Hope district reels after WPA consolidation
The Hope WPA district administrator Claude Mann returned to Hope from Camden, reversing the move that centralized operations. The consolidation reduced Camden staff from 62 to 12, while Hope keeps the bulk of the 21 county district. Mann resumes regional field representative duties under Floyd Shary as state administrator.
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Works Progress Administration
WPA
Claude Mann
South Arkansas
Camden
Hope
Monticello
Mr. Mann
Mann
Floyd Shary
State
Hanced Freon
Littles Rock
Crinmsen
Haye
Lake Village
DeQuean
American Liner Sinking Off Dutch Coast Collapse
London dispatch reports the United States liner City of Hamburg sinking fast after a collision east of Rotterdam. Officials say the vessel had four to six passengers and 75 crew aboard, with details confirmed by Baltimore Mail Line manager Johann Threatheill.
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Hamburg
Haltimore
London
Eng
Lligilsa
United States
City of Hambnry
Niles
Torsetal Line
Netherlands
Joh. Threatheill
Teaffie
Baltimore Mail Line
Cemspany
Bremer County Woman Shoots Four in Sleep Tragedy
In Waverly Iowa Sheriff Frank Sager reported a Bremer county woman shot four of her children in their sleep Tuesday fatally wounding two. Alay Winters admitted the shooting and said the children "wouldn't mind" her. The killings occurred at the family farm cabin with the mother to be held without charges until the investigation concludes.
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Waverly
Iowa
Frank Sager
Bremer County
Hite
Alay Winters
Far m
Sager
Reynolds Dies Ex Mop Official in Missouri Pacific Death
St. Louis Mark Reynolds McReynolds, 44, former Advertising Federation of America president and chairman of the herd, was found shot to death Tuesday in his apartment. Police said a .38 caliber revolver lay beside the body. McReynolds resigned last June as a director of publicity and advertising for Missouri Pacific Railroads.
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ST. Louis
Markc
Japs Drive Upon 3 Chinese Cities
Reports said Japanese forces pressed toward Hangchow and Canton as fears rose for China’s coastal cities. Authorities claimed 11,000 troops withdrew from Nanking and sailed toward Cantun, amid warnings of possible near term attacks.
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Bhangital
China
Hangchow
Chekiang Province
Shanghai
Canton
Shangtung Province
Nanking
Slenghal
Cantun
Cranium Crackers Riddles and Time Puzzle
A fragment asks several riddles about constants and national symbols. It presents a grandfather clock timing problem: if two clocks start at the same time and the grandfather clock chimes twice after the minute hand moves, what time is indicated. The page labels Answers as “Chesified Pape.”
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China
United States
Sendine
Cnr
Fire Department to Burn Weeds Free of Charge
Hope Fire Department offers to clear vacant lots of grass fires at no cost. Regular firefighters will supervise. residents only need to call 757. The move aims to prevent roadside and yard fires from amateur burning, and Chief J. K. Salem urges caution with Christmas decorations and candles. Cooperation is urged to avoid loss of life and property from fires this holiday season.
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Hope Fire Department
J. K. Salem
All Hope
Mr. Sale
Cleanup Urged for Christmas Season
A joint statement by city health officer Albert Graves and Dr P B Carrigan urges a pre Christmas cleanup across the city. Citizens are asked to tidy premises over the next five days and to clean occupied buildings in the Newton district. The notice praises holiday decorations and requests reporting of any cleaning needs. Killing stations are urged to operate in the campaign.
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Oor Albert Graves
P. B. Carrigan
Dewton
Ryan
Eall
Congress to Quit on Tuesday Night
Washington reports the Senate opened the administration housing bill with hope of passage by nightfall. The banking committee said the bill would create a mass market for moderately priced homes aiding a sound recovery. The House recessed two hours as Majority Leader Reyburn announced a possible late Tuesday adjournment.
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Washington
Senate
Banking Committee
House
Reyburn
Library Fund for Counties Depleted in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK The state library commission exhausted 640,000 in aid after allocating 2,700 to Lincoln county last week under Act 339. About 154,449 rural residents across 10 counties will gain library service as funds are distributed on a first come basis. Counties include Randolph Drew Mississippi Poinset Pulaski Paullsner Sharp Conway Lincoln Jefferson. State funds require library housing staff and circulation means. Fifty percent of funds must go to children's banks, twenty percent to adult fiction, twenty-five percent to adult nonfiction, five percent to magazines and newspapers.
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Little Rock
Lincoln County
Alfred
Phacarainsc
Atate
Mon
State Library Commission
Randolph
Drew
Mississippi
Poinset
Pulaski
Paullsner
Sharp
Conway
Lincoln
Jefferson
Rawlinson
France Strengthens Defensive Pacts With Britain
PARIS reports France has expanded alliances to bolster central European security. A high source disclosed an aerial agreement pledging close cooperation between French and British air forces, mirroring existing naval and army mutual aid commitments.
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Paris
France
Genny
Europe
Britain
Jusowa Paresela
Cotton price report from New Orleans
Cotton market in New Orleans opened December 1 at 8.73 and moved to 8.75 bids, with trading shown at 4.77. Market activity remains uncertain as cotton houses adjust bids and trends amid daily fluctuations.
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NEW Grleans
Arked- Boul Cottons
Pedis Apie Cnigillings
Mrs Stephenson Dies Here at 69 in Hope Arkansas
Mrs. C. A. Stephenson aged 69 a 45 year Hope resident died at her home Tuesday morning after illness Born in Atlanta GA December 14 1868 she came to Hope in 1892 Funeral will be at 10 am Wednesday from First Methodist with Rev Fred R Harrison Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery Surviving husband two sons Roy Stephenson Hope and Ralph Stephenson Jena LA mother Mrs Hannah Ridgdill two brothers John and Will Ridgdill sister Mrs R V Stephenson all of Hope five grandchildren and a list of pallbearers and honorary pallbearers named.
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C. A. Stephenson
Hope
Atlanta
First Methodist Church
Fred R. Harrison
Rose Hill Cemetery
Roy Stephenson
Ralph Stephens
Jena
Hannah Ridgdill
John
Will Ridgdill
R. V. Stephenson
Clifford Franks
Roy Anderson
Charles Bader
John Vesey
F. DB. Henry
Cameron Allen
Jett Black
Sam Wermack
Dave Thompson
W. 4. Elmstead
Dr. L. M. Lite
W. P. Agee
J. A. Davis
R. L. Patterson
R. M. Pattison
R. M. LaGrone Sr
F. R. Moses
Don Smith
D. F. Wiggins
E. G. Coop
O. A. Graves
N. P. O'Neal
Stith Davenport
Henry Hitt
L. N. Garner
J. J. Honeycutt
Roy Allen
CCC Potentially a National Army
Miami Florida Robert Fechner national Civilian Conservation Corps director said the United States has about 2,900,000 youths trained in CCC camps ready to act as a volunteer army in an emergency. He noted their training makes them about 86 percent prepared for military life and that 3,000,000 boys in camp plus 2,000,000 trained before could be turned into first class fighting men quickly.
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Miami
Fla
Robert Fechner
National Civilian Conservation Corps
United States
CCC
Fechner
Third Candidate Files Pledge in Arkansas Congress Race
Wilbur D. Mills of Kensett White County judge filed his corrupt practice pledge as a candidate for congressman from the Second Arkansas district. He is the third to file for the seat left vacant by Jul Miller's elevation to the Senate. No special election date has been set. Others filing pledges include Fred M. Pickens and H. S. Grant of Nusypal.
Can Accumulation of Reserve Funds Give Steady Jobs
Rodney Dutcher reports on unemployment insurance rollout as 1,000,000 potential applicants begin registering January 1 under the Social Security Act. State offices anticipate a January lull with benefits likely starting in February and peaking by March or April, amid varied eligibility and waiting periods.
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Rodney Dutcher
NEA
Washington
Mareh Op
Treasury
New York
Social Security Board
Social Security
Stan Strain
Uinemployment Trust
England
Fragmentary Thought on Oppression and Justice
Fragmentary lines reflect a belief that oppression harms both the oppressed and oppressor and that vengeance, not happiness, comes to those who wrong others, with a note that only heaven offers repose to the sighs of the unfortunate.
Goodfellows Christmas Cheer Fund Drive Under Way Here
Hope’s Christmas Cheer fund campaign began Tuesday with an initial cash report of 37.53. American Legion committees seek cash clothing candy and toys while churches gather food for baskets. Donors can give at Hope Chamber of Commerce offices city hall. Special committees canvass and register the city’s needy for a real Christmas on Saturday morning.
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Hope
Union Church Service
A. B. Pattens
Leon Bundy
W. A. Hammon
Halt
B. L. Wellborn
Hope Star
Farm Leaders Speak at Kiwanis Meeting in Hope
Mrs. Lee Garland discussed home improvement, budgeting, landscaping, and canning, highlighting electricity as a farmer’s ally. Her husband, in diversified farming talk, stressed year round cash income and the Plant to Prosper contest. They won 106 dollars and enter a sweepstakes for 500 dollars. Clifford Smith noted the contest’s regional scope and cost.
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Lee Garland
Arkansas
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Hope Kiwanis Club
Capital Hotel
Garland
Hempstead Cmiity
Clifford Smith
Memphis
Tennessee
Mississippi
Missouri
Soen
MW. HW. Huskey
Hempstead County Farm Bureau
Sherif J. E. Bearden
Memphis Couple Narrowly Escape Deadly House Fire
Memphis attorney Gaston T. Fitzhugh and Mrs. Fitzhugh were trapped on the roof of their home for 25 minutes Tuesday as flames gutted the structure. Firemen rescued them before the building was destroyed.
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Memphis
Tenn
Gaston T. Fitzhugh
Mind Your Manners in Office Holiday Etiquette
A reader quiz on proper social conduct at work during holidays. Questions cover gift giving to equals, sending greetings to colleagues, appropriate makeup for Wartress women, when a shoe with a French heel fits, and whether a stenographer should chat during pauses. Answers outline formal, office appropriate actions for after hours and events.
Monroe Mayor Arnold Bernstein Dies at 64
Monroe Louisiana longtime mayor Arnold Bernstein, 64, died suddenly of a heart attack Tuesday. He had served 19 years as mayor, the longest tenure among Louisiana mayors, guiding the city’s growth during his administration.
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Monroe
Arnold Bernstein
Louisiana
Lidia
Western Union and Postal Seek 15 Percent Rate Hike
Western Union and Postal Telegraph officials said they will apply to the Federal Communications Commission for a 15 per cent rate increase. They note the move would break a 30 year precedent except during World War I and cite financial strain from rising taxes and expenses while maintaining service without a standby charge. The release stresses industry needs to sustain funding for public service and national defense. Ted Healy Dies at 41 in Culver City MGM announced Healy, a Houston native, died unexpectedly on Tuesday. cause not disclosed.
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NEW York—(P
Western Union and
Postal Telegraph Companies
Federal Communications Commission
New York
Ein
Ted Henry
Culver City
Calif
Ted Healy
MGM
Healy
Houston
Texas
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