Patman Fights Chain Store Bill Amid Political Attacks
Washington correspondent notes Texas Congressman Wright Patman pushing to restrict chain stores despite opposition. He cites past fights over price discrimination and recalls his veterans’ bill victory, while noting support rises in the House and anticipated Senate action. hearings date not set.
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Hope High gains fifth conference win amid on-court fight
Hope High School beat El Dorado 53 13 as Norman Green led the Bobcats with 22 points. A bench to bench brawl erupted between Roy Taylor and White of El Dorado early in the fourth quarter, prompting ejections by referee Paul Phibrick. The Bobcats, coached by Hammons, move toward the Arkansas high school conference title as leaders Jonesboro and Little Rock clash this week.
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Missouri Hunters Seek Duck Comfort and Feeding
Missouri Duck Hunters Association asks game officials to allow feeding and use of decoys to encourage ducks to land and rest during migration. They argue current restrictions curb duck hunting by driving ducks away and reducing opportunities.
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True and false statements puzzle from a page teaser
A playful quiz presents several statements with mixed truth values. It includes claims such as 4 being a rare African animal, USA as a town in Japan, Mae West as a prize fighter’s daughter, a windwall being a ship in the desert, and Unter den Linden being a street in Vienna. Readers are invited to check page two for answers.
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Widow Defies Law to Seize Her Home
In Conifer Colorado 65 year old widow Le Ora Orr fights a long running land dispute with the state land board over a school land survey error. Eviction orders expired as Sheriff Morris delays while state officials weigh contempt chances. Orr vows to stay and recalls guarding the cabin with a rifle against trespassers.
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Thought On Men's Path To Virtue And Age
A reflective piece questions whether men near eighty reach a godlike state through consistent good deeds. It contemplates the value of long life as a measure of moral conduct and the nature of wisdom in aging.
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Recess Proposed for Legislature to Examine Bills
In Little Rock a movement seeks a 10 day to two week recess for lawmakers to study numerous bills. A joint committee would confer with the attorney general and governor to determine if the recess is possible. Senate approved two more bills banning use of special attorneys by the state.
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Loyalists Repair Catalonia Spy Net
Loyalists in PERPIGNAN FRANCE tighten Spain's military police espionage system to purge northern Catalonia of spies and fifth column operatives. Military agents appeared at border stations Friday after a week of loosened frontier control.
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Mind Your Manners Quiz Answers 1939
A reprint of a manners quiz asks if hospitality includes urging guests to drink, whether guests should be urged to stay, and how hosts should handle goodbyes and temperature. It notes that persistent protests or comments about drinking create awkwardness and offers a correct set of responses.
Juvenile Judge Uses Hiawatha Reading Instead of Jail
Campbell Califf Justlee John Blaine adopts reading assignments for juvenile offenders. Instead of Hoosegow, he orders examination reports on lessons learned. He favors Longfellow's Hiawatha to illustrate tribal rites marking boyhood and the needed self discipline.
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Five Firemen Lost in Fire Ruins Collapse
Syracuse reports eight firefighters trapped for hours in a five story office building fire. Rescue teams described the scene as hopeless as the two remaining walls fell inward trapping crew on the third floor when the roof collapsed, sending debris into the basement.
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Senate Stands by Virginia. F D judge resisted
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 15 to 3 to disapprove President Roosevelt’s nomination of Floyd J. Roberts of Bristol, Virginia, as federal district judge. Virginia figures Glass and Byrd charged Roosevelt ceded patronage veto power to Governor Price, highlighting Democratic rift. Price defended himself. Roberts’ supporters pressed the nomination becomes pending action in the full Senate.
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Cotton Prices Rally in New Orleans Market
Cotton market notes from New Orleans show Friday trading with notable activity as prices moved, closing figures indicating a six point gain amid midweek shifts and steady demand for nearby contracts.
Snow in Arkansas Causes Hazardous Roads Across State
A Friday snowstorm hit Arkansas with subfreezing temperatures trapping traffic. Fort Smith reported over six inches of snow before sunlight appeared, while Bentonville Batesville saw lows around 26. Highway crews worked U S 71 to assist stalled vehicles and a bus driver aborted a trip near Fort Smith after six to seven cars slid off. Hope saw brief snowfall melt quickly.
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Bentonville
Batesville
State Highway Department
U. S. 71
Mountainburg
Numbers Selected for Band Concert by Hope High School
Hope High School plans a participatory band concert next Tuesday at 7 4 city hall auditorium. Patrons at the door will rate each number and note criticisms to guide future programs. The program includes March Militaire Intermezzo Bells Across the Meadows Ombrone Salo Trombone Solo The Message and more with student conductor J Y Luck and various ensembles.
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Payrolls Drop in Arkansas for 38
Washington reports Arkansas internal revenue totals for 1938 show $7,854,603.60 collected, down from $8,024,119.68 in 1937. Federal income tax rose to $4,162,509.82, corporate tax up to $2,004,761.79, individual tax fell to $2,157,721.53, and payroll tax declined to $1,490,494.80. Miscellaneous receipts increased to $2,201,895.47. New York paid the most overall, with $1,187,356,390 of $5,507,613,050.
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Dedication Scout Cabin Delayed By Weather
Unsettled weather on Friday postponed Stunt Night at Hope High School auditorium and delayed the formal opening and dedication of the girl scout cabin at Fair park. Miss Beryl Henry says a new date will be set for Stunt Night. Mrs. EB. F. McFaddin notes a new dedication date. Miss Ray Mitchell and Miss Mary Brooks of Birmingham, national scout representatives, will arrive Saturday to meet with the scout council and leaders.
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Germany Signs Up for Jews Relief
Berlin reports Dr Helmut Wonlthat acting for Field Marshal Goe ring initiated a secret document on German reactions to a mass emigration plan for German Jews. George Rublee of the Intergovernmental Refugees Committee urged broad support. a German spokesman said nations with land could aid, with Germany possibly contributing. Rublee and aides Cotton and Bell summarized work before London talks set for February 23.
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London
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Joseph Cotton, WI
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International Committee
Soil Conservation District Supervisors Election Notice
Qualified electors within Terre Rouge Bodéan Soil Conservation District in Arkansas may vote February JL day 1999 between 8 am and 6 30 pm to elect three supervisors. Voting sites span Hempstead to Lafayette County with many churches schools stores and courthouses listed. Only qualified electors are eligible to vote.
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Rotary Governor Hope Visitor Spoke at Hope Club
Frank T. Dooley of Brinkley, governor of the Arkansas Rotary district, addressed the Hope Rotary Club at Hotel Barlow on Friday noon. He noted Hope's wide reputation abroad for its long staple cotton and mentioned it was separately valued at a special high price on Liverpool and London exchanges.
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Roosevelt behind foreign policy sparks amid war talk and a claim of secrecy
Rome and Washington report Roosevelt labeled totalitarian danger and vowed to keep foreign policy talks secret. Republican critics accuse him of risking war while debating aid to France and arms policy as Italy and Germany press plans to counter European threats.
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