American war planes sales show global demand and limits
Bruce Catton notes that American airplanes and engines are highly sought after worldwide, with licenses showing exports across Britain China the Netherlands Argentina France and more. He adds that commercial American planes face subsidies and national interests but often outperform European rivals on merit, while speed tradeoffs favor American designs for maneuverability.
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Washington
France
Great Britain
China
Netherlands East Indies
State Department
Japan
Nazi Germany
Soviet Russia
Brazil
United States
Peru
Siam
Germany
Russia
KLM
Amsterdam
India
Java
Australi
East Indies
House Turns Down Amendment Targeting El Doradans
Arkansas news brief reports the House rejected a proposal by Mason and Machen to amend a seven member all oil conservation board to bar the governor from appointing foreign members in any oil producing county. Delegates from Union and Columba oppose as delaying tactics while lobbyists accused of influencing the measure. The Senate passed a reforming inheritance tax bill praised as fair to wealthy families. Also noted is a recall vote on Senate Bill 189 regarding bonded road district obligations, with debate over implications and funding, and a brief line about Alaska beefsteak selling for $48 per pound during a gold rush era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
R. K. Mason
Machen
Columbia
Robinson
LaFayette
Union County
Colurs
Johnston
Johnson County
My County
el Derate
Arkansas
Senate
Gordon
Dermott
Florida
State
House
Sonmle
Willis B. Smith
Texarkana
Smith
Helf
Ivy W. Crawford
Blythaville
Hondvjix Rowell
Pine Bluff
Cranium Crackers Puzzle Snippet
A fragmentary puzzle reads statements mixed with garbled words. It asks which are true or false about a maverick, a ship's compass box, Aly Lee, and a measurement of energy, with an answer key in a spoof prompt style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aly Lee
Hany
Dean
Income Tax Tours Begin February for Taxpayers
Deputy IRS collectors will start the annual tours in late February to assist with federal returns due March 15. Returns required for individuals with net income thresholds and for all with gross income of five thousand dollars or more. Local deputies will visit Nashville February 24 25 and Hope March 1 6 with other stops at Stamps Lewisville Prescott and Bodeay area.
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Internal Revenue Service
Homer M. Atkins
Internal Revenue
Little Rock
J. H. Latimer
Nashville
Lewisville
Prescot
T. E. Donham
Telephone refund liability surpasses bond in Hope case
The City of Hope sought rate cuts on telephone service in 1936, prompting Southwestern Bell to post a $10,000 bond with the Arkansas Department of Public Utilities. The combined refunds for 1936 and 1997 total $14,385, exceeding the bond. A letter to State Senator James H. Pilkinton summarizes the ongoing investigation and 1936 ordinance details, including rates and appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Hope
Hope
South- Western Bell Telephone Company
State Department of Public Utilities
James H. Pilkinton
Star
State Utilities Department
State Department
Pilkinton
James T. Ho
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Arkansas
Department of Public Utilities
Council
Telephone Company
Little Rock
City of
India’s New Map Shows Latest Changes
A new map of India at 40 miles to the inch reflects changes from the Government of India Act. It shows creation of new provinces and regrouping of states into different political charges, rendering prior boundaries outdated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Dushi
Government of India
Conservation Act Discussed At Hope Educational Meeting
A district educational meeting at Hope city hall, co hosted by the Agricultural Adjustment Administration and University of Arkansas Extension Service, reviewed the 1939 soil conservation provisions and plans to inform farmers. Attended by 11 counties, the conference aimed to train county agents and conservation leaders to educate farmers on program benefits and eligibility.
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Hope City Hall
Agricultural Adjustment Administration and Extension Service
University of Arkansas, College of Agriculture
AAA
Hempstead
Nevada
Little River
Miller, Sevier
Columbia
Ouachita
Union
Extension Service
Triple ‘A
O. Fullerton
J. B. Daniels
Daniely
Daniels
Fammer
Dupree
McGehee Toor
Hope
House Democrats Demand President Give Co operation
Washington reports show House Democrats at a party conference voiced dissatisfaction with White House cooperation. Georgia Democrat Cox urged the administration to work with Congress rather than demand compliance from lawmakers. Senator Adams proposed jail penalties for WPA officials who knowingly aid non needy religious relief recipients.
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House Democrats
Washington
P— ‘House
White House
House
Representative Cox
Georgia
Congress
Adams
Colorado
WPA
Senate
Brandeis Resigns from Supreme Court Appointment
Washington Associate Justice Louis D. Brandeis retired Monday from the Supreme Court at age 82. The surprise action cited March 1 1937 act language in a letter signed Louis D. Brandeis. Ill health and age were cited though no reason was given.
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Washington
Louis D. Brandeis
Munday
Supreme Court
Arlon
Roosevelt
Brandeis
Grippe
A Thoight wanes to AAS waves any nest Malesherkies
Fragmentary line study note appears with garbled words and initials M A S. The readable parts hint at a linguistic or cipher fragment, lacking clear persons places events or dates to anchor a fuller news-style summary.
Lemley Likely as US Judge Nominee
Washington reports Monday night said President Roosevelt would nominate a roving federal district judge for Arkansas within days. Harry J. Lemley of Hope received strong endorsements for the judgeship, with consideration given to Al Meehan of Stuttgart and others for district attorney and marshal roles in Little Rock.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Arkansas
Caraway
Miller
Little Rock
Harry J. Lemley
Hope
al Meehan
Stuttgart
Lemley
Judiciary Committee
Sam Rorex
Dardanelle
Fred A. Sigrig
Herbert Graves
Judsonia
Virgil C. Pottie
Mind Your Manners Bus Etiquette Quiz
A 1999 NEA service quiz tests correct social usage on buses. Questions cover umbrella etiquette, offering seats, apology after a jostle, door choices, and fare handling. Answers indicate practical courtesy is expected, including polite responses and timely passage through doors.
French Gesture to Spain Delayed Amid Cabinet Debate
Paris reports a group of anti Fascist ministers forced the government to delay formal recognition of Franco as head of Spain's legal government. After three hours of debate the cabinet kept the diplomatic situation unchanged. London notes intergovernmental committees authorized a private international group to fund a five year 300 million plan for German Jewish emigration. In Hamburg Germany unveiled the new 35 000 ton battleship Bismarck with Hitler promising the empire’s creator is a loner fighting world obstacles.
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Paris
France
Generaiisstio Franco
Spain
London
Germany
Hamburg
Fuehrer
Bismarek
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
German Empire
Disney court bans leaning on the bar in honor’s bench
In Disney Oklahoma Judge C S Biven orders order in court with no smoking loud talking or leaning on the bar of justice. Graveyard work announced for Huckabee cemetery on Wednesday February 2 with tools and luncheon requested. Artificial lake proposal circa 2 5 million pounds to be Britain overseas flying boat services terminal at Southampton.
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Disney
Okla
Grand River
G Jall
C. S. Biven
Ady
Southampton
Britain
Pope Pius Buried Under St Peter's Basilica
Vatican report states Pope Pius the Eleventh was laid to rest beneath St. Peter's Basilica in a subterranean grotto under the central altar. His body was carried down from the bier in a sacramental chamber as thousands paid homage. Mussolini and the Italian royal family are to pay tribute Friday to the pope who re-established Vatican relations with Italy.
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Vatican City
Rome
Mary—Pi
Pius
St. Peter
Asimal
Mussolini
Vatican
Dates Set for Cage Tournament Playoffs in Hope Gym
The district cage play offs determine the two teams to enter the A division. Hope and Blevins meet Thursday night February 23 at 7. The winner faces Patmos at 8:30. Consolation completes the evening. Hempstead county junior boys tourney at Patmos February 18 with 8 am report time and bracket tweaks possible. Senior boys and girls county tourney details to appear in Hope Star next week.
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Hope
Blevins
Patmos
Hempstead County
Patmas
Hope Star
Mounts to 12 in Worst Outbreak in Recent Months
A string of robberies across Le Grocery Store Hope and nearby areas reports a wave of crime in recent months. Key incidents include a Dudley Feed store heist with large meat and tobacco loot, a Franks grocery cash register theft of 75, and multiple residential burglaries in Emmet and South Main Street, with several houses entered and valuables stolen or missing. Police note a major burglary effort and seek clues to curb the outbreak and catch suspects.
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Emmet
Vernon Whitten
Walton
Offic
J. W (Son) Jones
Dudley Feed On Co
South Walnut
Prince Albert
Earl Dudley
Austin Franks
Franks
Highway 87
Paisley School
R. C. Ellen
South Main Street
Ellen
George Waddle
Mr. Waddle
Don Smith
South Elm Street
Loway
Dave Snell
la Me
Deaton
Ralph Beaty
Ernest Beaty
Jim Hamilton
Joe Youmans
Luther Hamric
Mack Garlanol
Davy Snell
Cotton Market Report From New Orleans
Cotton price moves at New Orleans market amid mixed futures, with Tuesday trading showing modest gains and declines. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the report notes activity in fibre prices and general market sentiment for cotton traders.
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Catton
Bruce Cation
NEA
Wrahington
Europe
Alaska
Circle City
Grover Clever
Senator Pilkinton
Democratic ’ Party
M. Reg
W Rhinelander Stewart
New York
Palm Beach, Fla
Pope Pius
St. Peter’s
Patinos
Alhambra
Hope Store
le Grocer
New Orleans
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