorship while noting Civil War era press freedom varied by region. He cites northern and southern tensions, delayed mail, and limited suppressions, with coverage restricted in some cases yet overall freer reporting than later periods.
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NEA Service
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Rasmussen Explorer of Arctic Succumbs
Fragments describe the death of Rasmussen, noted Arctic explorer. The text mentions his Danish origins and a harsh, stormy scene after a perilous journey. Details are garbled but indicate a fatal end near high mountain terrain and cold conditions.
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Youth Is Slain in Quarrel Over Girl
Paragould Ark report of 20 year old Edward Thowen fatally shot in Delaplains area after a Monday night quarrel over a girl. Clyde Crosley 18, arrested charged with murder after the incident at Nehiplaine.
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Tri-County Medical Meeting at Prescott
Prescott Arkansas hosted the Tri County Clinic at Society of Hempstead with banquet. Dr. D A Rhine and Dr J F Sheffield from Little Rock attended along with I E White of El Dorado and others. About thirty members were present. Texarkana aide A S Callum gave brief remarks. Mrs Jobin Me Luis of Curban presided.
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French Military Secrets May Have Crossed the Rhin
Paris dispatch reports fears that valuable military secrets may have crossed the Rhine as investigations broaden into possible espionage. Americans Mr and Mrs Switz are among those linked to the case, with several others named including Mme Stahl and Louis Martin. Arrests of twenty alleged spies followed a Helsinki detainment last October, with connections to Finland and a broad spy network cited.
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Markets Hope Cotton Exchange Markets Hope Cotton Exchange
New York cotton prices show January trading at 244, with March at 10.00 to 10.92 open high and 9.97 close, down from prior close. New Orleans cotton quotes display March at 9.78 to 9.72, with January around 9.82 to 9.53 as market activity narrows.
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