Political earthquake over alleged state employee assessments
The state press claims officials are funding a political campaign through payroll assessments to maintain a governing faction. Estimates reach from 26 to 100 dollars per employee, potentially raising up to 100,000 dollars for the August primary. The Star urges genuine government reform and rotation of personnel to curb the rise of a political machine.
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Luttle Buck
Hope
State Department
United States of America
Campelen
Furrell
Auhgols
Hayih Ling
U. Soie
British Say Ethiopian Venture Will Cost Italy Dearly
British colonial experts predict a long costly effort for Mussolini to develop Ethiopia. They foresee heavy borrowing at high interest due to anticipated resistance and note Ethiopia’s differs from Kenya and Tanganyika. The piece compares colonial costs, scales, and native administration aims, citing Kenya and Tanganyika investments and European populations.
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Italy
Oscar Leiding
Associated Press
London
Mussolini
Ethiopia
Kenya
Tanganyile
Isly
Great Britain
Regents Railway Development
Guilty Plea in Kidnapping Case Refines Jury
In St Paul Minnesota on Wednesday Edward C Bartholmey former Bensenville postmaster pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy charges tied to a $100000 ransom kidnapping of William Hann Jr a St Paul brewer Alvin Karopis also pleaded guilty Tuesday opening the trial. Toby Peifer a St Paul nightclub owner remains to face his case as jury deliberations continue.
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ST. Paul, Minni
Edimod C. Bartholmey
Bensenville
Poshiaster
William Hann
St. Paul
Alvin
Karopis
Toby Peifer
Cagersman
Mic
Patton to Address Kiwanis Thursday on Railroad Week
A. B. Patton, agent of the L. and A. Jalon, will speak at Hope Kiwanis Thursday. His address centers on Railroad week with the weekly club gathering. The item notes the meeting theme and speaker lineup.
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A. B. Patton
Kiwanis Club
L. & A. Jalon
Hope Kiwanis Club
Assessing State Employer Stirs Up a Political Storm
State officials in Arkansas denounced claims that department workers faced dismissal for refusing campaign contributions to a gubernatorial hopeful. Wiseman and Lasley denied any link between pay status and political giving while a broad drive circulated across departments to raise up to half a month’s salary from employees. Governor Putrell said he would not pick a successor, but allowed department heads and supporters to back a candidate, with a covert plan to collect funds and even track employee preferences for possible allocations.
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Little Rock
State Department
Uipan
State Revenue
Wisesman
P. A. Lasley
State Utilities Commission
Af Revenue Department
Wiseman
Little Kucke
Aise
F Putrell
State Revenue Department
Houdks
A. E. Stonequist Returns From Two Week Vacation
A. E. Stonequist, manager of the South valley Pemney store in Hope, is home after a two week vacation visiting relatives in Osage City Kansas. En route home he called on friends in the Ozark mountains. Mrs. Stonequist, who had been visiting in Kansas, joined him for the trip back.
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Ale. Stoneruist
So. Val J.C. Pemney
Hope
Osage City
Ozark Mountains
Peach Festival to Attract Crowd in Nashville Arkansas
Nashville hosts the Highland District Peach Festival and Homecoming on July 20 as part of Arkansas Centennial celebrations. The district yields about 80 percent of state peaches, with a crop of around 1/2 million bushels after a freeze. The program includes exhibits, soap box derby, speeches by state leaders, a queen pageant, parade, pageant at Scrapper Field, and various contests. Invitations have been issued to Governor Futrell and Senator Robinson, with speakers to be announced.
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Nashville
Ark
ITA
Elbertas
Southwestern Gas & Electric Co
Nan Irvin
Bureau of Information
da. m
Phildren
Baptist Tabernacle
Tabernacle
City Park
Rotary Club
Garner Hotel
Nashville Cubs
Hope
Scrapper Field
Parsons
Miss Vivian
Thompson
Oner
Bank Bulldog
Futrell
Harvey
Joe T. Robinson
Hattie W. Caraway
Ben Cravens
Charles Evins
Robinson
Four Die in New Fighting Over Spanish Labor Issues
Madrid reports four killed in fresh clashes tied to political and labor unrest. The violence follows renewed strikes and street confrontations as authorities grapple with Spain's labor tensions and political instability.
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Madrid
Spain
CentenniaI Edition Praised by Arkansas Geological Survey
The Arkansas Geological Survey expresses congratulations on The Centennial Edition and requests a copy for the library. Librarian Lucy Crooks asks for the price and offers to remit promptly, noting the value of the edition for resource use in their work.
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the Star
Arkansas Geological Survey
Arkansas
Lucy Crooks
4 H Club Girls Contest Saturday Hope Arkansas
Fourteen 4 H Club girls from Hempstead county will compete in Hope at city hall on Saturday July 18 at 10 am for top honors and state camp selection. Four contests include Gardening and Canning Clothing and Room Improvement Food Preparation and Style Dress Revue with records and exhibits required. Best records advance to state camp at University of Arkansas July 3-7.
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Hope
Hempstead
Capital
University of Arkansas College of Agriculture
Ck Food Preparation
Parker House
Gertrude E. Conant
Extension Nutrition
Fannie Mac Elinore
U.S. Round Up of Spy Ring Suspects in Navy Supply Case
Washington moves quickly to hire former official Lichtenaidt-Cont to trial, stressing arrests as the start of a broader sweep. Officials say numerous persons are suspected of aiding Navy sectors for foreign powers.
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Washington
Lichtenaidt
S. Mutsworth
Breckenridge Welcomed by GOP Leaders in Midwestern Swing
AUPEKA Kan vli-Colonel Frank Knox from Illinois and Colonel Henry Breck inridge backed Governor Landon for president in a conference with the GOP line, Knox reported an unmistakable swing in the Middle West toward the Republican ticket as Breckenridge greeted the party.
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Aupeka
Kan Vli
Frank Knox
Af Ilinois
Pewsmer
Urket
Henry Breckinridge
Turned Brown By Brown Turner
Franklin Kentucky special notes National Railroad Week urging appreciation for railroads. It praises trains and stations, comments on sober drivers, and notes railroads maintain their own tracks and facilities. The piece has a light, promotional tone emphasizing railroad contribution to travel and safety.
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Franklin
National Railroad
County Sing to Be Held This Sunday
Roy Lyons of Ozan announced that Hempstead county singing convention will meet at Sardis four miles west of Ozan on Sunday July 19. The event honors Jack Hartsfield, surviving charter member born 1883 at DeAnn, and a charter member of the state convention at Hope. Lyons expects one of the best programs in years and a large crowd, urging attendees to bring basket lunches and song books.
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Roy Lyons
Ozan
Hempstead County
Sardis
Jack Hartsfield
DeAnn
Hartsfield
Hope
Lyons
Townsend Gives Up Arbitrary Power
Cleveland report says Townsend dissolves Old Age Revolving Pensions to form Townsend Recovery Plan a democratic group. It will appoint board members with 16 board seats and one state asset board member per state. Townsend hopes to democratize the movement and hint at a future Townsend political party after November elections.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Townsend
Townsend Recovery Plan, Tac
FL My “Townsend
Power Us
Citizens Maximi
National Assets Board
Thief Movement
Gerald L. K. Smith
Huey Lung
Dr. Townsend
Steamer Rammed in Chesapeake Bay
A steel laden freighter plowing through darkness rammed the side of a Chesapeake boat near Baltimore harbor. About 245 passengers felt the impact, with Governor Nice among those aboard. After hours of panic, all were ferried ashore at daybreak. most were jolted or bruised in the collision.
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Baltimore
Nice of
Maryland
Hempstead County Crop Outlook By Agent Mountcastle
Hempstead County agent Mountcastle predicts a better cotton crop this year, the best since 1931, after surveying crops countywide. He reports corn in better shape due to July rain, hempstead pastures good, but melons suffering from plant and bottle pests. the wider region faces heat damage and a fast-moving cool front delivering showers, with over 1,000 heat deaths nationwide.
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Hempstead
Pas' J
Redland Township
Montall
Chicago
Minnesota
Tusday
Minneapolis
St. Paul
General Hospital
Brawley
Cal
Imperial Valley
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Kewanee
la Salle
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Fredonia
Kan
Kentucky
Arkansas
Missouri
Michigan
Oklahoma
Ohio
Wisconsin
Indians
Nebraska
North Dakota
AFL to Oust 12 Unions in Lewis Steel Drive
Washington reports the American Federation of Labor executive council debated suspending 12 United Mine Workers allied unions over John L. Lewis push to organize all workers in major industries. Craft unions fear loss of power, while a peacemaker faction urges delay until the next council meeting.
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Washington
United Mine Workers
American Federation of Labor Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Willian Green
A. F.of L
John L. Lewis
United Ming Workers
Lewis
Prisnes
George M. Harrison
Hailway Clerks
Harrison
Vouneil
Husband Held for Threatening Star in Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills officers arrested Martin Malone after Polly Moran shouted Don't kill me during a home disturbance. Moran’s screams drew deputies to the residence where Malone was holding a pistol and was handcuffed by police.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Polly. Moran
Martin Malone
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