Denison Red River flood control dam proposed
ROM headquarters in Denison, Texas, reports engineers surveying a potential large flood-control and hydro-power project on the Red River. Engineer Thomas R. Richardson seeks old residents with flood records to file at the Hope Star office in ten days. The plan envisions a 150 foot high dam creating a vast lake, promising agricultural improvement though facing political opposition. citizens urged to support river valley development and flood mitigation efforts.
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ROM
Denison
Texas
United States
Army
Red River
Thomas R. Richardson
Hope Star
Tennessee Valley
Richardson
Reel River
Red River Valley
America
State May Seize Control of Local Offices in Son
Reports that the next legislature would be asked to give the governor authority to order exchanges of circuit judges and prosecuting attorneys to curb law disregard in Hot Springs. The push, accelerated by the death of John Dickson in Hot Springs while in police custody, follows charges including involvement in an assault on Police Chief Wakelin. The father’s affidavit confirms Dickson’s identity as John Dickson and details his death on December 24, 1936, after being taken from the city jail to New Park Hospital.
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Hot Springs
John Dickson
Share
Joe Wakelin
Dixon
Arkansas Gazette
Dickson
J. L. Dickson
Perry County
Arkansas
Hollis
New Park
John
Fordyce
A Thought on Repentance From Corinthians
A fragmentary biblical reflection notes rejoicing not in sorrow itself but in the godly sorrow that leads to repentance. It suggests repentance through a divine process intended for correction and damage to sin. The text echoes Pauline themes about transformation and spiritual renewal.
Man Mangled on Freight Car Near Magnolia Ark
Fragments of a body, believed white and about 35, were found Tuesday night on a brake shaft between cars of a Cotton Belt freight train near Lumber in west Columbia County. The victim’s identity was not determined. Police said the train stopped at Lumber and the body was discovered afterward.
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Magnolia
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Cotton Belt
Lumber
Columbia County
Hempstead Gins 22,221 Bales by December 13
Cotton ginnings in Hempstead county reached 22,221 bales as of December 13, state laborator W H Etter reported. The figure covers 1996 year to date, up from 12,724 bales for the same date in 1935. In Augusta Georgia police jailed a Negro found with liquor in a church janitor’s closet.
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Hempstead
W. H. Etter
Department of Commerce
Augusta
Red River flood survey help sought from citizens at Denison
The newspaper invites local residents to share authentic information for the Red River valley survey tied to the proposed Denison diamond reservoir. Citizens are asked about flood history high water marks land inundation seasons river changes and any ship records from steamboat days to aid Army engineers.
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Red River Valley
Diamond
Denison
Texas
Army Engineers
Red River
Dia
W Norwood Dies at 50 Grandson of Pappy Kyle
Walker Norwood aged 50 and grandson of the late Pappy Kyle died suddenly at his Beaumont Texas home. Funeral plans set for Noel Missouri with burial there and word sent to Hope.
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Pappy Kyle
Walker Norwood
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Beaumont
Texas
Hope
Mgr
Norwood
Noel
General Motors Halts Parts Orders Amid Impending Strike
DETROIT and FLINT Mich on Wednesday General Motors officials said temporary orders were issued to halt shipments from suppliers to GM divisions due to a threatened glass shortage and strike threats at key plants. In Flint a sit down strike closed Plant No 2 of the Fisher body division, affecting about twelve hundred afternoon shift workers who supply Chevrolet bodies.
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Detroit
Mich
General Motors Corporation
General Motors
Flint
Fisher Body
General Motor's Corporation
Chevrolet Motor Company
Postoffice to Close Friday for New Year Observance
Postmaster Robert Wilson announced that the Hope post office will be closed all day Friday in observance of New Year’s Day. There will be no rural or city delivery and no window service. Incoming and outgoing mail will be dispatched as usual.
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Robert Wilson
Hope Postoffice
Wilson
Charles O'Keith Seized in Denver After Bank Robbery Confession
Charles O'Keith, alias Claude L Manning, was captured in Denver after police linked him to a Wells Texas bank robbery. He admitted the Wells hold up and theft of $3,091, claiming to have fled Arkansas after a gubernatorial furlough. Federal officials plan to transfer him to Dallas for a U.S. court hearing, with bond set at $10,000. He also confessed to stealing a car in Commerce Texas during his roaming search for a bank to rob.
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Denver
Colo
Farnce O'Keith
Afeter
Arkansas
Claude L. Manning
O'Keith
Leo J. Crowley
United States
O’keith
Wells
Texas
Dallas
Couch
Commerce
Watch Night Program at First Methodist Church
A watch night worship service will be held at First Methodist Church Thursday night at 11 o'clock. The public is invited. Miss Joy O Neal will preside, Luther Hollamon Jr at the organ, with a full program of hymns readings and a New Year's Eve message by Rev. Fred R. Harrison. Candles will be shared and lit during Walk in the Light. From 8 to 10 30 p m the youth will host a recreational program in the Graves Bible Class room.
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First Methodist Church
Joy O'Neal
Luther Hollamon, Jr
Luther Mollamon
Steven Bader
Mary Y Frances Hammons
Wallice van Sickle
Charles Lemar
Christ
Fred R. Harrison
Graves Bible
Pope Pius Sleepless but Health Improves
Vatican dispatch reports Pope Pius spent a nearly sleepless night but showed some improvement. The bulletin notes the pontiff’s condition as improved somewhat while the Vatican guides caution on travel speeds.
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Vatican City
Rome
Italy
Pius
Ransom Demanded for Abducted Mattson Boy in Tacoma
The Mattson family confirms a $28,000 ransom for 10-year-old Charles Mattson missing since Sunday night. Intermediary Gus B Appleman visited the Mattson mansion for 40 minutes then left on an undisclosed mission as negotiations proceed toward payment before nightfall. The father, Dr W W Mattson, reportedly has the money ready.
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Tacoma
Wash
Gus B. Appleman
Charles Mattson
W. W. Mattson
W.W. Mattson
Chang Hsueh-liang to Stand Trial for Mutiny
In Nanking the rebellious young marshal Chang Hsueh-liang is ordered to stand trial before a Nanking military commission Thursday morning for his mutiny at Lianfu. Officials declined to speculate on the verdict but said the outcome is not a routine matter and is believed already determined.
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Nanking
China
Chang Hsueh- Liang
Lianfu
Paris pickpocket problem and circus elephant theft
A Paris hotel proprietor recalls a pickpocket case as a circus elephant allegedly steals a wallet from a visitor, swallowing it. The incident occurred amid a broad scene of theft reports and unidentified valuables. Separate notes mention Osage Indians, wind tunnels for aircraft testing, and salt's role in meat curing per North Carolina State College expert R. E. Nance.
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Paris
R. E. Nance
North Carolina State College
Turned Brown By Brown Turner NASHVILLE Teénn
Spain is badly wrecked and Mussolini and Hiller avoid it. They may accept England and France letting Spaniards keep it, with admission to fights. Congress may limit US meddling in Europe, possibly delaying war until cash and carry. Domestic issues like dams, relief, elections strain finances as beans, berries, and buttermilk are priced to farmers.
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Nashville
Spain
Mussolini
Hiller
England
France
Congress
Europe
Jury List Named for Circuit Court in Hempstead County
Circuit Clerk Dale Jones released the petit jurors for the Hempstead circuit court session beginning January as an adjourned October term. The list includes residents from Hope, Ozan, Nashville, Patmos, Fulton, Columbus, Saratoga, Washington, and surrounding routes, with alternates also named.
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Dale Jones
Hempstead
Circuit Court
IF. Stuart
Ozan
Wyl. Clark
Hope
George Crows
Sloman Goodlett
Wilber Jones
R. M. Rogers
A. L. Roberts
Earl Holt
Nashville
Limon Eley
McCaskill
Carl Brown
Blevins
Ben Erwin
R. White
Columbus
A. C. Holt
D. B. Mitchell
John Card
Washington
Clifton Breed
Hope R. F. D
C. G. Hays
O. B. Hodnett
Thad Collins
Patmos
W. B. Ruggles
Berney Eubanks
Washington R. F. D
Dudney
Hitler’s Officers Gather Diet Reported at Berlin
In Berlin reports say top German air officers met as Mussolini urged Berlin to halt aid to fascists and a decision on movement in Spain loomed. Franco’s forces with German volunteers faced a tense reaction amid the looming Spanish Civil War.
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Diet
Berlin
Germany
PySvirt
Mussolini
Spain
Heat
Franco
New Orleans Cotton Opens Steady Close Up Four Points
Cotton market in New Orleans opened at 12.35 and closed at 12.40 bid. Spot cotton closed steady with a seven point gain, middling price at 12.91.
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New Orleans
Year 1936 to 1937 the most eventful year in history?
The piece surveys 1936 highlights across two groups: ongoing running stories and standout spot-news events. It lists events like Hitler in the Rhineland, Spanish Civil War, Ethiopia, Buenos Aires peace, George V’s death, Edward VIII’s abdication, Roosevelt re election, Hauptmann case, Mary Astor affair, soldiers bonus, labor conflicts, auto union, New Deal taxes, social security, AAA court cases, weather disasters, Boulder Dam operation, Bay Bridge opening, Queen Mary records, Pan American Clipper flights, Tokyo coup attempts, and the Dionne quintuplets.
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Rhineland
Mussolini
Ethiopia
Buenos Aires
George V
England
Edward Vel
Roosevelt
Bruno Hauptmann
Mary Astor
New Deal
U. S. Supreme
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Court
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San Francisco Bay Bridge
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