Arkansas bill repeal faces governor veto and public debate
The Arkansas legislature has passed Senate and House versions of the 1982 runoff primary repeal and sent the measure to Governor Futrell. Futrell is expected to veto quickly if he remains true to his 1982 and 1984 backers. The piece argues for majority voting and direct referendum, criticizing the old twenty to thirty percent system. Hempstead representatives Pilkinton and Thompson opposed the repeal, while Senator Wilson had supported it. The column highlights political maneuvering, tax debates, and a note on G. Norton’s writings, praising plain prose over styled rhetoric. It closes reflecting on writing clarity and democratic ideals.
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Futrell
Hempstead
I. L. Pilkinton
Emory A. Thompson
House
John L. Wilson
Senate
Two-Gun Barber of Leadville Shoots Down Robber Pair
Night Clerk Job in Hotel Comes to Abrupt End. He Heads Home. Editor's Notes: This installment continues SG Norton’s thrilling life chapters from the 1880s. Norton recalls traveling from Santa Fe to Leadville with Charlie Utter, observations of Leadville’s boom era, and a fatalistic encounter with robbers near a barber shop as the tale unfolds.
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Norton
North Hervey Street
Sammy McMath
Hope
Bisbee
Ariz
Mr. Norton
Star
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Dény’ Sam
Santa Fe
Charlie Utter
Colorado
Charlie
Foa
Lamy Junction
la Junta
Sayg Me Eral
Pueblo
Leadsville
Streetcar Stoned in Outlaw Strike in Wilkes-Barre
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania a street car was stoned as street fighting erupted at the outset of a strike led by the United Anthracite Miners of Pennsylvania, an outlaw faction that split from the United Mine Workers of America. State police and county authorities guarded railroad property as the group sought to organize in the northeastern coal fields.
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Local Post Office Near 1929 Peak in 1934 Recovery
Postmaster Robert M. Wilson reports postoffice figures show steady recovery from the 1932 bottom with January 1935 only eight percent behind January 1929 peak. He notes 1934 was 15 percent below the 1929 peak gate, and cancellations for January 1935 were 9 percent better than a year earlier. Money orders tracked postal receipts, indicating improving local business activity.
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Hope
Robert M. Wilson
Star
Mr. Wilson
Wilson
Counties' Total Debt 644 Million
Arkan sas 75 counties total bonded and floating debt stood at 6 455 971 as of December 31 1M according to an incomplete tabulation in the state comptroller's report to the legislature A table for southwest Arkansas counties lists bonded debt outstanding warrants and total revenue with Hempstead Howard LaFayette Miller Nevada among others.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Election Officials Named for Hope Democratic Primary
Ed Van Sickle announced 12 election officials for Hope's Democratic City primary to be held next Tuesday February 12. Ward One lists three judges and four clerks with alternates and a sheriff. Ward Two includes four judges and clerks with alternates and a sheriff. Ward Three covers three judges with alternates and clerks with alternates and a sheriff. Ward Four names two judges with alternates and clerks with alternates and a sheriff. Also reports a Providence North Smithfield mail truck holdup thwarted when driver pursued and injured a bandit.
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Hope
Ed van Sickle
City
Democratic Central Committee
3. C. Carlton
Tom Gorham
Jim Henry
Alt Co
L. Renfro
H. Hanegan
W. J. Arnold
W. BE. White
Dick Watking
Dick Watking Thernates, Raymond Jones, Nom Kinser; Sheriff, J. M. Phillips
J. M. Campbell
John Ridghill
Chas. Harrell
Pat Duffie
R. L. Branch
Joe Coleman
A. Mont Allen
Virgil Warmack
Floyd McDowell
Henry Taylor
T. 2. Brard
Eugene Hill Evin Wray
Joe Olmstead
R. B. Cain
Green Ue
Shaviff
Chas
Hanson, Sr
Providence
R. L
North Smithfield
Bishop Moore to Speak at Hope Friday Rally
Bishop John W. Moore of the North Arkansas and Little Rock conference will headline an educational rally at First Methodist Church in Hope Friday at 7 o clock. The event promotes church college value with no collection or pledges, featuring speakers from Hendrix College and other church education leaders. graduates from Hendrix, Gallaway, and Henderson-Brown colleges in Hope are urged to attend along with other interested Methodists and church members.
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North Arkansas and Little Rock
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
First Methodist Church
of Hope
Little Rock
Prescott Texarkana
Arkadelpis
Church College
Bishop Moore
W. W. Alexander
Department of Schools and Colleges
General Board of Christian Relication
Nashville
Tenn
C.J. Greene
Hendrix Ealuge
BR. Leo Campbell
Hendrix
Leland Clegg
Clem Baker
Conference Board of Christian Education
Lis
Hendrix, Gallaway
Henderson-Brown Coleges
Hope Municipal Court Clears Whisky Cases and Convictions
In Hope, three whisky cases were acted on Monday with two city and one state matter. City: 13 open sanitary violations continued to Feb 11. Ed Harris assault and battery dismissed. Marion Daugherty fined 100 with bond 200 after transporting whisky and appeal noted. Joe Daugherty and Jones pleaded guilty to drunkenness and were fined 10 and 50 respectively. Ebert Washington found guilty of petit larceny and dismissed appeal. others include Bond for 300 in state cases for selling liquor and burglary cases. Inez and Faye McFaddin found not guilty on carnal abuse. James Taylor fined 10 and jailed one day for stealing chickens. Charley Peavey dismissed. Martin Guthrie pled guilty for unlawful possession of spirituous liquor. others bound for grand jury and additional charges.
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Ebert
Washington
Staite
Hollis Luck
Joe Green
James Moore
Balch Poindexter
Merschandise
George Town
Inez McFaddin
Faye McFaddin
Godfrey Moses
Janes Taylor
Petit Smreeny
Hanegan Kidd
Charley Peavey
Martin Guthrie
Supreme Court Bitter Issue From Slavery Times
The third in a series on how the Supreme Court shaped American history covers the era of Roger B. Taney and the evolving clash over slavery. It notes Taney’s rise, pro slavery stance, and the court’s early handling of fugitive slave laws and state rights questions as tensions over slavery intensified. The discussion signals an eventual ruling on extending slavery into open territories.
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Dell
Marshall
Roger Brok Taney
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Hauptmann Loses Three Skirmishes in Court Tuesday
In Flemington New Jersey on Tuesday Bruno Hauptmann faced three legal losses as prosecutors pressed the Lindbergh kidnapping case. Col Norman Schwarzkopf testified that every clue pointed to Hauptmann, while defense moves to challenge witnesses and suppress evidence were rejected. The day featured spilloverattle over fingerprints ladders and possible alibis as the trial continued on Lindberghs birthday.
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Morrow
Violet Sharpe
Lindbergh
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Schwarzkopf
David T. Wilentz
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Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Wilentz
Dodge
Paul Dean Denies He Is a Holdout
EY, LOUTS, Mo.i Paul Dean of the Cardinal’s Dean brothers’ combination said Tuesday that reports he was a holdout are news to me. He joined his brother Jeronine in the Cardinal Kale gul, the Post-Dispatch reported in spring Arkansas.
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Perkins Touted for Wellesley Presidency Amid Talks
Boston Traveler reports Frances Perkins Secretary of Labor has been tendered the presidency of Wellesley College and conferred with President Roosevelt on acceptance. Federal government closed emergency cattle purchases, totaling 8,156,962 animals for $108,325,332. Senator Jolie P. Long of Louisiana arrived in Atlanta to address Georgia House on his health plan.
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Wellesley College
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Louisiana
Georgia House of Representatives
Stronger Federal Reserve Plan Faces Senate Clash
Washington reports outline a Treasury drafted bill expanding Federal Reserve Board powers over banking, prepared after Roosevelt talks but without his personal endorsement. Senator Carter Glass accuses Governor Marriner Eccles of breaking a pledge to share amendments, as the plan seeks near total credit policy control and reform of the Open Market Committee.
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Virginia
Senate Banking Committee
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Waldo High Holds Hard Fought Clash Tuesday Night
Waldo High School visits Tuesday in a strong schedule opener. Coach Foy Hammons' cagers aim to extend a near-perfect season as they clash with Waldo, while Brevins vs Washington precedes the main event. Hope projected lineup features Turner, Kennerly, Reece, England, and Sonte.
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Waldo High School
Brevins
Washington
Waldo
Bobcats
Hope
R. Turner
Kennerly
Reece
England
Sonte
Roberts
Camden
Sam Coleman
Panthers
Woodmen Meeting Planned Thursday Night at Woomen Hall
Bois d Arc camp Woodmen of the World will hold a meeting in Woomen hall on South Main street Thursday night. A splendid program is arranged with several entertainment features. New members will be inducted and a number of speakers will speak on the program. A large attendance is expected.
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Arkansas Legislature Debates Runoff Law and Tax Measures
In Little Rock the Senate debated Senator Holloway's runoff primary repeal as the House weighs. A joint committee studies revenue bills totaling about 67 million dollars with estimates from C G Brannen and others. Debates touched sales taxes, income tax exemptions, liquor licensing, racing, slot machines, soft drink taxes, and corporate stock value changes. The Senate Insurance Committee voted to table a State Insurance Commission bill after a lengthy session in the Marion Hotel ballroom.
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Fagan Chain
Gilbert
Eugene Hampton
Hot Springs
T. Roy Reid
State Agricultural Extension Service
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Washington County
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Hotel
Marion
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J. Gilbert Leigh
Johun K. Shepherd
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