Louisiana Sugar Cane Leans to Wallace in Democratic Split
In Irlean’s area the Democratic rift widens as Wallace seeks the state’s Third District seat, backed by Houma planter Pipes and others. Republicans claim the revolt follows T Roosevelt administration pressure, while Governor vows to defend the party ticket. Garner contemplates moving toward his Uvalde home as Roosevelt’s third term remains a flashpoint.
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Lifes Party
Lican
Congress
Idle Pipes
Houma
Theng
Hobert
Mouton
Deius
Wallace
Louisiana
Broussard
Theidney
Ckson
South
Jackson
Democratic Action
Democratic National
A. Farnell
American Sugar Cane League
Baton. Rouge
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Democrats plot to block third term with rivals
Former Missouri senator James A. Reed and Senator Burke of Nebraska discuss organizing a Democratic bloc to oppose a third term. Representative Ditter cites hundreds of volunteers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey revolting against the New Deal convention’s approach. Wallace in Des Moines announces no resignation as secretary of agriculture while critics push him to quit. Republicans warn the Agriculture Department could wield political power in the campaign. A Catholic bishop in Denver calls for a walk to save American institutions from dictatorship.
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James A. Reed
Missouri
Burke
Ditter
Rep. Pa
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Chicago
Wallace
Des Moines
Herbert Hoover
Commerce
Agriculture Department
Cost of Living Up 14 Percent for June
New York reports a 14 percent rise in food costs driving a 5 percent increase in overall living costs for June. Food prices are at their highest since July 1948, 4.9 percent higher than a year earlier, with clothing and sundries unchanged and rent and coal up 4 to 1 percent. White spots noted on Mars the poles of rotation.
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New York
National Industrial Conference Board
Resinech
Mars
Roosevelt Re-elected Amid Calls Against Third Term
The Catholic social service leader blamed greed for power as Roosevelt seeks a third term. He quoted Roosevelt denying any desire to stay in office and called the remark an insult to thinking citizens. Alfalfa Bill Murray urged support for Wendell Willkie in a telegram, pledging backing for president and a cooperative Congress and vowing not to vote for a third term.
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Roosevelt
Catholic Social Service
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Murray Oklahoma Citl
William H
Murray
Wendell Willkie
Oklahoma
Congress
Sealed bids sought for Hope street equipment
The Board of Public Affairs of Hope Arkansas invites sealed bids by 10:00 a.m. August 1 1940 for one crawler type gasoline tractor 20 to 30 HP with 12 inch crawlers and an alternate diesel fuel driven tractor 20 to 40 HP. The current city tractor may be traded in. Bid forms from Roy Anderson City Purchasing Agent. The board may reject any bid or waive irregularities. July 22 26 30.
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Board of Public Affairs
City of Hope
Arkansas
Roy Anderson
Roy Anderton
W.S. Atkins
Lloyd Spencer
Sec Ty
Chas. E. Taylor
Modern playsuits and house dresses for the homemaker
NEA Service notes that when a woman feels she looks her best she gains poise and charm, while tiredness is reduced by wearing well styled day wear. Designers favor playsuits for home use with skirts, matching shorts and shirts, shirtwaisters, and washable house clothes that resist shrinking.
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Marian Young
Liquor Ring Trial Details Sealed in Testimony
Carroll testified he hauled liquor to South Western warehouses in Arkansas then to Tulsa using cash payments and fake names. He said he loaded loads every other day and followed routes mapped by associates. George Dixon, already pleading guilty, advised on safe roads for liquor runs and the company required a stamped federal tax payment.
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Oklahoma
Kansas
Cum Southwestern
Carroll
Southwestern
Arkansas
Tulsa
George Dixon
Girl Is Assaulted and Slain Near River in Arkansas
In Augusta Arkansas a 16 year old farm girl Miss Ruby Montgomery daughter of Mr and Mrs George Montgomery was assaulted and fatally bludgeoned by an unidentified man along the White River bottom country 13 miles south of town. Her companion Myr Flannery aged 18 was knocked unconscious but not seriously hurt. The attack occurred as they walked home from a rural church service Sunday night and the girl died at 4 am in a local clinic.
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Augusta, Ark
White River
Here
Ruby Montgomery
George Montgomery
McClelland
Jesse James Kill a Man in Cold Blood
Frances Markc Olver recalls 76 years ago seeing Jesse James shoot a blacksmith in Oliceville. She, then 15, describes James as a bushwhacker and recounts forcing his victim to kneel and pray before the attack.
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Law
Jesse James
St, Louis
Frances Markc Olver
E Negro Old Folks Home
Frances Oliver
James
Oliceville
Bailey Seeks State Progress in Postwar Plans and Tax Policy
Governor outlines aims to refund highway debt, strengthen local government schools counties and cities, achieve transport parity, promote Arkansas as a tourist destination, and expand income through a broad program. He touts over 10 million dollars in new improvements, debt reduction of 25 million, cash balances up to 4 million, and increased school funding while stressing cooperation with federal agencies and defense needs.
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Joost
Arkansas
Etate
Tennis Tournament Opens July 29 in Hope City
The annual Hope city tennis tournament sponsored by the city will be held the week beginning Monday July 23. Participants should submit their name and entry fee to Garrett Story. Medals will be awarded to each bracket winner to spark interest among tennis fans.
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Hope City
Garrett Story
City weighs cheaper gas rate amid hearings and mass meeting
Hope residents face a potential drop in gas costs as city officials push for lower rates. Arkansas Louisiana Gas Co. data requests stalled prompt an Arkansas Utilities Commission petition. A state hearing is set for July 24, following a mass meeting to gauge public support and fund the legal fight. Louisiana Nevada Transit’s trunk line and wholesale contracts shift supplies to local industries, with the city council weighing attorney costs against possible rate cuts. The dispute culminates in a recent state supreme court decision favoring Louisiana Nevada.
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Arkansas Utilities Commission
McFaddin
Atkins
Hope
Louisiana Nevada Transit Company
Cotton Valley
Louisiana
Okay
Ark
Fulton
Louisiana Nevada Company
Ideal Portland Cement Company
Hope Brick Company
Hope Municipal Water & Light
Arkansas Louisiana Company
Hope Municipal Light
Louisiana Nevada
Hody
Roosevelt's rise shocks New York politics in 1900s
In Dutchess County, a young Theodore Roosevelt defies Democratic tradition by winning a New York State Senate nomination in an auto, shocking Tammany Bosses and Republicans alike. The era’s partisan clash features rivalries with Murphy and Tim Sullivan as Roosevelt faces Blue-eyed Billie Sheehan and tries to thwart Tammany influence.
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New York State Senate
Franklin Roosevelt
Dutchess County
Roosevelt
Maxwell
Tammany
Charlie
Billie Sheehan
United States Senate
Murphy
Big Tim Sullivan
Big Tim
T. R. Dick
Hope Man Home From Army Duty at CMTC Camp Joseph V Robinson
Representative Royce Weisenberger has returned from a 21 day active duty tour with the U S Army where he served as a Lieutenant Instructing CMTC trainees at Camp Joseph v Robinson Little Rock Ark He notes new dell regula tons used first time in the CMTC and that inspecting officers report EMTC the most successful yet Three Hempstead county youths were in his company The men will return August 2 to their homes Lieutenant Paul Power superintendent of Pythnos schools is on a second 21 day tour of active duty for reserve officers He discusses efforts for farmers and state budget measures including highway debt refunding and political criticisms of his opponent who he says aided a subterranean plot against the plan The opponent faces debate over his public service record and the administration’s achievements.
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Royce Weisenberger
U.S. Army
CMTC
Camp
Joseph v. Robinson
Little Rock
Ark
Weisenberger
Hempstead County
Paul Power
Pythnos Schools
Bailey
Herges
Mind Your Manners Trivia On Wedding Etiquette Questions
The text presents etiquette questions about thanking wedding gift givers and distant well wishers. It asks if a bride should write notes to friends of her husband she has never met and to friends who were far away who offered good wishes. The passage appears as a tongue in cheek or instructional prompt for social conduct guidance.
Chamber of Commerce Membership Increases
The Chamber reports 22 new members in 60 days following a quiet board-driven campaign. More memberships expected as canvassing completes. A full member list will be published on August 1. The organization now has more members than at any time in its history.
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Chamber of Commerce
Bathtime and Atttyess Cucktail Mystery Note
A garbled historical passage mentions forms for a solution, inner name usage, a Hilley special cucktail, Columbus, Ou man blitz, and a dramatic wind sway claim for a 115 foot chimney. The text blends odd spellings and obscure references with possible domestic and weather imagery.
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