Louisiana Scandal Probes Stir New Orleans Politics
In a sprawling national report Louisiana politics erupt as federal probes widen into bond and governance scandals. Long machine figures led by Col. Seymour Weiss and Mayor Maestri face pressure as investigations unfold, while ordinary citizens mobilize to demand accountability and potential leadership change.
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Fragmentary Thought About Heaven's Attribute
A garbled line suggests a reflection on the greatest attribute of heaven and belief, with unclear spelling and author attribution. The readable fragment hints at a philosophical or devotional note, but no person, place, or event is clearly identifiable for concrete detail.
Speningg UF Mind Games Misspellings Challenge
A playful brain teaser asks to identify correct spellings among listed misspellings and near matches. The prompt presents odd word forms and seeks the proper standard spellings for a set of quirky terms.
Dogs attack driver in Oklahoma City incident
A fragmented report from the state safety department describes a dog leaping into a driver's lap, causing the vehicle to overturn. The bear and other dog injuries are noted, with unclear dates and locations, suggesting a chaotic accident scene with multiple animal-related hazards.
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Oklahoma
State Safeties Department
Melon Feast Highlights Arkansas Rural Carrier Meeting
Letters Carriers to End 3-Day Meeting With Melon Feast closes here with a watermelon banquet at City Park. The event includes election of officers, selection of the next convention site, and delegates to the national convention. Various officers and speakers from Arkansas and nearby states attend, with musical numbers, devotions, and group announcements. The energy of a single water drop is noted as a metaphor.
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Pair Park
Siltielity
Sion
Wylie J. Roberts
Harrison
L. Johnson
Texarkana
Bunch
FR. Thompson
Chapain
L. M. Walker
Canal
Benediction
Third Term Debate Facts From Founders To Roosevelt
A Willis Thornton analysis argues the third term question generates heat more than clarity. It traces presidents urged to run, notes constitutional nonrestriction, and explains the unwritten rule anchored by Washington. The piece cites Jefferson, Grant, Roosevelt, and Woodrow Wilson and ends noting continuation on Page Three.
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Willis Thornton
NEA
Pasitien
Washington
Jefferson
Jackson
Grant
Theodore Roosevelt
Conlidge
Woodrow Wilson
Carter Glass
Taft
Red
Angel Linit
Hamilton
Hatch Bill Sent Up to President
Washington dispatch reports the Senate fully endorsed a hotel bill barring federal employees from political activity as the measure was sent to the President for action. Continued on page four.
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Hatch
Washington
Senate
Weiss Resigns in Louisiana Scandal
In New Orleans federal reporting Weiss resigns amid a Louisiana scandal as prosecutors pursue new fraud charges against Dr. and others, with ongoing coverage continued on page four.
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New Orleans
Pe Whiley
Federal Jury
House to Vote on Refunding Monday in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK The house set the stage for a Monday afternoon vote on Governor Bailey's 14.587 million highway bond refunding bill after advancing it from the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation. The bill, amid four days of amendments, heads toward final passage after a weekend recess with the final vote expected near 1 pm. The measure passed the committee 74 to 20 with Hemstead’s Vesey and Weisenberger opposing. Bailey backed a senate amendment allowing about 25 percent of highway revenues for road maintenance, minimum 3 million annually. The Reconstruction Finance Corporation would aid refinancing the 140.537 million highway bonds if no state savings result. Continued on page four.
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Bailey
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Arkansas
Jesse H. Jungs
Senate
Bob Bailey
Father of Kidnap Victim Collapses In Palestine
In Jerusalem the father of a kidnapped boy, Rev Gerald R Gouldney of Mogadore, collapsed from strain as the search for his son intensified. Doctors said he was not in critical condition but shown with worry. His Cleveland-based father, Dr. Jacob Golder, a pastor, vowed to pursue the abductors personally to secure release if hopeful news did not arrive Saturday.
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Palestine
Gerald R. Gouldney
Mogadore
Hey
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Jacob Golder
Cleveland
Pipe Line Hearing Set For August Seven
The Arkansas Utilities Commission schedules August seven for a hearing on the Louisiana-Nevada Transit company request to build a natural gas line from Cotton Valley field to Hope Arkansas. The Federal Power Commission approved a similar plan this week, setting rates not to exceed 10 cents per thousand cubic feet and allowing four nearby unserved municipalities to potentially receive service at the same price. Cities Service unit Arkansas-Louisiana Gas Co. has operated in the state since 1929 and now serves the area, having built a line to Okay in 1930 to serve Okay Cement Co.
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Little Rock
State Utilities Commission
Louisiana-Nevada Transit Company
Cotton Valley
Inpany
Okay
Taythow&F.orgh
Louisiana
Hope, Ark
Ideal Cement Company
Ark
Federal Power Commission
Arkansas-Louisiana Gas Company
Okay Cepent
Mind Your Manners on Wedding Etiquette
A quiz on proper wedding courtesy and gifts. It covers signatories for guest books, chivalry in hotel situations, best man and ushers gifts, who gives wedding presents, and who pays for wedding photos. Answers from Mrs. David Jores discuss customary practices and thoughtful options.
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David Jores
Soulion
British Ridicule Nazi Loan Rumor
The British foreign office denounced talk of a large loan to Germany as unofficial and harmful. It warned such rumors could prejudice Anglo Soviet talks while noting there were no official negotiations. The rumor linked to Dr Hebnuth Wohlthat's visit as German trade ambassador.
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Eng
Foriign Office
Germany
Foreign Office
Reich
Hebnuth Wohlthat
Three Die In Hackett Mine Explosion Near Fort Smith
A blast at the H. H. Noel company coal mine in Hackett killed three miners and badly burned a fourth. The deceased were Tommy Doss 28 Willie Denne 28 and Ed Rackels 30. Gilbert Ulmer 39 was hospitalized with head and facial injuries. Early reports cited coal dust ignition. fuel men were the only workers present.
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Ark
H. H. Noel Company
Hackett
Smiles
Tommy Doss
Market
Willie Denne
Greenwood
ED Rackels
Excelsior
Gilbert Ulmer
Typical Youcher Chooses Schoolhouse Leader
In San Francisco Mrs Cath erie from Twin Buttes Arn t selects the most typical schoolhouse leader saying she has no disciplinary problems among a mixed first through eighth grade. She explains she talks straight and that force would be useless with some boys bigger than her. Pedestrians are now required to cross at designated points and are fined for failing to comply.
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San Francisco
Catherie
Foy
Twin Buttes
Arnt
Jesse Jones Says He Is Ashamed of RFC Loan Losses
Washington—Jesse Jones, head of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, told the Senate Banking Committee that RFC loans to business will incur sizeable losses under Roosevelt's new lending bill. Asked if losses might reach 10 to 20 percent, Jones replied, I am ashamed to tell you what I think it will be. It will be plenty.
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Jesse Jones
Federal
Senate Banking Committee
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
RFC
Jones
Roosevelt
Adams
Colorado
Vetch and Clover Boost Winter Cover Crops in Arkansas
Southwest Arkansas farmers keep fields green with vetch and bur clover as winter cover crops to prevent erosion and enrich soil. The practice, supported by Soil Conservation Service projects, has raised yields and reduced fertilizer needs, with mature land turned to permanent pasture and future grazing improvements.
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Arkansas
Soil Conservation Service Project
CCC
Riley Lewallen
Hope
Board of Supervisors
Terre Rouge-Bodean
Mr. Lewallen
Lewallen
Lewvillen
Soil Conservation Service
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