Axis peace terms threaten Europe amid coded reports
Reports from Madrid and Rome claim Hitler and Mussolini offer armistice terms, with France warned of a swift final assault if Munich terms are rejected. Meanwhile 100000 FCC licensees must submit citizenship proofs by August 15 as German bombers strike England, killing 12 and wounding 13.
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Hitler
Mussoli
Bordeaux
Madrid
Franca
Germany
France
Rome
Munich
England
London
Demand for Sliding Tax on Unemployment Steers Debate
The editor argues for a sliding scale unemployment tax to replace a flat 3 percent payroll levy. It notes rising per capita costs, compares international rates, and urges Arkansas legislators to align with federal reform or repeal the current law. It also cites the Malay archipelago as a nest bird trade example.
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Mahama
Congress
Diytelbut
Peti
Great Briain
France
Visiting Day at Hope Experiment Station June 28
Visiting Day at the University of Arkansas College of Agriculture Fruit and Truck Branch Experiment Station near Hope is set for Friday June 28. The public is invited to tour farms, study experiments in fruit and truck crops, forestry, soil conservation, and livestock, with programs by Governor Curl Bakey and university leaders. An afternoon program includes talks on pasture development and soil conservation followed by landscaping demonstrations and a pasture event for men and women visitors.
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University of Arkansas College of Agriculture
Hope
George W. Ware
Arkansas Counies
College of Agriculture
Hove High School
Styliners
Curl &. Bakey
J. W. Fulbright
University of Arkansas
Walter R. Horlacher
Arkansas
C. F. Simmons
Extension Agrinonis
University Arkansas College of Agriculture
Local Marriage Licenses Issued in Hempstead County
County Clerk Frank Hill issued licenses to residents of Hope and nearby locales. White Hays Munn, 36, and Cleo Garrett, 22, both of Hope. John A. Nichols, 22, and Etta Mae Neal, 18, both of Hope. Also Janis Ollie Graham, 21, Moon Vally Ranch Missouri, to Mary Fugu Little, 18, Texarkana. Overton Williams, 22, to Martha Morgan, 18, both of Hope. Love Butler, 35, to Osil Brown, 20, Prescott. Princes Gibson, 22, to Vera Smith, 18, Patmos. John Shaw, 39, to Mary Bradley, 22, both of Hope.
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White Hays Munn
Cleo Garrett
Hope
John A. Nichols
Etta Mae Neal
Janis Ollie Graham
Moon Vally Ranch
Missouri
Mary Fugu Little
Texarkana
Overton Williams
Martha Morgan
Love Butler
Osil Brown
Prescott
Princes Gibson
Vera Smith
Patmos
John Shaw
Mary Bradley
Cranium Crackers Vocabulary Challenge
Five synonyms for Agavegate as a noun are notible entry. Clumsy can be awkward bungling graceless etc. Eccentric steady oddball unconventional whimsical. Hungry famished ravenous starved. Soft mild gentle pliant. Answers appear on the follow up page two.
Sid Bowden Murder Triggers Duke Arrest at Hope Farm
Sid Bowden, 45, formerly of Texarkana, was shot and killed Tuesday night at Freeman Crider’s farm eight miles north of Hope. Charles Duke, 66, a relative living in the same house, is jailed on first degree murder charges. Duke attacked Bowden after threatening him and attempted suicide. Bowden died after being shot twice. Sheriff Baker stated motive centered on Bowden’s alleged despondency over crop conditions. Duke’s family reported no clear motive. Bowden was not married. The body was moved to Texarkana for burial services.
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Sid Bowden
Texarkana
Freeman Crider
Hope
DeAnn
Baker
Charles Duke
Clifton
Baler
Texarkens
Bowden
Duke
Baker Tol
Monroe Doctrine Is Backed by Guns
Washington reports the State Department instructed representatives in Berlin and Rome to warn Germany and Italy against interfering with Western Hemisphere possessions as France or Britain are cited. Ambassador Phillips delivered the position to Halon authorities, and Congress voiced support with a 362 to 8 vote in the House, pledging to uphold the Monroe Doctrine and resist territorial transfers in the Americas.
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Washington
State Department
Berlin
Roma
United States
Rome
Healy
Halon
William Phillips
Congress
House
Senate
Hope City Council Quietly Approves Fire Department Coverage
Mayor W. S. Atkins and Hope city council held a regular semi monthly session Tuesday night. The meeting opened with a motion to pay all monthly bills and hear land reports from committees. A motion passed to insure the fire department building for 8500 and contents for 1500.
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W. S. Atkins
Hope City Council
Einsure
Sleuthing Against Spies Discouraged by Citizens
Private citizens are urged not to investigate espionage or Fifth Column activities. J J Harrison says evidence gathered by individuals should be referred to the local FBI, with DOJ directing agencies to hand over such information. If a Federal law is violated, the U S Attorney will act. FBI Arkansas office listed at 500 Rector Building, Little Rock.
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Social Security
Soleral Security
Mit
Star
Arkoneas
Alabama
Arkansas Press Association
FBI
Rector Building
Little Rock
Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. J. Harrison
Office of Government Reports
United States
Department of Justice
Office
The
Federal Bureau of Investigation In
Arkansas
A Thought On Vows To The Lord From Deuteronomy 23:21
A succinct biblical verse notes that vows to the Lord must be kept and paid in full. It emphasizes divine accountability and the seriousness of pledged commitments. The guidance urges steadfastness in fulfilling solemn promises made to God.
Mena Population Grows 12 Percent to 3499
Fort Smith Ark January census reports that Mena has a total population of 3499, up 12 percent from 3118 in the previous count. District Census Supervisor Buenos Aires announced the figures on Tuesday.
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Mena
Fort Smith, Ark
Buenos Sires
J P Cox speaks to Kiwanis on duty and cooperation
J P Cox addressed the Kiwanis noon meeting at Hotel Barlow on Wednesday. He urged citizens to report un American activities and stressed the duty to cooperate with the government. He said the world is at its lowest ebb and urged calm yet firm vigilance.
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John P. Cox
Kiwanis Club
Hotel Barlow
Cox
United States
J. T. Luck
Mr. Cox
Cotton New York Opening and Closing Prices Report
Cotton futures in New York opened at 10.2 percent, closed at a mid dragging level. The report notes a fractional movement in the Lud. Mid Dling Foot L14 market, reflecting early trading activity and price adjustments for the day.
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New York
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Wasitngton
Federal Communications Commission
Alex. H. Washburn
China
Hope Experiment Station
Hope Band
Frank Hill
Hempstead County
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Colby Bailey
Otto Smith
Smith
Wilson
Collin Bailey
Bailey
Wilson Club
Columbus
Crristen
George Wiley
Johnole Wilson
Olen Delaney
Ralph Bailey
M. L. Melvin Ag Co
W. Hi
Winn
Frank Trimble
B. R. Hamm
Chas
Ray McDowell
Leo Robins
Cook
U. Christopher Olin Lewis
GL. Lewis
New
McDuffie
Bul Lee
Jack ‘Tal
Dick Brundige
Louie Wilson
Eve Jones Floyd
Newkirk
Bert Mehaffey
LaGrone, Jr
Frank Johnson
Carl Gilbert Reese
R. E. Jackson
J. P. Cox
Kiwanis Group
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