Capper Voices Shift Toward New Farm Bill Reform
Bruce Catton reports Senator Capper argues for end to strict production controls and a cost-plus approach for American crops. He backs selective surpluses export, soil conservation, and Farm Credit financing with modest interest, while warning the AAA program favored landlords. He supports careful review of the Frazier-Lemke bill and broader farm relief.
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NEA
Washington
Congress
Senate
Arthur Capper
Capper
Kansas
Roosevelt
Wallace
Senator Capper
Topeka
Tate
House Rejects Double Primary Bill in 55 to 37 Vote
In Little Rock the House defeated Senator James H. Pilkington's preferential double primary plan by 55 to 37, despite arguments that Amendment 20 misled voters. Proponents argued constitutional repeal powers, while opponents warned of machine politics and wanted to honor the people's mandate. The debate featured sharp exchanges among Tackett, Holland, Brickhouse, Proffitt, Creekmore, and others.
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House
Little Rock
Fridhiy
Tuckett
Pika
James H. Pilkinton
Bailey
Senate
Yourty
Tackett
Holland
Sebastian
General Assembly
Pike Country
Maner
Creekmore
Ianhine
Hotland
Supreme Court
Brickhouse
Pulaski
Profit
Celboun
Crawford
Aimondineny
Proffitt
Crevkmore
Calhoun Farmer
Hol Jensworth
Launius
Ouawhila
Scout Leader Will Arrive on Monday
The Hope Girl Scout Council will meet with Miss Mary Brooks, national field representative, Monday and Tuesday at 8 a.m. at the girl scout cabin. The captains and lieutenants on the Leader's course meet at 2:30 p.m. A pot luck luncheon is planned Monday and mothers are invited. call Mrs Roy Anderson for reservations. In 1933 there were 28038 immigrants admitted to this country.
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Hope Girl Scout Council
Mary Brooks
Roy Anderson
Cranium Crackers Solve True and False Cues
Puzzle item presents a mix of true and false statements about J Edgar Hoover a herpetologist and campaign lore plus a quirky clue about visiting amusements on a Lee ticket. Answers appear on Page Two revealing which assertions are correct or incorrect.
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J. Edgar Hoover
John
Susanna
Herbert Hoover
Lee
Willisville Cage Tourney Opens and Finals Saturday
Willisville opens the invitation basketball tournament with wins by Willisville over Cale Rosston over Prescott and Reeder over Troy. Saturday morning Willisville meets Reeder while Rosston faces Laneburg or Bodenn winner with finals that night. Willisville girls, unbeaten in 15, meet Buena Vista Saturday night. Jonesboro High beat Little Rock 43 to 34 led by Hughes 22 and Tilley 18. Arkansas Razorbacks edge Baylor 40 to 38 in home opener at new field house led by Martin with 18 points.
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Willisville
Arle
Cale
Rosston
Prescott
Reeder
Troy
Buena Vista
Jonesboro Beals
Jonesboro
Ark
Jonesboro High School
Little Rock
Howard Hughes
Willard Tilley
Tilley
Fayetteville
University of Arkansas Razorbacks
Baylor Bears
Razorbacks
Neil Martin
Parker
Arkusas
Martin
Baylor
John Adams
Arkansas
Adams
Mind Your Manners Telecommunication Quiz
Answer the five etiquette questions based on a business call scenario. The Jones Company uses direct identification, the secretary should gather details, and brief, clear dialogue governs professional phone exchanges. It emphasizes proper introductions and efficient on‑the‑phone conduct.
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West
Jones Company
Mr. Smith
Ukraine Independence Movements in Hitler Era Tactics
London reports European chancelleries expect Hitler to champion Ukrainian independence this spring, risking a Polish and Soviet threat. Aid to a puppet Ukrainian state or direct annexation is possible as Ukrainians abroad push for self rule, while Hitler aims to redraw borders east of Germany in pursuit of living space.
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Adolf Hitler
Germany
Milton Bronner
NEA
London
Poland
Czechoslokia
Hitler
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Soviet Republic
Toumania
Bukovina
Bessarabia
Czechoslovakia
New York
Paris
Berlin
Africa
Europe
Austin
Dies Committee To Resume Anti Communism Inquiry Next January
The House authorized the Dies Committee to continue its investigation into un American activities until next January by a 344 to 1035 vote. The panel, headed by Rep Dies, will resume inquiries into Communism Nugiisna and Fascism with Speaker Bankhead pledging to reappoint Dies and five other members. Only 34 Democrats and Marcantonio opposed. Pending funding, the action leaves one step before continuing the probe.
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Washington
House
Committee of Seven
Representatives Dies
Dem. Tex
American Labor Party
Marcantonio
New York
Bankhead
Dempsey
Dem
N. Mi
Starnes
Ala
Healey
Mass
Thomas
Rep. N. J
Mason
Mosier
Senate
End of Three Day Elevator Strike in New York Garment District
New York reports the three day strike by elevator operators and building service workers in the garment district ended Friday after workers voted to accept Mayor LaGuardia's compromise proposal.
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New York
Wea
Aelat
LaGardia
Nutrition Expert to Visit in Hope
Miss Gertrude Conant extension nutrition specialist will visit the country on Wednesday February 8 to conduct two leadership training schools in food preservation and preparation for home demonstration clubs. She will lead sessions on meat cookery school lunches and refreshments and demonstrate Feeding the Family for Health. Local meetings in Belton with Mrs J L Eley at 9 30 am and in Shower Springs with Mrs J E McWilliams in the afternoon. Food preservation and preparation leaders listed with many named participants.
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Gertrude Conant
Conant
Belton
J. L. Eley
J. E. McWilliams
Shower ‘Springs
Allen
Clifford Russell
Bellon
L. O. Compton
Bingen
Hart Holt
Bright Star
E. H. Angell
Bruce Chapel
H. F. Henson
Centerville
R. L. Jones
Green Laseter
Jim Cunthie
Hickory Shade
Old Liberty
J. E. Mosier
Ozan-St. Paul
Ben Stuart
Shower Springs
W. M. Gagland
Sweet Home
J. E. Ward
Zion
C. M. Lewis
Wallaceburg
B.C. Taylor
Bill Schooley
Cotton Checks Due Next Few Days in Hempstead County
Hempstead county farmers await checks under the 1933 agricultural conservation program. Administrative assistant B E McMahon says around 1,500 farms will receive notices when their checks arrive. Many applications are waiting for signatures, delaying lines and causing some disappointment as neighbors collect funds. State administrator J B Daniels notes 9,698 payees previously received 336 dollars and 81.24 cents in 1937 payments.
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Hempstead
B. E. McMahon
J. B. Daniels
Agricultural Conservation Program
Hempstead County
Cotton closes mixed in New Orleans Saturday session
In New Orleans on Saturday March cotton markets closed quietly with middling price around 8.69 cents per pound. Prices faded to near 8.59 cents on some bids as activity remained subdued.
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New Orleans
Alsaidin
Anne
Last of Loyalist Catalonian Forces Taken
An article reports Francoist troops advancing in Catalonia with government resistance dwindling near the French frontier. Roosevelt’s stance on Nazi and Fascist policy is noted amid Berlin war rumors. British Parliament tightens security as anti republican army activity is alleged. London reports U.S. plans to buy 250 warplanes plus 400 on order to speed delivery.
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Gero
Rhin
Berlin
United Sign
Fri Roosevelt
Italy
Saiea
Eae
Neelt
Treach
Don
British Bay
U. S
London
Eng
Grega
United States
Aires
Air Ministry
Discover Shortage in Newton County Scandal Rocks Legislature
Newton County political scandal erupts as lawmakers lift hands in horror over a shortage feared to reach thirteen thousand dollars. House committee on elections reports widespread corruption and fraud in the county, seating opponent A. B. Kaugh over R. Custer. Forty-five Miami motorcycle club members travel 150000 miles with no fatalities.
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Little Rock
Newton
J. Bryan Sims
Newton County
Sherif
Sims
House
R. Custer
A. B. Kaugh
House Committee On Elections
J. R. Campbell
Hot Springs
A Thought on Ores Before Blessed Heaven Notice
A fragment reflects on noticing ore sets before blessed heaven. The lines suggest contemplation of material and spiritual order, with archaic diction and unclear context.
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Sigiser
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Lang Johnny" Osment
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