Record U S collects a state tax total of $189 million
An IRS report shows Arkansas taxpayers paid $189,033,287 in federal taxes in 1937, reflecting a rise of 8,604,342 over the 1936 figure as economic conditions improve. Highlights include individual income taxes of $63,350,697 and corporate taxes of $32,060,798 with prior year comparisons.
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Lytle Hock
Arkansas
Intemnal oVenue Service
Cyris R. Mathie
TRS
Mathis
e.Kotat
How to Qualify a City Board Candidate
Instructions for a special election ballot petition in Hope Arkansas for Position No. 4 on the City Board. Eligibility requires a 6 month residency in Hope, be at least 30 years old, and be an elector. Must secure 50 signatures with signer addresses and affidavits. Petitions filed with the City Clerk 40 to 60 days before the election, naming candidates, with one or more affidavits vouching for signer eligibility. The petition format cites Roy Thrash’s unexpired term and dates around 1960s.
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Hope
Asuurliin
City of Hope
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Levin
Arkansas
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Doe
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Thrash
Dev Camber
Dick Turnage Seeks County Clerk Post
Local resident Dick Turnage announces his candidacy for county clerk. The Star notes Turnage has long resided in Hempstead and pledges dedication to public service, citing a history in the community and prior civic involvement.
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Dick Turnage
Freezing Weather Stuns Florida Crops and Homes
Florida endured freezing temperatures with frost stretching across central regions. Suburbs like Catal Gables reported frost while citr. crops faced danger. Miami area residents lacked heat as lows reached 31 degrees. north Florida saw 18 degrees near Gainesville.
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Catal Gables
Hogue
Gainesville
Florida
Soviets Threaten Turkey in Red Star Report
Moscow based Red Star claims the United States seeks to turn Turkey into an aggressor bridgehead against the Soviet Union. It accuses Washington of mobilization in Turkey to strike the USSR and warns Turkish rulers to consider the risk. The note follows Russian warnings to Turkey over events near Syria.
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Red Star
Defense
United States
Turkey
Unio
Soviet Union
Russia
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Premiar
Nikolai Bulganin Fo
Syria
Gavin’s Retirement Approved by Secretary of the Army
Secretary of the Army approves Gavin’s retirement request amid efforts to influence defense policy. Gavin, chief of Army research and development, had faced delays and parried Pentagon pushes for promotion. Brucker cited urging Gavin to stay, with final approval for retirement set for March 3.
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Washington
Jammer Gavin
Army
Brucker
Gavin
Buys Rey
Earl Ho
Fad
Poe
Gelling Gaye
Pando
Church Census Workers Must Be Ready
Church census drive planned across wards with Baptist and Christian churches mobilizing. Ward leaders seek dozens of volunteers to canvass hundreds of houses and make thousands of calls by January 19.
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WC. Land
Land
Alll
A.C. Ball
First Baptist
Mission ,Baptist
Unity Baptist
Houser
Cling Franks
Wahwe Sueet Church of Christ
the Tabernacle
H. B. Bay
Cram Garratt Memorial
Guy
Basye
City
Laughs Sparked Bandit Escape in Tuesday Robbery
A scrambled OCR tale describes two men attempting a holdup at MINDUS ROCK store. One laughed during the attempt, causing the other to flee. Pace, the clerk, faced demands for money as the bandits fled, with a pistol involved.
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Mindus Rock
Olei
Polley
Faubus Proposes Federal Aid to Science Education
Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus asks Congress to amend a federal law to fund science education in public schools without new spending. He suggests channeling money now used for agricultural subsidies to scientific instruction, aiming to widen vocational science in Arkansas and potentially in other states. He notes current limits on federal support and urges the advisory committee to oppose the sales tax repeal while considering Carnet’s proposals for educational method improvements.
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Little Rock
Orval Faubusy
Taoubue
Stuejars
Paulius
Vention
Lother
Arkansas Sehants
Lhe
Farm Credit Problem Highlighted in Belief Column
A trimmed, readable note discusses a farm credit problem and related alerts. It mentions a belief theme and age context tied to the issue, with terse references to measures or responses. Names and concrete details are limited in the fragment, leaving the core idea as a financial-agnostic caution.
Diamonds Found in Sahara Desert Prospect Warns of Riches
Algerian Mining Research Bureau reports deposits of diamonds, platinum, nickel and copper discovered during a three month Sahara search. Findings cited in Hoemininius Weggar region about 1,230 miles south of Aldiacs. Platinum occurrences noted near Lah and Tamanrassel, with additional copper and platinum reported 215 miles south of Talnans litssel.
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Algiers
Burea
Sahara
Aldiacs
Redion
Ehtat Lah
Tamanrassel
Talnans Litssel
Space Trip Story Was Premature
The Associated Press reports uncertain claims that the Soviet Union launched a manned spaceflight. Moscow officials and Western correspondents gave inconsistent accounts, with censorship delaying confirmation and denials pending official statements from Soviet authorities.
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Moscow
London
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Soviet Union
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Gambling Resumes at Pines Supper Club in Hot Springs
The Hot Springs Sentinel-Record reports gambling resumed last night at the Pines Supper Club as roulette wheels ran. Rumors of new casinos nearby suggest three other venues expected to start in coming weeks, amid ongoing political and law enforcement commentary.
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Hoy Springs
Genlu Gambling
Pines
Aot Springs Sentinel Record
Sentinel-Record
Garland Gourly Offlciais
Hite
Fyub
8 Point Plan to Keep America Safe Through Strength
A pre convention meeting of sheriffs discussed a joint plan with Ark ansas and county officials. Several proposals covered juvenile delinquent programs, higher pay for officers, and the promotion of a resort project near Tob Springs with a $75 000 price tag and amenities like a pool and bathhouse.
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Sivile Rocky
Zalny Cuhyenilow
Yes
Arkansus Shavills
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Agspectalion
Wiel
Plamyer
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Vhovitfs. Association
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Arkansas Pence Officers Association
Moore Salon
Tob Springs
Nevaruseet Fountain Lake
Javen
Vie Puage Offiers
Heer
Meeling
Mother Reunited With Son From Imprisoned Family
May Downey of New Britain Connecticut was reunited with her son John in Shanghai after his espionage imprisonment in China. The family described the moment as wonderful as Downey and her younger son William visited their detained relatives. The account notes long separations and deportation issues, with references to espionage charges and Chinese visa restrictions affecting future visits.
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Amercay
Shanghai
Parker
N.Y
Keng
Kony
Hugh
Shayehai
May Downey
New Britain
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Puisan
Ol. Pelpirige
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Vany Uh
Heutens
Dawney
William
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MeWwney
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Jessie
Araye
Piisah
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Feeteau
Evening Shade Services at Wyan Ty Shade Church
A church service is planned at Wyan Ty Shade Church Sunday after noon. The notice, though garbled, mentions Highway 28 seven miles south of Tope, advising the public to attend.
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Wyanty Shade
Tovenbis Shade
Mighway
Mites
Congress Travel Curbs Debated by Lawmakers
Fragmented report discusses calls to curb congressional travel and junkets amid investigations. Mentions politicians wary of misuse, House and Senate scrutiny, and potential impact on Arkansas members and actions on hospital funding.
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Ty Gordon Brown
D-Arts
Congress
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Regialagan
Investiwations
Rissie
Salud
Aguo
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Asithings Sale
Pian
Congress Wii
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Army Pluliis
Anny Dagsa
Avicansais
SW. Pulbright
Arkanitag
Puble
Former Nevada County Man Dies in Abilene
Abilene Texas Wednesday funeral services are planned for L A Beasley of Abilene formerly of Nevada County He was the husband of Mrs T Ane Urey of Tope and funeral services are set for Friday.
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Nevada
L.A. Beasley
Abilene
Texas
Nevada County
Local Candidacy and Band Set to Play After Game
A fragmented notice notes an upcoming candidacy event in the county and a dance band appearance after a Nashville basketball game. It mentions Yoel Cantey and an organization tied to Henderson College with Henry Mayne connected to the scene.
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Pho Ruy Tsuf
Ys the Sons
Yoel Cantey
Mrnday Alehy
Nashville
Congress Told Service Rivalry to Be Dealt With
Congress urged action against escalating rivalry with the military services. President Eisenhower and key officials pressed for unity, warning that Soviet capabilities and aggression demand a strong, coordinated U.S. policy. The House heard calls to curb interservice friction and present a united national defense front.
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Congress
Weather Summary From Arkansas Regions
Weather report fragment covers Arkansas with mentions of warm afternoon conditions and decreasing cloudiness. Notes are garbled but indicate rising temperatures, variable wind, and unsettled evening into Friday with possible high temperatures.
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Arkansas
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