Editorial on prosperity and foreign trade policy
The piece argues that popular panic harms sound policy and urges Americans to craft their own solutions. It discusses Senator Smith’s cotton bill and domestic allotment, warns against relying on stock market tactics, and stresses reopening foreign markets to restore farm and city wealth. It calls for reducing trade barriers to revive cotton and wheat exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Senate
Congress
Smith
America
Roosevelt Cabinet List Reveals Surprises and West South Share
Washington reports President-Elect Roosevelt has chosen a cabinet including Daniel C. Roper as secretary of commerce and Miss Perkins as the first woman in a U S Cabinet. The slate shows four members from the West and Midwest, three from the East, and three from the South. William Woodin, as secretary of the treasury, is highlighted for his finance influence and extensive corporate roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Lis
Daniel C. Roper
Peabiar
Montana
James A. Farley
New York
Claude A. Swanson
Virginia
Harold Ickes
Illinois
Miss Perkins
Middle West
William H. Woodin
Treasury
Eick
Columbia University
Berwick
Mellon
American Car & Foundry Co
American Locomotive Company
2 C and Foundry Company
Pacer
Brill Corporation
Railway Steel Spring Company
American Car and Foundry Securities Company
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Remington Arms Company
Super Heater Company
Montreal Locomotive Works
The
A Company
Cuba Railroad Company
Compania Cubana Consolidated Railroads of
Cuba
American Ship and Commerce Company
Fire-Bug Probe Tops Hope City Council Meeting
Hope Alderman Ira Halliburton urged action on a city fire-emergency mystery amid insinuations about arson for a 2.50 firefighting fee. The council planned an executive session to outline steps while addressing a garden plot proposal for the unemployed and other routine items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Halliburton
Hope
Garden Club
Vesey
Epartiia C. E. Taylor
Aarien Clube
E Council
Board of Public Affairs
Malco Theaters, Inc
Saenger
Bert Keith
Arkansas
Malco
Pine Bluff
Newport
Helena
Jonesboro
Fort Smith
Keith
E. E. Austin
Austin
Sheriff's Department
Washington
Guerrero’s daring escape from La Tuna detention farm
Amelio Guerrero took a bold risk attempting an escape from the La Tuna federal detention farm with 25 days left to serve. He was buried beneath two feet of sand by a construction crew, straw blocking his breathing, and guards conducting a rapid search after discovering his absence.
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EL Paso
Tex
Amelio Guerrero
la Tuna
Guerrero
Relief workers reassign after 1200 miners return to work
In Eng.-Relief efforts the district shifts focus as 1200 miners previously aided by the relief bureau resume employment. Administrators themselves find their roles reduced as jobless numbers fall and workers return to mining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EYO. Durahm
Eng
Relief Bureau
May Reconsider Parnell Censure Reconsideration in Arkansas
In Little Rock efforts to expunge a Roosevelt appointment censure resolution from Monday’s house record continue. Representative Hampton circulates a round robin claiming 54 signers seek to strike the measure. Boston notes between Adelle Orcutt and Elmer Hutchins highlight a 67 year old widow planning marriage to an 83 year old widower.
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Little Rock
House
Monroe
Hempstead
Owen
Howard
Roosevelt
Parnell
Internal Revenue
Arkansas
Hampton
Lee County
Boston
Adelle Orcutt
Officials Chosen Here for Runoff
Democratic city central committee selects officials for the February 28 runoff with three races narrowed to the top two. Mayors Vesey and Boyett, treasurer Reynerson and Agee, and clerk Keith and Billingsley proceed to the vote. Ward One and Ward Two judges and clerks and alternates listed, with sheriff named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic City Central Committee
John F. Vesey
Ruff Boyett
Charles Reynerson
Claude Agee
Bert Keith
T. R. Billingsley
Ward
Bomb Found in Roosevelt Mail Threat to President Elect
A crude shotgun shell was found in a Washington post office package addressed to Franklin D. Roosevelt, postmarked Watertown New York. Secret Service and postal authorities opened an immediate investigation in New York as they pursued possible clues to the sender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secret Service
Roosevelt
Washington Post
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Watertown
N. Y
New York
Campbell Sets World Speed Record At 272 MPH
British racing ace Sir Malcolm Campbell pushed his car to 272.1 miles per hour on the Daytona Beach speedway in two runs to set a new land speed record, beating his previous mark by about 20 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daytona Beach
Fla
Malcom Campbell
Crystal Sands of the Beach
Arkansas House Seeks 18th Amendment Vote and Millar Bill Fails
In Little Rock the Arkansas House approved a resolution to form a committee drafting a repeal path for the 18th Amendment by a 44 to 38 vote. Lawmakers refused to suspend rules to allow Dr. A C Miller to introduce a convention bill for the 21st Amendment and rejected Millar's bill. The Senate, meanwhile, shelved a free textbooks measure and debated extension service funding with strong opposition to a one cent soft drink tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
House
A. C. Miller
Arkansas Anti- Saloon League
Nyberg
Phillips County
Fagan
Fulaski County
McGehee
Desha
Nelson
Washington
Carter
Miller
Smith
Pulaski County
Millar
Senate
El Dorado Pastor to Speak at First Presbyterian Service
The Rev. David Shepperson of El Dorado will preach at First Presbyterian on Sunday morning February 26 at 11 o clock and will preside at a Congregational meeting called by the church session to discuss calling a pastor. George Kottas cafe owner in Salt Lake City faces loss after sheltering a man who robbed two slot machines and fled with tobacco and foodstuffs.
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R. F. C. Committee
East Division Street
E. O. Green
George Shipp
Green
Shipp
C. E.brown
Brown
Henry House
East Division
Tully Henry
South Fine Street
Henry
Mr. Henry
Terrell Cornelius
David Shepperson
el Doardo
First Presbyterian
Salt Lake City
Utah
George Kottas
Kottas
Stunt Night Begins at High School Auditorium
The high school Glee club presents Stunt Night at 8:15 pm in the school auditorium. Mrs. John Wellborn directs the show, promising variety and laughs with over 100 participants including several prominent business leaders. The program will be shorter than last year as some clubs are eliminated. Glen Durham will preside as master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glee Club
John Wellborn
Glen Durham
Aes Mas
Farm Loan Group to Hear Lloyd on Real Estate Outlook
Members of the Holly Grove National Farm Loan association will hold their annual meeting at city hall Friday February 24 at 1 30 PM. GO J Lloyd secretary of the Federal Land Bank of St Louis will speak on the farm real estate outlook and arrangements for the meeting are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Land Bank
Holly Grove National Farm Loan Association
GO. J. Lloyd
Federal Land Bank of St. Louis
Two Assaults End in Gunshot and Slash Injuries
In a Tuesday incident at Minnie Reed’s home Odessa Bradford shot Frank Smith in the left shoulder during a drunken fight. Smith is recovering. Bradford is jailed on a $500 bond. At Mattie Walker’s home Floyd Straughter was found with a throat wound from a long knife after a confrontation. stitches were required and he is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
Minnie Reed
Smith
Odessa Bradford
Bradford
Bradford-Smith
Mattie Walker
South Hazel Street
Floyd
Sonny Boy
Straughter
Walker
Mattie
Straught
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Alex. H. Washburn
Hull
Woodmalsh Arme Treasury
W. Jorney
Roper, Commerce
North
Bugs
Halliburton
Job
Roundrobin
Klapper
Fanny
Bachrach
Cordell Hull
W. H. Woodin
George Dern
Navy
Thomas J. Walsh
Post Office
Henry A. Wallace
James Farley
Labor
Frances Perkins
Campbell
el Doradoan
Presbyterians
Farm Loan Group
Lloyd
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