Red River Valley Group Seeks Federal Flood and Power Projects
The Red River Valley association based in Shreveport notes President Roosevelt's budget recommendation for 1930 includes about 10,000,000 for food control in the Red River basin and planning funds for WWI era projects. It highlights Arkans as well as Texarkana Reservoir and Millwood dam near Fulton as on the recommended list, with Millwood promising flood control and power growth and Narrows near Murfreesboro nearing completion as a major recreation and power development site potentially delivering about 25,000 kilowatts for regional industry and tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red River Valley Association
Shreveport
Truman
Congress
Red River Basin
Corps of Engineers
Overton
Cana
Arkansas
Bodeah
Arkansas-Louisiana
Red River
Denison la Boyes
Texas
Texarkana
Iaiely
Millwood
Fulton
Lite
Narrows
Murfreeshoro
Wll
Arkansay
Woman Found Dead in Texarkana Hotel Murder Suspected
In Texarkana a nude unidentified woman about 20 is found dead in a hotel bed with a constricted throat and stab wounds. Police say preliminary invest expanded to murder. A man described as short and named Mr wind Mus. James McKnight of Houston checked in with her and left about four hours before the body was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texarkana
Jack Runnels
Homer Goff
Texarkana, Tex
Womon
James McKnight
Houston
Tex
Gall
Huge Damage Left by Blizzards
AP reports a winter storm sequence battered 15 states from Texas to California in January. Death toll rises while citrus and vegetable losses reach tens of millions, with California suffered 30 million dollars in crops. Livestock losses and snowbound cattle and sheep drive rescue efforts as planes and ground crews deliver relief. Authorities warn total losses will rise with spring thaw and many areas remain isolated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wiitryweather
Texas
California
Forest
Westen Buzzard
Lizard Soo
Ubus
Dakotas
Nebraska
Montana
Wyoming
Colorada
Nevada
Viet
Idaho
Eerste
Uvestark
Ionien
Hope City Council Bans Explosive Possession
Hope City Council passes ordinance banning possession of explosive materials with a 10 day amnesty to dispose of shells and a $50 per shell fine after the period. Mayor Brown reports junk dealers cooperative and urges reporting to police or Captain Asa Luter. Also approves health officer changes, street cutting regulations, and sale of the municipal pool with Division and Laurel property rental at $80 monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope City
Brown
Asa Luter
H. B. Linker
Oklahoma City
Division
Laurel
Hope Builders Supply
Truman Says U S Can Head Off Economic Disaster
President Truman told a National Planning Association gathering that the United States must head off economic disaster and pursue world planning. He recalled his Kansas City shop days and warned against Communist fears while distinguishing planned from controlled economies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Ernest
Vacgarq
Washington
Truman
United States
National Planning Association
Kansas City
Municipal League Endorses 20 Million Highway Bond Plan
Little Rock February 2 The Arkansas Municipal League endorsed the proposed 20 million dollar highway bond issue to be voted on February 15 Governor McMath said politics will not influence allotments if approved Roads will be built to meet needs with funds divided between main highways and secondary roads The chief booster described the plan at a news conference yesterday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Arkansas Munteinat League
McMath
Spanger
Music Club Meeting Set At Mrs Garrett’s Home
Washington February 2 The GuMass Announced a 520000 loan to rural electric service. The Gutelita Rural Electric Cooperative Corp. of Niden Ark was approved to extend electric service to rural areas. Members of the Community Clinic group were invited to convene at 4 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clini
Meiners
Garrett Story
Washington
Gon Mas
Rural Electification Administration
Gutelita Rural Electric Couyserative Corp
Niden, Ark
Gt Electyaal Servicesa
Stalin Reaches to Meet Truman Behind Iron Curtain
United Press reports a Soviet spokesman heard Stalin offered to meet President Truman in Russia Poland or Czechoslovakia with talks possible in Kaliningrad Odessa or other Soviet bloc locations. Stalin stated no objection to a meeting but aides indicated he would not leave the Soviet sphere, fueling Western fears of a propaganda push for diplomacy.
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Stalin
Truman
U.S
United Press
Siste
Washington
Russia
Poland
Czechoslovakia
United
Press Association
Kaliningrad
Koenigsberg
Odessa
Yalin
Czechosovakia
Czechslovakia
Tainy
London
United States
Tynan
Taldius
Ma Truman
Tad Tiwo-Howey
White
Britain
Extension Classes to Start Here February 7 8
Extension classes to start February 7 and 8 were posted due to weather. Dr Hunkiyisa, head of tie de, will oversee efforts. The program aims to train teachers at Younger Aish Sehual Dulphus Whi Jr and others, with focus on history at Hynders and Wl feesteh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dhese Toorbers
Hunkiyisa
Bannan Yy
Fiathomates
Herdoran State Teachurs College
Seepge
Arnhime
Youger Aish Sehual
Dulp
Martin Presses Wide Excise Tax Cut Plan
Washington reports House Republican Leader Martin Mays proposes eliminating most excise taxes including theater rail fares furs luggage cosmetics and telephone bills while keeping liquor at 3 per gallon and tobacco unchanged. He offers no revenue estimate and notes President Truman seeks 4.0 billion in new revenue, making bipartisan support unlikely.
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Washington
House
Martin Mays
Congress
Martin
Truman
No More Christmas Liquor Sales in Arkansas
Arkansas considers a bill to ban liquor sales on Christmas Day. Senator Lee Bearden introduces the measure, citing public sentiment and existing local bans in some counties. The senate also passes two resolutions on shipper taxation and strengthening the United Nations charter, while bills cover income from part time work for old age recipients, funding for off street parking facilities, police commission size, and municipal election ward structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christoros
Arkansas
Sonal
Lee Bearden
Leadhville
Senate
Congress
Arkansas Police Commission
Edty
Larga
America Loses War Leader Hodges After Long Career
HAL BOYLE profiles General Courtney Hodges, commander of the American First Army in World War II, noting his quiet, steady rise from private to full general. Hodges, famed for leading pivotal battles in France, Normandy, and the Battle of the Bulge, retires leaving a legacy debated by historians. The piece contrasts Hodges with legendary figures like Patton and Bradley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
Courtnes H. Hodges
Oman
American First Army
Tisenhawer
MacAriin
Ryndley
Patton
Hodges
Peanes
Eibe
Germany
West Point
Becinia
Geli
Woo
Germigh
Avehen
Me Rhine
Reuragen
de Busted
Whey
Omar Nelson Bradley
Hope City Clinic Series Aims Countywide Participation
A series of Community Clinics opens in Hope City Hall to mobilize county residents led by J. F. Tuohey. The aim is a long range program for Hope and Hempstead County, with citizen suggestions shaping concrete projects. Organized by the Arkansas Resources and Development Commission and State Economic Council, the schedule lists sessions across City Hall, hotels, and club rooms, with leaders including Aubrey Albritton and Roy Anderson guiding discussions.
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Hope City Hall
Hope and Hempstead County
J. F. Tuohey
Tuohey
Chamber of Commerce
Arkansas Resources and Development Commission
State Economic Council
State Chamber of Commerce
Aubrey Albritton
Lloyd Spencer
Herbert Burns
George W. Rabisai
City Haill—Court Chambers
Roy Anderson
B.C. Hyatt
City Hall
Court Chambers
Norma Lewis
Hill
BE. D. Douglas
Yugoslavia Objects to Exclusion from ECMA Consultations
Belgrade protests Moscow led ECMA exclusion. Foreign Minister declares Yugoslavia willing to cooperate in the Soviet bloc if other ECMA members end attacks and treat Yugoslavia as an equal. He accuses the USSR of violating treaty obligations by not inviting Yugoslavia to ECMA talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Moscow
Economic Council of
Ecmas
Edward “Ardell
Soviet Union
ECMA
Dugan Dies at 67 in Emmet Village
John Meney Dugan aged 67 died at home of Mrs. Paul Hamre in Emmet today. He is survived by two daughters Mrs. Elmer McKlerry of Emmett and Miss Bessie Dugan of Hope. Funeral services set for 2 pm Thursday at Emmet Baptist Church by Rev. R. L. Thomas. Burial in Spell Cemetery.
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John Meney Dugan
Ft ¢Laughter
Paul Hameie
Emmet
Elmer McKlerry
Emmett
Bessie Dugan
Hope
Emmet Baptist Chiveh
R. L. Thomas
Spell Cemetery
Barnbi'i Scott to Attend Feb 19 Booster Meeting
All-American Clyde Scott and Alley Barry join Barnbi'i Scott as dinner guests at the Booster Club meeting Saturday February 19 at Hotel Barlow. The event includes officer elections and anticipates 123 guests referencing last season Arkansas SMU game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boenhill
Clyde Scott
Alley Barry
Stade
P A Lewis to Continue Supply Yard in Hope
Fragmentary text indicates P A Lewis will continue a supply yard in Hope on Division Street. Mentions a partnership history with Mae Lewis and Thigh Garrett and an unclear reference to operation and ownership changes.
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P. A. Lewis
Hope
Division Street
HiolibGa
Mae Lewis
Thigh Garrett
Truman Invited to Attend U A Graduation
President Truman has been invited to attend graduation at the University of Arkansas on June 4. University President Lewis Webster Jones said the invitation was extended in a White House call and Truman expressed interest but has not yet decided. Jones was joined by A B Bonds and Arkansas Governor McMath's education commissioner pick. the 85th Division World War One unit plans a reunion in Little Rock.
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Washington
Truman
University of Arkansas
Lewis Webster Jones
White House
Jones
A. B. Bonds
Atomic Energy Commission
Arkansas
McMath
Mr. Truman
85Th Division
Little Rock
Weather and flood drive Arkansas families from homes
Severe cold and rain swell rivers across Arkansas forcing at least 560 families from their dwellings. Levee breaks on the Ouachita White and St Francis rivers threaten towns. Red Cross and National Guard aid is flowing as White county reports a 71 year old frozen death and drowning incidents rise.
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Kansas
Ouachita
White
St. Francis
Red Cross
National Guard
4A Rive
Arkansas
White County
Craighead County
Calion
Union County
Tater
Near
el Dorado
Catton
White River
Newport
Cotton Plant
Des Arc
DeValls
Arkansays
Missouri
White’ County
W. Martin
Clarence Desmain
Enright
Martin
Marion Johnson
Georgetown
Lanfe
Frescke
Avestad
Jonesharo
Clarence
Jolngon
Clarendon
St Charles
Basket Plant and Reonen Thursday News Update
Fragmented OCR text notes Thursday February 4 with mentions of Basket Plant and Reonen. Local plants planned market or shipment details unclear due to garbled words. Weather effects and transportation issues referenced, with expected returns and supplies uncertain.
States push biennial budgets amid rising costs
Chicago dated report outlines governors from California to West Virginia proposing biennial budgets for next two years. Highlights include California at 1,060,187,000 and New York at 996,200,000 with major increases over current levels. Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Maryland, Iowa, and other states show varied requests.
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Chicago
Earl Warren
New York
Thomas B. Dewai
Pennsylvania
Sore
James H.duff
Duff
Chan
Minais
Ffs Nearnoy
Adalui E. Stevens
Illinois
Earl ‘Warren-vatfornia
Missouri
Connecticut
Carolina
Gavi Forrest
Smitsouri
Scott
Minnesota
Henr Sehricker
Ohio
Lausche
North Dakot
Fred G. Randahty
Maryland
Gay
W. Ton Lane
Jdr
Maine
Frederick
G. Payne
Iowa
William
Padium
South Carolina
New Jersey
Alfred Dbvoll
Kansas
Georgia
Hermat Mindge
Grant Hayden Addresses Kiwanis Club
Grant Hayden spoke to the Kiwanis Club yesterday in a near full meeting. Asa Luter and Jack Rawth from the club were noted among attendees as the discussion touched on community service and local efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Hayden
Kiwanis Club
Hope Kiwanis Club
Nurenberg
Talbot
Asa Luter
Jack Rawth
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