Safety-first drive urged by rail and auto leaders
A column notes U.S. highway deaths around 36,000 yearly, praising safety features in cars and urging stronger enforcement. It suggests community safety committees, mandatory courses for new and experienced drivers, and railroad examples as teachers of safe operation to reduce reckless driving.
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America
the Star
State Highway Administrators of America
Gentral Motors Corporation
Walter F. Chrysler
Chrysler
Trw
Amerie
Westinghouse Company
Italy Celebrates Major Victory in Northern Ethiopia
The Associated Press reports that Italy celebrated a sweeping victory near Amba Aradam with flag displays and mass meetings. Ethiopia disputed the scale, alleging heavy Ethiopian losses while Italian losses were minor, and noted 20 000 Ethiopian warriors were believed killed or wounded. An official said 4000 southern troops deserted into Kenya. The Italian government also approved about 2 million dollars for colonial military defense expenditures.
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Associated Press
Maly
Ethiopia
Amba Aradam
Addis Ababa
Ras Mulugheis
Maytay Alght Haly
Makale
Italan
Mulugheta
Shana
Tothern
Bodoglia
Graziani
Grent v
Kenya
Ant
Wonmincement
Lake Haik
Dessye
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Mere Italhar
Rome
Associated Presa
Lost Cannons of the Confederacy Sought
FORT RAVIS Texas W L Kingston Davis County commissioner has searched for two brass cannon for years. He says Confederate soldiers buried them to hide them during a retreat and that brass does not rust. Kingston cites a soldier’s testimony.
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Fort Ravis
Texas
W. L. Kingston
Davis County Comminssioner
Confederaaty Soldiig
Toston
Kingston
Persian to be taught in schools at American University of Beirut
Beiruts American University of Beirut will add Persian to its crowded language curriculum. The 866 founded institution currently teaches only Persian, with the shift aimed at multilingual education amid fears native tongue loss.
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Beirut
Syria
American University of Beirut
Stulents
Xerses
Darius
Tran
Sya
Languge
Heavy Vote In Hempstead Local Option Test in DeRoan
Voters in DeRoan township turnout on a cold Tuesday for the Hempstead County local option election. By 1 15 p m more than 300 ballots cast across five precincts with precinct totals later posted: Ward One Arkansas Bank and Trust 82 votes. Ward Two Frisco depot 73. Ward Three 556 Service Station 62. Ward Four City Hall 26. Country Box Five Hempstead County Lumber 56. Judges note turnout varied from normal in several precincts, with a township maximum voting strength around 1 100 per poll tax records.
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DeRoan
Hempstead County
Ward Two
Nurvesy
Arkansas Bank & Trul Co
Frisco Depot
Otal
Hempstead County Lumber Co
Guernsey Wins Junior Title In Hempstead County Tourney
Guernsey defeated Columbus 21 to 15 to claim the junior title at the Hempstead County Junior Boys tournament held in the armory. Wise led Guernsey with eight points, Cox added seven, and Tombale had four as Spring Hill, Blevins, McKuskill, and Piney Grove also competed. The all county first team named Wise and Miston as forwards, Cox as center, Stafford and Arnold as guards. second team included Taylor and Cathoun as forwards, Yancy as center, and Coach as guard.
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Hempstead County
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Mos
Stont
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Gtr
Fay
Wise
Papiin
Cox
Dwell
C. Cutie
A. Couch
Tombseach
Tatmoe
Spring Hil
Blevins
McCuskill
Piney Grove
s-Miston
Patmos
Centear—Cox
Stafford
Palmos
Arneld
Starks
Spring Hill
Tavelor
Postal League in Balkans Founded
Belgrade reports that after nearly a year of haggling agreements were signed to form a Balkan postal federation akin to the Pan American and Spanish unions. The move includes Yugoslavia Czechislavas Lisi Ruwagia Groove and Turkey with plans to cut postal tariffs and address telephony and radio issues.
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Belgrade
Yugoslivia
Lite Knite
Neo
Lephohoe
Anne Taurtye
Fun to Ride a Horse Except for the Falls
A garbled report describes faults and mishaps during a horse riding event. The fragment mentions injuries or falls and a competition context labeled the FUP Cup, with scattered names and places that remain unclear.
Family Wiped Out by Kansas Blaze
Seven members of a Hutchinson area family perished in a Thursday morning fire that destroyed their small south Hutchinson home. The dead include Frank Eb Broyles 16, a salt plant employee, his wife, and five children.
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Kan
Frank EB
Broyles
Salt Plant
Thele
Clayton Criticizes Cotton Tinkering in Senate Probe
W L Clayton of Houston testified before a Senate agriculture committee investigation into futures exchanges. He condemned government tinkering with the cotton market, saying past controls caused a price drop and that traders need a free market responding to supply and demand.
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Washington
W. L. Clayton
Houston
Tess
Senate Agriculture
Clayton
Heur‘nas
Lawis
US Takes Island's Entire Production
A Yugoslav backed co operative on the Adriatic islands of Qlib Filba and Mola plans a new sheep cheese. They produce a special kad cheese from mauve sheep crossbred with Sapnish aes rine. Yugoslav restaurant owners in America have shown strong demand at about one pound. Output currently is by northern islands.
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Yugoslavia
Pps
United States
Qlib
Filba
Mola
Dahlia
America
Simul
Maryland County Awards Poet Laureate Title
Cumberland Maryland county installs its first poet laureate Miss Sarah Hul Gelly in the forties era. The designation recognizes literary work published by the poet who serves the community and promotes local writing and culture.
Bonus Committee Moves to Checkered Cafe Headquarters
The Bonus Committee, aiding World War veterans with QMS applications, is transferred from Hope City Hall to Checkered Cafe. It will operate there through Friday, the last day for free veteran assistance. About 350 veteran applications have been filed to date, with roughly 150 remaining in Hempstead County.
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Hope City Hall
Hempstead
New Farm Plan to Require State Aid
Farm legislation shifts aid to state cooperation with the federal government, replacing the AAA state by state. Direct relief grants run only to 1928, after which states agreeing to join the program may receive funds. Admins push for quick passage to avoid Supreme Court challenges while state legislatures delay.
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Hergert Plummer
Associated Press
Washington
AAA
Supreme Court
Congress
Senate
Historical Authority Flunked History Once
Cleveland report details a lecturer in foreign affairs who, despite strong credentials, faced criticism for failing in history and interpretation. The piece explores teaching methods, student disengagement, and debates over curriculum and authority in historical study.
Father Coughlin Attacked on House Floor in clash
In the House, Democratic whip Boland denounced Father Charles E. Coughlin as the chief threat to government as House members debated the farm bill. An apology was issued for a threat to “kick” the priest amid concerns over clerical garb. The administration soil conservation subsidy bill of 500 million dollars gained House consideration with rules allowing five hours of general debate after a Senate-passed vote.
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Washington
Boland
Pennsylvania
Charles E. Coughlin
O'Connor
Father Coughlin
House
Ten Die In Spanish National Election Clash
Ten people died in Zaragoza on Tuesday as clashes erupted between Leftist election winners and police after Spain's Sunday parliamentary vote. Leftists claimed a majority in the Cortes with 264 of 473 seats. Right coalition held 208 seats and warned final results would be known after a March 1 runoff. The Zamora family sought refuge at the presidential palace.
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Madrid
Spane
Severa
Zaragosa
Spain
Coalision
Niceto Alscaly Zamora
Bedcaw Beats Hope 36 to 31 on Fast Pace Victory
Bedcaw High School tops Hope High 36 to 31 as center Goodwin led with 14 points. Bo deaw built early lead, Hope tied in third quarter before Bedcaw pulled away, supporting crowd from Bodeaw delegation.
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Hope
Hope High School
Bodeaw
Goodwin
Goodwill
Resent Hope
Boeliw
Baccaway Hope
Bedeay
Me Lowry
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Cargill
Roening
A. Burley
Taylor
Baikee
Butler
Coe
Henderson Wits Rete
Arkansas City Attorney Wounded In McGehee Shooting
E E Hep son, 52, prominent Arkansas City attorney, described as a pretty sick man, remained in serious condition with four bullet wounds after a shooting altercation at McGehee Monday. Senator Clark of Missouri proposed a three month extension of the current neutrality law, aiming for permanent legislation, but the Senate rejected the proposal.
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E. E. Hepson
Arkamnsas City
McGehee Monday
Washington
Clark
Missouri
Senate
Gas Mains Burst Trigger Fire in Utica
Utica N Y gas mains exploded in the main business district Tuesday sending man hole covers aloft and starting fires in two buildings. Four policemen and a fireman were seriously injured as residents were evacuated and officials cut off gas feeds while a fourth main continued to spread under the street.
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Utica
N. Y
Second Reprieve Hinted for Hauptmann in New Hearing
In Trenton Gov. Hoffman hinted Hauptmann may get a new Court of Pardons hearing and a second reprieve delaying his resentence. Justice Trenchard postponed the death warrant until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday as officials weigh potential confessions and Condon’s return from a cruise.
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Trenton
N. J
Harold G. Hoffman
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Court of Pardons
Supreme Court
Thomas W. Trenchard
State Attorney General
Sanuel S. Leibowitz
Manhattan
Hauptmann
Hoffman
John
Jassie) Condon
Gambling Operator Is Given One Year
Elmer Peeples operator of Club Seville on the Hot Springs highway was convicted of operating a gambling house in a First Division Circuit Court. The court fixed his punishment at one year in the penitentiary. He was released on a 1700 bond, pending four misdemeanor gambling indictments. Madrid Loftin, defense attorney, said a motion for a new trial would be filed and an appeal would follow if denied. The trial followed the Sulaski county grand jury investigation into illegal gambling activities at Club Seville last October.
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Little Rock
Elmer Peeples
Seville
Hot Springs
Peoples
Sulaski County
Deep Arctic Blizzards Shut Roads and Freeze North Regions
A chain of record cold and heavy blizzards swept the Midwest and Plains. Towns like Hope Hereford Hoover and Sulphur faced severe cold, with subzero readings and road closures. Aviator George Hight aided a hospital transfer through the blizzard as rail and auto travel halted across North Central states.
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Midwestern
South’ Dakota
Hereford
Volunteer
Stoneville
Creighton
Fairpoint
Hoover
George Hight
Gus Anderson
Capitol
Wyo
Belle Forrehe
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Watertown
Fairmont
Minn
Reading
Lincoln Neh
Clyde Tee
Pierre
S. B
B. W. Stitt
Smith Island
Chesapeake Bay
Paraguay Seized by Revolutionists
Paraguay fell to a swift rebel movement that proclaimed exiled Cornel Rafael Franco provisional president after overthrowing President Ayala. Reports from Posadas across the frontier said four regiments joined an entire infantry corps in Asuncion, led by Colonels Smith and Rewilde. Government officials reportedly sought refuge in a quarantine area as rebels pressed the attack.
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Paraguay
Copyright Associated Press
Cornel Rafael Franco
Tusday
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Ayala
Tron
Posadas En el Corriemies
Argentina
Asahe Gon
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