Debate over judiciary pay and prosecuting power in state legislature
The legislature defeated Pilkinton's bill to cut the circuit judge's drawing account in the Eighth district while endorsing moves to let the prosecuting attorney bring prisoners to trial by filing information. The editorial argues for a highly paid independent judiciary, preferably appointive and for long terms, criticizing politicization of courts and urging robust, nonpartisan rule of law.
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House
Pilkinton
Dexter Ish
Ciicitlerk
Filkinton
Hempstead
Teetdy
MEXK
America
Cinela
Supreme Court Gold Decision Sparks Push to Weaken Dollar
In wake of the gold clause ruling, a Senate money bloc moves to depress the dollar by issuing silver coins. Senator Thomas of Oklahoma introduces an amendment to the relief bill aimed at lowering dollar value. Justice McReynolds delivers a fiery dissent, stating it appears the constitution has gone and denouncing the court's monetary actions.
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Wassingtos
Supreme Court
Senate
Thomas
Oklahoma
Democrat
Biter
Washington
James Chirk McReynalds
van Devanter
Liutherhind
Buller
Howe
Hughes
Justice McReynolds
Nera
Ater
Pressure drop noted in Kilgore oil field report
In Kilgore Texas the East Texas oil field shows a pressure drop of about four pounds over the last two months. Gordon Griffin, petroleum engineer, cites an average field pressure around 1248.5 pounds as of December 1.
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Kilgore
Texas
East Texas
Gordon Griffin
Petroleum Enginee
Booster Club Session In Hope Aims Meeting Details
Hope Booster Club held its monthly meeting Monday night at the passenger depot site in Hope. Attendees included Little Rock and Texarkana officials Joe Davis B W Stantey E B Honna PD Keneek PL Prieur M B Pickett and H L Huhoer with T O Moore of Texarkana present. Public discussion was not in sight.
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Mixgour Pacific Booster Club
Little Rock
Texarkana
Joe Davis
B. W. Stantey
EB. R. Honna
PD. Keneek
Prieur
Pickett
Little Rev
We HL Huhoer
OQ. Moore
Texor- Kethin
Reform of Grand Jury to Be Voted on by the People
In Little Rock the senate passed a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to allow accusation by information instead of indictment. The measure, if signed by the governor, would be the first proposed amendment in the 1936 general election process. The article notes other legislative actions, including tax and bond bills, and discusses reactions to a sales tax proposal. It also covers Phil Kennamer’s testimony in Tulsa related to the murder of John P. Gorrell, describing the confrontation, alleged extortion plot, and Kennamer’s claim of self defense, with notes on Virginia Wilcox and family observers.
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Little Rock
Senate
Yale
Hurst
Washington County
Too
House
Wilken
Hull
Lake
Senate Wheatley
Senaior Taylor
Gov Serves Futwell
Gov
Taylor
Gilbert
Joh L. Wilson
Haye
Pawnee
Irzinia
Phil Kernnamer
John P. Gorrel
Dows
Admitinnes
Kennamer
Gorrell
Frost Hills
Tulsa
Wilex
Garrett
Homer F. Wilcox
Tillionaire Tulsa Oi
Virginia
Gloreau
Gor
John F. Gorrell
Young Phil
United States
Franklin B. Ken
Miss Wilcox
Kepnamer
Phil Kennamer
Okla
John F. Gor
Sell
Tulss
Virginia Wilcox
Nan
Boen
Phil Kenner
John F. Gorrell, Jr
Homer F. Wilcox, Jr
Pawnee County
The New Deal in Washington and Its Frenzied Fallout
Fog of indecision hangs over the New Deal as high officials are ousted and critics blame proponents of reform for consumer losses. Jerome Frank, Fred C. Howe, and Chester Davis face pressure while food processors gain traction and the AAA program feels the shift. Congress shows frustration over relief bills and World Court issues, with morale at major agencies sagging amid policy battles and stalled reforms.
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Jerome Frank
AAA
Ad Aogrip
Fred C. Howe
Howe
Gardner Jaelsen
Iis
Chester Davis
Ty Suns
Davis
World Court
Duvition
PWA
FERA
NRA
Sedition Bill Is Fought by Commonwealth College
A Commonwealth College delegation led by Lucien Koch and instructors from Muna Clay Foulks and student James Fulks pressed for an open Senate hearing on House Bill 211, arguing the measure threatens civil liberties. They planned to visit Little Rock again Tuesday to press their case amid concerns over its impact on free speech and association.
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Little Rock
Lucien Koch
Commonwealth College
Muna
Clay Foulks
Hue
James Fulks
Senate
Commonweill
Kuell Il
Gay
Lee Cazort
Ummonwealth College
Pers
Bill
Wire Des Vision Calleed Cotanwonwealth College
Keoh
Arkinsis
Fire destroys six businesses in Cherry Valley
A Tuesday blaze of undetermined origin gutted six business establishments in Cherry Valley, with structural damage estimated around $4,000. Local postal facilities sustained damage as authorities assess the impact.
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Cherry Valley
Arkj-Pi
Catty
Judge's Expense Allowance Bill Defeated in House
LITTLE ROCK The House defeated 72 to 14 a bill by Pilkinton to repeal a $1250 expense allowance for the circuit judge of the Eighth district. Five counties Miller Hempstead Lafayette Nevada and Clark split on the bill. Dexter Bush of Prescott and Texarkana is the judge.
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Little Rock
Pilkinton
Hempstead
Eighth Judicial District
Miller, Hempstead
LaFayette
Nevada and
Clark
Dexter Bush
Prescott and
Texarkana
Shank Seeks Federal Appeal in Murder Case
In Little Rock, the case of Mark E. Shank, condemned for murder, returns to federal court as a likely path to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court. Arkansas Supreme Court exhausted state appeals, with habeas corpus hearings planned and further actions by defense and state officials anticipated.
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Little Rock
Mark E. Shank
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
United States Supremay
Akron
Olio
Arkansas Supreme Court
Furth
Martinesu
Carol B. Baltey
Prson
Online
Circuit Court of Appeals
Shank
Bible Conference at First Presbyterian Cancelled
A Bible conference planned this week at First Presbyterian church in Hope has been canceled. Rev. Thormas Brewster announced the decision as Dr. F Crosley Morgan, who was to lead the conference, arrived in Hope in improved condition. Morgan will likely stay in Hope until later in the week before traveling to Little Rock.
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First Presbyterian Church
Thormas Brewster
F. Crosley Morgan
Morgan
Little Rock
No Civil Aviation Pact and Stage Stars at Play
U S representative Hugh Wilson warned at the disarmament talks that Europe cannot compel harsh aviation supervision. Britain signals the US contemplates a large facility in response. Hollywood buzz follows with Gold Diggers of 1935 cast quips about the gold clause, money and the Supreme Court.
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America
Associated Press
Geneva
Hugh Wilson
United States
Europe
Wilson
Britain
Hollywood
Ciif
Warner Bros
United States Supreme Court
Mary Cassidy
Rost Lane
Beuy Melvar
Iim
Marie Marks
Two Victims Die As Driver Confesses In Little Rock
Chief James Pitcock announced that Joe Kid Peel, a 33 year old former prize fighter known in the South as a boxing and wrestling referee, confessed to driving the car that struck and killed Milton Sanders, 60, and Mrs Matthews, 42, on Capitol Avenue Sunday. Peel was taken into custody after inquiries at police headquarters about his impounded car. Charges of manslaughter and leaving the scene would be filed. The victims were taken to Baptist Hospital. Vernon L. Jackson Jr. and Mrs Jackson witnessed the tragedy. He described seeing Sanders and Mrs Matthews in the street as a fast eastbound car struck them, dragging them from view, then fleeing. (Continued on page six)
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Little Rock
Tectives
James Pitcotk
Joe
Kid Peel
South
Milton. Sanders
Matthews
Iegal
Pitcock
Ae Bes
Sae Roche Morse
Capitol Avenue
Ringo
Id Bap
Lawson. C. Aday
Jackson
Cotton Markets Drift as New Orleans and New York Open Lower
Cotton futures in New Orleans opened fairly active but eased with March and October down a point or more before a late rally on trade buying. March 12.57, May 12.65, July 12.71, October 12.59. New York futures showed declines of one to five points amid weaker Liverpool cables and March liquidation, with March at 12.52 and other months near 12.60s. In Chicago, poultry prices remained firm, with varied roaster and fryer costs, while butter, eggs, and potatoes showed modest shifts and steady or slightly altered prices across grades.
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New Orleans
Liverpool
New York
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