Two Boards for Corporations Could Reform Directorships
John T Flynn argues directors now serve outside interests, not the firm. He suggests a dual board system with an executive board run by management and a stockholder board auditing and supervising, plus limits on multi board memberships, while urging overhaul of corporate laws to remove protective gadgets against the public and shareholders.
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Vere
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John D
U.S. Steel
Hoe
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Supervising Board
Federal Trade Commission
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NEA Service, Inc
House Votes 725 Million Relief Bill Amid Rebel Split
Washington report notes the House passed a 725 million emergency relief appropriation amid a conservative Democratic GOP coalition opposing the president's plan. Final passage drew few votes against. amendments limited political use of funds and prevented WPA supervisors from influencing sales. The Senate awaits action as names of voting members are listed.
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Roosevelt
Bankhead
Cannon Dem
Moo
Representative Cole
Representative Vooris
Dem. Cal
Senate
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Georgia
Owen
Peterson
Robertson
Virginia
Smith
West
Texas
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Cole
New York
Crawford
Michigans
Hawks
Wisconsin
Heinke
Nebraska
McLean
New Jersey
Reed
Rockefellre
Show
Missouri
Tabor
Wadsworth
Curiosity in Australian flora attracts visitors
In Sydney, natives pears and greil curiosity draw crowds. The peculiar fruit resembles a penny but is inedible. Its solid world appearance captivates observers as locals ponder its botanical mystery.
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Sydney
Australia
Mind Your Manners Quiz and Answers Preview
A reader quiz on social etiquette presents questions about polite behavior. It covers topics from table manners to introductions and address forms, with suggested best practices and sample answers.
State Park Fund Demanded by CCC
Civilian Conservation Corps aid to Arkansas state parks hinges on adequate state funding for maintenance operation and utilization of nine parks. Fechner warned CCC participation could end if funds fall short, with 182000 visitors recorded in 1937 38 and four CCC camps assigned to park work.
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Little Rock
Civilian Conservation Corps
Robert Fechner
National CCC
Priday
Bailey
CCC
Arkansas
Fechner
Park Commission
Arkansius
Davis
State Park Commission
Cotton opens in New Orleans at 840 bid. closes 8.46 bid
New Orleans cotton markets opened Saturday with quotes at 8.40 to bid and closed near 8.46 bid and 8.49 asked. Spot price advanced six points with the middling grade noted around 8.64.
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New Orleans
France Fears New Crisis as Britain Fails to Deter Il Duce
AP reports Paris anxious over Italian influence on its southern border as Franco forces near Tarragona and Barcelona. Unconfirmed Italian troop shifts in East Africa seen. Chamberlain returns from Rome without clear agreement. German outlets celebrate Hungary joining the anti communistic pact and mock U.S. dangers.
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Associated Press
France
Chamberlain
Great Britain
Rome
Mussolini
Barcelona
Paris
East
Africa
I] Duce
United States
National Defense Emerges as Big Issue in Congress
AP Feature Service reports in Washington that with Congress opening, the Roosevelt administration pushes national defense amid a polarized scene. The New Deal emphasizes preparedness while Republicans spotlight unemployment and budget issues. The outlook hinges on world tensions and domestic priorities as 1939 nears.
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Morgan NM
Beatty
Washington
Congress
New Deal
Tokyo
Japan
John Q
Kiwanis Anniversary to Be Observed Here
The 24th Kiwanis International anniversary will be celebrated by over 101000 Kiwanians in the United States and Canada during January 15 to 21, 1939. Detroit founded the first club in 1915 and today 1992 clubs exist in the U S and Canada. In Hope the Kiwanis Education committee led by Joe R. Floyd will run the program with a possible message from H G Hatfield of Oklahoma City. The anniversary meeting at Hotel Barlow is set for Tuesday noon January 17.
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Kiwanis
United States
Canada
G.T. Cross
Cal Club
Detroit
Cross
Kiwanis Education
Joe R. Floyd
A. W., Stubbeman
Bert Webb
Kiwanis Club
H. G. Hatfield
Oklahoma City
Okla
Kwanis International
Hotel Barlow
Convict American in German Court Convict American in German Court
George Roth, a naturalized U S citizen and former steward aboard the United States, was sentenced in Hamburg six months for treason preparation. He faced charges of possessing a French anti government paper with communistic sympathies, claiming he did not know its pamphlet stated such beliefs.
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Hamburg
Germany
George, Joseph Roth
United States
Washington
Roth
Earl Erion Appointed District Softball Head
Earl Erion, field supervisor, recreation projects, is named district commissioner for Hempstead Perry Hot Spring Pike Little River Clarke Howard Montgomery Sevier Miller and Lafayette counties for 1139 by State Commissioner Otto Smith of the Amateur Softball Association. The appointee will represent the association in his district, select sites, approve dates, sanction events, check eligibility, and manage district affairs. Only district tournament winners advance to the state tournament, with the state champion potentially representing Arkansas at the World Championship in Chicago September 6 to 12. Rule changes allow a runner on third to steal home on a throw to the catcher, or a throw-back from catcher to pitcher. Travel permits are required for teams entering from other states.
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Little Rock
Earl Erion
Division of Education and Recreation
Hope
Hempstead
Perry
Hot Spring
Pike
Little River
Clarke
Howard
Mont-gomery
Seviere
Miller
LaFayette
Otto Smith
Arkansas
Chicago
Independent Basketball League Meeting Sunday
A meeting to organize the Independent Basketball League will be held Sunday at 2 PM in Hope city hall. Players and team representatives are urged to attend for details. For further information contact Earl W. Elion or A D Russell recreation supervisor.
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Hope City Hall
Independent Basketball League
Earl W. Elion
A. D. Russell
W. J. White of Bodeaw Seriously Ill with Heart Condition
J W H White of Bodeaw, aged 86, is confined to bed with a critical heart condition according to a Star message from his brother G W White, a longtime resident of Bodeaw. The note was received in Hope.
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W. H. White
Bodeaw
G. W. White
Whin Pays Brings Income to Kelliher Farmers
Whims of fashion prove profitable for Kelliher farmers as the local industry now pours about $100,000 annually into the district. The shift comes during a downturn in farming, boosting incomes and local activity in the Sask community.
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Kelliher
Ios
South America's Uneven Rise Mirrors Europe in Miniature
A four part series argues Latin America is a mosaic of independent nations, not a single path to progress. It notes Lima conference limits, ongoing conflicts from Chile to Bolivia, and plans for rail, road, and air links expanding trade. Population estimates place 120 million south of the Rio, with vast cities like Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro growing alongside remote highland communities.
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Willis Thornton
NEA
Latin-America
Western Hemisphere
Lima
Peru
Chile
Paraguay
Argentina
Brazil
Uruguay
Bolivia
Venezuela
Colombia
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Ecuador
Guatemala
British Honduras
U.S
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Chicago
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Port Au Pringe
Balboa
Paris
London
F D R Frowns on Air Corps Limit
Washington reports a House committee chair from Kentucky plans to propose removing all caps on the Army Air Corps size after President Roosevelt urged expansion by at least 3000 aircraft. May indicates the new limit could be offered next week as lawmakers respond to the president.
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Washington
Congress
Army Air Corps
May
Kentucky
House Military Committee
Roosevelt
New Industry Seen in Potatoes in Mississippi
Southern sweet potatoes may spark a new industry by producing starch. A cooperative plant in Laurel, Mississippi, started in 1934 with $150,000 from FERA funds, uses a process developed with the U.S. Bureau of Chemistry and soils. Domestic starch manufacture could rival imports, boosting farmer income. the plant aims to tap a growing market used by cotton, glue, candy, and food producers.
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Paul Simmons
Laurel
U.S. Bureau of Chemistry and Soils
FERA
United States
John Owen Buried Here on Saturday
Funeral services for John Wendell Owen twenty nine head lines man for the municipal Water and Light Plant were held at ten Saturday morning at First Baptist with city officials in attendance and special music from the combined choirs. Burial followed at Rose Hill cemetery with active pallbearers Frankie Barr Clyde Martin Norman Moore Clyde Zinn Herbert Lewallen and Hubert Elliott and a long list of honorary pallbearers including Dr. L M Lile Dr Don Smith Arch Moore Jack Williams and many others.
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First Baptist Church
John Wendell Owen
Municipal Water & Light Plant
William R. Hamilton
Pastton
Kenneth L. Spore
First Methodist
First Baptist
First Methodist Churches
P. J. Pacqué
George Ware
Isle of Somewhere
Rose Hill Cemetery
Frankie Barr
Clyde Martin
Norman Moore
Clyde Zinn
Herbert Lewallen
Hubert Elliott
L. M. Lile
Don Smith
E. F. McFaddin
N. W. Denty
Arch Moore
Jack Williams
Gold Crown Stolen From Princess Valete Israel Abbasia
A gold crown encrusted with diamonds and a queen of Sheba portrait medal valued at about 20000 dollars were taken from the home of Princess Valete Israel excrown princess of Abyssinia at Abbasia. The theft was found when the princess returned from a short visit to Jerusalem.
Visit of under secretary Wilson to Hope Arkansas
Under Secretary of Agriculture M. L. Wilson is expected to visit Hope Arkansas on Saturday. He will be accompanied by Arkansas SCS officials and inspect conservation service offices, erosion control projects on farms, and CCC camp areas as part of ongoing soil and water conservation efforts.
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M. L. Wilson
Agriculture
Washington,d
Prohi Law Criticized for Lax Enforcement in Tennessee
Tennessee alcohol and gaming laws receive sharp censure from a state commission. It accuses officials of negligent enforcement, notes widespread gambling device violations, and urges state regulation of intoxicating liquors to curb corrupt practices linked to enforcement. In Nashville, testimony notes alleged irregularities and potential corruption among officials. A separate Melbourne item shows a man using a life like dummy to deter car thieves.
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Madison ‘County
Nashville
O Bill James
Shelby County
Tennessee
A Thought Humility 50 Make a Right Estimate of Self
A succinct reflection attributed to Spurgeon on humility urging a sober self view. The line suggests that true humility comes from an accurate estimation of one’s own abilities and limits.
Cranium Crackers Match Odd Truths and Nonsense
A puzzle item tests readers with mixed truth and false statements. It mentions such lines as the Sorbonne being glamorous, bats being blind, a dinghy being a boat, and glaucoma as a disease of the eye. Readers are directed to page numbers for the answers.
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Sorbonne
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