Thorkelson of Montana Faces Anti Semitic Scrutiny
Washington column by Bruce Catton profiles Thorkelson a Montana Republican congressman seen as colorful yet at risk of becoming an object lesson in anti Semitism amid remarks in the Congressional Record and ties to fringe groups. Born in Norway 63 years ago, he is a conservative with distrust of money power and a outspoken, combative stance. The piece notes his visit to Moseley during interrogation and the pressure from fringe factions as he navigates leadership and public attention.
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Washington
Congressuion
Thocrkelson
Montana
Thorkelyon
Windjammers
Frashdin
Ite
Thorkelson
Money Trust
Moseley
Pelley
Deathcrage
Caip
Heo
Jerry O'Connell
Norway
Bankers Endorse Bond Refunding as Planned by Bailey
Governor Bailey's 587000 highway bond refunding plan was endorsed by the Arkansas Bankers Association after he explained details at a Propasi uta gathering. The court heard oral arguments on Roy Matthews's challenge to the refunding order with a decision expected Monday.
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Attle Rock
Bailey
Arkangna Bankers Association
Supreme Court
Roy Matthews
Little Rock
Arkar
Bailey Ang
Walter L. Pope
Adinistration
Pope
Charles T. Coleman
Little Rock Sawyer
Marnea Road
E. Charles Bithenbaum
Matthews
Say
Arkansas Bankers Association
W. A. McRonneil
Comercial Nations
Bank of Little Rock and Association
Plaa
Bonis
Arkansas
Ais
Vormsparisan
The Gospel of Christ Endures Across Shifting Systems
A fragment reads that shifting false red figments are dangerous yet the gospel of Christ remains sane forever, attributed to T. L. Cuylor.
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Deangius
T. L. Cuylor
Cranium Crackers Cranium Cracker False Word Puzzle
A set of statements claims certain words are false and asks to identify the false words. It references Warshaw as a Polish capital and major seaport on the Vistula, lists rivers Missouri Dakota Minnesota Ohio and their flow into the Mississippi, discusses clause separation by semicolons, defines a triplet stanza, and lists British kings George VI through Edward VII.
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Warshaw
Poland
Vistula
Missouri
Dakota
Minniehota
Ohio
Mississippi
George VI
William V
Edward Vilne
British Gunboat Falcon Bombed and Japan Britain Rift
Four Japanese warplanes dropped bombs near the 400 ton British gunboat Falcon at Yonatze river anchorage early Friday. The blasts blew in her doors and flooded lower decks as casualties were reported. In Tokyo Colonel Morishi Shimizi declared unprecedented Japanese hatred for Britain.
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Changeing
China
Falcon
Yonatze River
Tokyo
Japan
Morishi Shimizi
Army Information Bureau
Britain
Negro Arrested at Scene of Whisky Still Near Clear Lake
A 33 year old man named Robert Williams was arrested at a whisky still near Clear Lake south of Fulton at 10 a m Friday. Deputies seized a 50 gallon copper still in operation four gallons of illegal liquor and two barrels of mash. Williams was at the scene and denied involvement saying he had walked up to sit in the shade. He will be turned over to federal authorities at Texarkana.
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Robert Williams
Clear Lake
Fulton
Tom Middlebrooks
Harold Porterfield
Texarkana
Willams
Hoe
Texarkana Team Set To Face Bruner In Park Clash
Texarkana County Avenue Cleaners will play Bruner at Fair Park in the lone Friday softball game announced by Commissioner Bill Brasher. Texarkana top league contenders expected to field a fast lineup against Bruner.
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County Avenue Cleaners
Texarkana
Bruner-lyory
Fair Park
Bill Brasher
Bruner
Geo. W. Robison
Gunter Brothers Lumber Company
Allen
Gunter
Secrest
Virgil Booth
Robison
Porter
W. Booth
Bradshaw
Taylor
Bruner-Ivory
Boyd
Womack
Chamberlains to Declare England to Defend Danzig
London reports that Prime Minister Chamberlain will declare any change in Danzig’s status a German aggression unless settled by a Polish backed agreement. Postponed Commons statement due to procedure. war considered likely by some experts in Chicago. A Washington group of 34 senators oppose neutrality law changes, signaling potential filibuster threats.
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London
Eng
Chamberlain
Danzig
Germany
House of Commons
Washington
Johnson
California
Mrs W F Saner Dies After Illness in Hope
Mrs W F Saner widow of Dr W F Saner died at 63 Thursday at her home 226 North Hervey street after several weeks illness. A 47 year Hope resident who came from Nashville Arkansas where she was reared she leaves son Bryant Saner Kerrville Texas and three grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 4 pm from her North Hervey home with Rev W A Hammond officiating burial Rose Hill cemetery. Animals belonging in the deer family do not have gall bladders.
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W. F. Saner
D. Yo
North Hervey Street
Hone
Nashville
Ark
North Hervey
W. A. Hammond
First Christian Church of Hope
Rose Hill Cemetery
Bryant Saner
Kerrville
Texas
Mind Your Manners in Sports: Rigid Social Rules
Advice quiz on correct sports etiquette covers golf and tennis behavior. Answers emphasize waiting for the point, avoiding interference, and not making excuses for losses. The piece frames best practice as a practical etiquette challenge with scenarios and recommended actions.
Fear of Sabotage Spurs Panama Canal Spy Proofing
War correspondent describes a $15 million push to harden the Panama Canal against sabotage and air attack. Gov Ridley commands secret installations, new bypass locks and guarded work under night and day, aiming to keep the canal secure as a vital naval lifeline.
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Panama Canals
Thomas M. Jonnson
NEA
ANCON
Panama Canal Zone
Panama
New York
Europe
C. S. Didley
Congress
Canal
Ividnerthte
Ridley
Cougr
Dlso
Butun
Gatun
Pacific
Atlantic
Ming
Reward for Smith Will Not Be Paid
Baton Rouge July 6 A $2,150 reward for capturing Dr James Monroe Smith was not paid as no one claimed the man in the resignation of Louisiana State University officials.
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Baton Rouge
Piano Body
James Monroe Smith
Louisiana State Uni
Nevada Slayer Is Sent to Hospital
Prescott Arkansas district court orders Mathew Porter, charged with voting mishap on April 1, to hospital ahead of trial as judge Dexter Bush presides. Local authorities report incident linked to Holder case and ongoing legal actions.
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Nevada
Secretary Swanson Dies at 77 in Virginia Camp
Secretary of the Navy Claude A. Swanson, 77, died Friday at 8:06 in his Rapidan Camp in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, from a cerebral hemorrhage after a long illness. He had been recuperating for over two months. President Roosevelt called him an inspiration for public service. Senator Carter Glass expressed distress.
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Washington
Claude A. Swanson
Secretary of the Navy
Rapidan
Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Navy
Roosevelt
Swanson
Carter Glass
Ultimatum to WPA Strikers Sparks National Labor Shock
A.P. reports thousands of Works Progress Administration workers idle nationwide amid a fight over extending hours as Congress reviews a new federal relief act. Officials estimate about 300000 idle with more quitting under a take it or leave it ultimatum. Washington orders five day return or dismissal as WPA reduces relief rolls by 200000 and prepares layoffs for those with 18 months of continuous employment.
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Associated Press
WPA
Svork
APL
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Local Post Plans 6000 Dollar Hut at Fair Park
The Leslie Huddleston post announces a 6000 dollar American Legion Hut at Fair Park. A brick and log building will host conventions and recreation, aiming for completion and dedication on Armistice Day November 11.
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Fair Park
T. S. Cornelius
Leslie Huddleston
Cornelius
Hugh Clark
Leo Robins
C. E. Cassidy
H. C. Kyler
Cecil Weaver
Legion
Stempe
Helena
Charles Taylor
Paul Rowe
Robert Wilson
Chaplin
Joe Reece
Sevier Conway
Tom Seymour
Arthur Wade
New Summer Heat Record Reported Across Arkansas
A Friday heat spike at the Fruit and Truck Branch Experiment Station reached 100 degrees at 2:20 pm, signaling a new seasonal high. Thursday’s high was 98, with El Dorado at 103, Blytheville 100, Fort Smith 100, and Little Rock 98 as readings climbed across the state.
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Fruit and Truck Branch
Arkansas
el Dorado
Blytheville
Fort Smith
Little Rock
Cotton market opens and closes lower in New Orleans trade
In New Orleans on Friday July cotton opened at 9.57 and closed at 9.06 bid with 9.68 asked. Spot cotton closed five points higher around 9.55, reflecting a muddled session.
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New Orleans
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Hope
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Matthew Porter
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