Here and There Editorial on Arkansas Education Funding
Editorial argues for removing sales tax exemptions and allocating half revenue to common schools. Cites figures from Arkansas Education Association showing low per capita education spending, low high school enrollment, and teacher salaries far below U.S. levels. Calls for 11 million dollars to fund a nine month statewide system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE Bailey
State Education Association
Hysebooks
Ag + _Aniwal Education association
Wallie A. Lawson
Arkansas
United States
Ark
Arkar
Sua
Arkansas Education Association
Plan to Reorganize Federal Agencies Bitterly Opposed
Washington reports bitter opposition in Congress to President Roosevelt's plan to reorganize the federal government including two new cabinet departments. A special joint committee would work with a presidential study group while critics warn of costs and salary increases. Byrd leads opposition, arguing major changes require careful scrutiny and savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Eee
Roosevelt
Tubireon
Major Robinson
Byrd
Capitol
Luke Monroe In Critical Condition
State Representative Luke Monroe is reported in very critical condition after an apoplexy at his Washington home. He spent an uncomfortable night and remains hardly conscious in Chester hospitals, with attendant Weekes describing his condition as grave and deteriorating since the onset Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP Maren
Chester
Dme
Monroe
Washington
American aircraft designer unveils eight propeller giant
An American aircraft maker presents a long range craft with eight propellers designed to carry 150 passengers. The project targets transatlantic service between New York and London, with a stated range of 21 Naves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Liver
New York
London
Spanish War Is Sealed Off From Europe
European powers sought security as the Spanish Civil War surged within Spain. France and Britain bargained limited intervention while Germany and France began commercial talks. Reports from French Morocco alleged no German troops there, supporting Hitler’s claim of nonviolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Europe
Spain
Bellasy Tirned
France
Germany
Nowne
French
Morocco
Spanish
Belgium
Brussels
Ue Valenen
Great Britain
A Thought on Love and Mercy in Jude 1:24
A brief devotional note cites Jude 1 24 urging believers to stay in God s love while seeking Christ s mercy in eternal life. The reflection highlights faith, hope, and steadfast obedience as path to salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Jesus Christ
Fife
Turned Brown By Brown Turner
Nashville column observes Supreme Court siding with New Deal on a silver case. The writer notes public surprise and discusses constitutional interpretation, the Eighteenth Amendment, and references to Hoover and the Windsors with a political lens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Supreme Court
Hoover
Washington
Duke of Windsor
Mattson Child Buried After Kidnapper Tragedy
In Tacoma Charles Mattson was laid to rest at 3 p m as investigators hunted across the Pacific Northwest for his kidnapper and killer. Coroner Otto Mittelstadt indicated the boy died from wounds likely inflicted last Thursday or Friday. The San Francisco Chronicle cited a dispatch noting a fatal stabbing that tortured the child before death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Charles Mattson
Pacific Northwest
and Mattson
Otto Mittelstadt
Charles
San Francisco Chronicle
Extension Agents Meet Here in Arkansas District Conference
Fayetteville Arkansas University of Arkansas College of Agriculture workers opened a three day district conference covering extension work farm tenancy rural taxation social and economic issues and government study. Southeast Arkansas session at Pine Bluff January 14 15 northeast at Jonesboro January 19 20 and southwest at Hope January 21 22. A recently completed racing plane for aerial survey is said to reach a top speed of 375 miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
Ark
University of Arkansas College of Agriculture
Southeast Arkansas
Pine Bluff
Northeast Arkansas
Jonesboro
Southwest Arkansas
Hope
Martin Johnson Dies After Air Crash Near Los Angeles
African explorer and big game hunter Martin Johnson died from injuries suffered in a twin motor airliner crash north of Los Angeles. The crash killed one other passenger, James A. Braden of Cleveland, and injured 10 others including Johnson's wife. A stewardess aided injured passengers despite a fractured ankle. Injuries listed include multiple fractures and head injuries among several travelers and crew. The report notes additional context on other passengers and a 1936 China aviation purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Calif
Martin Johnson
Good Samaritan Hospital
Ranger
James A. Braden
Cleveland
Martin Johnsons
Here
Braden
Braden- Sutphin Ink Company
Harry L. Davis
Western Air Express
New York
A. L. Loomis
Omaha
Neb
BE. Spencer
Stromberg Electric Company
Chicago
William W. Lewis
Glendale
Clifford P. Owens
Burdink
R. T. Anderson
Atlantic City
N. J
TY. Tillinghast
Hartford
Pratt Whitney
D. Hulse
Hempstead County Banks Parade Float Impress Little Rock
Hempstead county delegation returns from the governor’s inaugural events aboard a Missouri Pacific train carrying 91 people. The Hempstead float shaped as a giant watermelon followed Pulaski county’s unit through downtown Little Rock. Citizens National and First National banks reported their best year in recent history with combined deposits of 2,417,106.67 and re elected officers including R. M. LaGrone as president. Continued on page three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl E. Bailey
Arkansas
Jim Carver
Turrell
Little Rock
Crittenden County
Clarence W. Koch
W. J. Chamberlain
Loggins
Hempstead County
Hope
Missouri Pacific
Pulaski County
State Capitol
Arkansas Lawmakers Propose Sales Tax Plan Exemptions Cut
Senator Northcutt introduces Bailey plan to reenact a 2 percent sales levy with exemptions limited to cotton and interstate sales. Revenue split favors common schools 50 percent and welfare 25 percent with funds for textbooks and homestead relief. Vesey introduces Thorn Act repeal to end legalized liquor in Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesey
Little Rock
A. Northcutt
Bailey
State Welfare Department
Hempstead
Arkansas
Cotton opens in New Orleans on January bid steadying
In New Orleans January, cotton opened at 12.22 and closed at 12.34 bid. Spot cotton finished steady four points lower with middling at 13.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alex. H. Washsuen
Virginia
Robinson
Luke Monroe
Brown Turner
Mattson Child
Southwest County
China
Bailey's
Senator Northcutt
Ieee Little
Treddie
Preddie ‘Phompson
Rex
Mal Stal
Mummy
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!