New Deal Men Push to Shape Democratic Party at Chicago
Washington insiders gathered in Chicago for the Democratic convention signaling White House influence. Cabinet members Ickes Wallace Perkins Jackson Hopkins plus aides and several undersecretaries attended, illustrating Roosevelt's effort to realign the party toward his policies while balancing pragmatic merchants and ardent loyalists.
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Chicago
Washington
Edward J. Kelly
Frank Hague
Jersey City
Inner
Ike
Interior Ickes
Agriculture Woallaee
Labor Perkins
Jackson
Commerce
Mopkins
Graun
Francis Iddle
Matt Maguire
Chapman
Wirtz
Texas
Rent
Lowell Mellett
Charles West
Processing Tax Board of Review
Leon Henderson
Securities and Exchange Commission
Victor Sholis
Fred Polangin
Commerce Department Information Service
James Allen
Justice Departments
Ed Flynn
New York
Joe Guffey
Pennsylvania
Senator Wagner
Senator Byrnes
South Carolina
Senator Hill
Alabama
Sam Rayburn
Tears
Pepper
Florida
Paige
Roosevelt
Women’s Missionary Society Bible Study at First Baptist Church
Social calendar notes a Monday gathering of the Women's Missionary Society at the First Baptist Church for a Bible study led by Mrs. F. L. Padgitt at 4 p.m.
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Women's, Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
F. L. Padgitt
Community magazine drive supports church building effort
An appeal invites readers to donate old magazines to a Cliistian church committee led by Mrs. Joe Floyd Mrs. Jewell Moore and Mrs. B D Rettig to raise funds for a church building project.
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Joe Floyd
Jewell Moore
B. D. Rettig
Cliistian
Card of Thanks and Social Notices from the City
Card of Thanks from the Middlebrooks family expresses gratitude for kindness and flowers after their bereavement. The notice also lists numerous guests and visitors including Mrs Luke Russ Jr and Bobby, Miss Ian Shackleford of Del Rio Texas, W N Shackleford, George T Newhern, Mrs Newborn, C V Nunn, Perkins family, Mary Ethel and Charles Lewis, DL Bush, Lex Helms family, L G Helms Jr Susan Dianne, Ralph Bailey, Mrs Greg or y, M Hy Anderson of Cherry Valley, D Dickinson family, Meg Annie Erwin, WA Gunter, D W Taland, Jim Doflsin, Dorothy Bedson, Thomas Kinser, Bill Routon, M B Tolleson, and Jack Dodson, with travels to Prescott Conway El Dorado Shreveport Corpus Christi and Galveston noted.
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Luke Russ Jr
Bobby
Ian Shackleford
del Rio
Texas
W. N. Shackleford
Shackelford
Prescott
George T. Newhern
Conway
Newborn
C. V. Nunn
Nusne
PB. L. Perkins
Mary Ethel
Charles Lewis
Stampa
WA. Gunter
D. W. Taland
Magnolia
Jim Doflsin
Dorothy Bedson
Jack Dodson
Personal Mention From Dallas to Shreveport Visitors
Personal mentions record Mrs. M. M. Spencer of Dallas as a guest of her sister Mrs. R. J. Paterson and Mr. Patterson. Mrs. Comer Boyett will return from Shreveport where she stayed with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Winkler. Mrs. Ross McKissack and daughter Carolyn of Corpus Christi visit Mrs. Bailey’s brother Ralph Bailey and Mrs. Bailey in Henderson. Tess made a Thursday business trip.
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M. M. Spencer
Dallas, Texas
R. J. Paterson
Mr. Patterson
Lee Williams
Airighten Sarah
Sheridan
William
Paul A. Jones
Jones
Comer Boyett
Shreveport
Winkler
Ross McKissack
Carolyn
Corpus Christi
Ralph Bailey
Export Pool and the Latin temperament
The piece surveys U S Cuba policy from Machado to Batista, noting intervention shifts and the pivot to a neutral, cooperative stance. It highlights defense talks, hemispheric neutrality, and Cuba's hopes for tobacco and sugar markets amid wary ties and regional diplomacy. Opposition to Batista is seen as shaping Washington's approach.
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Cuba
United States
Machado
U. S
Cespedes
Mendieta
Fulgencio Batista
Batista
de Grau San Martin
Ing
U.S
Dr. Gran Son Martin
Washington
Cuban State Department
Foreign Office
Panama
Tuba
Santo Domingo
Argentina
Sam
Senate
Pampas
Oren Harris Appeals for Congressional Race Victory
Oren Harris speaks to Hempstead County supporters about winning a congressional seat. He warns of ominous days and urges preparedness, a strong navy and air force, and defense to safeguard democracy, praising the Monroe Doctrine and opposing foreign wars while condemning totalitarian aggression.
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Serced
Hempstead County
Wich
United States
America
Atlantic
Pacific
New World
Western Hemisphere
Hitler
Monroe Ducivine
Hemisihere
xWe
Flying Co ed romance at Villa Alpha club
In a quiet dining room Tony Scott and Anne Norris plan a future together though Anne fears her guardian's rules. After a tense drive they visit the Villa Alpha, where a dice game hostess Clarice and armed chaos erupt. Anne escapes through back stairs as police arrive. Tony vanishes leaving her pursued.
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Tony Scott
Anne Norris
Anne
Tony
Midland
Post Road
Villa Alpha
Clarice
Miss Norris
Miss Lane
Esa
Dentists' Bills and War Time Civic Demands
Berne reports a call from the Swiss Dentists' Association urging cash payments on dental bills amid wartime strains. A broad political speech argues for new military academies, highway funding for Arkansas Seven District, farm price supports, and full employment while opposing excessive government interference. The speaker, Oren Harris, appeals for support in the August 13 primary, detailing his background and stance on education, social welfare, and economic policy.
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Naval Academy
United States
Arkansas
South
New York
California
Southland
Alleged Law Fees Falsified Records at Southwestern Case
Testimony described how Southwestern branches at West Memphis and Sulphur Springs sold liquor valued at 3.7 million dollars from March 27 to December 19, 1939, with gross profits of 234 thousand. A steel box kitty funded by manager James Cole supplied cash, later entered as travel and entertainment expenses totaling 22.8 thousand. Myatt said large withdrawals occurred during Sherman’s visits, with 2 thousand given to Sherman and a envelope noting the kitty destroyed when Sulphur Springs closed. Federal raid followed, and defense cross examined Clyde Collins about alleged animosity toward Revenue Commissioner McCarroll amid tax actions.
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Southwestern
West Memphis
Sulphur Springs
Myatt
James Cole
Hakinee
Paul Campbell
Clyde Collins
McCarroll
Joe K. Mahony
el Dorado
Litigal
Collins
Notice of Sale in Hope Arkansas Estate Auction 1940
Master in Chancery C Spragins will sell at public auction on July 23 1940 at 10:00 AM at Sutton Collier sales bank Hope Arkansas the estate of J C Martin. The sale includes Dina a 14 year old dark bay mare mule about 1200 pounds and Duck a 10 year old light bay mare mule about 5 hands high. Credit term is three months.
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J. C. Martin
Sutton & Collier
City of
Hope
Arkansas
Dina
Duck
C. ©. Spragins
Bruner Ivory softball beats Magnolia 3 2 on Ted Ridey night
Bruner Ivory hurler Bruner struck out nine as the Oilers defeated Magnolia 3 to 2 in a 55 minute game. Next week’s schedule shows Magnolia Oilers vs Bruner Monday then Murray Team Prescott Tuesday with no games Wednesday and Kidd Dairy and Ice Team Thursday arkana 10 Bruner in trouble with Carroll.
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Bruner-Ivory
Magnolia Oilers
Ted Ridey
Ferguson
Bruner
Kidd Dairy
Arkana
Third Term Question Divides Democrats in 1940
Senator Burke and other Nebraska figures signal split over a possible third Roosevelt term. Wendell Willkie condemns a national anti third term group while Senator Hatch congratulates Henry Wallace on the ticket. Norris supports Wallace as progressives lean toward unity.
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Burke
Nebraska
Wendell Willkie
Republicnen
James W
Len
Los Angeles
Cal
Jeffer
Henry Wallace
Roosevelt
Wallace
Hatch
Norris
Gamer
Mind Your Manners Quiz Answers and Guide
A vintage etiquette note presents questions on guest courtesy, mealtime calls, hats and gloves, and brief guidance. It answers: calling hostess next day is thoughtful. a woman should remove hat and gloves on a short call. avoid calling during meals. if asked to visit, suggest a convenient time. thoughtful people avoid long chatty calls. Practical tips include writing notes if catching someone is hard and brief phone use during meals when necessary.
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Tydings
George
Gillette
Smith
Raymond Jones
Touma
Lawerence Martin
Bueral Holt
Franklin Horton
Bill Wray
Vincent Foster
Buaral Holt
Harrison
Porterfield
Kinser
Malcalm Porterfield
Floyd Porterfield
Thomas Kinser
Malcolm Porterfield
Ruby Walker
Little Rock
M. Porterfield
Mack Duffie
Tom Melnarty
Dick Forester
Lyle Moora
Dick Forrester
Dick White
Wanda Billingslen
Pines
Wanda Billingslea
Miss Billingslea
Nancy Hill
Nell Louise Broyles
Eleanor Jane Feild
Lite Rock
Marjory Wildy
Mary Wilson
Woodman Circle
Woodman Hall
Patricia Geldsticker
Ratliff
Coleman
Nettie Wiggins
Ruth Ellen Bos+well
Elizabeth Rea Wiggins
Turner
Rusie May Harrison
Gertrude Smith
June Hairston
Vivele
DL. Bush
Mort Smith
Lex Helms
Jas
L. (. Helms Jr
Mea Helis
Susan Dianne
Mex
Dehn Keith Gregory Aye
Guess
Mra. Greegory
Anl
M. Hy Anderson
Cherry Valley
Arkun
AMS
D. Dickinson
Mary
Galveston
Fort Worth
Bill Routon
M. EB. Tolleson
Tolleson
Jack Pulkereoy
Houston
C.D. Middiebrooks and Family
Buck Rolph Diamond Cafe
Oren Harris
Georgette
Berne
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Union County
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Congress
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Greeson
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