County budget battle over jail tax and clerk funding in 1935 session
Washington County quorum court adjourned amid sharp clash between Sheriff Bearden and County Judge Stephens over finances and criminal work funding. Budget set at 27,700 with jail and court cuts, sheriff urged delinquent tax collection while endorsing revenue measures. Bearden led tax drive, Stephens defended limited current expenses and debt status, amid tense remarks and political brinksmanship.
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Heampstead
Washingtton Menard
Jim E. Bearden
HM. Stephens
Tempstead
City of
Hope
Nh Iy
A. C. Monts
Washington
Jian EB. Bearden
TW. M. Stephenson
Saitoin
Fouhdriei
Teferg Vial
3 Year Budget Comparison for Hempstead County Quorum Court
The 1936 appropriations fixed Munday at S100, showing a three year budget comparison for Hempstead County Quorum Court. The record notes how the Munday allocation remained set at S100 across the period.
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Hempstead
Munday
Slot Machines Ousted From Two Camps Near Hope
Deputy constable Allen Shipp found three slot machines at Luck's tourist camp just west of the city line and four more at Poli Tex camp east of the city. Proprietors promised to remove the machines immediately after his orders. The Star notes a prior crackdown in Hone after a campaign and affidavits of commercial gambling involving children.
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Corporation
Hope
Allen Shipp
DeRoan
Bshipp
Star
Luck
Mons
Puie
Vwisit
Shipp
The
Hone
Eampaign
Order on Liquor Referendum Issued by Hempstead County Court
A January 1956 Hempstead County Court order grants a liquor referendum for the county. Petitioners NP O Neal and Gaddoorber seek an election on February 1, 1986 to decide whether spirits vinous or malt liquors may be sold, bartered, or lent in the territory. The court requires a majority vote against the sale to prohibit it. further details reference continuation on page three.
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Judee JM. Stephens
Hempstead
Trempstead
Laval
Hanpeferd
O'Neal
Gaddoorber
Leap Ahead
Arbuisas
Ducombir
Wis
Filer
Toul
Randolph Pocahontas
Ark
Randolph County
Bo Ta
Willfored
BOL
Aleansah
Ranedalph
No Sinking Fund for Centennial
Governor Purell disclosed that the Centennial Commission discussed using part of the general revenue sinking fund to finance the state centennial. Comptroller Griffin Smith said the sinking fund receipts are pledged to other purposes, making $300,000 unavailable. The comptroller recommends preserving funds and questions authorization for new state aid without new taxes, noting the 1983 sinking fund creation aimed to cover a $1,090,000 overdraft and that the original debt will be liquidated in March.
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Little Rock
Purell
Centennial Commission
Imine
Levine
Simith
Chad
Kraft Executive Reviews Site Prospects for New Cheese Plant
Kraft official C. L. Teissler, in charge of factories, spent the weekend in Hepa inspecting donations from local real estate owners for a proposed Kraft Phenix Cheese plant. He noted potential purchase or lease of a building and said Kraft plans to bring in more details after returning from Chicago. The company aims to set up will routes and machinery this month and establish an extension service to assist farmers shifting from cotton to milk production.
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C. L. Teissler
KrKali-Phenix Cheese Corporation
Hepa
Keats
Teissler
Vie- Ten Denison
Texas
Kraft
Chicago
the Star
Meath
Corporation Wall
Administration seeks substitute for AAA program
Washington officials report farm leaders met Tuesday to craft a plan replacing the AAA after the Supreme Court struck it down. Secretary Wallace set January 10 as a deadline for proposals while field offices halt activities, payments, and tax collections amid a flood of inquiries from farmers and leaders. Governor Fuqua questioned the plan's constitutionality and effectiveness, warning that many states may resist. Wallace warned of potential 1982-era agricultural conditions and expressed cautious optimism about avoiding severe immediate impacts.
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Washington
New Deal
AAA
Wallace
Supreme Court
Adjustment Administration
Sherman Held for Grand Jury Action
Sherman, 21, of Fulton, held for Hempstead County grand jury after arraignment in Hope municipal court on forgery and uttering charges. bond fixed. Alleged confession of forging a dozen checks in Hope noted, but arraignment covered one charge for giving a bogus check to J. F. McDowell. Other court proced ure: Leon Jackson, port larceny, found guilty and fined $25 for stealing chickens from John Wise. Gearne Whatley arraigned for assault and battery, found not guilty on that charge but guilty of trespassing and fined. Notice of appeal to circuit court filed, bond set, and Homer Whatley acquitted of assault but found guilty of trespassing. fined $100. Pleading guilty to drunk and related charges were Charlie Foster, Will Lewis, Wilburn Harrison, Fletcher Moors, J. Wilson, with fines and bail set as specified. Additional fines for drunk driving and false license charges noted for Robert Straughter.
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Tkiy Sherman
Fulton
Hempstead County
Hope
Avat
Sherman
J. F. McDowell
Leon Jackson
Port Larceny
John Wise
Gearne
Whatley
C. G. Coffer
Homer Whatley
Bat
Hand
Charlie Foster
Will Lewis
Wilburn Harrison
Fletcher Moors
J. Wilson
Robert Straughter
Questions Answers on Effect of Court's Decision on AAAI
Washington report surveys probable impacts of a Supreme Court ruling on the AAA program. It covers farmer payments, employee status, funds remaining, authority to use funds, marketing agreements, impounded funds, potential tax refunds, and possible substitutes such as state mini programs or land use payments, with notes on litigation and pricing effects.
Birthday Ball for FDR Here Jan 30 in Hope High gym
Birthday Ball honored President Roosevelt set for January 30 at Hope High School gymnasium. Hope community chair Mrs C B Lowthorp and county executive board plan the event with part proceeds aiding infantile paralysis research in Hempstead County and the national fight against polio.
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Roosevelt
Hope High School
Lowthorp
Bach
Hope City Hall
Hempstead County
Washington
Nottirs
America
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Keith Morgan
National Committee
LG National Committees
Henry L. Roberty
Morgan Testimony Heard by Senate
Senate hearings feature J P Morgan asserting German acts drove U S entry to WWI. He is questioned by lawmakers aiming to fuel antiwar finance curbs while his firm’s loans to allies are noted after Wilson’s consent. In Rome, critics denounce Roosevelt neutrality policy as Fascist sources claim anti American actions were authorized by Mussolini.
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J. P. Morgan
Senate
United States
Morgan
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Altios
Wah
Wilson
Rome
Hoosevelt
Mussolini
Pacific
Rural Teachers to Get Federal Funds
Arkansas officials announced federal aid for teachers in about 500 districts. State Education Department head E. Phipps acknowledged receipt of a telegram from W P Robinson and noted Work Progress administrator Harry La Hopskins had approved the application. Phipps said the telegram did not speed immediate action.
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Little Rock
E. Phipps
Seaver Doe T. Robinson
Harry la. Hopskins
State Department of Education
Arkansas Oolisal Dietriens
Phipps
Sig Sennyae
Rubison
British staff pushes oil embargo to halt Ethiopian war
In Paris bulletins the British general staff unofficially pressed for an oil embargo against Italy to stop Fascist aggression in Ethiopia. In Washington 135 railroads filed a joint suit in the DC Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the 1935 rail pension laws.
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Paris
France
Waly
Washington
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Allotment on Total Cultivation Proposal in Hempstead County
Petition from Hempstead county farmers seeks to shift cotton allotment for 1936 39 40 41 to total cultivated acreage instead of cotton acreage. State Senator John L Wilson mobilizes signatures at Hope city hall while urging extension division and county agents to back a fair program to prevent bankruptcy and starvation in the Cotton Belt.
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Justices of the Peace
Washington
John L. Wilson
Hope City Hall
Hempstead
Secretary of Agriculture
Colton
University of Arkansas
United States
Columbia to Vote Liquor Question in Magnolia Arkansas
Columbia County Judge J N McNees set February 25 for a local option liquor election after a petition signed by 46.9 percent of qualified voters, with 1 014 names. four liquor stores operate in Magnolia and Wald.
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Magnolia
Ark
J. N. McNees
Columbia County
Wald
Batesville
Dade Penslerve
Ceut Monde
Marek Gwarett
Tyquor
County
Court ruling halts AAA payments to Arkansas farmers
About 1,000 Hope area AAA checks totaling roughly 14 000 were held as Supreme Court voided the AAA program. Frank J. Hill said all AAA activities would be suspended pending further notice and no checks will be delivered. Hog prices jumped while cotton futures fell after the decision. Arkansas officials warned the ruling would shock farmers who had received about 44 million in AAA payments and expected 3.56 million more for the 1935 cotton crop.
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AAA
Supreme Court
Kerr-Smith
Hempstead County
Hope City Hall
United States Supreme Court
Frank J. Hill
Hill
Little Rock
Arkansas
Washington
Chester Davis
National Aaa
C. W. Warburton
Agricultural Extension Service
Cully A. Cobb
C. C. Randall
Lessons in Law Making by the Associated Press
Seniority governs congress as new members face the first barrier. The oldest, longest serving members chair committees and determine key seating and access. Conference committee appointments favor the two senior Democrats and two senior Republicans, shaping bids in the House.
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Associated Press
Congress
Ciarity
House
Pertornaien
Cherny Chik
Tomerton
Comontiiges
Wark
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