Sudeten German Vote Tests Autonomy Demands in Czechoslovakia
In Prague and across Czechoslovakia Sudeten Germans backed pro Nazi Henlein party in municipal voting. Unofficial tallies show Henleinist dominance in German districts, while pro-government coalitions held Czech areas. Authorities set to propose a new nationality statute addressing minority issues amid tensions watched by Hitler.
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Czechoslovakia
Cachoslovakia
Adolph Hitler
Konrad Henlein
Milan Hodra
Moacrseh+Schoenberg
Henlein
Bratislava
Vity
Slovakia
Reichenberg
Czech
Economy Stressed By R A Cook In Campaign Speech
Ro A Conk former Pulaski county judge formally opened his gubernatorial campaign in Searcy pledging economical, businesslike administration if elected. He attacked Bailey administration, supported repeal of auto inspection, eight month rural school terms, and criticized welfare spending. He condemned politically appointed boards and warned of higher taxes under current policy. He said he would retire after two terms and urged removing Bailey service from state government.
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Arkansas
B. J. Oliver
Searcy
Cugh
Apeaker
Coyle
Welfare Department
White County
Col
United States Senate
Bailey
Democratic Committee
Eoale
Carl Bailey
Fle
Johny Wells
Chappy Ryan
Ton
Arkansa
Tam
Blanket
Cook
Guldie” Oliver
Memory versus judgment Quote by Rochefoucauld
A compact adage noting that people lament poor memory yet rarely fault their own judgment. Attributed to Rochefoucauld, it critiques self awareness and the reliability of personal discernment in daily thought.
McNutt Delivers Anti Liquor Gubernatorial Address
Dr Walter Scott McNutt Arkansas College Batesville professor spoke at the Capital hotel at 2 30 p m Saturday urging his bid for governor of Arkansas He attacked Governor Bailey s administration pledged repeal of liquor laws and option wet dry counties He pressed for better schools higher teacher pay homestead exemptions for small farms and tax relief while opposing large undeveloped land holdings He urged attracting new industries a workman s compensation act stricter pardon laws and a dry state position He noted state toll bridge issues and criticized legislature s recent extra session McNutt a native of Arkansas outlined his background and education in Heber Springs Russellville Springdale and the Ozarks.
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Walter Scott McNutt
Arkansas College
Batesville
Capital Hotel
Ark Ans
Carl Bailey
Arkansas
McNutt
Bailey
Dr. McNutt
Searcy
Heber Springs
Russellville
Springdale
College of the Ozarks
Preliminaries to Contested County Seat Fight Filed
Washington faces a post election legal fight as Nash ville attorney George Steel for Albert Hulsey and Ed Yelvin filed two motions to inspect pall banks and to seek a county judge’s ruling on the canvass certificate. Unofficial tallies show Hope leading Washington by about 450 votes with final canvass expected near 2,050 votes. Three legal paths open include challenging judge orders, contesting the county seat move, or challenging actual election figures with cost bonds mentioned.
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Washington
Hempstead Eouity
Hope
Otion
George Steel
Nashville
Steel
Albert
Hulsey
Ed Yelvin
Frank Rider
County Election Board
Rider
Circuit Court
Jaka Jones
Hope Way
Cransom Puzzle Clue by Mathematics Solve
A quirky newspaper puzzle on a page labeled Classifieds asks readers to solve five wordplay clues. Each clue blends names, titles, or phrases with arithmetic hints to reveal a historical or literary figure or term, inviting readers to submit answers.
Congress to Quit Wednesday No Aid for the Railroads
Congress plans to adjourn by Wednesday night without enacting new railroad legislation. Senator Barkley said recon loan liberalization for railroads is not on the program. House Republican leaders criticize relief funds as used for politics, linking to New Deal supporters and unseating Rep Jenks in a contested election.
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Washington
Barkley
Kentucky
Reconstruction Corporation
McClellan
Arkansas
Roosevelt
Quachita
White
Red
Joint Congressional Committee
Senate
House
Bertrand Snell
Tammany Hall
Russ Tweed
United States
Snell
Andrew Jackson
Arthur B. Jenks
New Hampshire
Jenk
Alphonse Ray
Jenks
Roy
Ray
Betty Jane Rhodes Buried in Emmett Oklahoma
Betty Jane Rhodes four years old died at her home in Emmett. She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs W A Rhodes grandparents Mr and Mrs H B Rhodes of Hope and Mrs Smart of Emmett. Funeral services were held at 9 pm Sunday in Emmett with burial at Snell cemetery Emmett.
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Betty Jane Rhodles
W. A. Rhodes
Emmett
H. B. Rhodes
Hope
Smart
Snell
Lightning kills three head of livestock on farm
One horse and a mule were struck and killed by lightning on the J. M. Arnold farm during a storm Sunday morning. No other livestock injured and no further damage reported.
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Tve J. M. Arnold
Japs Move Up Yangtze River Toward Hankow
Japanese land and river forces captured Anking in Anhwei province, thrusting up the Yangtze toward Hankow. Rising Yellow River floods threaten the campaign route, while the U.S. said it would not curtail warship activity on the river. China leads the world in antimony and tungsten production.
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Anking
Anhwei
Yangtze River
Hankow
China
Yellow River
Japan
Henan
Yangtze
U. 5
Shanghai
United States
Yankize River
Mind Your Manners Quiz on Social Usage 1938
A reader quiz on etiquette asks where to place the return address, how to sign on letter marked Mrs, the correct salutation for a firm with multiple women, ink color taste, and the proper greeting by an office girl. The best answer: use the envelope flap for the address, omit under signature, use Dear Ladies for firms, avoid green ink, and greet discreetly if you see your employer.
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Thomas Cartwright
Mrs.Thomas
Helen Cartwright
Madaims
NEA Service, Inc
Wednesday Night Deadline for Voting Tax Receipt Issuance
Sheriff James E. Bearden warns citizens the poll tax receipts needed to vote in the August 9 primary must be issued by midnight Wednesday. He notes last-minute mail rush is prohibited by law and urges residents to apply in person, as Hempstead County has issued about 3,838 receipts so far with ~4,500 expected.
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James E. Bearden
Hempstead
Drunken Drivers Fined in Municipal Court
Charles Shirley and Jim Hornaday were convicted Monday of drunken driving and fined 5100 each. Shirley also fined 40 for disturbing public worship. both filed appeals to circuit court. Bond set at 200 for Shirley and 150 for Hornaday. Several other cases dismissed or fined, including Willie Carrigan 50 for carrying a pistol and $140 bond for notice of appeal. Arkansas Fuel Oil Co awarded 134.72 in a civil action. another suit dismissed with costs.
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Charles Shirley
Jim Jhornaday
Cach
Shirley
Hornaday
Circuit Court
Circuit Cour
Bond
Sil
Wallace Fulton
Luther Prince
Burl Fulton
Dock Fulton
Willie Carrigan
G. Garrett
B. H. Clark
Ted Chaney
The
Arkansas Fuel Oil Co
Wayne ©. Fletcher
C. R. Hamilton
Edgar Downs
Ruff Gentry Barn Destroyed by Fire Near Hope
The Ruff Gentry barn at Shepard ward nine miles west of Hope was destroyed by fire early Saturday during a rain and electrical storm. Much hay corn and potatoes stored inside were also destroyed. It is believed the barn was struck by lightning.
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Shepward
Hope
Visiting Day At Arkansas Fruit and Truck Station
The University of Arkansas Fruit and Truck Experiment Station invites the public to a Visiting Day on Friday June 24 led by G W Ware. Visitors from five counties will tour the farm study fruit crops pastures forestry livestock and field crops with demonstrations for women and pasture management for men. Governor Carl E Bailey and Ben Kilgore address the afternoon program along with a stunt musical act during noon. Lunches may be brought to the grounds.
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University of Arkansas Fruit, and
G. W. Ware
College of Agriculture
Carl E. Bailey
Ben Kilgore
Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation
Land
Far
South
Arkansas
Hope Fair Park Test Station to Open Monday in Hope
In Fair Park Hope plans to reopen its municipal auto testing station next Monday June 20 after the Arkansas Supreme Court’s ruling nullified a 1937 testing law provision. The decision allows Hope and nearby cities to resume testing all local cars as county fees and commissions under the old act are deemed unconstitutional.
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Hope
Fair Park
Little Rock
Arkansas Supreme Court
White County Chancery Court
Searcy County
Dodge
A. T. Hudspeth
North Arkansas
Bryan Sims
Fairpark
Albert Graves
Graves
Supreme Court
Hope Station
Reed Quits Race for Legislature
J. Ko Reed of Nashville Route Two withdraws as a candidate for representative of Hempstead county, citing lateness of crops and duties as a dirt farmer. He thanks supporters and explains the campaign is impractical due to summer engagements.
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J. Ko Reed
Nashville
Route Two
The
Star
Hempstead
Cotton opens and closes modestly in New Orleans trade
In New Orleans cotton markets for July, prices opened at 0.25 and closed at 0.20. Spot cotton finished nine points lower, with middling at 8.25.
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New Orleans
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