Arkansas welfare receipts show liquor and sales taxes fund pensions
An official statement from the Arkansas Department of Public Welfare details receipts and disbursements for 14 months ending May 31. It notes liquor and general sales taxes provide most pension funding, with specific figures for liquor tax, wine tax, table games, and other sources. The piece critiques politicians for opposing liquor repeal and sales tax reliance, urging honest debate on modern challenges.
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Department of Public Welfare
State of Arkansas
al- Kanisas
Witte
Sharp County
Robinson Futrell to Speak at Peach Fete in Nashville
Nashville Arkansas gears up for a one day Peach Festival centennial homecoming. Senator Joe Robinson Governor Futrell A S Cravens and Charles Evans are slated speakers at the Baptist Tabernacle. Events include soap box derby races prize attractions and a harmonic concert for visitors and former residents.
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Nashville
Ark
Arkansas
May Street
Saide
Baptist Tabernacle
WP. Willams
Zes
Gaize
Little Rock
Robinson and
Furrell
al Fawin
Ht the Baptist Tabernacle
Joe T. Robinson
J. M. Futrell
A. 5
Bev Cravens
Chas. Evans
Aso
Osta
Masters’ Bank
Tain
WPA Sens
Bob Burns Homecoming in Little Rock for Rhythm on the Range
Bob Burns greeted in Little Rock for the world premiere of Rhythm on the Range with a parade and a stage speech at Pulaski theater. Celebrities, officials, and curious crowds watched as Burns and his son arrived with the famed bazooka amid Hollywood style and a police escort.
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Little Rock
Bob Burns
van Buren
Robin
Pulaski Theater
Arkansas
Little Reel
Paramount
Bob
Bing Crosby
Hollywood
Joe T. Robinsie
Tmogene Schneider
Lenoke
Wd Mem
Curtig Stout
Hodson Lewis
Bing Densby
Ex-Convict Found Dead in Bushes Near Russellville
Russellville Arkansas report: Clyde Martin Jr, 22, a paroled Oklahoma convict, found dead in bushes near the Hall Bend community southeast of Russellville. Chief Deputy Burk Harris said Martin had signed a confession to a Monday night crime after church services.
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Russellville
Ark
Oklahoma
Halla Bend
Burk Harris
Clyde Martin, Jr
Judge and Sheriff Candidates Open Debate at Patmos
Hempstead county kicked off its 1936 stump tour at Patmos with four judge candidates and two sheriff hopefuls airing plans. RL Byers touted debt-free county finances and lower levies. Frank Rider urged focus on county roads and fair dealings. Ruffin White called for rural road improvements. Luther Higgason stressed past record. Sheriff contenders Bearden and Ward clashed over crime, county enforcement, and unpaid taxes, with Bearden claiming a crime crackdown and Ward accusing Bearden of inaction and tax delinquency.
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Kelly Bryant
Hempstead County
Patmos
O. T. Rider
Badean Township
RL. Byers
Mary
Byers
Tom High
Jim Bearden
Frank Rider
Parnis
Ruffin White
Luther Higgason
Higgason
W. S. Atkins
Hope
C. E. Jalmson
Arkansas Supreme Court
Atkins
Griffin Smith
Natilies
Johnson
Nyberg Measure Rapped by Johnson in Hope Speech
Arthur J. Johnson, gubernatorial candidate, addressed about 150 people on the Hope city hall steps Monday night arguing that the Nyberg amendment would abolish the legislature and harm schools and old age pensions. He urged reenactment of the sales tax as vital to education funding and pensions, citing Arkansan needs and state responsibility.
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Arthur J. Johnson
Johnson
Hope City Hall
Arkapsay
Star City
Lincoln County
Albert Graves
Sugecksta
Futrell
Arkansas
Nyberg
Reed's Daughter to Speak on Governor Campaign
Howard Reed's daughter Miss Bernice Reed is slated to address Hempstead county citizens at 2 p.m. Wednesday about her father's gubernatorial bid. Though not definite, she may also attend at Hope city hall. Reed has run for governor twice before and strongly criticizes the sales tax.
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Howard Reed
Bernice Reed
Hempstead County
Hove
Reed
Yas Ag
Bread truck ambush shocks New Orleans area
An attack Tuesday on a bread truck in New Orleans sparked police investigations into possible links with a unit boycott declared against the city by the Dairy Farmers union. Authorities are examining whether the incident connects to the boycott amid ongoing tensions.
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New Orleans
Palice
Farrtors
Ten Arabs Killed in Jerusalem War Engagement
In Jerusalem the fighting between British troops and militants in the Nablus hills left at least ten Arabs dead and many wounded amid a sharp clash. Reports from Ankara note a Turkish citizenship grant to over a thousand white Russian families exiled since the Soviet revolution, with another hundred labeled undesirable and urged to leave Turkey. The Roosevelt Island air project includes nineteen loudspeakers for a public information system.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
Nablus
Avate
Ankara
Turkey
Nansen International Office For Refugees
League of Nations
Roosevelt Mieeway
Long Island
148 Americans in Madrid Still in Clutches of War
Reports to the Department of State indicate 148 refugees remain sheltered in the Madrid embassy amid Spain's civil strife. Embassy third secretary Eric Wendelin plans to evacuate them by train Thursday morning as fighting intensifies with bombing, artillery, and mountain raiders targeting loyalist positions and rebel garrisons near San Sebastian.
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Madrid
Washington
Department of State
Spain
Eric Wendelin
Department
Associated Press
Lycia
San Sebastian
Highway Board Split Over Ashley Endorsement In Arkansas
In Little Rock two State Highway Commission members refused to switch support from Ed F. McDonald to the administration endorsed Senator John C. Ashley for governor. The governor expressed regret but acknowledged their right to back their chosen candidate. WPA foremen face dismissal rumors amid alleged political activity and a Sharp pledge that workers won’t lose their jobs over voting choices. Foremen allegedly pressured workers for county races. investigations to follow.
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Little Rock
Futrell
John C. Ashley
State Highway Commission
Dave Block
Wynne
Commission
Charles H. Murphy
el Dorado
Ed F. McDonald
Ashley
WPA
Floyd Sharp
Sharp
Worksngress
Works Progress Administration
Vlecfmm
Turned Brown By Brown Turner MEMPHIS Special
Fragmentary Memphis note reports on a drug claim by the English Nave called benzédrine said to cure low mood and shyness, with side remarks about naming and a car park incident in Memphis. It also mentions the American Automobile Association finding drivers average 41 years old and a critique of radio advertisements.
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Memphis
Teriny
Liverpool
American Automobile Association
Forest Fire Tragedy Claims Three in Montana
A dangerous forest fire near Havre swept a 25 mile front in the Little Rockies, killing three members of a U S Geological Survey party and leaving one person missing. The deceased were Cameron Baker of Havre, a Northwestern University faculty member, Joan Rowles of Sandusky Montana, and S Br Brochuni er of Lowell Massachusetts.
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Havre
Montana
Little Rockies
Here
U. S. Geological Survey
Cameron Baker
Meher
Northwestern University
Joan Rowles
Sandusky
Mont
S. BR. Brochunier
Lowell
Mass
Cooler Weather Sweeps Wheat Belt With Rain Drought Ended
CHICAGO. The heat and drought seared Corn and Wheat Belt states saw cooler temperatures Tuesday as showers varied in intensity. Forecaster J. R. Lloyd said no more rain is in sight immediately, with indications of even cooler weather Wednesday. Higher humidity and lingering dry spells were noted in parts of the region.
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Chicago
J. R. Lloyd
Abandoned Music to Probe Rackets
Thomas E. Dewey, a New York prosecutor and former Owasso man, leads a racketeering probe. The special prosecutor sent Luciana and lieutenants to jail after state court trials, echoing crusaders who fought organized crime. Dewey, 34, with a calm courtroom voice, follows past reformers Lexon, Jerome and Seabury in the fight against rackets.
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Charles Norman
Associated Press
New York
Owasso
Mieh
Jeity
Thomas EB. Dewey
Charles “Bucky" Luciana
Speaking Schedule Across Hempstead County
Current speaking engagements list several candidates across Hempstead and Nevada counties. Notable stops include Wamee Guernsey at Havre city hall on Wednesday, July 24, and Figlion in Saratwuga on Friday Tp 21. Nevada County entries show Al Gtuft City on Wednesday July 22 and Falyun Friday at 8 pm.
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Hempstead County
Car Taking Patient in Ditch Near Paragould Tragedy
Three killed and two critically hurt when a Piggott ambulance carrying a patient to Paragould medical facility veered into a ditch to avoid a truck at Rector highway intersection. Victims named Ethridge Staggs, Clyde Rawlings, and Dr. George Cone. Ambulance occupants Randall Davie and Mrs Ethridge Staggs suffered critical injuries.
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Paragould
Ark
Here
Ethridge Staggs
Piggott
Clyde Rawlings
Datto
George Cone
Rector Highway
Wre
Ethridge Stages
Bailey to Speak Here on August 7
Attorney General Carl B. Balls plans a speaking tour visiting Texarkana Hope and nearby towns this Friday August 7. Known for prosecuting Pul and Perry counties and for sending racketeer Lucky Luciano to New York, Bailey draws statewide attention as he campaigns for governor.
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Carl’ B. Balls
Pul
Perry
Carl Bailey
Chain Bank
Pulaski County
Charles
Lucky” Luciano
New York
Arkansas
Bailey
Stamps
Texarkana
Hope
District Welfare Meeting Held Here
Captain C H Andrews state welfare commissioner addressed a district welfare board meeting Monday night at Hope city hall. Attendees included J W Fulton Harry Kerr and several state officers and field agents from 12 Southwest Arkansas counties. After a review of Arkansas welfare aims and achievements he outlined future plans. Hempstead county offices are led by Mrs Roy Aimlersale and Mrs Sulke Beooning.
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C. H. Andrews
Arkansas
Hope City Hall
Andrews
J. W. Fulton
Harry Kerr
Maggie Raynolds
Dollie Newburn
Elizabeth White
Fugitive Chilton Faces Oklahoma Pardon Bid After Years
A. Frey says he will not press charges against Carlton Chilton unless the governor of Oklahoma requests it. Chilton fled the reformatory years ago, and Frey awaits a reply to a telegram proposing a pardon as the governor weighs options.
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A. Frey
Carlton
Chilton
Oklahoma
Reformatory
Frey
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