Deadly Milwaukee Olympian wreck shocks nation
Miles City reports the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Olympian passenger train plunged into Custer Creek at night after a bridge failure. At least twenty dead, with survivors recalling a sudden surge and frantic escape attempts. Rescue crews continued to recover bodies as officials warned the toll could rise past forty.
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Miles City
Mont
Custer Creek
Milwaukee
Vixpress
Mant
Monlina Creek
Low Brill
Mites City Sur
Here
EU Saupe
Suger
Thomas Thoresen
Dawson
Minn
Fis
Haaedly
Alloa
Vnl
Northern Pacific
Ira Golden Wins Right to Collect Civil Service Pay
The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled that a civil service employee may compel payment of due salary from the state when employment facts are established and funds are appropriated. The decision overruled a Pulaski circuit court and involved Ira Golden of Searcy, ex-auditor for the Revenue Department, who sought 425 dollars from November 15, 1937, to February 18, 1938.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Supreme Court
Pulaski
Golden
Searcy
Revenue Department
McCarroll
Nevada Chancery Court
Mary Robesst Tucker Lindman
Nevada County
Donnie Welty
Dave Watts
C. Fincher
Bridge Districts Receive State Relief Funds
The State Re funding Board approved about 299,851 in state funds for relief of nine bridge improvement districts under Act 1 of the March special session. Allocations include Yell and Pope counties Dardihelle 1,818.78 and Clark county Wheten Springs 20,922.82, with others listed in the resolution.
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Little Rock
Yell
Pope
Dardihelle
Clark County
Wheten Springs
Air squeezing new heat control method developed in Spokane
Vernon L. Hickey, a Spokane theater engineer, unveils a compressed air conditioning system using an air compressor and expansion tank to chill air without ice or coolants. It claims humidity and temperature control from dew point to 120 degrees, with low power needs and year round use for homes and buildings. A stray note mentions the Kangaroo rat in the southwest.
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Spokane
Vernon L. Hickey
Hickey
Famed psychoanalyst fled Vienna to England
The text presents a fill in the gaps quiz with five items. It references a famous psychoanalyst who fled Vienna for England, likely Sigmund Freud, a Delaware size comparison to Texas, Samuel Butler's best known novel, George M. Cohan's middle name, and coal formation from partial decomposition.
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England
Vienna
Y Freud
Texas
Delaware
Sanmiuel Butler
George M. Cohan
Arkansas Exhibit Plans Discussed at District Conference
A district conference at City Hall June 24 invites Hempstead Howard and Nevada counties to discuss an Arkansas exhibit for the New York World's Fair opening April 30. C E Palmer state chairman leads a speakers committee aiming to recruit community leaders to learn about the Arkansas exhibit.
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Puie
Arkansas
New York
Hempstead
Howard
Novaida
C. E. Palmer
Seasonal Blossoms Emerged Across Gardens and Borders
Snowdrops, crocuses, daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, violets, primroses, and cherry blossoms bloomed widely signaling early spring warmth. Gardeners noted varied timings across regions as blossoms brightened parks and yards with vibrant color and scent.
Right to Inspect Poll Books Granted Monday Afternoon
County Judge Rider granted Attorney George Steele of Nashville one week to inspect the poll tax books and discuss possible steps for contesting the June 1 Hempstead county seat removal election. The court adjourned after brief sessions in Washington. Official canvass showed 2,040 removal votes to 179, with 1,600 required to move the county seat to Hope.
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Rank Rider
George Steele
Nashville
Washington
Cecile
Hempstead
Couunty
Rider
Hope
Mder
President Roosevelt Returns to Work at Desk
President Roosevelt resumes duties at his desk in Hyde Park after a weeklong cruise along the Hudson, signaling a return to normal work and focusing on governance and policy. No further confirmation of campaign plans or public statements was provided in the readable text.
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Hyde Park
Hudson River
Roosevelt
Mandy
Wengren
Southwest Tries Wells in War Against Dust
GOOQRWEST Oklahoma. Panhandle A and M College researchers test deep well irrigation for subsistence farming in dust plagued regions. President Morrison and horticulturist Mugh Thompson report on potential profitability and water availability while noting unknowns about underground supplies and well costs. Crops on irrigated ground show eight times yield gains and better quality vegetables.
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Gooqrwest
Okla
Panhandle A
M. College
Ed Morrison
Panhandle College
Drouth
Morrison
Mugh Thompson
Panhandle E College
Iington
Sudan
Wage bill impact on Fertilizer and Lumber Plants
Labor experts assess the new wage and hour law’s effect on industry noting limited reach. Only a fraction of manufacturing workers would gain pay, with fertilizer and southern sawmills among affected sectors. Economists say the hour standard may ease tensions and prevent wage scaling from dropping, while overtime incentives could keep workers employed during peak periods.
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Wasitington
Steel
Hope Rest Room Nears Completion After Repairs
The Hope rest room beside Beit'tug store is nearly finished with carpentering wiring and painting. City council funding will be modest and donations are sought to furnish the rooms with tables chairs beds lamps and other items. Donors should contact the chamber of commerce by phone and a pickup will be arranged.
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New Hope
Beit’ Tug
Yost Caan
N.Y
Alduna- Goris
Revival Meeting at New Hope Baptist Church
A revival meeting will begin at the New Hope Baptist church four miles north of Patmes on July 10. The Rev. Chris Barham of Prescou will call the preaching, with services at 8 and 6:30 p.m. daily. The public is invited. Men of the community will meet Thursday, July 1, to plan the outdoor arbor services.
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New Hope Baptist Church
Patmes
Chris Barham
Prescou
Hime
A Thought Even if War, anural power is so Physical
A fragmented phrase suggests a debate on power during conflict, describing physical force as central. The garbled text hints at comparisons among pivots, possibly four or three, with uncertain meaning and no clear event or figures.
Slow Advance of Rebels Triggers New Peace Talks
The article reports on Franco’s slow insurgent advances delaying a Madrid peace accord, with Italy and Britain seeking to implement the April 16 agreement once Malian troops withdraw. It notes Japan signaling widening China war zones, and Moscow purging perceived enemies amid upheaval in the Red Army and Ukrainian leadership.
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Associated Press
China
Yangtze River
Hankuw
Valencia
Berlin
Russia
The
Red Star
Moscow
Five Municipal Court Cases Heard Monday
Herbert Shirley forfeited a 15 dollar cash bond on a drunkenness charge in municipal court. Five cases on the docket included Willie N Nunley and Jessie Mac Nunley for disturbing the peace, dismissed. Porter Reed and Frank Drake for overdraft, dismissed on payment of cost. The article notes the Mississippi River Valley was once a great interior out.
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Herbert Shirley
Shirley
Willie N. Nunley
Jessie Mac Nunley
Porter Reed
Frank Drake
Mind Your Manners at Tea and Luncheon Etiquette
Luncheon is the breakfast style item and broadly a salad course. Usually omitted or served with jet. For a small informal tea a light dress is suitable and the host should guide service. Best practice for a small tea is to have guests help themselves at the table or have beverages offered by a host or friend as plates are passed.
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Roonie
Hope Delegation Heads to Little Rock Conference
A Hope group left Monday for Conway to attend the 19th annual assembly of young people of the Little Rock Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Hendrix College. Delegates include Rev. and Mrs. Fred R. Harrison, Charlotte Agee, Leonice Bundy, Martha Blackard, Seven Bader, Martha Houston, and Muriel Webb. Steven Bader leads Young People's work in the Prescott district. Mrs. Harrison will be dean of girls. Rev. Harrison will teach. The assembly runs through Friday.
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Conway
Little Rock
Methodist Episcopal Church
Hendrix College
Fred R. Harrison
Charlotte Agee
Leonice Bundy
Martha Blackard
Seven Bader
Martha Houston
Muriel Webb
Steven Bader
Prescott
Cattle Farm Visit Planned for Hempstead County
Hope business leaders and farmers from Hempstead County will tour B. G. Anderson's cattle farm on Highway 67 between Fulton and Texarkana this Thursday, June 28, leaving Hope City Hall at 2 PM. Anderson will discuss his pastures and his herd of Hereford beef cattle.
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Hope
Hempstead County
B. G. Anderson
Highway 67
Fulton
Texarkana
Hope City Hall
Anderson
Herford
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Probes Graft Ties to Governor Earle
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court authorized a grand jury probe into political graft and coercion charges against Governor Earle and 13 top Pennsylvania Democratic figures. In New York, a federal grand jury returned three indictments naming 18 people in the first major espionage case since World War II.
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Earle
Supreme Court
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
New York
Hope to Host Conference on New FHA Program
A major Hope conference unites architects contractors realtors luncheon dealers and financial representatives to discuss a forthcoming FHA Better Housing program. State FHA officials from Little Rock will explain plans aims and procedures and stay through Tuesday to provide literature applications and further guidance to building industry participants.
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Hope
Welook
Enrneil Room
City Hall
I. W. Herndon
Better Housing Program
H.W. McMillan
D. F. Kyle
N. W. Ferris
FHA
Federal Housing Administration
Little Rook
Congress
Wncder
Inters
Furth Br Ass
By. Herndon
Woman shoots husband then herself near Hope
A quarrel over missing staples led to a double shooting three miles west of Hope. W. G. Foss, 74, and his wife, 68, were wounded. Mrs. Foss admitted firing first at her husband and then at herself with a .38 caliber pistol. Both were hospitalized in serious condition with uncertain recovery.
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W. G. Foss
Hope
Foss
Mrs Ralph Routon to Lead Midweek Methodist Service
Mrs Ralph Routon will lead the midweek service at First Methodist Church Wednesday night at 7 30 p m You are urged to be present for this worship service at the church in town
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Ralph Routon
First Methodist Church
Eight of An Acre Yields Return of 137 Dollars
Baton Rouge spread tells of L. E. Hopper in East Baton Rouge parish harvesting tomatoes from an eighth of an acre. He planted a heat resistant variety, fertilized, irrigated, sprayed insects, and reaped a bumper harvest sold at a high price, yielding over a thousand dollars per acre.
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Baton Rouge
L. E. Hopper
East Baton Rouge Parish
Crocheted Collars for Pigs Draw Bid and Quail Nest
In Hamilton Montana a bid was asked for 20,000 small aluminum cellars for guinea pigs to wear identical collars. A New York letter suggested crocheted collars in place of aluminum. G M Stroud near Washington reported a quail setting on eggs near his home, visible to locals.
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Hamilton, Mont
Laboratory
The
United States Public Service
New York
Laboraory
G. M. Stroud
Washington
Star
Cotton opens and closes higher on Monday in New Orleans
New Orleans July cotton opened at 8.59 and closed at 8.62. Spot cotton closed quiet with a nine point gain as markets evaluated early activity.
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New Orleans
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