New Test East of Hope to Spud in Later This Week
Oil operator G P Birdwell of Tyler Texas expects to begin actual drilling on the W W Duckett land 24-13-24 four miles south southwest of Hope late this week surface casing has been set and cemented The rig was moved on location two weeks ago The W E Stewart oil firm of Tyler Texas started drilling at the Root Petroleum test 24-14-24 near Patmos February 1 at 2400 feet depth formations favorable good pas showed between 1200 and 1400 feet on the Stewart well near Sutton The May and Eason test near Grassy Lake is shut down due to overflow water and an acreage block southeast of Columbus is being assembled for a test
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Columbus
May & Eason
Railroad Employes to Demand Raise
Delegates from 16 non operating railway brotherhoods representing about 890000 workers voted to seek roughly a 20 percent wage increase. Spokesmen for 15 brotherhoods with 800000 members backed the request amid Chicago talks where heads of five operating brotherhoods recently approved a 20 percent raise. In Detroit, Gov Hoffman warned against sit down strikes while CIO pushes for broader unionization in autos steel and oil. A Fry Products Co president conducted a four day sit down protest as a UAW organizer arrives amid tense labor actions.
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Buss
Turned Brown By Brown Turner
Knoxville reports hazy editorial notes on safety radios in cars and a push by legislators to curb reckless driving for thirty days with a daily fine while discussing liquor industry impacts and regulatory ideas amid unclear details.
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Admiral Mayo of Navy Dies at 80
Admiral Henry T. Mayo, aged 80, former commander in chief during the World War, died Tuesday from a heart attack in Portsmouth New Hampshire. He passed away while his son Captain Mayo of Company G was with him. Mayo had retired in May.
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Texas Show Increase in 1946 Agriculture Fines Survey
The Agriculture Department releases a preliminary 38 state survey noting a rise in average fines in 1946. It reports a national average tax on a fund unit near 37 counts, up from a peak 58 cents in 1924, with varied per dollar fine values across states.
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Methodist Men to Dine Thursday Hope church event announced
The First Methodist church of Hope invites all men connected with the congregation to a supper and inspirational meeting in the Graves Bible Classroom Thursday night at seven. Rev. Lekwid Clegg of Hirst Methodist church will be principal speaker. Attendees should call Dr. B D Henry or Jim iny Jones to confirm.
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Prairie sailor fulfills dream on Kansas prairie waters
Moreland Kansas resident Kay, once a youth in buffalo country, returns to sail a 40 foot deep water sailboat on a 10 acre prairie lake after a WE A project completion. The story notes his 14 year journey and his Sunday school circle involvement.
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Law Lords and a British contrast in judges
Milton Bronner notes Roosevelt's proposed federal judiciary overhaul has no English parallel. England appoints Law Lords and High Court judges on the prime minister and king’s advice, with life tenure except for the Lord High Chancellor, whose adviser is the Lord Chancellor himself.
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Opposition vote in national poll on president’s court plan
The Star reports ten more ballots received Monday night and Tuesday morning show widespread opposition to the president’s supreme court proposal. National totals read For 23, against 93. city results For 15, against 67. outside city For 10, against 26. NEA Service returns to be published tomorrow.
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NEA Service
English Judicial Honors and Ranks in Cabinet and Courts
The piece explains high political and judicial roles in England, noting the premier’s cabinet member who also serves in top courts and as speaker of the Lords. It covers salaries, pensions, and differences with American retirement rules, then outlines the High Court of Justice divisions and current senior judges and ages.
Harvey Couch to Attend DeAnn Light Line Opening
Harvey Couch president of Arkansas Power and Light will attend the DeAnn light line opening on March 2 at the DeAnn school house. A home and farm appliance demonstration runs 2 34 to 4 30 p m followed by a 5 p m program chaired by Lee Garland. The rural line will serve about 100 homes farms and businesses.
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Arkansas Power & Light Co
DeAnn School House
Harvey Couch
Home Service
Power Company
Mr. Garland
Charles T. Evans
Mr. Walker
Mr. Evans
W. S. Atkins
Harold Gond
Lee
Clara
Florine Paris
W. H. Shepherd
J. C. Holt
Couch
C. E. Cole
Power Company Forces
Traitor's Plea to Remain Unchanged in Navy Secrets Case
Former Lieutenant Commander John Farns worth faced a district court ruling after his motion to withdraw the guilty plea was denied. Judge James Proctor announced the sentence would be passed Friday in the matter alleging conspiracy to sell Navy secrets to Japan.
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John 5
Farnsworth
Japan
James Proctor
What Would You Do Mind Your Manners Quiz
A 1937 etiquette piece tests proper behavior in social settings. It asks five questions on gloves shaking hands, introductions, guiding without touching, walking with a date, hats at meals, and how to handle non drinkers. Answers outline: gloves not required, the man’s role, no elbow holds, hats stay on except certain occasions, and polite refusal options.
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NWA Service
Inco
Washington historian weighs fires of 1875 and 1883
In a letter linked to The Star and the Centennial Edition, Charlean Moss Williams of Washington counters E F Richardson, stating both 1875 and 1883 fires occurred but the 1875 disaster was the worst. She cites MEMOIRS OF SOUTHERN ARKANSAS noting 1875 losses and a 1883 fire that spared only three old buildings.
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Mine Creek
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Southern
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Ethiopians Executed by Italian Firing Squads
Rome reports an official communique claiming Italian forces liquidated Ethiopians found with arms after an assassination attempt on Viceroy Graziani in Addis Ababa. It says 2,000 suspects were arrested and 100 released, with no exact death toll disclosed.
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Italy
Ethiopia
Rodolfo Gragiani
Addis Ababa
Perry County Annexation Setback in Senate Panel
LITTLE ROCK The Senate Committee on counties and county lines voted do not pass for House Bill 311 after about 90 minutes of debate. The measure would have moved 47 000 acres from Saline county to Perry, including Walnut Bottoms and part of Holland townships in Saline. Representative Van Dalsem of Perry argued the land rightfully belongs to Perry, dating to its 1849 formation, while Saline supporters warned of disrupted lines and costs. The room held about 100 people, with heated exchanges but few decisive points beyond the committee’s stance.
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Walnut Bottoms
Holland Township
van Dalsem
Saline
Hill County
Tug Kite
Sam B. Carson
Hope's Gasoline Bill Is Enormous
Hope Kiwanis heard a review of local fuel use and taxes at lunch. Tolleson reported Hope area consumes 550000 gallons of gasoline monthly with $39750 monthly tax, about $440000 yearly, most to the federal government. 70000 gallons of lubricating oil annual taxed at 3360. Bundy and Riffe spoke on oil industry history. Webb gave Washington life notes and won the weekly prize. Guests included WPA official Keys and Bill Adkins. Alvin Pill to arrange next program.
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Hope Kiwanis Club
New Capital Hotel
Tolleson
Hope
Riffe
Noah
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Pit Hole
Penn
Bundy Iokd
Bert Webb
George Washington
Webb
C. T. Keys
WPA
Office of Hope
Bill Adkins
Pine Bluff
Alvin Pill
Piggly Wiggly
Forest Fire Control Seeks Timberland Co operation
Timber owners urged to cooperate with the Forestry Commission to abate fires. 512,000 acres in Unit 10 under protection cost 2 cents per acre and receive ranger guard service. Fires on unprotected land may burn. owners liable for all suppression costs under the Forest Fire Law, with civil action to recover costs. District Ranger C. D. Calhoun of Ashdown urges caution during spring burning to prevent escape onto protected lands.
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Tanger
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Ashdown
Vesey Prohi Bill Tied Up in House for Fifth Day
Vesey prohibition bill stalls as Blair filibusters morning hour. Thompson seeks five minute limits to speed debate, while House remains gridlocked for fifth day. Senate balks at returning sales tax measure for reconsideration, Bailey committee to push plan mid session. Senate approves prison reorganization and pardons board powers, and makes county examiners full-time for free textbooks distribution.
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Logan
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Pine Bluff
Bob Bailey
Bailey
Coleman
Lepanto
Hot Springs Judge Exonerated by House Vote
Hot Springs Circuit Judge Earl Witt of the 18th Judicial District was exonerated of official misconduct by the House late Monday. The vote was 70 to 20 against impeachment. The proceedings dominated by a Ward motion to abstain from voting impeachment. The impeachment effort stemmed from alleged connivance between law enforcement and hot springs elements. The majority and minority reports argued differing views on impeachment. Voting for exoneration included Bryson with Vesey opposing. A second: a Kansas City boxing note mentioned a mixed-color match between Gerald White and John Black.
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