Civil Suit Verdict in Favor of Penney Store in Hope
A Clark county jury ruled in favor of the J C Penney company store of Hope in a suit by Mrs Lela Slade of Hope seeking damages over a spider bite while employed there. The case, first heard in Hempstead circuit court in April, was later moved to Arkadelphia, with Slade testifying. verdict delivered after about an hour of deliberation.
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Clark County
J. C. Penney Company
Hope
Lela Slade
Penney Company
Hempstead
Arkadelphia
Slade
Grand
John P. Vesey
Hope and
Luckadoo
W. S. Atkins
Martin Fulks
Little Rock
Wage Hour Law Changes Raise Pay for 530000 Workers
Bruce Catton notes New York state enforces labor standards with inspectors for every 3000 workers. The wage hour law increases minimum wage from 2 to 3 cents and shortens the work week from 44 to 42 hours starting Oct 2, affecting about 530,000 workers with higher pay.
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New York State
Dallas Clerks at Wits End After Basement Flood
City clerks in Dallas faced a flood that soaked labels from canned goods in a basement making it impossible to identify beams soup peas or corn. A separate note records a slow flight speed of five miles per hour for a woodcock, the slowest known bird flight record.
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Dallas
Harrison in Hollywood: Joseph Santley’s long road to directing
Director Joseph Santley recalls a 47-year career in stage and film, from star in 1895 to directing early talkies. He describes avoiding dancing, replacing Fred Astaire in 1933, and co directing Cocoanuts. He moved to Hollywood in 1934, working with Groucho Marx and others, later writing screenplays and directing Musicals and shorts.
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Hollywood
Joseph Santley
Santley
Joe Santley
Ivy Sawyer
Joe, Sr
Wolf
Fred Astaire
New York
Astaire
Joe
Long Island
Eddie Canter
Rudy Vallee
Helen Twelve- Trees
Groucho Marx
Diller
Little Willie
East Lynne
Cedric
Raymond Hitchcock
America
Corse Peyton
Billy the Kid
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Malaria Relief
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a cure for malaria with reduced quinidine and iron. It claims to relieve chills and fever, is pleasant to take, suitable for children, and available at drugstores with a larger size offering more value.
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Grove
Grave
Ake Grove
Sikes Wins Over Risko In Arkansas Heavyweight Bout
Robert Lee Sikes of Fine Bluff wins a dramatic 6 round decision over Johnny Risko in Pink Bluff Arkansas. A crowd of about 500 watches Risko falter as Sikes overcomes a rough start and delivers decisive blows late to secure the triumph.
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Pink Bluff
Ark
Robert Lee Sikes
Fine Bluff
Johnny Risko
Cleveland Baker Boy
Arkansas River Valley
Robert Lee
CCC
Sikes
Dempsey
Riske
Riska
Tunney
Sehmeling
Sharkey
Walker
Real
Johny
Risko
Johnny Flop
Bob
Attempt to Stop Ball Ex Troversial Amendments
The lieutenant governor and senate president refused motions to table or limit debate on amendments, prompting protests. Senator Hendrix Rowell asserts the presiding officer overreaches, insisting he be recognized. Bailey warns against ultimatums. Debate centers on a $140,000,000 appropriation as opponents call for adequate public guidance.
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Bob
Senate
Hendrix Rowell
Pine Bluff
Jefferson County
Tim
Mr. Bailey
Rowell
Bailey
House
Senators Clash Over Refunding DIA Vote Tactics
In a heated Senate confrontation amid debate on refunding the DIA, Bailey accuses presiding officers of exceeding authority while Rowell urges adherence to rules. Abington and Combs accuse proponents of railroad tactics to push the bill, claiming haste suppresses open discussion. Rabbi Braue urges dignity amid turmoil.
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Mr. Bailey
Senate
Rowell
Railroad Bg
Bailey
W. H. Abington
Beebe
DIA
Tne
Hey
Steve Combs
Springfield
Conway County
Ithrough
Diz Shows Wrigley Some Fine Pitching
Chicago’s Dizzy Dews returns from the doghouse to pitch a masterful five hit victory over Brooklyn 18 to 2 at Wrigley Field. Wrigley’s second start of the season, he outpitched Dean until the fifth, while Hartnett’s offense backed him with two early ribbies and a homer by Hartnett himself. Brooklyn’s offense managed two runs late as Cubs accelerate to a lopsided win.
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Chicago
Dizzy Dews
Chicago Cubs
Wrigley
Brooklyn
Ole Dis
Dodgers
Gabby Hartnett
New York
Pittsburgh
Dean
Cardinals
Art Parks
Billy Harman
Cubs
Hartnett
Dick Partell
Hack
Herman
Augie Galan
Phelps
Gene Moore
Lavageth
Dolph Camilli
Hartrett
Din
Dizzy Cid
Six Injured After Protesters Refuse to Stop
Six people were hospitalized after a confrontation as four rioters refused to stop and aid responders. Viator suffered facial cuts and shock, Maridel Viator endured scalp lacerations, and Mrs. Rose had a fractured shoulder. Edmund Rose Jr. and Mrs Viator were treated and released. the others remained under care Wednesday night.
Bill Dickey Homers as Yankees Rout Browns in Game
New York Yankees walloped the St Louis Browns 9 to 1 in the second game of the series tying a modern league mark by scoring in every inning they batted. Bill Dickey hit three home runs, nearing Lou Gehrig’s nine inning record of four, as Red Ruffing allowed only three Brown hits and scattered runs through the game.
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New York
New York Yankees
St. Louis Browns
Clubes Af
Yankees
Bill Dickey
Caterior
Jit
Lou Gehrig
Browns
Red
Soviet Arctic Women Fight for New Frontier
Excerpt from Ruth Grubers I Went to the Soviet Arctic describes how Arctic society opens oil gold and tundra wealth while women gain equality. It notes women balance work and marriage with state support like nurseries and schools.
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Artic
Ruth Gruber
Arctic
New York Pastor Aims for Commerce Degree Amid Global Tensions
A newspaper item notes Bob Pastor's ongoing commerce degree work at New York University after a September 20 bout with Joe Louis in Detroit. It contrasts postwar social shifts with colonial remnants, highlighting women gaining voting rights, public roles, and shared domestic duties while pursuing professions and social improvement.
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Pastor
New York
Bob Pastor
Joe Louis
Detroit
New York University
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