WPA seeks wage reform amid national strikes and regional pay shifts
Bruce Catton reports that WPA officials warn of impending trouble when the new act cuts the northern south wage gap starting September. The plan sets a uniform cap on local pay with adjustments for living costs, likely causing substantial wage cuts for relief workers in the north and Midwest while boosting southern pay. Officials admit cost of living formulas are unclear but expect regional disparities to persist.
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Walington
WPA
Middlewestern
South
Bureau of Libor Statistics
Reliet
Science Eyes Mars Close Approach in July
Science aims long range observations of Mars this month as Earth and Mars align for a close planetary approach in late July. Astronomers expect Mars to be 226 million miles away, revealing polar caps, possible surface details, and hormonal canals while dispelling fears of invasion.
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NEA
Science
Mars
Wal
Earth
Mara
Giovanni Schiaparel
Statement Likely on Neutrality Bill
Washington resident Roosevelt indicated at a press conference there is no news yet but he expects to confer about noon with Secretary Hall and there might be news time thereafter regarding neutrality legislation.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Kriday
Hall
Presidential spouses of the United States quiz
A playful quiz asks which first ladies were married to U S presidents. Options include Florence Kling, Helen Herron, Margaret Smith, Grace Goodhue. The page promises answers on Teo.
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Elhef
United States
Florence Kling
Helen Herron
Margaret Smith
Grace Goodhue
Fair Cheaper Than N Y Sight-Seeing at the World’s Fair
A. H. Washburn told Hope Rotary Club that the New York World's Fair in May and June was cheaper than downtown New York. He spent six days at the fair, noting total costs during a three day stretch were $19 with meals. He argued meals were not expensive with options like Cities Service's Court of Flame restaurant at 65 to 75 cents, and cited free entertainment from major exhibitors. He praised Geneva Motors and Bel Geddes' World of Tomorrow display, and said the 15 cent gate fee was justified by abundant free entertainment and low midway prices.
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New York
A. H. Washburn
The
Star
Hope Rotary Club
Barlow
Washburn
New
Cities Service
Court of Flame
Endles
Norman Bel Geddes
Geneva Motors
DuPont
Plans for Hope Legion Building Thrashed at Meeting
A group of regionnaires and business men discussed building an American Legion center at Fair Park to host civic events, women's clubs, and meetings. C. C. Thoms will chair a committee to draft four plans for approval within weeks, with a nonlog construction favored for durability. A county wide fundraising push and broad community support were urged by Cecil Weaver.
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American Legion
Fair Park
T. S. Cornelius
C. C. Thoms
Legionnaires
Plains
Weaver
Cecil Weaver
Hope
Hempstead
R. C. Ellen
Legion
Wynne
Camden
Women's Lab
Legion Building
Tse
Thought There Blood Is Shed in Variation of the Noblest Claim
The fragment reflects Cowper’s meditation on the noble claim to feed upon immortal youth, to walk with God, and attain divine freedom, contrasting mortal limits with spiritual aspiration.
Subsidy Plan Favored to Boost Cotton Exports
Washington officials pressed a cotton export subsidy despite strong opposition from growers and textile groups arguing it would distort markets. Secretaries Wallace and policy supporters said the move aims to raise exports from 3.4 million bales to about 6 billion, with loans and import quotas to shield domestic mills, and to act quickly to stabilize markets and shipping.
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Washington
Plains
United States
Wallace
W. L. Clayton
Houston
Tex
American Cotton Shippers Association
Frank Morrison
The
Cotton Textile Institute
Mind Your Manners Quiz Answers and Guidance
A historical etiquette prompt surveys proper social conduct for hosting and guest manners. It asks if new clubs should be joined before learning details, whether a wife should repeatedly quote her husband, if hosts should send thank-you notes, whether to deliver weekend gifts in person, and how to respond to mailed gifts, with sample answers and best practices from a past etiquette guide.
Poll Tax Deadline Set for October 1 in 1939 Act
The 1939 legislature Act 82 allows residents to assess poll taxes by October 1 without penalty for voting in August 1940. Taxpayers may pay $1 to county collectors to obtain a poll tax. Delaying until 1940 would bar participation in the 1940 elections.
Excursion Train to Stop in Hope Sunday
The Missouri Pacific excursion train from the New York world’s fair will stop in Hope at 5 25 a m Sunday where 30 or 42 Hope residents are expected to board. The train is assembled at Texarkana and will pause en route to the fair. Details available at the Missouri Pacific ticket office.
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Missouri Pacific
Hope
Texarkana
Missouri Pacific Ticket Office
Neal Auto Rolls Down Embankment Near Baton Rouge
N F O Neal reported minor injuries after his auto overturned and rolled down an embankment near Baton Rouge Louisiana while being pulled from a ditch The car was damaged but O Neal remained unhurt and continued toward New Orleans later returning to Hope.
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N. F. O'Neal
Baton Rouge
O'Neal
New Orleans
Affset
Hope
Japanese Mob at British Embassy in Shanghai and Tokyo
Burst of anti foreign sentiment erupts in Shanghai and Tokyo as unknown assailants throw hand grenades at the British consulate in Tsingtao while tens of thousands rally outside the British embassy in Tokyo. Police cordon the area as crowds surge and clash with officers in a major recent demonstration.
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Shanghai
Unina
Tsingtao
Tokyo
Japan
Cotton futures open and close lower in New Orleans
New Orleans July cotton opened Friday at 9.60 and closed at 9.03 with a quiet spot market five points lower at middling 9.45.
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New Orleans
Spot Cotton
Governor Bailey Warns Legislature on 140 Million Highway Plan
In a special session speech Governor Bailey urged the General Assembly to approve a 140 million dollar highway bond refunding program. He claimed support from over 100 leading banks and warned that rejection would doom Arkansas to a drab fate.
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Little Rock
Bailey
General Assembly
Destiny of
Arkansas
Fa Gap Ee
Des Are
Powhatan
Roosevelt bars strikes against the government amid WPA turmoil
President Roosevelt declared that there could be no strikes against the government, stressing the stance during his press conference as WPA strikes drew attention. In Arkansas, 19 of 31 skilled WPA workers were fired for five days of absence under new federal work relief rules, while others may have valid reasons for missing work and wages.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Little Rock
Arkansas Works Projects Administration
H. C. Baker
Baker
Arkansas Federation of Labor
American Federation
Thackrey
Myr
Thackery
AFL of Li
WPA
Arkansas
Earl Secrest Visits Hope From Flint
Earl Secrest former Hope High School and University of Arkansas grid star is visiting his parents in Hope Myr. He arrived from Flint Michigan where he is connected with a sporting goods firm.
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Earl Secrest
Hope High School
University of Arkansas Grid
Hope, Myr
Secrest
Hope
Flint
Mich
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Westbury
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