Frogs Hunt and Jungle Trip on Grassy Lake Expedition
An observer recounts a Grassy Lake frog hunting outing with Mr and Mrs B Ittamm and companions. Barney Hann shoots bullfrogs while Claude Vane and Thad barter over fish, as they traverse reed filled sluices and the shadowy Sod region. The narrator struggles to free a snagged net as a frog sinks, creating a tense moment amid the swampy, tropical setting.
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Grassy Lake
Claude
Thad
Barney
Louisiana Congressmen Turn Against Huey Long
Five Louisiana congressmen issue a sharp statement branding Huey Long a self confessed traitor to piety and predicting his downfall at the polls next January. Long replies calling them excongressmen and declares all five will fail to win reelection. Names Riley Wilson John Sanetin Name Montet Cleveland Dear and J Sanders Jr sign the statement accusing Long of baseless claims and misrepresentation in his critique of Roosevelt.
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New Orleans
Huey Long
Louisiana
Senate
Long
Inss
PWA
Sean
Newek
Riley J. Wilson
John N. Sanetin
FL Montet
Cleveland Dear
J. ¥. Sanders Jr
Luna
Prandour
Oreal
Roosevelt
Lang
Washington
Raily
Steel Helmets Dissolved in Western Mecklenburg
A Nazi police communique dissolves steel helmet districts in Parchim Lindwigslust Waren for subversive activity. Members face penalties under the February edict and property will be seized. The move cites protests against state orders and rumors linked to treason, with continued details on page six.
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Schwerin
Mecklenburg
Germany
Parehim
Ludwigslust
Waren
Parchim
Lindwigslust
Ireal
Pachim
Ludwigeshust
Parchins
Britain Bans Arms Exports to Ethiopia and Italy
London moves to bar export licenses for arms and ammunition to both Italy and Ethiopia while allowing transit across British territory for Ethiopian shipments. The action follows tensions over the Ethiopia–Italy dispute, with officials noting treaty obligations and potential implications for peace efforts. Ethiopian officials grow hopeful as the lira drops, signaling shifting alliances amid European powers' positions.
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Associated Press
Taly
Ethiopia
House of Commons
Sly Saraud Hoare
Hoare
Laay
George Lansbury
Sir Samuel
Foreign Secretary
Foreign Affairs Committee
Belgium
Barnes Execution Delayed 30 Days At Tucker Prison
Bill Barnes, 21, scheduled for execution by electric chair at Tucker Prison Farm for the murder of Blytheville taxi driver C. A. Martin, 16. Governor grants a 30 day stay to allow further investigation into the Barnes case.
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Little Bore
Fhe Havener Fitrell
Bill Barnes
Tucker Prison Farm
C. A. Martin
Blytheville
Barnes
Fair Playground Appeals for Toys at Fair Park
A Thursday appeal by county health nurse Miss Flora Cotta seeks toy donations for the Fair Park summer playground serving children. Donors may call Miss Cotton at 626 to arrange pickup of checkers dominoes and other games. The playground opened Monday with Mrs. Poy Hemans supervising and four assistants. hours run daily from noon to 6 p.m. except weekends.
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Fair Park
Flora Cotta
Wayne England Opens New Office for Insurance Company
Wayne England presided over the opening of a Great Southern Life Insurance branch at 205 First National Bank building with Wayne J.T. Burland named supervisor. Mgr. Bangla retired to Hope from the district office in Tesavkeuit. Iv F. Williams of Hopeman was named representative with offices with Mr Inglands at Hope.
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Great Southern Life Insurance Company
Baron
First National Bank
Wayne JT. Burland
Mgr. Bangla
Hope
Tesavkeuit
IV F. Williams
Hopeman
Great Southerns Company
Ngsland
The New Deal in Washington by Rodney Dutcher
An analysis of the New Deal work relief programs in Washington. Critics question wage scales and the sufficiency of relief for workers and families. Official estimates put average monthly pay around 40 dollars with annual incomes varying widely, yet none reach the 1500 dollar threshold deemed necessary for a family's health and sustenance. The piece notes ongoing debate between Roosevelt supporters and conservatives about relief adequacy.
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Washington
R M Quigley L A Builder Dies at 76
R M Quigley aged 76 Fort Worth contractor and former Hope resident died in an El Paso hospital from injuries from a car crash near El Paso the same day Mrs Quigley driver of the car sustained minor bruises They lived in Hope years ago Mrs Quigley built the L A Railway tacks between Shreveport and Hope Funeral services were set for Fort Worth at 4 p m Thursday John D Barlow a Hope innkeeper was traveling to Fort Worth for the services
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R. M. Quigley
Contracor
Fort Worth
Texas
Hope
EL Paso
Quigley
L. & A. Railway
Shreveport
John D. Barlow
Hope Hotelsman
State board urges clear state county boundary bill
The State Planning Board urged lawmakers to thaw and consider a bill defining state and county boundaries next session. Claude Rankin, lands committee chairman, said current boundary descriptions vary and supported passage to correct the situation.
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Little Rock
State Planning Board
Claude Rankin
No Agreement on Soft Coal Scale
Washington A halfhour session of the joint scale committee the Appalachian Coal Operators and the United Mine Workers recessed with no agreement on a wage and haul contract. Philip Murray, union vice president, called the result terse. Negotiations to resume Friday follow a three weeks recess tied to the Guffey coal stabilization bill and related NRA measures affecting the bituminous coal industry.
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Washington
Appalachian Coaft
United Mine Workers
Yacaréss
Philip Murray
Union
Dsalii
Jackson Plays Ball Despite Injured Son
Giants third baseman Travis Jackson played in New York despite word that his two year old son had suffered a serious accident. The boy fell on a needle and pierced his eyeball, requiring a delicate operation.
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Louis
UPI
Travis Jackson
Giants
New York
Hunt Believes Liberal Wisconsin Will Go for F. D.
An NBA Service feature reports on Wisconsin politics and social change with Frazier Hunt noting sentiment in Wisconsin as Glenn Frank and supporters discuss unemployment relief. The piece follows Frank’s Madison visit with the Lions Club, highlighting farmer perspectives and the political climate as Roosevelt looms.
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Hunt
Wisconsin
F. D
Wisconsin Politics and La Follette Echoes in Off the Record Talk
The speaker recounts a morning talk with Governor Phil La Follette about Roosevelt, party strategy, and the La Follette legacy. He notes tensions within the old La Follette Legion and hints at a cautious approach to forming a third party, with Loyalists following the elder statesman. Continued on page five.
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Phil LaFollette
Grey
Pitie
la Foll Ette Legion
Bob
Wisconsin
Camden Shipyard pauses as 11 week strike ends power plant
The New York Shipbuilding plant halted operations Thursday and shut down the power plant after an 11 week strike. Pickets and sympathizers numbered in the thousands outside the gates when the announcement was posted. In Arkansas, Attorney General Carl E Bailey ruled that county poor house inmates are not eligible for old age assistance or unemployment relief under current statutes.
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Camden. N. d
New York Shipbuilding Plant
Subsianthy
Little Rock
Carl E. Bailey
Negro Beer Garden Padlocked In Northside
The Northside Beer Garden operated by Dennis Williams was closed Thursday by a padlock order issued by Circuit Judge Dexter Bush. Sheriff Jim Bearden said the beer garden equipment would be sold at public auction and noted this is the second such action against Williams in months due to repeated liquor law violations. Also arrested were J W Brown and his two sons on moonshine charges. they were held in Washington jail pending a hearing before U S Commissioner Phillips.
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Northside
Dennis Willams
Dexter Bush
Jim Bearden
Williams
Bearden
J. W. Brown
J. W. Brown, Jr
Allen Brown
Beard’s Chapel
Hot Springs
Washington
U.S
Phillips
Lexarkana
Reginald
Lobby Payments Highlight Utility Inquiry and Box Incident
Testimony shows the American Federation of Utilities Investors spent about 60000 in six months for investors in its name. A newspaper wrapped box and a whispered transfer from a power official to a congressman arose during Senate scrutiny. Carpenter of Texas Power & Light faced questions about a visit and possible receipt of the box before a vote. He recalled meals or cigars but offered uncertain memory on who, when, or where. The exchange featured sharp probes by Senator Black and questions about Representative Patton amid tense moments. In New York, cotton futures rose amid mixed Liverpool signals with July at 11.87 and December at 11.51.
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Washington
American Federation of Utilities Investors
Hugh Magill
Congress
Senate
Black
Democrat
Alabama
John W. Carpenter
Texas Power & Light Co
House
Carpenter
Schwellenbach
Patton
Texva
Annapolis
New York
Liverpool
Tax bill talks stalled over intercorporation plan
In Washington a tentative tax bill agreement would raise about 200 million dollars annually but excludes the intercorporation dividend tax. The measure hikes taxes on incomes over 150000, inheritances above 50000, and corporate profits over 10 percent of capital. Roosevelt disputes pension plan exemptions and seeks equal treatment for private and public plans amid Senate-House debate. Cemetery cleanup planned near Hope as residents urged to attend.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Democrats
F. D
House Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Roosevelt Social Security
Roosevelt
White House
Harrison
Mississippi
Anake
Senate-House
Seeks Rail Bil
Supreme Court
Clark
Missouri
Wold
Cotton futures slip at New Orleans opening
Markets in New Orleans opened with minor price declines as cotton futures averaged one to three points lower in quiet dealings. July, October, December, and March positions opened at 11.03, 11.41, 11.43, and 11.35 respectively, amid traders awaiting the official loan statement after Senator Bankhead’s Washington briefing. Liverpool reported a quiet, featureless market prevailing overseas.
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New Orleans
New Saints
Washington
Bankhead
Liverpool
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