Reorganization Ideas Hit FTC and ICC by Donovan Plan
Col William Devon proposed splitting the Federal Trade Commission and the Interstate Commerce Commission into regulatory and judicial branches. The idea would place initiating power in an executive officer, making commissions mere tribunals, a move praised by utilities and industry and condemned as crippling regulation. The New Deal reportedly revisits Donovan’s plan, courting liberal labels while critics call it reactionary.
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Jun T. Flynn K. Suevlce
Col
William Devon
New York
Coolidge
Federal Trade Commission
Intersale Commerce Commission
Hay Ho
Alee
Utility Regulatory Commissions
Bolton
Lc.c
F.C
Donevan
Donovan
Roosevelt
NEA Service, Inc
Plan to Offer Allotment by Two U S Senators
Washington reports Democratic senators Smith of South Carolina and Lee of Oklahoma will propose a substitute farm program. They intend new farm bills reducing production controls and introducing a domestic allotment system. The piece includes details from Hempstead County Agent Adams and Arkansas Agricultural Adjustment Administration officials on 1939 classifications and allotment rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Smith
South Carolina
Lee
Oklahoma
Uhoy
Wallace
Oliver L. Adams
Izard
Jackson
Jefferson
Lafayette
Lawrence
Len
Lincoln
Little River
Loroke
Miller
North Mississippi
South Mississippi
Monroe
Montgomery
Nevada
Ouachita
Phillips
Fike
Poinsett
Polk
Pope
Prairie
Beodelph
St.Francis
Northastign
Seviet
Vinion
White
Congress
Ingluiba
Quote on divine justice cited by J Paster
fragment from page three quotes a believed principle of divine administration in human affairs attributed to J Paster. The line frames a theological idea as a grand principle guiding moral governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humnan
J. Paster
Cranium Crackers and Mixed Truths Debated
A jumble of statements tests general knowledge from chemistry to geography and sports. It questions odor from carbon monoxide, material of the Statue of Liberty, a shrine in Ireland, and a satire on intelligence, ending with a miswritten note about football rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop’s Rock
Ireland
Soveex
Aussius
Italians Boycott Ethiopia Railroad Disrupted Trade
Djibouti officials report a strict boycott of the French controlled railway linking Addis Ababa to Djibouti Harbor. At Dire Dawa a raid on the railway station by rebels is also reported. Meanwhile Spanish insurgents claim a northern shelling plan against Parragona as part of a coordinated campaign. In Budapest the cleanup continues after a one day battle on the post Munich frontier leaving 46 Czechs and seven Hungarians dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Djibouti
Eethiopia
Taliy
Addis Ababa
Gulf of Aden
Direhowd
Ethiopia
Mimigiriin
Budapest
Hungary
Mussolini to Aid Moving Jews in Germany
Reliable sources say Mussolini agreed to a U S request to seek Italy's help in aiding Jewish emigration from Germany. After a Jan 3 call with Ambassador Phillips, Mussolini allegedly spoke to Hitler. Chamberlain backs Roosevelt proposals and plans to press them during his Italy visit.
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London
Eng
Mussolini
Roosevelt
Hiller
Germany
United States
Phillips
Hitler
Berchlesgaden
Chamberlain
Seip
de. Hjelmer Schacht
Taxes to Be Issue as 52nd Assembly Convenes Monday
Arkansas faces a 60 day session with tax policy at the center as officials weigh economy and new revenue. Proposals include raising sales tax, severance taxes, and fees, while critics push for better collection and reform of the assessment system. Governor Bailey earmarked funds and warned of large future appropriations, with schools and retirement programs among funding priorities. The assembly convenes in a largely new chamber layout as debates focus on taxation, education, and welfare.
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Little Rock
Arkanas
General Assembly
Gay
Carl E. Bailey
T Swat
Ion
Bailey
Executive Branch
Awe
State Corporation Commission
Oly
State Revenue Department
Ooth House
Sergte
South Arkansas
Assembly
House
Senate
Defense Must Keep Foes Across Ocean Says Eliot
Former army major Eliot argues for a strong navy as the core of American defense. He urges offensive capability to deter potential aggressors and to force conflicts to distant seas, with a robust army to guard Pacific bases and coastal raiders. He warns threats to Latin America and the Western Hemisphere. Continued on Page Three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Ocean
Eliot
United States
NEA
George Fielding
George Fielding Eliop
NEA. Service, Inc
Jin
Panamia
Hawaii
Pacific
Mind Your Manners Quiz on Social Etiquette
A readout of etiquette questions covers who should move a chair, reading a newspaper at table, criticizing manners, importance of proper service, and how to address a hostess when sending flowers. The specified answers include no for questions 1 2 and 3, yes for 4, and option a for 5.
15000 Acres Under Erosion Control Locally
Buford J. Pot of the Soil Conservation Service reports 15 000 acres in the Bodeaw Creek Demonstration Area south of Hope are under coordinated erosion control. About 100 cooperators own or operate the land, with more than 250 miles of terraces built and large areas now retired to grass and trees to curb erosion and improve land profitability.
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Bodeaw Creek
Soil Conservation Service
Hope
Rrof
Buford J. Pot
Rene Sere
Pue
Assessment Drop Hits School Cash in Hope System
Miss Beryl Henry, superintendent, told the Rotary club the Hope public school system barely covers operating expenses while lacking depreciation funds. She cited rising enrollment and valuation, falling poll tax income, and per student daily cost at 1674 cents, noting the district’s 1937 valuation and revenue figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Public
Beryl Henry
Rotary Club
Henry
Fred Cook
One Legged Woman Only Market for Case Stolen Shoes
Tekarkana police report a case of right-footed women's shoes stolen from a parked sample case on Pine Street in the 300 block. The theft occurred Thursday and was reported Friday by R D Franklin of Hope Arkansas.
Unemployment Office Opens Busy in Hope Area
Local unemployment office in Hope and Hempstead county opens with 150 claims filed and 350 completed toward central office in Little Rock. Field service across Clark Howard Pike Nevada and Fayette counties handles claims and job registrations amid orderly crowds.
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Little Rock
Hope Area
Hempstead
Coun Clark
Howard, Pike
Nevada
Fayette Counties
Hope
Congress Likely to Cut WPA Find
Washington sources report bi partisanship forming in the new Congress to reduce the 875 million dollar WPA fund sought by President Roosevelt. Leaders on the House Appropriations subcommittee expect a definite figure after considering financing through June, with a sharp reduction anticipated. Senate committee also set hearings for Felix Frankfurter’s Supreme Court nomination beginning Tuesday, followed by a recommendation on confirmation.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Hor Appropriations Subcommittee
Frankfurter
Senate
Staris
Felix Frankfurter
United States Supreme Court
Golden Wedding in Hempstead Co celebrates 60 years
Mr. and Mrs. Drew Avery of six miles west of Prescott marked their golden wedding anniversary on December 25 1888 accompanying a family of seven children and twenty five grandchildren. Andrew Curry Edgar Ernest Johnny Drewry and Addie reside nearby with two sons still living at home.
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Drew Avery
Prescott
Tve
Hempstead County
Mr. Avery
Januaey
Avery’s
Chipel
Eyee County
Mrs. Avery
Tennessee
Arkansas
Averys
Andrew
Curry
Edgar
Ernest
Johnny
Drewry
Addie
New Opening Bid Sparks Market Positivity
fragmented OCR text notes early January potion opening at eight forty five bid and eight forty seven spot, with four points higher. legible items mention middling and a bid environment, but details are incomplete and unclear.
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John T. Flynn
U.S
Smith and
Secy
Adams
Hendaye
Parragona
Catalonia
Panama
Poe
Hempstead Co
Drew V. Avery
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