Peiping Under Fire as Japanese Troops Attack
Chinese headquarters report夜 Japanese forces bombarded Peiping shortly before midnight as U S ambassadors in Tokyo and Peiping urged hostilities avoidance Secretary Hull said ambassadors would press both governments to prevent fighting in Peiping Japanese plan to settle the North China conflict on Japan's terms was outlined by Foreign Minister Hirota in a Diet address and noted relations with the United States improving while China remains the main friction point
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China
Peiping
Hull
Washington
Tokyo
U. S
United States
International Legation Quarter
Associated Press
Japan
TOKIO
Koki Hirota
Japa
Diet
Chita
Lfirate
Heitar
Great
Britain
Daqian
East Asia
Manchukuo
Hirota
Russia
Marco Polo
Xinguing River
North China
Simos
Heavy Casualties Mark Spanish Front Near Madrid
Government and rebel forces clashed at Villanueva de la Canada ten miles west of Madrid. Bitter fighting produced heavy casualties while government battalions held new positions north of Brunete amid intensified aerial and artillery bombardments.
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Associated Press
Villanueva de la Canada
Jose Miaja
Madrid
Brunete
Texas Authorities Seek Mrs Traxler
Mrs Nell Traxler free on bonds totaling 11 000 faces extradition in Eastham prison escape case. She to appear in Chickasha justice court Tuesday to receive papers, while her husband Polo Traxler remains wounded in McAlester hospital after two weeks of freedom. She posted 2 500 bond on a fugitive warrant and earlier 3 50 bond on a Grady county aiding charge. previously released on 5 000 bond after Durant arraignment on harboring a fugitive federal charge.
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Chickasha
Olda
Nell Traxler
Polo Traxler
Eastham
Texas
Justice Court
Desperado
McAlester Penitentiary
Watt Moreman
Crockett
King Texas
Traxler
Grady County
Durant
Bantam Champ Crowned After Crowing Record
In Tacoma Washington a Polish bantam cock won the world championship by crowing 24 times in ten minutes. The second place Brahma bantam owned by A A Ricketts of Orange California failed after 15 crows. The champion’s owner is Bert's Bantam Yard of Everett Washington. Numerous voting restrictions are noted for American elections.
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Tacoma
Wash
Northwest
Pierie
Bert
Bantam Yard
Elverett
A. A Ricketts
Orange
California
Brahma
Parker Beats Hare to Retake Davis Cup for U S
In Wimbledon's bulletin the United States reclaimed the Davis Cup as Frankie Parker of Milwaukee defeated Charles Egar Hare of Great Britain in three straight sets 6-2 6-4 6-2. Washington reports Speaker pro tempore Joel of Texas says price stabilization legislation for farming looks promising this session.
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Wimbleton
Eng
United States
Frankie Parker
Milwaukee
Charles Egar Hare
Great Britain
Washington
Joel
Texas
House Agriculture Committee
National Farm Organization
Forest Festival Slated Thursday Near Ashdown Arkansas
The second annual forestry festival, announced by C. D. Calhoun, will occur Thursday north of Ashdown, Arkansas, at the end of Highway 71. Activities begin 2:30 p.m. lasting about 4 hours with contests in wood sawing, chopping, horse shoe pitching, and more, culminating in state championship rounds. Foresters and officials including Charles A. Gillett will attend.
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Ashdown
Ark
C. D. Calhoun
Arkansas District Ranger
Horatio
Afrk
Cathoun
Forestry Service
Charles A. Gillett
David Campbell
N. K- Clemnensen
Bolt Strikes Bed in Kendallville Home No Injuries Reported
A lightning bolt struck a bedchamber in Kendallville injuring plaster but causing no injuries to Mr and Mrs Sherman or others. The bolt jumped to the metal bed and through the posts, splintering the floor as neighbors watched in fear. Later, Tucson streets name tale describes Brawway plaque history.
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Kendallville
India
Mrs
Sherman
To Make Plans for Sheriffs Meeting
A committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Hope Furniture undertaking parlors to arrange the Arkansas Sheriffs and Collectors association convention in Hope on August 16. Sheriff Jim Bearden appointed the committee, inviting sheriffs from every county, state officials, and representatives to attend. Members include Mayor Albert Graves, T. S. Cornelius, John L. Wilson, John W. Ridghill, Roy Stephenson, Charles Taylor, E. P. Young, Luther Garner, Dewey Hendrix, Jim Bearden, Leonard Ellis, C. Cook, Paul Dwin Jr., Mrs Flora Cotton Slater, Miss Ray Webb, and Miss Louise Hancran.
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Arkansas Sheriffs and Collectors Association
Hope
of Hope Furniture Company
Jim Bearden
Albert Graves
T. 5. Cornelius
John L. Wilson
John
Milto n Leroy Evans Enlists in U S Army
Milton Leroy Evans of McNary has enlisted in the U S army through the army recruiting office at Texarkana Texas announced Tuesday by Sgt Homer T Cummings
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Milton Leroy Evans
McNary
U.S. Army
Army
Texarkana
Texas
Homer T. Cummings
Mind Your Manners Quiz On Social Etiquette And Etiquette Scenarios
A quirky etiquette quiz presents questions on manners at outdoor concerts buses and beaches. It asks who should speak first, whether necking is appropriate on public beaches, paying fares, and how to handle a man offering payment, with suggested reactions and the best course of action.
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Hank
Nets
Cleveland Strike Violence Seen as City’s Worst
Four hundred police guarded the Republic Steel plant area in Cleveland after a night of rioting tied to the steel strike. One man was killed and scores were injured Monday, with more than 60 hospitalizations reported.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Republic Steel Corporation
Republic
Corrigan-McKinney
Midsummer Cool Wave Moves East
A cool front from the middle west spread eastward Monday night lowering highs beyond the Alleghanies. Chicago reported 72 degrees with Montana readings in the 60s and some Great Lakes areas in the 50s and 60s. Forecaster J R Lloyd noted above normal readings in New England and along the Atlantic coast, with rain likely Tuesday.
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Associated Press
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North Central States
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Alpena
Mich
Lloyd
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Woman Founder of Needlework Plant in Kentucky
Hardinsburg reports a local needlework business created by Mrs. Beard, who transformed wool into handstitched comforters for profit. From a sheep dealer couple starting in 1921 to a growing operation, she built a studio, expanded to wholesale work, and kept the craft alive despite rapid growth.
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Ken Wiote
Hardinsburg
M. D. Beard
Beard
Wage and Hour Bill Debate Opens in Senate Fight
Senate chamber scenes show Senator Black leading a push for federally fixed wage and hour standards. The debate focuses on establishing a board to set minimum wages and maximum hours for large industry sectors amid adjournment pressures and Roosevelt program priorities.
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Washington
Black
Alabama
Senate
Southland
United States
Congress
Senator Black
D-Ala
Barkley
D-Ky
Copeland
Kentucky
Earth Tremor Devastates Mexican Cities. Mass Casualties Feared
In Mexico, a powerful quake hit Vera Cruz and Puebla states causing widespread destruction. Dozens dead and many injured as hospitals overflow and aid stations form. A medical van rushed from Orizaba toward Mul Trata to assist the hardest hit area.
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Exico
Mexico
Vera Cri
Puebla
Orizaba
Multrata
Wodd
Legion Post Calls Special Meeting
A called meeting of the Leslie Huddleston post of American Legion will be held at 8 p m Friday at Hope City Pal. All ex service men are urged to attend. New officers will be elected and delegates to the state convention in Hot Springs August 9 16 and 11 will be chosen. Announcement of the meeting was made by H C Hollis.
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Leslie Huddleston
American Legion
Hope City
Hot Springs
8. C. Hollis
Memorial Unit Proposes Robinson Memorial Association
In Little Rock Ark James J Harrison state director proposed forming a Joseph T Robinson Memorial Association. He invited Arkansas citizens to meet to organize a statewide body to erect a monument at the late senator's grave mark his birthplace and publish his biography. Letters were sent to notable residents across the state including Harvey C Couch Frank Vinsenthaler Wallace Townsend J F Loughborough C Hamilton Moses Judge Mann Charles Walls John Hugh Reynolds Sige mon and others.
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Little Rock
Ark
Joseph T. Robinson
James J. Harrison
Arkansas
Harrison
Harvey C. Couch
Pine Bluff
Frank Vinsenthaler
Gilbert Leigh
Roy L. Thompson
J. F. Loughborough
Wallace Townsend
C. Hamilton Moses
H. Mann
Forest City
Charles A. Walls
Lonoke
John Hugh Reynolds
Conway
J. QO. E. Beck
Hughes
J. Wilson
Wilmot
B W. Frost
Texarkana
R. N. Garrett
el Dorado
M. L. Sigemon
Monticello
Texas Cadet Killed When Plane Crashes
Aviation Cadet Arthur B. G. Rigler from Plainview Texas was killed when his training plane crashed at the naval air station in Pensacola Florida during take offs and landings. Aviation Machinist Mate Ward W. Thomas from Pendulac Michigan was critically injured. The student fought for control but could not recover from a spin at low altitude.
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Fla
Arthur B. G. Rigler
Plainview
Texas
Naval Air Station
Ward W. Thomas
Pendulac
Mich
Rigler
Old Corry Field
Thomas
Barrymore Yacht to Be Sold to Pay Creditors
Los Angeles John Barrymore's 120 foot yacht Infanta valued by him at 200000 and appraised at 55000 will be sold to satisfy creditors. Federal Judge Paul J McCormick refused to allow foreclosure on a $40000 mortgage and directed the actor to advertise for bids as debtors petitioned bankruptcy in February.
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Los Angeles
John Barrymore
Paul 3. McCormick
Arthur Morris
Cotton prices in New Orleans market slip steady
Cotton trading in New Orleans opened Tuesday at 1.59 and closed at 11.15 amid a steady spot market. Prices show a 16 point rise for middling grades, signaling modest gains in the day’s activity.
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New Orleans
Cottan
Spot Cotton
Independent bid looms as Arkansas senator race unfolds
R Waters, Danville school examiner known as The Ambassador From Yell, announces an independent bid for the U S Senate seat left by the death of Joe Robinson. Amid talk of a state Democratic convention, Bailey remains the Democratic nominee while Saline County faces party rule disputes and potential expulsions.
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Ark
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Danville
Carle B. Bailey
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Bailey
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Lonoke
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Oklahoma
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Mment
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