Press accountability in misused indictments and justice
A commentary on a New York case where DOJ arrests led to indictments, trials, and eventual acquittals, showing how press reporting can mislead public opinion. It argues the fault lies with the public prosecutor and stresses citizen oversight to curb political use of indictments and protect reputations.
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America
Newspaper Trade Journal
Department of Justice
National Guard
Nh Strong Primg Facia
New York
Greeks Claim 10000 Italians Lost in Albania War
Greek dispatches report renewed pressure in Teneleni and north of Kitsura with counter moves repelled. Greek papers claim about a third of Italian forces in Albania have been knocked out. Italian casualties cited as 70100 killed or wounded. Severe winter conditions hinder operations amid food shortages in southeastern Europe as Germans hold railway routes. British bombers strike on the French coast near Calais Boulogne amid Channel actions.
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Athens
Teneleni
Kitsura
Albania
M Oncy
Afte Tintiage Flness
Belgrade
Europe
Hungary
Romania
Discussion on Lease Lending in Washington
Secretary Stimson urged swift action on the British aid bill and warned of a potential crisis within 60 to 90 days. He said no president has rushed the country into war and that Congress may rely on Roosevelt for broad lending responsibilities. Stimson discussed the war program with Rep. Tinkham and rejected claims the bill enables purchasing the country.
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Bulletin
Washington
Stimson
Ghimson
Congress
Roosevelt
War Department
Rep
Tinkham
Tinkhan
Hunters and Tucker Involved in Creekside Rabbit Death
In Columbus a hunter group fired simultaneous blasts at a rabbit along a creek bank. The animal fell into the water and was retrieved, revealing the cause of death as self-inflicted gunfire and a nearby eye injury.
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Columbus
Neal, Ahermios
Charles Tucker
Eye
Hope Bobcats Open Conference Play Against Trojans
The Hope Bobcats host the Hot Springs Trojans in their first conference game at the high school gym Friday at 7 30. Hope has a 4 1 record after beating Texarkana Lakeside and Patmos and losing to Spring Hill. They travel to Hot Springs Saturday for a return game with the Trojans. Admission Friday is 10 cents for adults and 2 cents for students. Hugh Reece, a former Hope and Henderson star, will referee.
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Hope Bobcats
Hot Springs
Trojans
Hugh Reece
Hope
Henderson Cage Star
British Bomb Axis Bases in Retaliation
RAF raided Catania airfield in Sicily, said to host German dive bombers striking the British Mediterranean fleet. Fires ignited admin buildings and grounded aircraft. bombers reported heavy explosions with fires visible 60 miles away. Malta defenses claimed five German planes down. Italian reports boasted damage to a British cruiser, carrier and merchant ships at Valletta with extensive bombing and incendiaries, while recounting German aircrews as victorious.
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RAF
Catania
Sicily
Malta
Haly
Rome
Talian High Command
Lisson
High “Command
Stefani
Iluscious
Valletta
Maltese
Iintian
Trailan Aainounetment
Missouri governor vetoes plan to seat Donnell as successor
In Missouri, Gov. Lloyd C. Stark vetoed a joint resolution creating a legislative committee to probe Forrest C. Donnell's 301d vote majority over Lawrence McDaniel. Stark called the measure partisan and said he would cut funding, as Democrats faced backlash and a bi partisan stance was urged. The clash followed dramatic hours in the state capital with no immediate resolution.
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Sepferson City
Forrest C. Donnell
Lloyd C. Stark
Joint Assembly
Donnell
Lawrence McDaniel
Stark
Jate
House
Legislative Committee
Refunding Bill Would Exempt Bonds From Tax
In Little Rock Gov. Adkins seeks a 197 million highway bond refunding measure. The house and senate both introduced the bill, proposing exemption of new bonds from state income taxes and parity security. The house referred the measure to the refunding committee for hearings. President Roosevelt inauguration delayed Lt Gov Bailey’s attendance.
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Little Rock
Adkins
House
Lindsey of White
Weisenberger
Hempstead
Senate
Assembly
Roy Milum
Harrison
Bob Bailey
Roosevelt
West Coast Strike Looms at Ryan Aeronautical
San Diego reports a strike by CG 1 O UAW at Ryan Aeronautical was set for next Tuesday after a failed wage dispute settlement. Chief CIO negotiator Richard Frankensteen announced a Tuesday deadline delayed from Friday to await Washington action tied to Roosevelt’s inauguration, citing a potential wage boost. A peace-time version of Wilson’s work or fight was issued, with Lt Comd Maurice Sparling stating workers liable for deferred status must continue work or face possible drafting.
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San Diego
Cal
United Automobile
Ryan Aeronautical Company
Richard Frankensteen
Washington
Roosevelt
Frankensteen
Roosevit
Wilson
Maurice Sparling
Naval Reserve
California
Ryan
YBMA to Meet at Star Office Monday Evening
An important meeting of the Young Business Men's association will be held at The Star Office at 7 30 oclock Monday night January 20, announced Friday by A BE Stonequist acting president.
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Star
A. BE. Stonequist
Willkie Urges Support of FD
Willkie urged Americans to back Franklin D Roosevelt with expanded powers to aid Great Britain. Speaking at America Town Meeting of the Air on NBC, he argued for broader executive authority to debate Roosevelt in a future free election and warned against retreat from global trade.
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New York
Norman Thomas
Great Britain
Wendall L. Willkie
Roosevelt
Thomas
America
National Broadcasting Company
Blue
Willkie
Franklin Roosevelt
Highway Head Here Changed In Arkansas District Manager Transfer
J P Shelby district manager of the Arkansas highway department announced that M C Methvin of Fort Smith is expected Friday to take charge as district manager. Methvin, a former district manager there, was transferred to Fort Smith two months ago. Shelby will remain with the department for special maintenance work with headquarters in Little Rock.
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J. P. Shelby
Arkansas Highway Department
Wea
M.C. Methvin
Fort Smith
Sanager
Methvin
Fort Sinlith
Shelby
Highway Department
Lite
Allotments Requested for Cotton Growers in County
County administrative assistant B. E. McMahon notes the state AAA office requires farmers without a cotton allotment who wish to plant in 1931 to submit a written request to the local AAA office for a 1941 cotton allotment by February 1. Little reserve acreage exists for new growers, so fall requests should be filed before February 1.
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B. E. McMahon
AAA
Sharp Speaks at WPA Meet in Hope City Hall
A WPA conference in Hope city hall drew about 100 officials from 11 western counties of District No 2. State Administrator Floyd Sharp urged defense minded citizens and noted future WPA work will align with national defense, prioritizing related projects for men and funds. District officials B B Brown George Brandon Willard Snoeyenbos and Frank Barton spoke on mechanical WPA operations.
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WPA
Frank A. Barton
el Dorado
B. B. Brown
Sharp
George Brandon
Willard J. Snoeyenbus
Abandoned 1941 National Auto Show in Detroit
Detroit officials announce there will be no National Automobile Show in 1941 due to defense demands. Alvan McCauley of the Automobile Manufacturers Association says individual firms may still introduce new models next fall under rearmament rules. Car production surged in late 1940 with over 1.5 million units, while inventories remained high as war needs loom.
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Mich
Alvan McCauley
The
Automobile Manufacturers' Association
Fieht Swekes
Thought Equality and Earthly Advent Unity
A compact reflection on equality as the shared fate of all beings at their arrival on earth and the presence of equality when they are placed beneath it. The fragment hints at universal access to rights and the grounding of humanity under equal status.
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Earth
Compensation Rates Are Hit by Arkansas Senate Panel
A senate committee was formed by Lt. Gov. Bob Bailey to probe compensation rate schedules set by insurers with Workmen's Compensation Commission approval. Sen. Rowell leads the panel with Middleton Byrd Shepherd and Mitchell. he cites heavy burdens on sawmills and legal costs, and questions whether the 2.7 percent unemployment tax could be reduced without losing federal matching funds.
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Little Rock
Senate
State Workmen’s Compensation Commission
Bob Bailey
Hendrix Rowell
Pine Bluff
Rowell
J. A. Middleton
Mens
Clyde E. Byrd
G. W. Lackadoo
Arkadelphia
Mena
W. H. Abington
Beebe
Inauguration Quiz on Presidents and Terms
Cranium Crackers presents a quiz on presidential history asking why Roosevelt’s third term still fits a four year span, which presidents served under four years, which elected twice but did not complete eight, the first Republican elected, and which presidents’ wives named Anna. Answers appear on the comic page.
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Roosevelt
Anna
Press Attacks Hull Testimony in Tokyo Coverage
Tokyo presses assail Secretary Hull as he testifies before the U S House Foreign Affairs Committee. Hull warns that a Japan Germany and Italy alliance could multiply danger to the United States. Japanese outlets indicate anxiety over Washington’s actions and consider issuing an official reply through the Domei agency.
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Tokyo
Hull
Washington
U. S
Orient
High Office
Eas
Barton to Buy KTHS Station
HOT SPRINGS The board of governors of the Chamber of Commerce and officials of Hot Springs Broadcasting Company approved Col. T. H. Barton of El Dorado to exercise his option to purchase KTHS. The Radio Committee said it would aid the transfer to secure FCC permission to operate with 50,000 watts.
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Hot Springs
Govnors
Chamber of Commerce
Broadcasting Committee
Hot Springs Broadcasting Company
T. H. Barton
el Dorado
KTHS
Lewis Brenner
Barton
Federal Communications Carsion
Osborn Re elected Director of Nashville Production Credit
FE M Osborn of Hope was re elected a director at the Nashville Production Credit association annual meeting held at the Howard county courthouse in Nashville on Wednesday noon January 15. The group serves Ho Ward Hempstead Nevads Pike Se vier Clark and Hot Spring counties and reported loans totaling $197,000 in 1940 versus $73,000 in 1934. It set aside about $231 for potential losses, roughly one tenth of one percent.
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FE. M. Osborn of Hope
Nashville Production Credit Association
Howard County
Nashville
Ho- Ward
Hempstead
Nevads
Pike
Sevier
Clark
Hot Spring
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