Palmer era briefing from AP and NEA notes
Palmer, president, editor Washburn, publisher names listed from AP and NEA wires. No clear event details.
28 Jun 1939
Page 1
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1939
Page
1
Palmer, president, editor Washburn, publisher names listed from AP and NEA wires. No clear event details.
Voters June 2 face a state constitutional amendment on legalizing pari mutuel betting a move with wide moral interest and impact on U S horse racing. Prominent figures from mayor to former senator lead the opposition while New Jersey and New York concerns hinge on tax gains and evasion by unlicensed bookies. The outcome may determine gambling’s reach and track funding across the country.
Fragmentary puzzle text lists clues across horizontal and vertical entries. It mentions a vaudeville star pictured, a bank clerk, and various wordplay hints including terms like subsist and pursued. The page combines crosswords with scattered numbers and partial definitions.
Dr Morris Fishbein explains intelligence tests measure a child’s mental age against actual age and IQ. He notes tests reveal sharp or dull traits, but don’t capture all abilities or predict life success. Special aptitudes require varied testing. gifted children often have IQs over 140 while those under 100 may struggle.
County Examiner of Hempstead County calls an election in Columbus School District No. 3 on July 8 1939 to vote on a 3 loan from the Revolving Loan Fund and a 7 mill special tax to repay principal and interest. Polls at School Building Columbus open 2:00 PM to 6:40 PM. Witnessed June 19 1939.
A fragmentary literary critique notes a British poet and novelist exploring religion, politics, and social tension in Mexico. The piece envisions a society polarized by official distrust, worker emotions, and public displays of hostility, contrasting punishment with lessons of love amid surveillance and protests.
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