Editorial on sales tax and homestead exemptions stir Arkansas politics
Here and here Editorial by ALEx. H. WABURN TM discusses Governor Futrell backing a sales tax to fund land tax relief for homesteads up to 2500 dollars. Opponents call the plan a trap while landowners recall past tax shifts and advocate targeted relief. Lieutenant Governor Cason proposes a $1000 exemption for ad valorem value, arguing for direct voter input and cautioning against broad tax redistribution.
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Ystar
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Star
Taln
Upead
Arkansas
Tax Exemption on Homesteads to Be Initiated by Cazort
Lieut Gov Lee Cazort will initiate a constitutional amendment to exempt homesteads assessed up to 1000 dollars from state taxation, with possible future increases to 2500. Petitions must gather 40 percent of prior election voters and be filed four months before the election, with publication at petitioners’ expense. Cazort argues the plan eases tax burden and aids homeowners while preserving government functions.
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Little Rock
Lee Cazort
Secretary of State
Cozort
Lindbergh Seeks Rest and Peace in Liverpool
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh and his wife and son arrived in Liverpool seeking rest and privacy, with official spokesman W H Gregory saying he wants a quiet and peaceful time. British reporters kept at bay, while cameras captured the landing and a BBC report urged respect for the family's privacy during their stay.
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Churchman Urges ROTC Boycott at Methodist Conference
MEMPHIS Tenn February 2 Speaking before the Methodist Young People's Conference Dr Kirby Page urged Christian boys to get themselves expelled from college by refusing to submit to ROTC training If several hundred Christians were expelled from schools compulsory military training would disappear He and other speakers linked defense policy to political campaigns and discussed racial and social issues affecting the South with calls for economic and educational reforms.
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Memphis
Tenn
Methodist Young People’s Conference
Kirby Page
R.O. TC
Mordecai Johnson
Howard University
Newroos
Washington, D.C
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Wills A. Sutton
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Sutton
Patman Talks With President About Looming Westite Visit
Congressman Patman discussed with President Roosevelt the political horizon ahead of an anticipated visit. The two leaders focused on wartime policy and legislative efforts as the previous session ended amid speculation about future directions.
Grape and fruit varieties tested in Arkansas eight-year study
University of Arkansas station reports long term trial results for peaches grapes and other fruits. Mayflower Early Rose Fair Beauty Mamie Toss Rochester Carpenter and Elgerth lead peaches while Early Daisy Champion Delaware and Magia top grapes. Apples and cherries perform poorly. figs show winter injury but Grown Ischia Brown Turkey and Mission yield well. Ozark Beauty leads blackberries.
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Mrs J B Smith Dies Washington Widow of George J Smith
Jennie Benson Smith aged 76 died Saturday morning at her daughter’s home in Washington after a lengthy illness. She was born in 1860 at Prinetoon Dallas county and widow of George J Smith. Funeral Thursday at 1 p m from First Presbyterian Church Washington conducted by Rev J C Williams. Burial in Washington Cemetery. Surviving: three sons Sammie Smith of Jalapones Eunice Port Arthur Texas and Smith of Jalapones two daughters Mrs Keel of Fary Arthur Texas and Mrs Luther Smith of Washington and Mrs A KF Smith of Washington DC. Pallbearers listed as C Stuart Paul Dadney Eugene Pree Lee McDormid Paul Jones and LFP Men Tou.
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Luther Smith
Washington
200 Glass Plant Workers Strike in Fort Smith Arkansas
About 200 glass plant workers in Fort Smith Arkansas prepared to strike within 24 hours after defying orders to strike at midnight Tuesday. The action follows a dispute over renewal of a yearlong counsel agreement with the Federation of Plate Glass Workers of America Inc led by president Glenny McCabe.
Opium Backers Debate Policy in Chungking Reports
Fragmentary reads indicate Chinese officials and Chiang Kai-shek contemplating opium suppression policies. Mentions of native producers and penalties, with references to treaty areas and potential shifts in regional control amid calls for stronger controls on poppy cultivation.
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China
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Airliner City of Khartoum Feared Lost After Crash
London reports nine passengers and three crew believed dead after Imperial Airways airliner City of Khartoum crashed in the Mediterranean. Only the pilot was rescued, found after wreckage was located Tuesday night. American passenger named Luke among those feared lost.
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Hempstead Holds Thirteenth in State Sales Tax Totals
Arkansas revenue report lists six of seventy four counties accounting for about a third of the first million dollars in sales tax. Trempstead ranks 13th with 12034.00. Clark 41st 10580.60. Columbia 34th 45.07. Howard 36th 6829.16. Nevada 41st 4729.15. Sevier 9th 4485.64. Lafayette 52nd 541. Little River 5th 445.80. Miller 13th 866.08. overall collections near 1 001 897.54 with about 200 000 added since tallying began.
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Too Busy Fighting to Sign Up Pact
Associated Press report notes ongoing hostilities hindered agreement on a territorial pact between rival powers. Despite talks in January, negotiators failed to finalize changes as military actions and busy fronts delayed progress.
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Associated Press
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Nigel Pile Busie
Resignation of Federal Alcohol Administrator Hoyt
Franklin C. Hoyt of New York resigns as Federal Alcohol Administrator in a letter citing personal reasons and dissatisfaction with the liquor setup. Atlantic City reports Carry B. Smith, 75, author of musical comedy and operetta texts, died of a heart attack on Wednesday.
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Desoto's Landing Centennial Event Planned in Arkansas
Harvey Couch, Centennial chairman, announced that the first event of Arkansas birthday observances will be a re-enactment of Fernanto DeSoto's landing on the Mississippi west bank. The Catholics of Arkansas will supervise the ceremony during President Roosevelt's visit, with Gov Futrell stating no special session will be called without three fourths backing an appropriation.
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Harvey Couch
Arkansas
Fernanto DeSoto
Mississippi River
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Futrell
Arkansas Centennial Volunteers Reach 105 Names
The Arkansas Cerhrennial Commission reports 105 volunteers pledged $100 each to kickstart the state's 100th birthday program. Chairman Harvey Couch praised broad public support from across the state and diverse walks of life. Enrollment was published Saturday with New Year's Eve as the deadline.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Cerhrennial’ Commiission
Commission
Arkansas Centennial Volunteers
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Little Rock Weather Summary for the Year
Little Rock observers report a cooler wetter year with an average temperature near 39.5 degrees and a yearly rainfall about 4.974 inches, 1.36 inches above normal. The high hit 103 degrees on August 7, the low 1 degree on January 22, and the greatest 24 hour rainfall was 3.94 inches on May 24.
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Little Rock
Weather Bureau
Buffalo Explosion Destroys Italian Quarter Tenement
A four story brick tenement in Buffalo’s Italian quarter housing at least 11 people was leveled by a powerful explosion. One woman died, two men were buried, seven others injured, with gas blamed for the blast.
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Air traffic gains 51 percent over record
Washington reports 1935 as a pivotal year for aviation growth. Eugene L Vida lauds the year with 860000 passengers and significant increases in express and air mail, while airline miles reach a record 60 million. Stockholm builds the first air conditioned cinema as a Moscow to Prague line eyes an accelerated nine hour schedule.
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Eugene L. Vida
Express
Lessons in Law Making by the Associated Press
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