Special Session Looms Over Louisiana Lunch Plan
Governor Earl Long signaled a possible special session to fund free lunch programs for schools and a tuberculosis hospital, arguing the need to finance social security meals. Opposition and calls for mass protests grew as discussions tied to his nomination plans surfaced after the runoff.
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Gone With the Wind Wins Academy Award Honors
Hollywood reports Gone With the Wind triumphs at the Academy Awards with Vivien Leigh for best actress and Hattie McDaniel named best supporting actress. James Stewart film wins multiple honors including best color and best editing. David O Selznick receives Irving Thalberg award.
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Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Robert Donat
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Vivien. Leigh
Scar Jett
Thomas Mitchell
Hattie McDaniel
Necro Mammy
Victor Flaming
Bes
Lewis R. Foster
Mr. Smithy
Washington
Sidney Howard
Irving Thalberg
David QC
Selznick
Filling in Words From the Preamble Challenge
A school exercise presents a fill in the blanks version of the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence. It prompts students to supply words for phrases about truth, rights, Creator, Life, Liberty, Government, and powers, ending with a note that answers appear on page Two.
Drowning Fears High as California Flood Spreads
Meridian residents report four of five presumed drownings safe in a tree amid raging floodwaters. One missing, Mrs. Frank Fletcherry, may have perished as torn levees send up to 800 people fleeing. Sacramento area towns Butte City Princeton Cordova cut off, Knight's Landing nearby. Gilbert Patten, creator of Frank Merriwell, authored 40,000,000 words of fiction.
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Meridian
Calif
Frank Fletcherry
San Prancisco
Secra- Inenito
Butte City
Princeton
Cordova
Sacramento
Knight's Landing
District 10 Class B Tournament Opens With Four Teams
Magnolia, Hope, Texarkana and Blevins will compete in the District No. 10 Arkansas Athletic Association Class A senior boys basketball tournament. Hope, current Arkansas High School Conference champions, is favored to win. The Bobcats face Magnolia in the first game at 7:80 p.m. with Texarkana vs Blevins to follow. Winners meet Saturday to decide the district championship.
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Magnolia
Texarkana
Blevins
Washburns to Leave on Trip to Mexico
Mr and Mrs W C Washburn of Wilkes Barre Pa arrive in Hope Friday to join their son A H Washburn publisher of The Star in a motor trip to Mexico City. They expect to leave Saturday for a three week journey. Governor Dickinson of Michigan once used a penny post vard to send instructions to his office while away from town.
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Wilkes-Barre
Hope
A. H. Washburn
the Star
Mexico City
Redun
Dickinson
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92 year old man ends life with strychnine in Texas
J M England aged 92 despondent over poor health took poison at his son’s Tyler home on Sand Flat Road. A suicide note said he had no need to live longer. Death ruled self-inflicted. He moved from Hope Arkansas last fall and left a note and poison bottle near his body. He leaves grandchildren Wayne England of Tyler and Loy England of Magnolia plus daughter-in-law, sister and other relatives. Funeral held at Shower Springs Cemetery near Hope.
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Texas
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J. ©. Englund
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Justice of the Peace
Roy Vinson
Hope
Ark
England
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Loy D
Magnolia
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Teague
E. N. Cimmong
Rasedate
Miss
Rise of Rayon Is Told to Rotary Group in NYC
A Hope Rotary talk in New York described rayon as a cellulose based synthetic fiber from wood pulp and cotton linters. George W. Robison explained rayon’s origins, production process, and rapid rise to second after cotton in U S textile consumption, noting nylon forthcoming. He credited better marketing for rayon’s growth and highlighted industry figures and attendees. The Navy Band's 1919 founding by Act of Congress was also mentioned.
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Superintendent of Schools
George W. Robison
Hope Rotary Club
Robison
United States
DuFont Company
Rotary
W. E
Pete) Dyiskill
Huntsville
Texas
Ben Everitt
Arlington
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Wilkes-Barge
Teee
United States Navy Band
Congress
1400 Louisianians Are Fired From Job
New Orleans reports show the dock board discharged about 1400 workers since election day February 20. John McKay, general manager, said reductions follow board approval and will continue as needed for port efficiency. Joseph Messina, once Huey P. Long’s bodyguard, was removed as riverfront watch supervisor effective March 15.
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New Orleans
Dock Board
John McKay
McKay
Board of Commissioners
Port of
New Orelans
Joseph Messina
Huey P. Long
State to Take Loss On Credit Venture
Arkansas will record a total loss of 539825 on the 1931 venture into financing agricultural credit organizations. The program has already cost the state 204850 and 244975, with 10975 in interest payable in annual installments. an audit will be made within months.
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Little Rock
Ark
Comptroller's Office
Arkansas
Crediteard
General Assembly
Federal Intermediate Credit Bank
Cotton New York Market Close Notes
Cotton New York opened Friday at 10.80 and closed at 10.72 with Middling spot at 11.07 as trading highlights.
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New York
Democracy Prophet Hendrik van Loon writes 24 chapters
Big and blustery Hendrik Willem van Loon rides into a new series The Story of Democracy with 24 thrilling chapters. The Dutch born historian columnist and lecturer is described as a force of energy and a national personality who dislikes imperial aims and who has long pursued historical work across continents and media.
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Hendrik Willem
van Loon
Hendrik Willem van Loon
van Loo
Holland
Ikan
Amelia
Europe
Friday Deadline for City Car Tags Announcement
City Treasurer Charles Reynerson announced extended city hall hours to issue car tags until 6 p m The last day to obtain tags is heretofore March 1 with a 1 penalty and after March 10 a 2 50 penalty He noted 650 license tags had been sold vs 10 753 issued last year Lincoln Ellsworth the explorer was an ax man on the first survey of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad trans Canadian route.
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Charles Reynerson
Ciulomobile
Reynerson
Lincoln Ellsworth
Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad
World War II developments and wartime diplomacy update
An overview of ongoing World War II actions highlights Britain and the Soviet confrontation with Germany, Finnish resistance near Viipuri, and Allied efforts to stabilize blockade impacts. Reports note air battles, Russian advances, and Franco-British economic measures as war progresses toward the half-year mark.
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Finland
Red Army
Europe
France
Charity’s Enduring Virtue in 1 Corinthians Verse
A compact biblical reflection cites first Corinthians with charity as patient and kind. It notes charity does not envy or boast and is not puffed up, presenting a concise moral message on virtue and humility.
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