Hoover cites Washington as chief contributor to nations greatness
President Hoover addressed a joint session marking the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s birth. He hailed Washington as founder of liberty and praised the republic’s growing strength, self reliance, and diplomacy while warning against canonizing the first president’s humanity.
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Flood Threatens Yazoo City Bridge Area
Floodwaters from 6 to 24 inches covered a five mile swampy stretch along a state highway near Yazoo City Mississippi. Rain totals reached 2.8 inches in Yazoo City with more heavy rain feared, washing away emergency flood barriers and forcing residents in Jonestown to evacuate as authorities warned of rising water.
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Brick Pond
Yazoo River
Walter
Trafic
W. N. Slicklin
Jonestown
Akron Dirigible Damaged by Wind Crash
LAKEHURST N J A Navy dirigible Akron suffered a broken rudder and fabric damage when it broke loose from rear handling gear and scraped ground in a quarter turn amid a light north wind. The craft was to be prepared for a flight with a Congressional Inspection Committee. the trip was postponed.
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Lakehurst
N. J
Mrs. M. R. Gibson Buried After Fort Worth Death
Funeral services were held Sunday for Mrs. Mattie R. Gibson who died Friday night in Fort Worth Texas Rev O J Wade of Texarkana led the rites She was matriarch of a family including John S Gibson a druggist Finley Gibson of Louisville Ky Arthur Gibson of Little Rock and a daughter Mrs G E Cameron of Fort Worth Also noted as an early pioneer resident of Hempstead County near Hope along Spring Hill Road
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Mattie R. Gibson
Fort Worth
Texas
O. J. Wade
Texarkans
Gillson
John S. Gibson
Finley
Louisville
Arthur
Little Rock
G. E. Cameron
Tex
Hempsten County
Souls of Hope
Spring Mul Road
R N Berry Dies at 68 in Hope City Streets Service
R N Bob Berry 68 a longtime Hope city streets worker collapsed at his South Bonner home Monday noon. He suffered likely heart attack or stroke and died after slumping to the floor while his daughter Mrs Lee Ellis prepared a divan. Survived by widow and two daughters Mrs Evtis and Mrs B O Burt. Funeral plans pending word from Harrisburg daughter. Berry spent most life in Waldo Columbia County and Hope. He joined city government after leaving transfer business.
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R. N
Bob) Barry
Hope
Department of City Streets
South Bonner Street
Lee Ellis
Loor
Levee Break Threatens Red River Flooding Near Garland City
Text describes a 50 to 70 foot levee segment giving way along the Red River ten miles south of Garland City Texas, triggering fears of river expansion into lowlands. Government engineers note the break was anticipated and plan partial rebuilding, with lands waterlogged and roads impassable. R V Hall, an engineer, will return Monday to survey and strengthen affected levees as officials consider a half mile loop behind weak sections.
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Garland City
R. V. Hall
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Hall
Notices on school district consolidations and road debts
Little Rock reports 20 days until action by the board of education on consolidating school districts. The Supreme Court ruled. Text mentions Texarkana and Montgomery counties, and a pending court case. Next Monday the Sidle road district refinancing and highway matters are to be considered. Malone, state officials said, Harry Hi Blagdon confessed he left voluntarily and was not kidnapped. Bingden reappeared in Cleveland after several days away.
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A. Pell
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Malone
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Sarance Lake
Bingden
Cleveland
Municipal Court Hears Busy Docket at City Hall
Judge A A Gentry presided through a full Hope Municipal Court session Monday. A W Cobb paid 100 dollars plus costs for alleged liquor for sale and was bound over in 500 dollars to the April grand jury on a state charge of sale. The city dine appeal goes to circuit court.
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Hope Municipal Court
Ccity Hall
A.W. Cobb
R.H. Tunstall
Seba
Bnei | Assaul Ari Honui
Powell
Robert,Patterson
John Trotter
Garland Neal
Leonard Brown
Pearce Escapes With Life Term
Don Pearce, a Pine Bluff locomotive enginero, was found guilty of first degree murder by a Little Rock jury and sentenced to life imprisonment. The verdict came after about 1 hour 15 minutes of deliberation. Charles L. Pearce, indicted jointly, faces trial February 29.
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Pine Bluff
First Division
Charles L. Pearce
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the Gazette
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Missouri Pacific
Charles Pearce
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Caraway Kinsman Faces Liquor Count
WEAVERLY Tennessee Walter E Wyatt brother of Senator Hattie Caraway of Arkansas pleaded not guilty to charges involving violating the national prohibition line He waived a preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner Simpson and posted a 1000 bond for a federal court appearance in Nashville on the second Monday in March
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Walter E. Wyatt
Hattie Caraway
Arkansas
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Simpson
Nashville
Murray Declares Candidacy for President
Oklahoma Governor William H Murray announced his bid for the Democratic nomination for president. He spoke at the governor's mansion, pledged no trades or compromises for delegates, and said his hands would be free of influence if nominated. He plans four speeches in Indiana and Indianapolis events before a state Democratic convention.
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Freshman Coach Directs Stanford's Track Team
STANFORD UNIVERSITY California freshmen coach Bill Ellington leads the track squad as Dink Templeton remains ill in bed since November. Ellington uses a technique learned from hooks to whip the team into condition for early meets while Templeton offers only verbal guidance from his bedside.
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Candid Aldermen Scramble Ahead of Election Tuesday
Voters face a crowded slate as eleven candidates seek alderman seats across four wards in the upcoming election. Ward One features four contenders vying to replace retiring Dr. Don Smith, including Roy Anderson Lex Helms EB Coop and Beetinle Benton. Ward Six sees Roy Stephenson challenged by Jys Keith, while Ward Four lists Ira Halliburton Clyde Monts and A M McKamey in a three-way race. The city mayor and incumbent aldermen also appear, with ballots to be distributed by the county clerk.
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Ate
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Ted Webb
Ndaki Bay Ee
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Roy Anderson
Lex Helms
G.coop
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Roy Stephenson
Seikue
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Algo
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Ira Halliburton
Clyde Monts
Seed
Jslate
A. M. McKamey
Body of Professor Is Buried in Snow
Rescue teams in Mount Rainier National Park recovered the body of Richard Pearce, a 28-year-old University of Washington professor, after an avalanche swept down toward Paradise Inn. Five hikers, including students Leroy Simes and Earl Montgomery, were swept into the snow while skiing toward Paradise Valley. McDonald alerted authorities and led an effort to locate Pearce, who became entangled in his skins and a tree during the slide.
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Richard Pearce
University of Washington
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Paradise Inn
Charles McDonald
Seattle
Pierce
Paradise Valley
McDonald
Leroy Simes
Council Bluff
Palmer Koons
Beeman
Earl Montgomery
Masamu Ridge
Pearce
Park
Oftieleia
Ranglerie
Teacchers
Ceint
Export of Cotton Again Increases
MEMPHIS report from the U S Department of Agriculture shows the cotton market active with prompt shipments. Holders withhold stocks at current prices while average middling price for February 18 stood around 6 64 cents. U S Census data indicate six months ending January 31 consumption reached 2 63 million bales, with U S apparent supply down about 1 3 million bales since January 1. Exports to February 18 reached 5 5 million bales, and world consumption for August 1 to January 31 totaled about 6 million bales.
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Memphis
U. S
Departmenticulture
Bureau of the Census
United States
N. Y. Cotton Exchange
Hope Party Attends Victory Celebration in Hot Springs
A Hope delegation joined a victory celebration of the American Legion in Hot Springs on Sunday. Attending from Hope were Mr. and Mrs. 3. R. Hamm, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Stringer, and Mrs. Burger Jones. Hamm serves as commander of District No. 32, including several counties in Southwest Arkansas, and Stringer is the local post commander.
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American Legion
Hot Springs
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J. L. Stringer
Burger Jones
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Stringer
Three in Race for Polk County Judge in Mena Ark
Four candidates seek the Democratic nomination for Polk County judge in Mena Arkansas. Incumbent A. E. Wear and Mark F. Olney aim for the post, joined by W. Parker and Harrison Thompson. For sheriff, three contenders include W. E. Jonge of Potter, John W. Barkey of Haana d, and Frank Peerson.
Senate Glass-Steagall Bill Faces Banking Divide
The Senate and House debate over the Glass-Steagall bill shows a split over small and large banks. Congressman Glass indicates a plan to press for a conference to resolve differences, aiming for a report to Congress before week’s end.
James S Steel to Quit Law Practice
De Queen judge James S Steel announces retirement from the law in De Queen after long service in circuit court. He plans to move to live with his sister Mrs E Beattie and aims to retire from active practice in the near term.
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