Drunken Driving Fined $100 Here on Wednesday
Reynolds of Hope Candy Sales Inc was convicted in municipal court Wednesday for driving while intoxicated. Judge W. K. Lemley fined him $100, with notice of appeal to circuit court and bond set at $500. State officers testified Reynolds was intoxicated. defense witnesses claimed he was not drinking at arrest. Other Wednesday cases included assault and battery, untaxed liquor convictions, and drunkenness pleas.
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Scott Reynolds
Hope Candy Sales- Inc
W. K. Letuley
Reynoleds
Slaq
John P. Vesey
Reynolds
Ad Reynolds
WK. Lemley
Reynolds Sit
Joss Parks
Hiss
Albert Graves
Palaster
Ape
Sud
JM. Shinn
Entity
Keith
Vial
Matlin Gullivie
Dounionness
Independents of Columbus Victors in Narrow Win
The Columbus Independents edged their rivals as Henderson started strong with 26 points, followed by Kaddas and Crawford contributing for a decisive stretch after a slow start. The Martipess team failed to threaten, and Columbus pulled away in the second quarter to secure the victory.
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University of Arkinsas
Monchay
Fran Mirfeogshore Tate
Mar
Henderson
Hugh Semen
Columbus
MM. Kaddas
Crawford
Martipess
Columus
Cranium Crackers Past Noted Figures Listed By Clue
A puzzle page references well known historical figures with cryptic roles and descriptors. The readers are invited to identify the least fitting team from the list, including Samuel Gompers, Elizabeth Stanton, Guglielmo Marconi, and George Washington Carver among others, with page two promising answers.
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Williin Qsler
Hy Suppean
Samuel Gompers
Railroal Ceuar
Eb Wriker
Varia Lester
Binford Whiter
Codawyny
Elizabeth CL Stanton
Paler
Seuthap
W. Guoethals
Oil Dealers Will Meet Wednesday in Hempstead County
The Hempstead County Oil Dealers association will hold its annual meeting at Motel Barlow on Wednesday night at 7 30. Frank Johnson, county chairman, says speakers include M R Springer division manager Lion Oil Refining Co Little Rock and W Fr Scarborough secretary of the Oil Dealers Association of Arkansas. Officers for 1940 will be elected at the gathering. He urged all members to attend.
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Hempstead County of Dealers Association
Barlow
Frank Johnson
M. R. Springer
Civision
Lion Oil Refining Company
Little Rock
W. Fr. Scarborough
Ol Doulers Association of Arkansas
Juheson
Holt Names Aide in Railroad Suit
Attorney General Holt announced the appointment of Judge Jase M. Wil, former Arkansas Supreme Court chief justice, as speech counsel to assist his office in resisting the Missouri Pacific Railroad federal court suit for a 4ty 728 reduction in state aid. Holt insisted he would not name the two men Wells suggested, while the commission indicated it would appoint a counsel and that Leffel Gentry seeks a position in Holt’s department. The note added Holt’s belief the litigation has been well handled so far without outside help.
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Luck Rock
Holt Annarnest
Jase M. Wil
Part Smith
Ehief
Arkansas Supreme Court
Missouri Pavifie
Comi
Doh Wells
Holt
Einforcces
Ennine Mission
Dare
Leffel Gentry
Atorpey
Anilond
Commission
A Thought And Now Witha Yedeensaliaay Lush
Fragmentary lines hint at a contemplative or poetic piece by Miltos with dramatic, dark imagery referencing death and doom. The readable text is sparse, offering little concrete event or identifiable date, place, or organization.
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Miltos
Tag License Drive in State Initiated
Trev anue Commissioner Z. M. McCarroll said Tuesday revenue agents state police and field men had launched a campaign against automobiles not having 1940 licenses. Orders were issued to arrest drivers without the new licenses and bring them to court. He estimated a large portion of Arkansas motorists had purchased the new tags.
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Little Rock
Ark
Trevanue
Z. M. McCarroll
McCarrol
Arkansas
Arkansas Exhibit Will Be Discussed
Arkansas officials plan a February 10 meeting at the Arkansas exhibit site in Little Rock to discuss reopening at the New York World’s Fair this summer. Governor Bailey and the centennial commission seek $25,000 for Arkansas representation and invite chamber leaders to contribute ideas and letters.
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Bailey
Little Rock
Ark
Carl K. Bailey
Chamber of Comerce
Arkanaia
New York World
M.C. Bhirkwan
Arkansas
Chambers of Commerce
Cave K. Bailey
Hotel
Malian
Love Must Go On Willy-Nilty Wedding in Houston
The groom L C despite illness remained wed in Houston as Violet Lange of Beaune explained they had set the date and would not postpone. The bride spoke of the couple's plan and commitment amid wavering health and illness in the wedding.
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Houston
L.C. Dtadd
Violet Lange
Beaune
No Fee Attached to New Ordinance for Dog Owners
The Hope city council approved a dog rabies vaccination licensing ordinance with no fees for licensing or registration. Effective March 1, all dogs must be vaccinated, registered, and wear a metal tag. after vaccination, owners obtain a vaccination certificate from City Health Physician Dr. Don Smith and then register with City Recorder T. R. Billingsley. Violations carry a fine of $5 to $25. Other actions included granting a retail beer license, highway sign signage proposal, electrification request, water and sewer line petitions, and council operations adjustments.
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Hope
City Health
Don Smith
T. R. Billingsley
Pike Wilson
Lewis & Wilson
East Third Street
Ben Waller
Otis Breed
Arkansas Power & Light Company
Uope
Walnut Street
Ninth
Thirteenth Street
L. W. Erwin
Water and Sewer Committee
RP. Bowen
Chamber of Commerce
Briant’s
L. N Gamer
Major Atkins
Japan weighs impact of nine power treaty abrogation
TokyoForeign Minister Haruhiko Arita told parliament that Japan is weighing the advantages and disadvantages of abrogating the 1922 nine power treaty. He noted some provisions are incongruous, affecting China policy and open door trade. Arita spoke amid debate on the treaty’s future with multiple powers.
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Tokyo
Japan
Harhiro Arita
China
Pet
United States
France Urges Complete Aid for Finland War
A popular movement in France gathers steam for government action to supply Finland with total aid in the war against Russia. Le Temps urges complete involvement, linking the Finnish conflict to the broader European war. Dr Karl Roos is executed for espionage in Nancy as Lebrun denies clemency. The British steamer Munster sinks after an explosion. 20 injured, 200 rescued.
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Finland
Paris
France
Russia
Arciay
Leemps
Nancy
Karl Roos
Germany
Albert Lebrun
London
Munster
Allan Clare
Liverpool
Governors oppose Roosevelt oil regulation bill at White House
Seven governors from oil producing states met President Roosevelt to oppose the Cole bill for federal control of petroleum production. Governor Phillips of Oklahoma said the president asked questions while they argued against the measure. Kansas Governor Ratner pressed Roosevelt to read the bill and committee testimony. Other attendees included Aycuers of Montana, Mites of New Mexico, Bailey of Arkansas, Smith of Wyoming, and Holt of West Virginia. The group criticized the bill as federal overreach that undermines states rights and questioned its necessity for consumers.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Sean C. Phillips
Oklahoma
Interstate OW Compact Commission
Phillips
Payne Rainer
Kansas
Ratner
Roy FB. Ayquers
Montana
John &. Mites
New Mexico
Carl EB. Bailey
Arkansas
Nels H. Smith
Wyoming
Homer A. Holt
West Virginia
Talel
House
Interior Department
Finnish Relief Fund Urges Local Help in Hope Arkansas
Hope community urged to boost Finland relief contributions totaling only 22 dollars by today. Churches and civic groups asked to donate to Roy Anderson or Hope Star, with funds directed to food and clothing for non-combatants in Finland and no campaign expenses.
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Hope
Hempstead
Roy Anderson
Hope Star
Miller County
Finland
America
Finnish Relief Fund
Hope, Ark
Favorable Action Urged On Agriculture Bill Increase
Riley Lewallen of the Terre Rouge Botlean Soil Conservation District urges the Senate to restore proposed increases in the Soil Conservation Service and Land Utilization funding within the Agriculture Department supply bill. He notes the House defeat by a narrow margin and calls on Arkansan lawmakers to press for this support to avoid handicap to district programs in Hempstead Nevada and Lafayette counties.
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Soil Conservation Service
House of Representatives
Riley Lewallen
Board of Supervisors
Terre Rouge-Botlean
Agriculture Department
House
Lewallen
Soil Conservation District
Arkansas
Farm Hill
Arkentsag
Bishop Proposes Grants and Palace Change
Ely England bishop Bernard Heywood 68 proposes to quit the bishop’s palace for a modest eight room house and give up a quarter of his 16000 dollar income to aid church needs. He says the church should allow diocesan bishops to vacate palaces and renounce income to fund housing and philanthropic work.
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Ely
England
Bernard Heywood
Kingdom of
Gov
Heywood
Eyough
Hope Drops First Conference Game
El Dorado Wildcats defeated Hope Bobcats 69 to 54 in a conference game at the high school gym. Lawrence led El Dorado with 26 points on 13 field goals, followed by Barker 14 and Smith 12. Green and Barker each scored 18 for Hope, while Purtle added 10. The Wildcats built a 15-14 lead after one period and pulled away to a 35-23 halftime advantage, maintaining a 12-point edge through the third. The junior Hampton squad opened prelims with El Dorado’s Wildkittens beating Hampton juniors 29-4.
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Green
Hope
Bobcat
Hoosiers
Purtle
Barker
Goodwin
Bobcats
Wildcats
Invader
Smith
el Dorado
Cats
Lawrence
Hays
el Dorado Wildkittens
Hampton
Winder
Goudy
Kitten
Shepperson
Lyle
McKnight
Cotton market brief from New York opens Wednesday
The cotton market in New York opens at 10.57 with closing at 0.02. Middling spot trades at 11.02, indicating slight price movement and current benchmark levels for traders.
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New York
Maggatlon
Wreck Letter Recants Vicious Missouri Pacific Crash Tale
A postwreck letter signed by a nameless hobo claimed remorse and detailed how a split trestle pier on the Missouri Pacific line near Nashville caused the May 18 1937 crash. The engineer O C Mosley and fireman D Taylor died as the locomotive plunged into Mine Creek after the pier failed. Railroad officials doubt tracing the writer due to his evasive precautions.
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Little Rock
St. Louis
Texarkana
Ark
Nashville
Missouri -Pacific
Star
Associated Press
Peach Orchard
Missouri Pacific
O. C. Mosley
D. Taylor
Gulf Refining Company
Mine Creek
The
Milan Prepares for War as Air Defences Tested
Milan, an industrial city in Northern Italy, girds for possible conflict by testing anti aircraft defenses and conducting blackout drills. Shopkeepers reinforced readiness by covering windows with blue paper and turning off lights to minimize visibility.
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Milan
Taly
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