Supreme Court backs state use tax on mail order sales
Arkansas readers learn that the U S Supreme Court affirmed Iowa and similar states may collect use taxes on purchases from out of state mail order houses. The decision closes a major loophole by ruling the use tax applies when buyers reside in the state and the tax is due on use, not where title passes.
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Arkansas
United States Supreme Court
Montgomery Ward & Co
Sears Roebuck & Co
Chicago
Iowa
Supreme Court
the Star
Public Schools of
Monny
No Man's Land
Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Inwa
Iowa Supreme Court
Stone
Douglas
Lowa
Roberts
Hughes
Elm City council weighs flood fix for South Elm street
Residents led by Harry McLemore urged the council to alter State Highway 29 drainage to prevent flood risk on Elm Street as construction on Highway 28 proceeds. City engineers and a three alderman committee were instructed to pursue a remedy with the Highway Department, while other city matters included milk and meat inspection enforcement and park cleanup.
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South Elm Street
Harry McLemore
Elm Street
W. S. Atkins
C. O. Thomas
Syd E. McMath
J. 2. Willams
E. P. Young
E. F. McFardin
State Highway Department
Highway 28
South Main Street
7Th Street
Elm
Main Streets
Highway Department
Perry Moses
City Milk and
Youngil
Park Commission
Leodt
Coroner Jury Disagrees in Poison Case
A coroner's jury failed to reach a verdict in the death of Sevi dus McMillan 61 a retired railroad worker found dead of mercury poisoning at his Falcon area home McMillan had been linked to the shooting of A Q Smith who said the men talked Monday night and denied any argument Police and sheriff investigators reported multiple arrests and McMillan's widow and several children survive the case remained unresolved with the body sent to Stamps for burial.
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Sevidus McMillan
Falcon Lato
A. Q. Smith
Falcon
Smith
McMillan
WiccMillan
Porc Derfield
Library Class Held At Heuststead County Library
The Heuststead County Library training session occurred at City Wall on Thursday morning. Librarians from county branches presented reports from Washington Fulton Spring Hill and Begins while others from Hope Prescull and Burun offered summaries. Notable talks covered early Bible history George Washingtons Birthday and Louisiana Library Commission efforts with philanthropy discussed by county officials.
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Heuststead
City Wall
Hempstead County
Branvuh
Pavena
Joe Jackson
Washington
Vivien Goff
Fulton
Lester Boyce
Spring Hol
Florine Warren
Blegins
Lois F. Rusell
Juhnie McCabe
Mrgs
Alice Jordan
South
Best
Mgr
J. Tt. Henry
County Library Board
Ralph B. Curler
Penitentiary Study Wins House Approval in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK The House approved a Gates resolution for a committee to study educational opportunities equipment and environment for inmates, aiming to improve prison conditions. Seven representatives were to conduct the study for information to advance inmate education and living environments.
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Little Rock
Gates
Cleveland
House
Hedges
St. Francis
Barham
Sebastian
State Board of Cosmetology
James
Craighead
Senate
Frierson
Jonesboro
State Revenue Department
Erwin
Des Are
Ragsdale
Stuttgart
Sen. Miller
Weet
British Take Ethiopian Town in Gojjam Province
Cairo dispatch reports British forces captured the Ethiopian village of Njabara about 150 miles northwest of Addis Ababa with many prisoners. The capture, 140 miles inside Ethiopia, follows Ethiopian natives driving Italians from several towns as British progress continues in Gojjam while fronts in Eritrea and Libya show no change.
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Cairo
Njabara
Addis Abba
Ethiopia
Lake Tana
Jbara
Addis Ababa
Gojjam
Juba
Chevren
Eritrea
Libya
State Convicts to Die March 7 in Louisiana
The State Furdon Board denied clemency to four Arkansas convicts scheduled for execution on March 7 for the Columbia Louisiana slaying. Pleas from Gerald Harrigan's father and a direct appeal to Gov. Sam Jones failed to halt the gallows for the condemned men, who were among hostages freed unharmed. The article notes a separate line about military defense needs tallying 45,000 items for the army and 29,000 for the navy.
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New Orleans
State Furdon Board
Arkansas
Columbia
H. B. Harrigall
Gerald Harrigan
Louisiana
Heer
Sam Jones
Cranium Crackers Match Names to Events in Historic Page
A puzzle lists ten sports figures matched with ten events, prompting readers to pair each surname with its correct sport. Names include Sarazen Hoppe Shure Budgedipola Hotan Burk Grange Platak Bonthron Hitchook and Ausserson, with events such as golf basketball football handball and others, inviting deduction from era clues.
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Sarazen
Billards
Hoppe
Shure
Haykey
Budgedipola
Hotan
Tomnis
Burk
Us Wack
Grange
Platak. Uh Prowling
Bonthron
Hitchook
Ausserson Comic Page
Spencer Returns to Bank After Illness
Senator Lloyd Spencer, long away from public duties, returns to his desk at the First National Bank on East Third Street for the first time since his senate appointment. Staff were cool as he resumed his normal routine Wednesday, signaling a cautious return to work after illness.
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Lloyd Spencer
East Third Street
First National Banc
Senate
Connally in Plea for Unity in Senate Debate
Sen. Connally of Texas urged national unity in supporting the lend-lease bill as the democracy's death struggle against Axis tyranny. He called opponents’ arguments specious and warned against an indifferent stance toward nations fighting for democracy, while addressing a crowded Senate chamber.
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Washington
Sen. Connally
Texas
Senate
Connally
Roosevelt
Cormally
U. S
Pageant at Columbus School Friday Morning
The eighth grade at Columbus School will present a George Washington birthday pageant at the school Friday morning. The program begins promptly at 10 o'clock and the public is invited.
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Columbus School
George Washington
Belief in Salvation Through Jesus Christ
A brief religious reflection noting faith in Jesus Christ as the path to salvation and referencing Acts and gospel themes.
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Lord Jesus Christ
Axis Propaganda Critique From Turkish Radio
Istanbul reports say Turkish radio accuses the axis of exploiting the Turkey Bulgaria pact for propaganda while England shows no similar attitude. In Belgrade, reports cite German war supply movements across Yugoslavia and Nazi overflights pressuring Greece and Bulgaria to accept Italy's terms.
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Axis
Istanbul
Turkey
England
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Greece
Britain
Balkan
Italy
Germany
Bulgaria
Infant Federick Hern Dies. Funeral Planned
Funeral services for Federick Earl Hern two week old son of Mr and Mrs F E Hern will be held Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Hern's mother Mrs F Hutchens on East Division Street Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery Guests in the House of Representatives gallery are required to leave cummerbunds at the door.
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Federick Earl Hern
F. E Hern
Ollock
Hern
F. Hutchens
East Division Street
Rose Hill Cemetery
House of Representatives
Cumeries
Tips On Your Income Tax Defense Tax explained with example
The second in a six article series explains the Defense Tax added to regular income tax. It clarifies that taxpayers pay 4 percent plus 10 percent of the tax amount, forming the final total. It notes that conscientious objectors have no exemption from the Defense Tax and shows how to complete Form 140-A and 1040.
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KEA Service
Sami
Australians Reinforce Singapore Base As War Looms
News from Singapore reports thousands of Australian troops and heavy bombers reinforcing the British base, signaling a shift in Southeast Asia power balance. Malayans mobilize volunteers and air defenses rise across ports while Chinese residents aid civil protection. Reports also mention possible Japanese naval movements in the Gulf of Siam and Indo China waters.
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Shanghai
China
Britain
Bellige
Kunio Akiyama
Far East
Tokyo
Akiyama
Tal Formation’ Bureau
Asia
World
Japan
Singapore
Malaya
Thailand-Malaya
Ig’ A
Thailand
East Asia
Malay Peninsula
South Pacific
Saigon
Gulf of Siam
Indo-China
Nan River
Bangkok
Koh Chang
Gulf
Indo
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California
Michigi
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Burin K. Wheeler
Montana
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March OF Defense
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