General Election of Schools Held in Arkansas Tuesday
The annual school election was held across Arkansas on Tuesday. Voters choose two directors per district and two county board members. Hope district candidates are Dr Don Smith and C F Renton. A school maintenance tax is on the ballot, with separate building tax if needed. Enumeration of school children will occur between March 1 and 31. Emphasis on strong local boards and timely availability for meetings.
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County Board of Education
J. ©. Johnson
Columbus
H. M. Stephens
Blevins
Hope
Don Smith
C. F. Renton
Bilbo's Son-in-Law Held For Battery
Dr C Lamar Smith, son in law of Governor Bilbo, says he grappled with Mrs Bilbo after she threatened him with a gun. Preliminary hearing set for March 4 in Poplarville Justice Court. Bond signed by Joe Ford and Marion Morse. Police report cites a late Wednesday incident with a 38 revolver in a car. Woman seeks Reveritee Bilbo. confrontation ends with gun removal and allegations of assault.
Lame Duck Session Amendment Ready
The House adopts a conference report reconciling differences on a constitutional amendment to abolish lame duck sessions of Congress. The conference report goes to the Senate and, if approved, would be sent to the states for ratification. The proposal would keep Congress full of current members until new terms begin, addressing a long debated issue.
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House Uie
Senate
Congress
People For Action
Washington
Full Bonus Pay Is Again Advocated
Senator Thomas of Oklahoma proposed in the senate a bond issue plan to fund immediate payment of World War II veterans adjusted service certificates. He argued the plan would greatly increase the money now in circulation.
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Washington
Senate
Thomas
Oklahoma
Found Dead On Floor of Home TEXARKANA
Texarkana man C Rinehart aged 35 recently employed in Texarkana hotel was found dead in his bathroom with a bullet wound in the temple and a .22 pistol by his side. Coroner believes death occurred Saturday while the body lay on a pallet with head on a pillow and feet crossed. A note to Hazel Rinehart his separated wife was found in the next room. Investigations continue.
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Texarekana
RK. C. Rinehart
Texarkane
Hillman
Hazel
Richart
Bobby
Killing of Officer Held Justifiable
In Little Rock a coroner ruled the fatal shooting of Leslie Hutto by Detective Barrett during a burglary response as justifiable. Hutto was shot six times near the Nar signal Refining Company station after a chase. he died en route to a hospital. Roy Prater, who came to view the body, was detained but not questioned.
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Little Rock
Mon Day
Leslie Hutte
Barrett
Samuel G. Boyce
Hutto
Traweek
Robertson
Nar Signal Refining Company
Markham
Boone Street
Roy Prater
Cumberland Street
J. A. Pibbock
Huue
Crossette Yuceday Uiuruing
Pb, M. Huebel
Levy
Doctor Grins Although Fire Razes His Office
Pocatello Idaho doctor F E Roberts Shelly physician fights flames to save fittings. He rides a wounded horse through snow to Mr and Mrs E Meit Murphy six miles away, returns smiling and announces a baby girl was born.
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Doctor
Pocatello
Idaho
F. E. Roberts
Shelly
Roberts
E. Meit Murphy
Prohibition Test and Digest Polls Point to Congress Vote
United States sees rising wet sentiment as Digest reports 299 207 for the 18th amendment and 1 024 477 for repeal while a pending house vote on prohibition nears. The upcoming roll call will reveal the first clear party lineup on prohibition in years.
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Ite
Judiciary Committee
Washington
Tower House of Congress
Literary Digest
United States
Iesus
Wats
Brough decries Arkansas faculty politics ban
Former Governor Cheries Hillman Brough, a special lecturer at the University of Arkansas, says a trustees resolution barring faculty from state politics seems aimed at one man. He promises resignation if he enters the U S Senate race, noting more than 6000 solicitations to run this summer.
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Little Rock
University of Arkansas Board of Trustees
Cheries Hillman Brough
Sperial
University
United States
Brough
Senate
Texan Kills Wife and Self in Home
In Houston a man and his wife, both about 30, were found shot to death in their apartment late Monday. The husband, identified as Lane, had papers indicating service as a sergeant with a San Antonio area squadron. Justice Overstreet returned a verdict of murder and death by own action. The man was shot in the head and a pistol lay near his body. the woman was shot in the back, found in front of the home as if attempting to flee.
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Houston
Tex
Lane
San Antonio
Campbell Overstreet
Lace
Atlanta Future Farmers Hold Annual Banquet
The Avants High School vocational agriculture group held its annual father and son banquet in Atlanta Texas. Maryin Kenedy acted as toastmaster. The program featured pie eating and hog calling contests plus musical numbers. The home economics girls, supervised by Miss Margaret Elling, served the meal. Superintendent M B Irby and George Halland gave principal addresses.
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Atlanta
Tex
Avants High School
Maryin Kenedy
Margaret Elling
M. B. Irby
George Halland
Hgih
Cotton Belt Acquisition Nears Completion
Southern Pacific plans to complete its majority stake in the St. Louis and San Francisco Belt Railroad once 85 percent of the stock is deposited. A letter to Word, Low and Co. NYC stock exchange member states the timeline.
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New York
Southern Pacific Company
St. Louis and Southwestern
Southern Pacific
Word, Low and Company
New York Glock Exchange
Washington Wheat Relief Bill Advances Abroad
Washington report notes Senate approval of a bill to release 46 million bushels of government wheat. The Red Cross relief distribution is supported, with Republican support noted. Committee action occurred Tuesday, amid debates on stock exchange regulation and a broad famine response.
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Washington
Senate
Red Cross
Pene Fariculture
Shanghai Trade Hit by Hostilities and Bonded Warehouses
Shanghai commerce remains crippled by hostilities with 15 percent of incoming cargoes in bonded storage for over a month says United States trade commissioner Julian Arnold. Importers lack warehousing and shippers face strain, forcing some American firms to send goods to Hong Kong or Manila. No relief until deliveries resume, with millions in losses and rising tension between Chinese and foreign nationals over responsibility for the stalemate.
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Shanghai
Julian Arnold
United States
Hongkong
Manila
Chapei
Hongkew
Subscriptions Set All Time Record for February
The Star reports a new February high in money collected for subscriptions, 24 percent above the previous December 1931 peak. Carrier staff earned sweaters for meeting the goal, with eight named recipients including Leroy Henry Bernar O'Steen Paul Jones Lane Talver Jimmie Porter George Reed Kirk Carrol Carpenter and Hob irter.
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Leonard Ells
Leroy Henry
Bernar O'Steen
Paul Jones
Lane Talver
Jimmie Porter
George Reed Kirk
Carrol Carpenter
Hobirter
Fouke Post Office Burglarized After Lock Is Forced
In Exarkana area a side door breach allowed thieves to smash a small cash box at the Fouke post office and steal about 100 dollars. Postmistress Mrs Ora Jones discovered the burglary at 1:30 p.m. after returning from lunch. no one was inside the building at the time. She is unsure if the aid door was bolted when she locked up.
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Exarkana
Guaming
Ora Jones
Crop Loan Appointments Set as Pigg Rejoins
Crop loan blanks expected Monday with Homer Pigg named secretary by Hyde. Applications leave Washington Tuesday and will be available in Hope by Monday. Pigg, former Hope Chamber of Commerce secretary, will operate offices on East Second Street opposite Hope post office. Hempstead county loan committee to be announced. University Extension Service conducts appointments. Hope Chamber again lends offices free of charge. Pigg to handle loan work with government rules guiding the process. Spring planting drives urgency as weather improves and soils dry.
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Washington
Hope
Homer Pigg
Hyde
Départment of Agriculture
Tilman B
Parks
Pigg
Hope Chamber of Commerce
Hempstead County
Chamber of Commerce
East Second Street
Hope Post Office
Hempstead
University Extension Service
Chamber’ of Commerce
Witout
Suther
Higgason
Mir
Arkansas Fugitive Recaptured in Alabama
J W Morris of Union county who escaped Tucker farm guards on November 29 was recaptured Sunday night at Lafayette Alabama penitentiary officials said Morris, convicted January 20 1930 in Union circuit court on six counts of forgery and uttering, received two year sentences on each count to run concurrently. He was at Cummins state farm when the warden learned his parole was approved.
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Little Rock
J. W. Morris
Union County
Tucker Farm
Lafayette
Ala
Morris
Union Circuit Court
Cummins State Farm
Colonel Shook in Grave Condition at Army-Navy Hospital
Col J M Shook commander of the Army Navy General Hospital at Hot Springs suffered a complete nervous collapse Monday and was listed in grave condition. Arrangements were made to send him to Walter Reed in Washington D C immediately, escorted by an officer and two enlisted men. Shook had been in ill health for weeks and took command last October.
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Hot Springs
Col
J. M. Shook
Army-Navy General Hospital
Shook
Walter Reed
Washington, D. C
Speaker Garner Won't Smash Gavel in Texas District
Washington notes a ceremonial gavel crafted from native mesquite in a Southwestern Texas district. The 250 pound hammer features a seven foot handle and a four foot carved head, presented after a Monday resolve. A silver plaque and inscription appear on its side.
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Waslington
Garner
Texas
Freane Gray
Hidalgo
Durangy plant protest leads to arrests and telegrams
In Durango a political clash involving Lorenzo Gainiz Clerni J oy Alberto H Rodriguez federal representative and Governor Paetor Rochax sparked police action. Deputies and Rodrigo escaped arrest as the plant protests prompted telegrams to President Ortiz Rubio and other federal officials.
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Mexico
Durariga
Amis
Explosion Strikes Wangpéo Fort Shipping Lane
A powerful blast tore through the Wangpéo International region as artillery fire and gunfire echoed through the streets. Reports say several ships near the docks avoided damage, though tremors caused extensive panic and a rush of emergency response teams to the area.
Cinnabar Deposits to Be Developed in Arizona Field
Quicksilver deposits near discovery last July are being developed gradually. Leo P. Young of El Dorado is producing with two retorts, with several buildings erected. W E Brown and associates of Dallas have 40 acres and plan equipment under Dr E H DeVore Fort Smith. Fort Smith operators leased a tract. Kinard and Hampton of Mississippi started development. The C Mining Co of Kansas City installed a 100 ton daily mill.
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Leo P. Young
el Dorado
W. E. Brown
E.,h. DeVore
Fort Smith
Kinard and
Hampton
Mississippi
C" Mining Company
Kansas City
Smith's Name Sent to Bay State for Delegates
Boston Alfred E. Smith consented to the use of his name by Massachusetts Democratic delegates to the Democratic National Convention. In a letter to Frank J. Donahue he stated he would not hinder friends in Massachusetts from signaling their sentiment for him, aligning with his policy statement.
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Boston
Alfred &. Smith
Massachusetts
Frank J. Donahue
Donaghue
Smith
Hunters Roam Shanghai War Zone Amid Bombardment
Throughout Japanese occupied Shanghai, pheasants, wild pigeons, ducks, and deer flourish on farms and canals as troops conserve ammunition. Birds roam freely in no man's land while artillery roars in the city’s war zone.
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Shanghai
No Man's Land
Eddie and Sugar Lou Recital at Hope Negro High
Eddie and Sugar Lou orchestra, Brunswick recording artists, will present a recital at Hope Negro High School on Tuesday at 7 30 in the evening. The group, noted for radio broadcasts from Dallas and other southern cities, will be assisted by floral talent. special reservations urged for white patrons. Tickets are priced per seat.
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Eddie
Sugar Lou
Brunswick
Hope Negro High School
Dallas
Pastor Pat Murphy Likely Appointed Ouachita Executive Secretary
In Nabville Ark Rev Pat Murphy pastor of First By church appears to have tentatively accepted the post of executive secretary for Ouachita gol and will likely announce soon. His resignation from the local church is expected as the new role requires full time and a residence closer to the state center.
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Nabhville
Ark
Pat Murphy
Ouachita Gol
Murphy
Church Hare
Educational convention set by Kansas Aseria group on March 3
The Magnolia council and the executive body of the Kansas Educational Aseria announce their annual convention for March 3. Details are unclear due to fragmented text but indicate a formal meeting with agenda items and possible community engagement.
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Magnolia
Lion
Kansas
Aseria
Bits Rock
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