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Government agencies use crisis to erode legislative power. S. B. 148 aimed to alter unemployment law via interpretation not enactment, courting federal pressure. Arkansas legislators wrestle with bureaus over merit rating protecting employer tax breaks while democracy must be safeguarded from bureaucratic edicts.
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Congress
Federal
Sorial Security Board
Little Rock
Social Security Board
Jind
Fabio Cravens
Pourth Arkansas
Texarkana Gazette
Ackinsay
Washington
Wll
Europe
Bulgaria Prepares to Sign Axis Pact Amid Turmoil
Rumors in Vienna claim Bulgaria will join the Berlin Rome Tokyo pact on Saturday though officials in Sofia and Berlin deny confirmation. In Sofia a curfew blocked movement and communications for 23 hours, police cordoned the city, the British legation prepared exits, and reports of mass German troop movements toward Bucharest circulated. Secret police raided homes of hundreds of journalists and others tied to British links as Boris reportedly locked in his palace. Belgrade reports a 30 minute parliamentary secret session occurred late Friday.
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Berlin
Vienna
Berlat
Bulgaria
Sofin
Sofia
Carcen
Romania
Bucharest
United States
Boris
Death of Alfonso the thirteenth ends exile in Rome
Former King Alfonso the Thirteenth dies in a Rome hotel room after a decade in exile. He suffered heart attacks since February twenty third, was lucid and cheerful until the end, surrounded by Queen Victoria and family. Condolences came from Mussolini and Pope Pius the Twelfth as funeral plans were set for Rome and Madrid memorials.
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Rome
Alfonso
Spain
Victoria
Don Juan
Don Jrima
Beatrice
Mussolini
Luigi Russo
Council
Pope Pius the 12Th
Madrid
Alfonzo
Big Oak Becomes a Civic Project
In Warsaw Indiana a civic effort centers on the town’s famed oak tree touted as the nation’s largest. Engineers for the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce report the tree stands tall at 124 percent? feet and spans seven and a half feet in girth at four feet above ground.
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Warsaw
Ind
Warsaw Chamber of Commerce
Negro Defense Class Approved at Yerger High School
The National Defense news lists an approved Negro Defense Class at Henry C. Yerger High School. The opening sessions run Monday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Registrants must attend. those not registered should apply as slots open for young men aged 17 to 23 with competent instructors. Information can be obtained from J. A. Harris at Yerger High School.
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National Defense
Nowo Qut-al-Selool
Henry C. Yerger
Mic
Ask Ud
J. A. Harris
Yerger High School
Albert Graves Featured On Rotary Club Program
A program directed by Albert Graves highlighted Friday's Hope Rotary Club luncheon at Hotel Barlow. Guests included Ted Jones owner of Western Arts store and C. C. Lewis.
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Albert Graves
Hope Rotary Club
Hotel Barlow
Ted Jones
Western Arts Store
C. C. Lewis
Thought on Treasure and Reputation in Shakespearean Writ
A compact reflection on how true value lies in character not outward gifts or false honors, contrasting spotless reputation with worldly possessions. The quote suggests virtue endures beyond material clutter or fame.
Hot Springs Spa Draws Race Fans From Across Nation
Hot Springs heats to sports capital status as Oaklawn Park prepares for the spring meet. General Manager Pete Holmes reports improvements including a new photo finish system and electric gate. About 600 horses and top jockeys arrive for the February 24 opening leading to the Arkansas Derby on March 29.
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Alta Smith
Union
Arkansas
Invis
Texas
Aimerica
New Zealand
Rumania
Europe
Rogers Hornsby Haseball College
Oaklawn Park Jockey Club
Tulswings
Marcel
Oaklawa
Oaklawa Racing Plant
Pete Holmes
Jones
Oaklawn
Bnd
Leo PL McLaughlin
Out Boots
Fleet Dark
Wesdvate Farm
Belmont
Bush Whacker
German Tells of Earle Fight
Sofia Bulgaria reports an incident in a Sofia restaurant where United States Minister George H. Earle was assaulted. A German businessman denied ties to the event and no complaint was filed. The altercation followed a moment when Earle spoke to the man and an exchange of blows led to Earle's injury.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Gerona
Ly Selig
United States
George H. Earle
Sarl Beeker
American Newspapermien
Courl
Earle
Gablel de Lennex
Robbers Enter Chevrolet Co
Hope police said a robber entered the Young Chevrolet office Friday morning by prying the front door but nothing was missing. The thief rifled the bush register and safe but left with no steal, damaging a register and petals from a door.
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Hope Police Department
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Company
Jeff
British Take Italian Division in Jubaland battle
British and West African forces claim victory on the Juba river in Jubaland, with reports of at least 2001 Italian troops captured and three Italian brigadiers taken. Rebels describe heavy casualties along the riverbanks as British convoys push from Jelib and overrun the town.
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Jubaland
Hye
Juba
Jelib
Harvar
Esiopia
French Leaving Coast Report Sparks War Talk
Unconfirmed but credible reports say Germany is removing the French population from the English Channel coast as prep for an attack on Britain. French observers say removals began mid February and continue slowly, with some sources noting a 22 mile depth clearance. Neutral observers caution the move may be routine precaution to prevent leakage of information. Mercury is described as the smallest fastest hot planet.
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Vichy
Germany
English Channel
British Isles
Former County Man Succumbs in Missouri Pacific Lines
Baldwin, a longtime Missouri Pacific railroad conductor born in Washington Ack, died at his Poplar Bluff home Thursday night. He spent most of his service with Missouri Pacific operating on the rails in Poplar Bluff and Texarkana.
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Foplar Bluff
Pi— Fowler Balwin
Missouri Pacific Lines
Washington Ack
Baldwin
Missouri Pacific
Poplar Bluff
Texarkana
Prominent observatories listed for location clues
The page asks for locations of five well known observatories. Lick is in California. Mount Wilson is in California near Los Angeles. Yerkes is in Wisconsin. U. 8 Naval likely refers to United States Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. Lalwyll and Ansgers appear garbled. no reliable locations available from readable text.
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Lick
Mount Wilson
Yerkes
Naval
Lalwyll
Ansgers
Spring Hill PTA Contest Ends With Blues Winning
The Spring Hill PTA closed its contest between Reds and Blues, divisions chosen for a school year drive. Blues donated more magazines and books to Hempstead County Library at the high school, including Kipling, Alcott, Gone With the Wind, A Tale of Two Cities, The Covered Wagon, and The Aesbian Knights. The next PTA meeting tops hosts Reds. The Child's Cup is the highest award for growing.
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Spring Hill
PTA
Reds
Blues
Hempswad County
Lester Boyve
Kipling
L. Alcott
Dicken
Aesbian Knights
The
Five Warships Reported in Gulf of Siam Crisis
Saigon reports circulated that five French naval patrols were in the Gulf of Siam and southern Indo China amid rising tensions with Japan. The claims could not be independently confirmed as France and Vietnam await terms for peace. a broader Asia crisis looms. Singapore authorities announced planned minefields along eastern Malaya approaches from the northern coast to the Singapore base.
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Saigon
Atles
Ern
Indo-China
East Asia
Moi
Singapore
Brithorities
Malaya
Point
British Ships Hit by Nazis
Berlin claims Luftwaffe damaged or sunk 28 ships in the last 10 days while reporting intensified action against the British fleet. Informants say air and submarine warfare continue in the Atlantic with signs of stronger German air activity in Africa. total damage claimed in the past two days reaches 146,060 tons.
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Berlin
Atlantic
Africa
Tohnage
Dama
Supervisor Bill Is Defeated In Arkansas Senate
Admin forces in the Arkansas senate blocked an amendment by Gooch and Combs to allow county supervisors to be elected by the people rather than appointed by local boards of education. Ten other admin-approved amendments were adopted. Final consideration of the bill set for Tuesday morning. Other actions included passage of a process bill, a domicile for inheritance tax bill, and a lot-based system for selecting jurors. the piece on the sheep population noted 500 million in war times.
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Little Rock
Senate
Gooch
Wynne
Combs
Springdale
Boards of Education
Lockadoo and Mitchell
House
LaFlar
Benton
Arkansas
Mason
Camden
Rowell
Pine Bluff
Lot
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