Special Train Carries Hempstead County Delegation to State Inaugural
A special Missouri Pacific passenger train will carry Hempstead county Democrats and supporters of Governor-Elect Carl Bailey from Hope to Little Rock for inaugural ceremonies and a parade. The Hempstead float, “Hempstead County Watermelon Center of the World,” is 25 by 14 feet, designed by Gerald T. LeFever & Associates, with a harmonica band aboard. The Hope Boys bi-piege band will join the float route, and tickets for the round trip are $2.25, sold by Auxiliary members.
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Missouri Pacific
Hempstead County
Carl
Bailey
Little Rock
Committee of Arrangement
S. Atkins
E .D. Franklin
Terrell Cornelius
Harry Shiver
Lyman Eley
Hope
Tha.m
Rela
Hempstead
Hampstead County
Carl Bailey
Lope Boys Band
Delinquency in Street Improvement District No 1
Augx H Washburn argues Hopce-would need a public statement on delinquency versus remaining debt before spring assessments. Little Rock precedent shows delinquent payers escape if no official figure is given, risking unpaid final assessments and possible private actions.
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Hoye
Little Rock
Pulaski
Lite Rock
Cntegprise
On Gunard
Nevada Gusher to Be Good for 2000 Barrels Tuesday
In Prescott Arkansas the William Traynie No 1 well on the John B. Lewis lease in Nevada county blew at dusk Monday. The gusher was estimated to produce at least 2000 barrels a day and is the county’s largest producer. Strong gas pressure pushed oil, water and mud from the hole which then cleared. Company president Clyde Cox expects the well to be under control by noon Tuesday.
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Prescott
Ark
C. B. and FL Petroleum Company
William Traynie
John B. Lewis
Sorthagest
Nevada County
Waterloo
Bonedumn & Trees
Ballet
Neva
Clyde Cox
Mattson Family Hopeful Addresses Kidnapping Case
In Tacoma Washington Dr W W Mattson said progress toward his son Charles release is likely soon amid a $28,000 ransom demand. He urged law enforcement restraint while investigators pursue the kidnapper after an advertisement appeared in the Settle Times signaling contact.
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Tacoma
Wash
Char Mattson
W. W. Mattson
Mabel
Palies
Reily Ani
Matis
Newspaperniel
Justice Department
Fran
Tam
A Thought on Oppression and Repose
A Pestalozalian reflection states that happiness eludes those who oppress and persecute. The suffering cry of the afflicted rises to heaven, demanding justice and vengeance. The maxim warns that tyrants forfeiting mercy invite sleepless unrest and divine retribution.
Labor Secretary Discusses GM Strike Crisis with Roosevelt
Washington reports Secretary Park called at the White House Tuesday to confer with President Roosevelt on the United Automobile Workers strike across eight General Motors plants. A senate probe into civil liberties violations was said to be under consideration, while GM maintained an open shop policy and would not recognize unions, per a Monday night press statement by Alfred P. Sloan Jr.
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Washington
Secretary Park
White Hayne
Roosevelt
United Automobile Workers
General Motors
Senate
Unitiat Invest
Ups
Alfred P. Sloan, Jr
New Power Looms for F. D. Abroad
The Supreme Court upholds a limited presidential embargo power under the neutrality act. Justices rule Congress can delegate some foreign affairs authority to the president for action like Bolivian arms shipments in 1984, while noting limits. Diplomatic angles and potential policy impact are explored as the decision prompts broader questions.
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Washington
Cuytaiy
Bolivia
Leffel Gentry Named Aide to Holt in Arkansas
Little Rock attorney Leffel Gentry, born in Hope and a University of Arkansas graduate, will be appointed general counsel next week for Attorney General Elect Jack Holt. Gentry has practiced in Hope with his father, worked in Texarkana with Wright Patman staff, and was a member of the Parkins and Gentry firm before its dissolution.
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Little Rock
Jack Holt
Harrison
Leffel
Gentry
Hope
University of Arkansas
Tasaranes
A. A. Gentry
Congressian
Wright Patman
Texarkana
Texas
Parkins Atl Gentry
Marien
Daval L. Parkins
Sevion
Futrer
Stile Highway Departments
Walter L. Pope i
Highway Department
First Bank Call Since June 30 Is Published
Washington reports the comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks as of December 31, 1988, while the FDIC issued a call for year-end results. Sacramento notes California’s army pay rise and state officials cite 522,886 dollars as California’s richest fare. Benjaminite is credited with introducing an electric stove.
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Washington
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Lacramento
Cali
Califor
Uy K
A. A. Brook
State Department
Joaniculmnce
Californa
Turned Brown By Brown Turner
Washington surveyor and two chainmen recount a rough town layout. The speaker jokes about browns and prohibition, laments taxi mixups, and notes Congress in session dampening mood. He predicts a busy year for peanut sellers amid a Democratic crowd.
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Washington, D. C
Takex
Congress
Two whisky cases bring heavy fines in municipal court
Mitchell Conway and Matt Nolen faced $50 fines each for liquor violations. Conway was convicted of selling liquor without a license and had three related charges dismissed on motion. Nolen was convicted of selling taxed whisky without a license and acquitted on two related charges. Nolen appealed bond set at $130. Also, Ike Hamilton pled guilty to stealing a sweater and was fined $25 with a day in jail. Foster Curtis forfeited $10 for drunkenness. Nathaniel Lloyd pled guilty to stealing an automobile casing and drew a $25 fine plus one day in jail. Three civil cases were heard with J. J. and Addie Miller awarded $60 on account. Julia Albright won possession of a cooking stove with $7 damages. C. C. Hays sued for labor pay. Thompson sought a more definite complaint, case dismissed after motion. notice of appeal filed.
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Mitchell Conway
Matt Nolen
Conway
Montion
W. S. Atkins
Nolen
Circuit Court
Ike Hamilton
Floyd McDowell
East Third Street
Foster Curtis
Nathaniel Lloyd
Henry Smith
G. Ib. Cannon
J. J
Addie Miller
Julia Albright
Tom Carrel
C. C. Hays
Guy Hy
Thompson
Missouri Tavifle Railroad
Televison Theme of Kiwanis Talk at New Capitol Hotel
Ramon Parrott spoke at the Kiwanis weekly noon meeting in the New Capitol hotel on television progress and its expected rise in popularity, noting English advances and early home sets priced around 500 dollars. He cited a Kiwanis magazine article and predicted televised influence, with broadcasters controlled by major producers.
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Ramon Parrott
Kiwanis Club
New Capitol Hotel
Parrot
England
Drastic Action to Collect Personal Taxes Is Ordered
Hempstead County Court at Washington held an all day session as Frank Rider was inaugurated county judge and a new law S274 was added to the budget. Due to years of unpaid claims amid revenue decline the court trimmed appropriations by 300 and adopted resolutions urging tax reassessment and state help to cut county expenses.
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Frank Rider
Hempstead
Washington
Prosecution Urged Over Personal Tax Delinquency Hempstead County
The Hempstead County Levying Court adopts a resolution directing the county collector to proceed with collection of delinquent personal taxes totaling about 6500 dollars. It cites fairness to taxpayers and the county’s critical financial condition, authorizing enforcement actions as necessary. The motion is led by J.B. Rohing, with St. P. Daniel and C.T. Dotson on the Levying Committee.
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Finance Committee
Hempstead
J.B. Rohing
St. P. Daniel
CT. Dotson
Hempstead Canty
Bo Tubins
Daniel
CT. Potson
Atloynes
Conor Teo
Poe
County Agents Urge Tax Reforms and Budget Battles
County officials discussed reform bills and budget plans as the 1987 session nears. They faulted reliance on the property tax, noting state revenue gains shift burdens to counties. Delinquent personal property taxes were targeted for collection while debates over agent salaries and county physician funding dominated the day.
Four-Year Budget Comparison for Hempstead Quorum Court
Four year budget comparison shows 1937 budget fixed at Washington court house after Monday session. Figures include 300 600 200 100 0 200 ot and Sugeno 28,000 27,700 27,400 reflecting year by year totals and allocations.
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Hempstead
Washington Courthouse
Sugeno
1937 Car Licenses Put on Sale Here
Ed Van Sickle, state revenue agent, announced that 1937 automobile license tags are on sale at the Hope office on East Second Street in the old Hope Fertilizer building next to First Presbyterian. Hempstead county owners are buying tags faster than last year. City tags are available at Hope city hall for 2.50 for the year.
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Ed van Sickle
State Revenue
Hope
East Second Street
Theold Hope Fertilizer Company
First Presbyterian Church
VanSickle
Hempstead County
Charles Reynerson
Hope City Hall
No Report Yet in Jail Death Probe
Garland county grand jury failed to report after a day of inquiry into John Dickson death while in custody. Dickson, arrested in Hempstead county for robbery and an attack on Chief Wakelin, died after 10 days in jail, autopsy showed beating. mayor suspended Wakelin and three officers pending investigation.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Garland County Grand Jury
John Dickson
Mark Witt
Grand Jury
Dickson
Hempstead
Jay Wakelin
New Park Hospital
McLaughlin
Wakelin
State approves new sanatorium at Wildcat Mountain near Fort Smith
Senator Richard Thompson chairs the legislative budget panel which approves Tuesday the operation of Wildcat Mountain sanatorium near Fort Smith as an annex to the state tuberculosis sanatorium at Bonneville. The Little French town of Alan, population 2000, has not had a ...
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Little Rgck
Richard Thampson
Gumanille c. Ai Monne
Wildcat Mountain
Fort Smaith
Bonneville
Alan
Threaten to Give Vessels to Rebels Threaten to Give Vessels to Rebels
Berlin reports a curt ultimatum to the Spanish Socialist government. Germany would hand two seized ships to General Franco if a sequestered cargo is not returned by Friday morning. The Basque cargo dispute centers on vessels Martha Ququera and Aragon and a missing Spaniard from Palos. British naval assertions followed as pledges to respect shipping rights were sought. Rebel forces gain ground around Madrid as government defenders withdraw from Majadi and nearby routes toward El Escorial.
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Germany
Koenigsberg
Martha Junquera
Aragon
Franco
Bilbao
Madrid
Spain
el Escorial
Aravaca
Pozuclo
Roosevelts push for broader neutrality powers via arms shipments
A Jersey City factory linked to Robert Cuse allegedly preparing planes for shipment to Spain heightens debate over U S neutrality policy. President Roosevelt seeks greater discretionary authority to block or permit arms movements, framing the issue as a lever against Congress and Europe amid the Sarajevo and Spanish crises.
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Preston Grover
Associated Press
Washington
Jersey City
Sarajevo
Robert Suse
Vigan
Roosevelt
Congress
Greser
Lawmakers Begin Organization Noon on Tuesday
The lawmakers opened the third Congress amid national prosperity and looming labor and war issues. Vice President Garner in the Senate and a clerk in the House set the noon start for organization chores under Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidency with big Democratic majorities. Foremost questions include ensuring neutrality, future federal relief expenditures, and the possibility of a constitutional amendment covering labor hours.
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Washington
Garner
Senate
S. ‘Tri
House
Congress
Franklin
D. Welt
Roosevelt
America
Missing farmer Taylor last seen near Hope in despondent state
Sheriff Bearden issued a county alert for 53 year old Taylor a farmer living miles south of town who vanished after an afternoon in Hope. He was not drinking, recently lost his job, and is described as 160 pounds with blue eyes balding gray hair, wearing overalls and a felt hat, with the forefinger on his right hand missing.
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de Taylor
Hope
Jim Bearden
Taylor
Bearden
Tickles Keys as Bugs and Beards on a Polish Pianist
Jan Smeterlin, a young baldish pianist from Poland, tours Java and Sumatra amid insects on the keyboard and flying foxes during recitals. He recalls piano keys obscured by insect corpses and the stage moment when bats swirled around him. He notes a piano “natural” with bugs and beards, finding the flying foxes oddly pleasing despite the pests. In Randolph county, N Carolina, 42 covered bridges remain popular for schooners in the horse and buggy era.
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Bugs
New York
Jan Smeterlin
Poland
Java
Sumatra
Ashboro
N. C
Randolph County
Cotton WEW Orleans Market Summary
Cotton market report from New Orleans shows opening at 12.23 with a cut to 12.22 bid. Spot close quiet with no move in prices. Middling price listed at 12.78 amid light activity and subdued trading.
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Orleans
Cutton
Tae
Spot Colluy
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