Sunday Beer Sale Suppressed in Hempstead County
County and city officers announce a Sunday beer and wine sale ban in Hope and Hempstead County, effective at midnight Saturday. The order cites a Arkansas Supreme Court ruling and Attorney General Holt, with possible license cancellations and enforcement across the state.
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Hope and Hempstead
Albert Graves
C. £. Baker
Claude Stuart
Jack Holt
Arkansas Supreme Court
Arkansas
Z. M. McCarroll
Holt
McKeown
State
Sue Supreme Court
Rotary Club Quiz Stages Roundtable Questions
The Rotary Club program at Ho tel Barlow featured roundable questions on Rotary topics Boy Scout activities and world affairs led by Robert Wilson. A puzzler asked to name five sovereigns now men without a country with Ed ward VIII Kaiser Wilhelm Alfonso III Selassie and the Greek king among them. Guests included Oscar Moore Jack Lowery H L Jett and J M Gibbons from Magnolia Little Rock and Et Doradu.
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Rotary Club
Barlow
Robert Wilson
Rotary Organization
Unis
Edward the 8Th
Great Britain
Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
Alfonso
Spain
Hailie Selassie
Ethiopia
Greece
Taurog Home Guarded Over Kidnap Threats
Beverly Hills police said director Norman Taurog’s home was guarded Friday after telephoned threats to kidnap his 6 year old daughter Pat. Chief Charles Blair reported two investigators were stationed at hillside tapsion following a nurse warning received Sunday.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Norman Taurog
Pat
Charles Blair
Blair
A Thought No man has four right to do as he pleases
Quote attributed to C Simmons stating no one has absolute right to act except to do right, reflecting moral restraint.
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C, Simmons
Cranium Cracker Puzzle Reveals a Local Hero
A word puzzle combines a northern constellation, a high flying bird, and other clues to spell a hero honored with a distinguished service award. The riddle references an unnamed figure linked to Hon. Aaswicr on Kage tya, suggesting a historical local figure celebrated in a northern community.
Unemployment Classifications and WPA Political Pressure
The Public Affairs Committee notes a preponderance of unskilled jobless as a major WPA difficulty. Unskilled labor limits project scope and speed, prompting crowding and excess jobs. Hassists Politics Legal Politics stems from Harry Hopkins Senate testimony on political use of WPA. (Continued on Page Three)
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Public Affairs Committee
Ing
WPA
Harry Hopkins
Senate
Second Contract Let for Hempstead Courthouse Work
The second of five contracts for Hempstead County Courthouse in Hope was awarded to DeLaughter Parker McDaniel of Prescott as the lowest bidder at 7983.33 dollars for general foundation work up to the first floor line. Work will start after steel piling at Garland school site is finished. Four other firms bid, including J. M. O Neal Hope Higgins Construction Mot Springs Linebarger Frazier Camden and Basil Edwards Texarkana.
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Bruce Caton
Washington
WPA
WEA
B. M. Harlee
St Weal
San Francisco
Wray
Tat City
Hempstead County
Hope
DeLaughter, Parker & McDaniel
Prescott
General Foundation
Alt Garland
18 Lots Offered for Sale in Hope
Eighteen Park Drive lots are being offered at special sale prices Saturday Sunday Monday and Tuesday. T. T. Cleveland, of the Real Estate Mortgage Loan Service, announced the sale and said he can arrange FHA loans for new homes at 5 percent interest through the four day event. A representative will be on site to show lots and assist residents in remodeling or refinancing current homes.
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Park Drive
T.T. Cleveland
Real Estate Mortgage Loan Service
Cleveland
Hope Cit
Fatal Crash Near Ozan Involving Willie White
Willie White, a Black man from Ozan, was fatally struck by a shot from a single barrel firearm at a Black woman’s home. The incident, investigated by Coroner J. W. Weaver, is ruled an accident by the shooter, Alice Robertson, who is in custody awaiting a 10 a.m. Saturday hearing before Judge W. K. Lemley.
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Willie White
New Ozan
Alice Robertson
J. W. Weaver
Tom Middlebrooks
Washington
W. K. Lemley
Weaver
Siegro
Dutch Closing Down British Eel Business
A five century Dutch eel business in London has closed. Two Dutch eel ships at London Bridge were sold and repurposed. The trade began around 1412 and, during the 1605 plague, the Dutch endured risk to supply eels to Londoners. A charter granting free mooring for their boats was reputed.
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London
London Bridge
British Move to Rehabilitate Napoleon Island Exile
London reports British government plans to rehabilitate Napoleon's island exile with subsidies for flax mills, small repair loans, higher wages for officials, and four new education superintendents. Colonial Secretary Malcolm MacDonald says further proposals are under consideration.
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London
Helena
Horn Island
Napoleon
Malcolm
MacDonald
Two Robberies Reported at Shusser and Bacon Homes
The Star notes two robberies near South Grady Street and near Fair Park. At the Shusser residence a $400 ring and a watch were taken while the owners attended a theater. entry was gained via a rear door. At the Bacon home a burglar visited early Friday, rifling trousers and change but dropping items at the front door. The Bacon family suspects a skeleton key and reports locked doors.
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A. E. Shusser
Grady Street
Slusser
Bobcats crush Prescott 61 to 32 in high school clash
Hope High School’s Bobcats overwhelmed Prescott 61 32 at the gym, marking another win in a season of several victories. Norman Green led with 14 points, followed by Baker, Jones, and Purtle. Prescott’s Owen and Kelley paced their squads with 42 and 6 points respectively. The article notes upcoming games against Ashdown and Benton.
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Hope
Acder
Prescott
Norman Green
Bobcats
Baker
Jones
Purtle
Murphy
Ellen
Wilson Silent on Senatorial Quizz of Nazi Situation
Washington reports say Ambassador Wilson refused to answer key Senate military committee questions on Europe citing grave international tensions. In Tokyo Grew sought a formal explanation of Japan’s occupation of Hainan, with Arita hinting it served military aims and a tighter China coast blockade. Rome denied a Mussolini shooting attempt near the premier’s residence.
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Wilson
Washington
Hugh Wilson
Germany
Senate
Miliary Committee
Tokyo
Japan
United States
Joseph
Grew
Hainan
Philippine Islands
Arita
China
4-H Leaders Set Feb 23 Training Meeting in Hempstead
Hempstead County 4 H club officers and recreation leaders will meet at city hall on Thursday February 23 at 10 a m for a leader training session under State 4 H agent W J Jernigan and Miss June Donahue with extension staff assisting. Programs include performances by Guernsey McCaskill Patroos 4 H clubs and Oak Grove Columbus Centerville Home Demonstration clubs. County leaders will preside over community activities and 4 H leader conference with officers song leaders and leaders from all twelve 4 H clubs and thirty home demonstration clubs expected. Current enrollment shows 849 4 H youths and 954 in home demonstration clubs.
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Hempstead County
W. J. Jernigan
June Donahue
Melva Bullington
Oliver L. Adams
Guernsey
McCaskill
Patroos
Spanish Consulate in Belgium Seized
Belgian police and firemen stormed the Spanish government consulate in Brussels reclaiming the building from eight insurgents who had seized it. The invaders raised nationalist banners and shouted Viva Franco, displaying the insurgent flag atop the staff as authorities moved in at dawn.
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Brussels
Belgium
Ag Wholas
Vivi Franco
Generalissime
Franco
Family Can't Live on Less Than $200 a Month
Washington congressmen debated old age pension standards with Dr PF Townsend arguing a $200 monthly ceiling is absurdly high and that no family can live on $100 a month while educating children. Senator Lee urged fixing domestic prices for cotton and wheat at 20 cents per pound and $1.25 per bushel, allowing free farming but moving excess to world markets or saving for future sale.
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Washington
PF. E. Townsend
Lee
Dem. Okla
Senato
Imus
Mrs J L Autrey Dies in Brooklyn
Mrs J L Autrey wife of Major J L Autrey an Army officer died Friday morning in Brooklyn New York. The death news reached Hempstead county Friday noon. She was born at Columbus Alabama and is survived by Major Autrey. Burial will be in Birmingham Alabama at her native home.
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Hempstead County
Brooklyn
J. L. Autrey
Columus
Treasury Officer Resigns in a Huff
Wayne C. Taylor, assistant Secretary of the Treasury, resigned citing disapproval of US nonalignment in world rivalries and objections to recent policy moves. His departure leaves a gap in budgetary, borrowing, and foreign affairs oversight amid controversy over French warplane purchases and other international actions.
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Washington
Wayne C
Taylor
Treasury
United States
China
Spain
Ching
Chicago
Arkansas lawmakers battle over Bailey tax and rate bill
In Little Rock Rep Vesey of Hope leads a Friday crowd to press Bailey’s bill on shifting state cash to fund highway bonds and limit debate. The House moved a registration bill forward. the Senate sent an amendment, while discussions on college districts local taxes and a primary date continued.
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Little Rock
Vesey
Hope
Bailey
Arkansas
Senate
House
Byrd
el Dorado
Challen
Indiana
Italians to Quit Spain on Demand
A report from Rome states Italy will withdraw troops from Spain after Franco’s victory. Diplomats note disputes over policy, with British and French officials skeptical of Mussolini’s stance. Foreign Minister Ciano denies Gayda’s assertion reflects fascist policy, while diplomats doubt France shares that view.
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Rome
Italy
Spain
Franco
Foreign Office Service
Mussolini
Vi Gayda
Ciano
Gay
Remake India's Map Shows New Provinces Created
The Government of India Act leads to creation of new provinces and regrouping of states, prompting a revised empire map. Existing maps become outdated as administrative boundaries shift under Wee kon administration.
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New
Cotton Prices Hold Steady Amid Market Scan
Amid mixed trade, cotton values show little change as March futures remain steady around mid $50s. Analysts note demand tempered by supply signals, with middling staple around the fifty four dollar mark and producers watching for policy cues.
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Bruce Catton
Hempstead Co
Rotary
Prescott Firm Low Bidder
Negro
Ozan
Napoleon’s Isle
A. H. Slusser
E. N. Bacon Homes
Benton High School
Panthers
Battle Ashdown
Ark
Ashdown High School
Strong Hope High Bobcuts
Tye
Hope Tem
Tigers
Zebras
Howard Hughes
Furs Ward
Hughes
anne @ehra
Russellville
Siberia
U. S
Britain
France
1 Duce
Hope City Hall
Chamberlain
Townsend Pension Leader
U.S
J.L. Autrey
Columbus Army
Alberta
Canada
India
SAP
Iim Te
Steady Ae
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