Senate votes 19 to 7 against merit exam threat to Highway Dept
The Senate reversed a prior action and approved a measure to bar firing or demotion for failing an exam at the Highway Department. Supporters led by Sen. Gene Lee of Prescott and Sen. Gur Jones of Conway argued against the department's merit system while Sen. Robert Hays Williams of Russellville defended it. Williams charged politics dominates Arkansas’ Highway Department, citing a mechanic with ten years’ service who received a merit certificate then a temporary dismissal a week later. Forty-three lawmakers backed the measure, including 28 senators and 15 representatives, with a long list of names attached.
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Senate
Highway Department
Gene Lee
Prescot
BIA
Gur Jones
Conway
Robert Hays Williams
Russellville
James P. Baker
West Helena
Mack Blackwell
Highway Commission
Williams
Kansas
JL. Durret
Union
Raymond L Mays
Cleveland
J. A. ‘Rodman
Taird
Jan Parderos
Frank Ross
Orsha
JR B. Webb
Baxley
Gus Me‘Cracken
Marion
Crank
Little Tiver
Guy W. French
Poinset
H. H. Howard
Mississippi
James
Plane lands after gear failure near Milwaukee
Captain William Richie of Minneapolis piloted a plane delayed by a gear fault after takeoff from Milwaukee. Civil Aeronautics officials inspected the craft in Detroit, while hydraulic engineers from Washington guided repairs over Lake Erie. The plane landed safely after the gear was reset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hia
Detroit
Milwanee
Civil Aeronautics
William Richie
Minneapolis
Sal
Milwaukee
Capital
Washington
Lake Erie
Wards of Mississippi and Signers List Highlight Statewide Figures
A long OCR string lists political figures and signers across Mississippi and Arkansas regions including Perry Sharn Mon roe Gran Camden Leacii ville Parsin Camden Siloam Springs Little Rock Lille Rock Mot Springs Der mott Conway Pike Bluff Hazen El Dorado Monticello West Memphis Marked Tree Paragould Fort Smith Russellville Searey. The roster features dozens of named men and hometowns suggesting a political or civic records snapshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dermott
Guy Jones
Conway
Sam Levine
Pike Bluff
Tom Coram
Wolnut Ridge
Marvin Mellon
Jonesboro
Ray Milan
Harrison
Ross Mitchell
Darrville
J. Go, Porter
Mulberry
Roy Rifles
Mena
Jerry Sevechan
Ov Hazen
Marshall Shackleford
Il Dorado
Jack Shellon
Monticalio
Charles F. Smith
West Memphis
Fred Stafford
Marked Tree
Clifton Wade
Fayetteville
M. A. West
Paragould
Dan White
Fort Smith
Robes Heys Williams
Russellville
Cey ¥Ingliong
Searey
Portland graft trials reveal racketeering and teamster ties
Testimony alleges graft payments to Portland District Attorney William M Langley and says Teamsters official Crosby pushed legalizing punchboards. Crosby accused Langley and Crosby of pressuring city officials while Elkins and Thompson described failed schemes to build warehouses in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Portland Pisrict
William M. Langsley
Crosby
Langley
Tearmster
Brewster
King
Langl
Elkits
Teamaster
Mr. Thins
Elkins
An Thompson
Seattle
Sedium
Filkins
Homas 3
Maloney
Joseph P. McLaughlin
Jon McNintoy
Miss.Thompson
Miss ‘Thompson
Moloney
Unsigned clipping notes emergency response after crash
Fragmentary text describes a nose-high approach by a siren vehicle and a crash sequence with ambulances and police cars on the scene. No clear names, places, or dates are readable, but the incident involves police and medical responders and several emergency units.
Prescotts Women Circle meets at Watson home
Prescott News reports the Business Women’s Circle of First Baptist Church held a February meeting at Mrs. Watson Buchanan’s home with seven members present. The agenda included prayer led by Mrs. L. Buchanen, a review of a mission program, and a home missions study. A light luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan
First Baptist Church
Watson Buchanan
L. &. Buchanen
Etseion
Bertha Gray
Mattin Bradley
Lessett
Delta Kappa Gamma Meats Upsilon Chapter
Delta Kappa Gamma
Hazel Adam
Flora Pearce
Martha Craig
Broadway
Vernice Hubbard
Frances Thrasher
Liza
Beth Bryson
J. B. Smith
Joe R. Hamilton
J. B. Hesterly
Smith
Baby Perishes in House Fire
An 11 month old Negro boy died in a house fire yesterday as his mother tried to rescue him. A 2 year old brother escaped with the help of an elder sister while a neighbor collapsed in the blaze. The cause remains unknown. The report also notes Arkansas manufacturing value and various regional mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Umberto Jay Hunter
Lillie V. Hunter
Lillie Love
Funeral Home
Wayne Morris to Star as Heavy in World War I Epic Paths of Glory
Hollywood reports Wayne Morris will play a heavy in Paths of Glory for Douglas’ Byrne Productions alongside Kirk Douglas Telph Meeker and Adolphe Menjou. The piece traces a cowardly French army officer in World War I, with Morris noting a full beard era look and a push to revive his screen persona after years away from major films. He discusses career ups and downs, a naval service, and life at Fallbrook with his wife and two daughters while juggling work between England and California projects.
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Hollywood
Wayne Morris
Morris
Munkeh W
Kirk Dotwins
Telph Meeker
Adolphe Menjou
Douglas’ Byrne
Mortis
Cust
Wayne
Warners
Pasadena Playhouse
Galahad
Bete Davis
Naval Air Icorps
Warner
Allied Artists
Big Pictures
Fght
England
Legal TV
Fallbrook
San Diego
Wise
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J F. Holt
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Frank Gilbert
Sloan
Clyde Walyon Buchanan
Patsy Gritfin
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