Banking group signals bond calls amid tax fund revisions
A conference of banking and investment firm representatives discussed a planned bond call for February 27 and cooperation with the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. The session also reviewed amendments redistributing excess funds from homestead and textbook levies to welfare and common school funds, and required retailers to collect the tax. Additional bills covered welfare fund accounts, tax payments by public employees, and liquor fund transfers to the common school fund.
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Atkanan
Wort Fearer
Neeee A‘ Strokesman
New York Group
Tunl
Welfare’ Fund
Common School
Agricultural Extension Service
Crawford
Taylor and Milam
Hollensworth
Revenue Commissioner
Fight in Sofia sparks international glare at hotel clash
United States legation officials in Sofia Balkan city report a Sunday altercation near the legation over the orchestras playing of Tipperary. A man suffered a fractured skull and was not yet located. German officials cite a private citizen. Earle said the man may be a member of the German General Staff. German DNB accuses Earle of blame in the barroom brawl. Former Pennsylvania governor injured, keeps a leopard at home and office.
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Softa
Bulgaria
United States
Legation
Earle
Tipperary
DNB
Earl
Balkans
Budapest
Arizona
Sofla
Etoile
Pennsylvania
Tied for the People Enn and Ihe Tee Quote
Quoted remark advocates faith sacrifice and the preservation of freedom of the press and speech. The speaker concludes with a call to uphold these freedoms amid national discourse.
Theater quotes show cinema reach and exile governments
In normal times about 23,000,000 people attend the movies weekly in England paying 250,000,000 dollars annually in admission fees. In Poland the Netherlands Belgium and Norway all maintain governments in exile at London.
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Engaahd
Poland
The
Netherlands
Belgium
Norway
London
Use Tax Measure Proposed by State Teachers Front Page
State leaders debated a use tax to fund state revenues with a two percent levy on items bought outside Arkansas for use inside the state where no sales tax was paid. Proponents argued it would be cheaper to collect and raise $524,000 annually, based on other states. Opponents, including business interests, warned it could hinder industrial growth.
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Feild
Arkan S
Arkensas
Arkansas Supreme Court
Bross
Henry W. Gregory
Revenue Department
Britain Faces Threats to Supply Routes
Britain must continue efforts against disruptive attacks on its supply routes, as officials acknowledge ongoing dangers from underwater and air threats to maritime and aerial logistics. The warning comes amid heightened concerns over strategic shipping lanes and wartime supply lines.
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Britain
Willisville Wins Nevada Title
The Willisville boys defeated Bodcaw 26 to 16 to win the Nevada county tournament at Willisville. The girls beat Badeaw 22 to 16 for the girls division title. Consolations went to Rosston in both divisions. Late results list Willisville and other teams. all county selections name Willisville players among leaders. Northern Lights note and nitrogen fixation tidbits follow in a mixed-item page.
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Willisville
Nevada
Bodcaw
Falcon
Rosston
Badeaw
Lanburg
Emmet
Emet
Williasville
Bluff City
Laneburg
Bodraw
Prescott
Bodeaw
Eimmet
Fore
Dixon
Russel
Smith
Spencer
Butler
Simpson
All County Guard
Forwarls
Goodwin
Bailey
Overton
Almond
Riley
Nazi Sea Offensive Claims 250000 Tons Sunk
German high command reported a smashing sea offensive claiming 250000 tons of Allied shipping sunk in recent days. The tally breaks down to 125000 tons by submarines and auxiliary cruisers, 83000 tons by submarines, 25000 by surface ships, and 20000 by distant operations, alleging attacks on convoys and air blows against Britain’s ocean lifelines.
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Berlin
High Command
Atlantic
Geeming
Tongey
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Arkansas Oil Fee Ruling Sparks Funding Debate
M B McLeod defends 371 bill and denies diversion of highway funds. He notes 1938 moves to fund oil inspections into highway maintenance, claims federal officials view no diversion, and argues needed revenue for welfare and Food Stamp plan hinges on restoring oil inspection fees to the General Revenue Fund. He cautions newspapers on propagation against the refund plan.
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Conservations Department
General Revenue
Arkansas
Governay Adkins
U.S. Bureau of Pubstic
Camden
Hope
Thousany
Perehanle
Arkinaxe
Muchtmore
Hott
General Revenue Fund
Washburn
M. B. McLeod
Kroger Official Reflects on Heritage and Duty
The speaker laments fading national virtues and warns that the United States has grown soft over twenty years. He cites France, England, and Germany as historical examples while stressing that tomorrow's fate rests with today's parents and a government of the people.
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France
England
United States
Germany
Fights Texas Way Or Not at All
A weathered Texan walks into a recruiting office in Topeka and declares he is a drone breaker. He insists on bringing his own boots and saddles, but the corporal refuses. The man vows to be drafted if needed and exits, unwilling to bend.
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Topeka
Kan
Army
Texas
Bence
Pontiac
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reconstructive Finance Corporation
Sofia
J.C. Penney CO
ScRar
Arkansas Machine Specialty Co
Walnut Hope
Ark
M. W
Montgomery Ward
Texarkana
Mandy
Hassocks
Children's Oxfords
Penney
America
Kroger
Carris
Prince Albert
Feats Power
BEA Swift
Linyour
the National
Neynolds Fobsece Co
Winston-Salem
F. R. Johnson
Tarpley’s
Esso Station
Jed Old Hazel St
Coleman
Ard Ondervey St
Roper and
Shrall
Harry W. Shiver
SEE Morae Feed CO
Peviliac Torpedo
Fontiac
E. Third St
Hempstead Motor Co
Max Cox
Hope, Ark
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