Camden Delegation to Visit Nevada to Urge No 4
A Camden good will caravan of 50 to 60 people will travel to Nevada county Wednesday to urge completion of Highway No 4 linking Hope to Camden. The 48 mile gap from Rosston east to the Ouachita boundary would be reduced, creating a new short Texarkana to Greenville route and a ferry connection to Greenville, Mississippi.
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Arkansas public schools funded by federal aid claim
Doctor R Howard Dawson testified that Arkansas common schools depend on federal funds and warned of 400 schools possibly not reopening without continued federal support. The piece argues Arkansas should raise state revenue, including a sales tax, to maintain public education and reduce federal control.
Newton urges consolidation of Ark as counties to 34
Ex judge C P Newton, former Pulaski county official, proposed consolidating Ark's 72 counties into 64 and reorganizing senatorial districts. He said a single constitutional amendment could implement the plan, with county seat locations decided by legislators and public input. Newton argued population balance and geographic center should guide seat choice, suggesting flexibility beyond Des Arc and Lonoke.
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Tax Collector at City Hall Monday
John Wilson, sheriff and collector, announced that personal and real estate taxes will be collected at Hope City Hall starting Monday March 3. He will maintain a city hall office for two weeks before moving back to the Washington courthouse as the county changes its tax collecting system. No tour of the county will be made this year. residents are urged to bring last year's tax receipt.
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John Dodson Dies Here at Age of 77
John Dodson, 77, died at his home on South Waltub street in Bu'elack Tuesday morning after a long illness. He was a former merchant who retired due to ill health and later engaged in farming. He lived in Hempstead county for about 50 years. Surviving are sons Jim, John, Will, Claude, Sid, Paul, all of Hope. George of Paris, Texas. Gras of Titth Rock. one daughter Mrs. Aci Henelar of Batis. No funeral arrangements have been announced.
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Hope Trade Day Planned for April by Hope business group
Hope business leaders plan an April Trade Day and Old Fiddlers contest at Hope city hall. Essay contest offers 5 dollars for best trade day staging method, deadline March 1. Rev. E C Rule urged Americanism within a national program by the American Legion. Essay topics must reflect institutions that strengthen society. judges to be retail merchants. essays up to 3000 words. Plans include Southwest Arkansas bands, prizes, and minstrel-show committee reports.
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Black contest ends in judge's courtroom dispute in Sanger
A dispute at Taylor's Cafe on Second Street in Sanger led to a court case between Burford and Wallace Green over a negro insult claim. Burford was fined $10 plus costs, while Green faced $25 plus costs. The incident followed an argument about a racial slur.
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General NRA Codes Revision Pledged by Johnson
Recovery Administrator Hugh S. Johnson opened a broad critique of the NRA, announcing a 12 point program to revise existing codes and a possible sweeping presidential mandate. Industries must justify changes in public hearings, and a stronger Blue Eagle compliance drive will follow to keep the emblem essential to business. Johnson defended the agency, vowed continued industrial program momentum, and warned critics.
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District Champs Will Play Hope in Big Midweek Game
Walkerville and Hope High School meet in the high school gym Wednesday night in a clash between District 10 champions. Walkerville edged the locals 26 to 19 in the district second round, while Hope trailed with a late surge before Madison fouled out. Both teams eye the state tournament in Harrison March 8 to 11, and proceeds will fund the Bobcats’ trip. Local fans can see several all district players in action.
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Musical Program at City Hall Thursday
City Hall hosts a Thursday musical program by Stafford and Tege Music School in the auditorium. The program includes quartets and duets with a vehicle aight for numbers. Public invited with schedule noting 1 30 o clock start.
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Arkansas School Aid Asked of U S
Washington reports Arkansas educator Dr Howard Dawson, state director of educational research, telling the House education committee that Arkansas teachers earn about 440 dollars annually on average and that without federal help 400 schools could not open next September. He notes revenues fell about one third and funds are needed to refinance debts, urging two years of federal aid for Arkansas and other states to keep schools operating.
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Alibi Offered for Dr Sarah Ruth Dean Case
Alibi defense presented Monday claiming Dr Sarah Ruth Dean planned to marry another man last summer when Dr Julio Preston Kennedy, whom she is accused of killing, died from what was described as a poison Shiski highball. Jurors heard testimony from Misses aged 42 and others in Greenwood.
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Soldier Bonus Rejected in Senate Vote
In a 64 to 24 decision, the Senate rejected immediate cash payment of 2.4 billion dollars for the soldiers bonus. The chamber also expanded rolls for veterans, adding 29,000 World War I veterans at a further 55 million dollar annual cost alongside an 80 million annual increase for Spanish war veterans.
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Senate votes to restore Spanish War vets pensions
Sixty million dollars in economy act savings were voted back to veterans as the Senate approved an amendment to restore 90 percent of former pensions for thousands of Spanish war veterans proving service connection. The vote was 51 to 40, amid President Roosevelt warning House members to veto the Patman bonus bill if passed.
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Bitter cold grips region as temps dip to 17 degrees
The coldest temperature this winter was 17 degrees at 7 am Tuesday at the Fruit and Truck Branch Experiment Station, beating a previous low of 11 degrees on January 30. Monday's high barely reached 38, then fell to 35 by 6 pm. Tuesday's 17 degree low was the coldest in over a year, with a 15 or 12 degree low last February. Cloudy, warmer weather forecast for Wednesday.
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Markets Hope Cotton Exchange Markets Hope Cotton Exchange New York
Cotton prices rise and fall across major markets with May contracts around 11.7 to 12.0 cents per pound. New Orleans and Chicago grain and livestock figures shown, along with closing and opening values. Industrial stocks include major corporations and produce items provide per pound quotes for poultry and other meats.
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