Arkansas Revenue Shows Upward Millage Trend in 1995
State Treasurer Earl Page described Arkansas calendar year 1995 revenue as a clear upward trend with millage tax receipts rising. He cited a projected December increase of 175000 to 200000 and said the general revenue sinking fund will retire all old warrants by midsummer 1936, while noting 110 funds to manage including five federal aid accounts.
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Bankhead Janes Fund
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Morrell-Nelson
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Negro A & M. College
Pine Blut
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ankhead-Jones
State Hospital
Benton
Public Works Administration
Arkanisan
Ice on Fulton Bridge Paralyzes Traffic Overnight
Ice on the approaches to Fulton Bridge stalled traffic from Friday night into Saturday morning. About 78 tourists and drivers were delayed six hours until 7 am as salt and an Arkansas Highway Department crew cleared the ice. No accidents were reported. Temperatures fell to around 26 degrees, with sleet and rain coating roads and sidewalks in Hope.
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Middlebrooks and Melon Publicized Corny World Champion Watermelon Story
A photo and story about Oscar D Middlebrooks and his 195-pound world champion watermelon appears in the January February issue of the St Louis Farm Credit Administration Record. The image and material were supplied by W Judd Wyatt information agent for the Farm Credit Administration of St Louis at Hone Star’s request and later referenced by Wyatt in The Star. The Record notes the melon’s journey to actor Dick Powell in California and adds a light human interest touch.
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St. Louis Farm Credit Administration Record
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Missouri
Illinois
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Star
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Dick Powell
California
Italian Fleet in Review for War Details and Commands
Italian naval maneuvers in East Africa were described as a show of strength intended to prepare for any eventuality. The Italian fleet, led by a royal commander, conducted exercises under censorship constraints with observers from the United States Marine Corps present in Rome. Reports note the fleet’s significance amid tensions in the Red and Mud Horans seas as observers assess potential contingencies.
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East Africa
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Will R Thornton Dies at Prescott Arkansas
PRESCOTT Ark Will R Thornton M4 pioneer Nevada county resident died at his home Friday Funeral services were held Friday at Harmony church He was born Sutton January 16 1862 and married Lula Magsley in 1887 He moved to Prescott in 1920 and lived there until death He is survived by five daughters three sons two nephews one niece and fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren
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Ark
Will R. Thornton
Nevada County
Harmony Church
Thornton
Sutton
Lula Magsley
Cyrus Dickinson
Hope
DB. W. Durhiawn
Ray Hendrix
Theron Coleman
Ollie May Thornton
Horace Thornton
Clyda
Charlie Thornton
el Doraile
Bob Ellis
Carl Ellis
Bill Fairchild
Rosston
AAA to Produce Better Balance
A Kansas State College professor told the American Association in Chattanooga that the AAA program offers a little better balance between income across farm classes. He called profits for everybody an absurdity and criticized the plan as a stopgap before broader national reforms.
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Chattanooga
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Kansas State College Modern History
Re. F. A. Slaneahr
Riauati
Local Negro Pastor Acknowledges Dr. Brough Role
The Rev W H D Bright pastor of the C M church of Hope and a 12 year employee of the Internal Dr Charley H Brough former governor will attend the State funeral at the capitol building in Little Rock Sunday. He credits Dr Brough for helping him attend Philander Smith College and graduate in 1928. He calls Brough one of Arkansas' greatest educators and a man of high Christian character.
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C. M
Church of Hope
Charley H. Brough
Capitol
Little Rock
Brough
Philander-Smith College
Textiles Rise in 1935 Cotton Silk Industry Overview
New York reports the American textile sector showed steady activity gains in 1935. Cotton textiles improved through the year, reaching above the 1929-30 average by year end, while overall textile activity including wool rayon and silk followed a similar upward trend though tempered by price shifts and seasonal patterns.
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Sears
Associated Press
Poe
Iran
Economic Expert Sees Clear Road for Coming Year
Economic writer John T Flynn in a NEA Service column forecasts a calmer path into 1935 with signs of a business lift. He expects higher production in consumer goods, rising employment, and price increases while warning capital goods revival may lag behind government pump priming, noting railroad activity and small house construction show tentative growth and that the industrial pattern could shift with policy and war risks.
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NEA Service, Inc
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Mussolini faces fresh setback in Ethopia drive
Bulletin from Addis Ababa reports renewed Ethiopian resistance forcing Italian forces to abandon Abbi Addi 25 miles west of major positions in a surprise Ethiopian attack. The development marks a setback as Mussolini's occupation campaign stalls amid ongoing front line tensions. Alfred E. Smith invited to speak at the American Liberty League dinner in Washington January 25, reflecting political divisions over New Deal policies. Paris faces possible turmoil as Laval's cabinet confronts a pivotal vote with mobile guards ready outside the Chamber of Deputies. In New York the NCAA urges American participation in the Berlin Olympic Games and calls for strong financial support for the U S team.
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Delinquent Taxed Goods to Be Seized in Hempstead County
Sheriff Jim E Bearden warns that on January 2 he will begin seizing advertising and selling all delinquent personal property in Hempstead County Delinquent taxpayers face a 25 percent penalty plus costs if taxes are not paid before seizure The notice aims to deter purchases from firms or individuals with unpaid taxes
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Ten Provinces Proposed to Replace States Plan
Washington reports a National Resources Committee recommendation to reorganize the nation into ten provinces with regional capitals and quarters. Chicago would host the Midwestern capital, with other hubs in New York Boston Portland New Orleans and Seattle area. Proposals include consolidating federal offices regionally and relocating agencies to regional capitals. Local notes mention a Midway community musical fundraiser.
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Milne Used Id Cried Wolf Chief of Federal Investigation
An anonymous claim alleges Caleb J Milne fabricated a Jake Milne related tale to secure employment. The report references the New York chief of the federal investigation division and Hoover era statements about inability to find work, with scattered mentions of retired Pennsyva agents and a vague New 4 locale.
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Arkansas Centennial Volunteer Group Formed for State Birthday
The Arkansas Centennial Commission seeks 100 volunteers to support a centennial celebration. Volunteers pledge $1, lend personal support to officials, and will be named on a scroll to be preserved as part of Arkansas history. Subscriptions should be sent to Harvey Couch in Pine Bluff. The note mentions a clutch with one inch free play and relates to traffic springs.
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Lessons in Law Making By the Associated Press
The piece explains how Congress convenes under the 20th Amendment with the Senate and House sessions, including opening procedures, swearing in, committee appointments, and the State of the Union address. It notes the President provides information and recommendations for legislation, guiding early session activity.
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