Roosevelt's Mail Flying Dilemma Faces Nation
Here and There columnist ALex H Washbi discusses Roosevelt canceling all mail contracts and potentially having the Army fly the mail. The piece weighs two paths: Army control until civilian bidders are ready or abandon private lines entirely, with broader implications for aviation and national policy. It compares air mail to rail subsidies, warns against state control, and hints at congressional debates over Army aviation expansion.
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Crisis nears as Insulls enter last round of fight
The Insull brothers Samuel and Martin face further legal hurdles as they fight extradition to Chicago. Samuel, in Greece, must leave by midnight Sunday with health delays cited, while Martin challenges Cook County authorities from Toronto. A Canadian appeals court ruling this week could compel immediate removal if against him. Greece had refused extradition before, but pressure from American interests led to movement.
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Medicine Man Is Held for Robbery
Dr Walter J Pierce traveling medicine show performer bound over to grand jury on robbery charge. Unable to meet 500 bond he is jailed. Pierce arrested in Texas Sunday by Miller county sheriff, brought back by city officer. Charged with entering P J Drake home on East Third Street and stealing two 8 gauge shotguns a 38 caliber pistol and about 50 dollars. Guns and much money recovered. Tracks near Drake home and ties on Pierce's car aided arrest. Other court entries include several drunkenness cases with fines and costs and notices.
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Revival at First Christian Church begins Wednesday
J A Havener of Memphis will lead a series of religious services at First Christian Church starting Wednesday night announced by E G Coup. Services run nightly at 7 30 through Friday February 23 with an invitation extended to the public to attend.
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Senate opens M Cracken air mail trial amid contempt charges
Washington reports the Senate questions William MacCracken over air mail contracts while he faced contempt charges in D C court. He paid a $100 fine after arrest for contempt and again challenged Senate authority. Lindbergh wired Roosevelt protesting the cancellation of air mail contracts, urging fair trials and warning of harm to U S aviation. A telegram from Lindbergh, read publicly, urged due process and criticized actions against commercial aviation. Also noted are TW A protests and a crew move as Smead Talley joins Magnolia steamship line sailing from Beaumont to northern ports.
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NWA petroleum code ruled unconstitutional in Sherman
Federal district Judge Randolph Bryant ruled Monday that the NWA petroleum code was unconstitutional in Sherman Texas.
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Killing of Shield Is Said to Robber Murder
In a Paris Arkansas case the Arkansas Supreme Court ruled a bank robber can be guilty of murder if a bank officer is killed while using a accomplice as a shield. Johnny Wilson had been convicted for killing Dolph Guthrie during the First National Bank robbery.
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Kelley to Speak to County Legion Meeting in February
Kelley to address the Leslie Huddleston post and county Legion members at Blevins on Thursday night February 15. Arkansas Department commander Charles Q. Kelley will speak on a subject of interest. R. W. Sisson may accompany him. Hut project for CWA funded ceilings floors and doors to be shown. John Ridghill's string band will provide music.
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McNab Negro Held in Dance Shooting
Officers announced Monday the arrest of Willie C. Whitt, a McNab Black man, for shooting A. D. Muldrow at a dance near McNab. Whitt is jailed in Washington. no hearing set pending Muldrow’s injuries. Muldrow was shot once and had been treated at Julia Chester hospital five days before returning home Thursday.
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Tax Assessor in Hope This Week
Tax Assessor John W. Ridgdill opened his office Monday in Hope city hall where farm land and personal property taxes may be assessed. He will remain until March 17 then move to Washington. He urged owners to bring land numbers to avoid errors even with installment payment rules.
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A Landscape Expert Here Tells You How
Donald Gray offers a first in a series on home garden making. He argues small yards can yield beautiful gardens with little cost, citing a Midwestern homeowner who spent under 30 dollars to transform a 20 by 30 foot plot in four months.
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Airport Leasing Progress in City for Permanent Site
Negotiations advance under the CWA for a permanent airport site as the Hoje airport committee reports. Several properties are under lease with option to buy while the city awaits federal funding to build a first class facility, with up to 22 000 allocated for Arkadelphia. The seven member committee includes Aldermen Gosnell Lewin Keith and City Attorney Atkins along with civic representatives Houry Hamm and Cox.
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Refunding Bill to Be Signed Monday
LITTLE ROCK Representatives of Arkansas highway bond holders meet with Governor Futrell Monday to finalize details of the refunding bill passed by the recent special session. The holders hope the federal court suit will be dismissed, clearing the way for Futrell to sign the measure.
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T E Smith Is New Kroger Manager
T E Smith named new Kroger manager replacing Dick Erwin at Arkiselphys store. Smith to relocate family to Hope. Erwin remains with Kroger. Details from Little Rock advices.
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Rightness and the Ark: a fragment from a devotional thought
A fragmentary reflection juxtaposes biblical language with quotes about righteousness and straightness. The text blends a Genesis-inspired call to Noah with philosophical musings on right action and order, citing Herbert Spencer as a source of ethical restraint and logical clarity.
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Troops Put Down Socialist Revolt in Austria and Paris Strike
Reports from Vienna say clashes between Socialists and government troops killed or wounded dozens as authorities mobilized forces. In Paris a 24 hour general strike paralyzed industry with over a million workers idle, amid anti fascist demonstrations and government preparations for emergency measures.
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Dr Martindale Improves After Illness at Pond Street
Dr Jim G Martindale, previously ill at his Pond Street home with pneumonia for a week, showed improvement on Monday.
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Markets Hope Cotton Exchange New Orleans Market Update
Markets show activity in New Orleans with cotton prices closing higher as March futures rise. The report notes an 17 point gain from the previous close while other markets remain closed for Lingels's birthday.
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