Senator Hatch pushes spoils-system ban in federal posts
Quiet New Mexico senator Carl Hatch advocates ending the spoils system, drafting a bill to bar federal jobs from political involvement, except elected officials and top aides. The measure clears the Senate, faces Democratic opposition in the House, and Hatch credits the press for support. Hatch, appointed 1933, lives in Clovis with hunting and fishing trips back home.
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Washlington
Carl A. Hateh
New Mexico
Nance
Hatch
Billy
Jim
Senate
Pond
Hat
Tim
Sam Bratton
Clovis
N. M
Senator Hately
Britain to Fight Only If Poland's Liberty Menaced
LONDON reports that questioners in the House of Commons failed to secure government assurances Britain would mobilize all forces for Poland immediately if Poland is threatened. Undersecretary for foreign affairs Richard Butler said Britain would resist only if there is a clear threat to Holland's independence.
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London
Eng
House of Commons
Britain
Pekwel
Poland
Reite
S. Caglis
Richard Butler
Holand
New Manager Takes Over DeQueen Hotel Style Shifts
Norman Hotel in DeQueen changes owners with Norman leasing from Mrs. John B. Luton. The Barlows have run the property for ten years and operate other hotels in Hope and Malvern. New manager C Nownan from Natebitoches brings Jewel operation experience from Shreveport and Nalelitecks.
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Ft. C
Nownan
Natebitoches
la Yis
Barlow Hotel
DeQueen
Norman Hotel
DeQueen Daily Citizen
Norman
John B. Luton
Barlows
Hope
Malvern
Jovels
Bee Co
Shreveport
Nalelitecks
Diamond Cafe Here Has New Manager
Diamond Cafe in Hope appoints Cr Lane former Hempstead county man and Silver Sewing Machine Co. auditor to take over operations. Lane will run the cafe and gate in remodeled quarters with all new equipment, succeeding H R Dargis who sold two thirds of interest effective July 1.
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Cr. Lane
Hempstead
Fgg
Silyer Sewing Machine Co
Dallas
Sta- Gene
Muskoge Okht
Diamond Cafe
Hope
Me. Tame
Brother
C. & Lime
Lane
Wael
H.R. Dargis
Cranium Cracker Quiz reminiscence from 1938
One year ago memory test asks where Johnstown won the Kentucky Derby, who governed Minnesota last year, where the Baseball All Star game was played, and what day Christmas fell on in 1938. Answers appear on page two.
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Johnstown
Minnesota
Yankee Stadium
New York
Ten Die in Arkansas on Fourth of July
TATTLE ROCK UP Ten persons met violent deaths in Arkansas on the Fourth of July, bringing to 14 the state killed during the long holiday week. Three died Tuesday from gunshot wounds, a train killed one, five drowned, and an 11 year old fell from a 40 foot cliff near Van Buren.
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Tattle Rock
Arkansas
Tate
Viel Fel
Yan Buren
Otho Harper Undergoes Emergency Operation
Otho Harper, an employee of the rail beer pavior in South Warlinit, was reported in serious condition at Julia Chester hospital after an emergency operation for a ruptured appendix. The operation was performed late Sunday following a Sunday admission.
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Otho Marper
Rail
Julia Chester Hospital
Treasury suspends silver price announcements before senate vote
The Treasury pauses issuing silver prices or commentary on the monetary situation ahead of the Senate vote on the monetary bill, a sudden policy shift noted Wednesday. Separate records from the Youth pastel association show more girls engaging in hiking and eyreling activities.
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Washington
Treasury
Senate
The
Youth Pastel Association
Two Die as County Rolls Through Four Day Fourth of July
A four day holiday saw two fatalities and one injury in Hempstead County. Played Perdue, 44, was struck by lightning ten miles northwest of Hope while celebrating a birthday. Albert Nelson, 60, drowned near Fulton when a boat capsized on a lake with Percy McFaddin and Viola Dixon. Nelson, an Ivory Handle company employee, was recovered by a rescue party. A 10-year-old boy near Shower Springs fractured his left arm diving into a pond. Police called the Fourth the quietest on record with no major disturbances.
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Hempstead
Played Perdue
Hope
Albert Nelson
Old Hope
Percy McFaddin
Viola Dixon
Nelson
McFaddin
Dixon
Nelson Avas
McFuddin
Briner Ivory Handle Company
Felory
J. WH. Weaver
Ralph Rogers
Shower Springs
Josephine Hospital
Julia Chester Hospital
Gaidihey
Loan Association Declares 2 1/2 Percent Dividend
The Mape Federal Savings & Loan Association announced a two and a half percent semicennial dividend as of June 30. Secretary 8 Greening of the association stated it has never missed the annual 2 1/2 percent dividend and reports about $40,000 in home loans in Hope.
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Mape Federal Savings & Loan Association
Greening
Egiation
Hope
Mind Your Manners on Social Correspondence
The article surveys etiquette for writing social and business letters. It covers choice of writing material, proper salutations, and appropriate closings, emphasizing formal tone for invitations and professional notes. It outlines common practices, suggesting best forms in various social and business contexts.
Louisiana Farm Boy Who Became Head of Great University Now Prisoner of Law
A long investigative profile traces James Monroe Smith, LSU president, from a north Louisiana farm to wealth as a university leader, then to fugitive embezzlement charges. The piece details his rise, lavish lifestyle, honors, and the collapse of his 40-year career as auditors quantify missing funds.
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Louisiana Farm
Great University
James E. Crown
NEA
New Orleans
A. Louisiarm Tey
James Monroe Smith
Louisiana State University
Smith
LL. A
Louisiana
Dr. Smith
State University
Legion of Honor
France
Italy
Jackson Parish
Jackson Ish
Ouachita Parish
North Iana
Ovaehita Parish
Valparaiso University
Indiana
Thelma Fore
Marjorie Lou Smith
James Monroe
Lafayette
Enege
Southwestern Louisiana Institute
James Manne Smith
Chat
al Gat i
Tiyey BP
Long
Wak
Thomas Wy Allinson
Louisa State University
State University of
Lessia
Atkinson
Guy
Huey P. Juung
UL Huey Long
Pulme University
Louisiana State Supreme Court
Tulane
Sheriff's Office
Louisiana State
Turnbach County Second Largest Distribution From Gasoline Tax
The State Treasurer announced Wednesday a quarterly distribution back to counties from the gasoline tax totaling 285,843.95 dollars, the second largest in history. Counties listed include Arkansas 4,742.41 dollars Clark 4,000.83 Solumnbis 4.10 Hempstead 4,115 Hot Springs 2,588.26 Ouachita 324.20 Pope 8,849 Union 9,093.29 White 5,197.88.
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Staite ‘Treasurce
Wedkesday
Soamies
Arkansas
Clark
Solumnbis
Hempstead
Hot Springs
Ouachita
Pope
Union
White
A Thought All Tue Love Is Grounded on Esteem
A fragment from a literary note attributes love to esteem, naming Bunkinghans as a cited source or author. The line echoes a philosophical view of affection built on respect, reflecting 19th century style.
May Aid Pensions in Poorer States
In Washington the Senate finance committee showed strong support for amending Social Security to grant larger federal subsidies for old age pensions to poorer states. The plan would tie federal shares to state per capita income, reducing monthly pension disparities from 6.05 in Arkansas to 32.36 in California.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Byrnes
South Carolina
Arkansas
California
Supreme Court to Hear Bond Counsel for Ark Refunding Plan
The Arkansas Supreme Court will decide next Monday on Governor Bailey's refunding plan and has invited interested parties to argue Wednesday, with oral arguments set for Thursday. Bailey, back in his office after meetings with Eastern financial leaders, called refunding a now or never proposition for Arkansas, saying failure could erase the opportunity.
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Style Rock
Arkansas Anupreme Court
Bailey
Ark- Vasas
Bank Call Issued For National Banks June 30 Close
The Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks as of the close of business Friday June 30. The story notes a historical aside that distances in the east were once measured by the vara, a Spanish unit equal to 33 inches.
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Washington
Priday
Danzig Threat Seen From World Tensions
Washington observers mark Danzig as the real trouble spot as tensions in Europe and the Far East rise. Germany's internal strains and expansion aims threaten stability while Berlin argues encirclement and threats to Danzig could provoke a new crisis.
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Preston Grover Washington
Tientsin
State Department
Danzig
America
Maine
Japan
England
Orient
Siister
Hitler
Germany
Germay
Emgland Hes
Triplett Creek Flood Swells In Kentucky Night Rush
MOORHEAD Kentucky 38 dead in fast rising flood after a cloudburst. Red Cross and officials fear rural sectors may add many more with 1 000 refugees expected. Towns along Triplett Creek report severe damage as water surged 10 to 15 feet in minutes.
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Moorhead
William E. Crutcher
Rowan County
Red Cross
Triplett Creek
Witneses
Prescott Attorney Drowns While Saving Daughter
Prescott Arkansas attorney Walter P. Murrah drowned in the Caddo River near Caddo Gap at noon Tuesday while attempting to rescue his young daughter Hazel Helen who slipped into deep water. A sailor and two residents rescued the child and recovered Murrah's body after a three minute submersion. He leaves wife, four daughters, a sister, two brothers and is survived by extended relatives. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at the First Methodist Church in Prescott. Witnesses J L Cook Ralph Hill Otha Taylor and Noel Alford helped in the救ing and in artificial respiration for almost three hours.
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Prescott
Ark
Walter P. Murrah
Caddo River
Caddo Gap
Hazel Helen
Finis E
Lynn A. Murrah
Murrah
First Methodist Church
Dale Wilson
Hope
J. L. Cook
Ralph Hill
Otha Taylor
Noel Alford
Cook
Retired Engineer Shoots His Brother
Claude Tyson a 50 year old retired civil engineer from Vicksburg Mississippi was shot and killed near Buena Vista Arkansas 12 miles south of Camden on Tuesday Reginald Tyson his 45 year old brother surrendered and faced murder charges tied to the shooting Bond set at $2000 Abernathy the deputy said the incident stemmed from oil troubles with Reginald claiming he fired after Claude reached toward his hip pocket Claude leaves a widow and a daughter from Vicksburg The article also notes the 1937 38 drop in accidental deaths in the U S the largest yearly decline on record by about 11000 characters
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Camden
Ark
Claude Tyson
Vicksburg, Miss
Buena Vista
Here
Reginald Tyson
Abernathy
Reginaldy
Cotton Prices in New Orleans Market Decline Slightly
In New Orleans the oily cotton opened at 9.53 and closed at 9.50 per unit. Spot cotton remained dull with no change, middling grade reported at 9.5 percent.
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