Highway beautification builds Hope and Waverly image
The article praises plans to plant trees along No. 67 and town approaches, highlighting Hope and Waverly as scenic gateways. It notes Waverly’s population around 1,100 per the last census and argues that $300 spent on highway beautification can outperform other tourism ads, urging community support for completing a $210 fundraising drive and Legion Auxiliary cooperation.
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No. 67
City of Hope
Waverly
The
Star
Legion Auxiliary
New Tax Plan Sought on Undistributed Corporate Surpluses
Washington observers report a House Ways and Means subcommittee meeting with Treasury experts considering a 33 1/3 percent levy on undistributed corporate surpluses to fund Roosevelt’s tax proposals. Exemptions discussed for banks, fiduciaries, life insurers, and some large firms amid market reaction and questions about cash needs and stock offerings.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Roosevelt
Samuel B. Hill
Domotat
Associated Press
New York
atAy
Wallervet
Rosewell
Congress
New York Stock Exchange
Wall Street
McGill Convicted in Federal Court in St Louis
A federal court jury convicted A. A. McGill, former Stuttgart rice miller, of using the mails to defraud after rejecting his insanity defense. United States District Judge Charles B. Davis deferred sentence until March 16, allowing McGill to remain free on a $5,000 bond.
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ST. Louis
A. A. Mc
Gill
Stuttgart
Ark
Mofraside Oy 2
United States
Charles B.davis
McGil
Liberty
Centennial Club Formed at Oglesby
Sixth grade pupils at Oxlesby school formed four Centennial clubs naming The Wonder State Club under sponsors Mrs Nallon Wylie and Miss Nellie Porter. Group X and Group Y each elected officers and plan weekly programs. First program Friday February 28 featured Arkansas flag salute and tributes.
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Oxlesby School
Nallon Wylie
Nellie Porter
Et Aera
Eins Group
Kenneth Clark
Mary Elizabeth King
Mary Ja Monray
Chaiman
Christine Springs
Wicraman
Carolyne Trimble
Briant Bundy
W. D
Moonshine Raid Arrests in Red Lake Area
In Red Lake near Fulton a man named Wie Wie of Businte Ail was arrested Tuesday night by Revenue officers after a raid. Three gallons of moonshine were seized. The man, identified as Hill, was arrested as an accomplice and will face charges of sale of liquor in Justice Logan's Fulton court.
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Rennie Hill
Red Lake
Businte
Lising
Fulton
Hill
Wolger
Wope
Offiews
Login
City Votes 50 Toward Planting Trees on Highway 67
City of Hope approved a $50 donation toward tree and shrub planting along Highway 67 with Hope Star matching to $190 total for a three mile roadside beautification project. The American Legion Auxiliary is to build public support and oversee private-property cleanups on East and West Third Street.
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City of Hope
Hope Star
Linus
Albert Graves
American Legion Auxiliary
No. &7
Georgy W. Ware
Experiment Star
Jtign
Elvis
Sid Bandy
Mr.Banely
Fred Gray
J.K. Sale
Highway Department
Ccc
Camp Qeie
Legion = Auxiliary
Purchase
Frank Hearne
Ray Anderson
Walnut Street
B.C. Brow
Henry
K. G. Hamilton
Main Street
King
Narra Sucond
Couriel
Warchant
State aid to needy mothers with employed children
The attorney general's office ruled that needy or destitute mothers who have children over 18 could be classified as unemployables and entitled to state aid. In Wallington two notes say the Treasury borrowing plan has been oversubscribed five to seven times.
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Little Rock
Intorney General’s Office
Biid
Wallington
Morgenthald
Russia Will Fight to Save Mongolia
New York dispatch quotes Joseph Stalin stating the Soviet Union would fight Japan if needed to preserve Outer Mongolia's independence. The remark, attributed to Stalin by Roy Howard of the World Telegram, frames Mongolia as a key national security concern amid tensions with Japan.
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Russia
Mongolia
New York
Joseph Stalin
Japan
Outer Mongolia
Roy Howard
Senion-Howard Newspapers
New York World-Telegram
Outer Mongolian Peoples Republic
Howard
Stalin
Campaign to curb reckless driving announced in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK. A campaign to check reckless driving and reduce traffic law violations will begin immediately led by Earl R. Wiseman, state revenue commissioner, and Revenue Department officers. Hundreds of inspectors and American Legion members will inspect cars for missing lights and other defects, with notices mailed to owners and potential prosecutions if defects persist. Proposals include monthly vehicle inspections and driver examinations, plus publishing violator lists.
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Little Rock
Earl R. Wiseman
The
Revenue Department
Department
American Legion
Wiseman
Bia
Ok Ry
State Buys Bonds At Discount Underboard Action
LITTLE ROCK The State Re funding Board approved the purchase of 1741 in par highway obligations at a savings to the state of about 160100. The board will use funds to retire outstanding obligations before maturity at a discount.
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Little Rock
Modern Encyclopedia Offered Public at Record Low Price
A historical note on the Modern Encyclopedia and the publishers Mim, TL, Wise & Cin seeking a low cost volume for broad public access. The piece sketches the drive to create affordable, widely distributed reference works and the challenges of mass publication against a new American reader market.
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Mim
Wise & Cin
District 10 Basketball Meet Opens with Record Entries
The District 10 senior boys tournament starts Thursday at Hope High School gym. Thirty-two teams enter, the largest field in years, with six games Thursday and remaining rounds Friday and Saturday. Texarkana High defends. many teams show strong form. Rooms for 90 visiting players are still needed. 240 reservations exist against 130 rooms.
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Hope High School
Texarkana
Ark
Wee. Bronzing
Beryl Henry
Atlanta
Lewisville
Taylor
Union Center
Fouke
Garland City
Village
Mt. Vernon
Saratoga
Emerson
Buckner
Magnolia
Mineral Springs
Hope
Columbus
Gilliam
Bright Star
Center
Stamps
Guernsey
Palmes
Washington
Blevins
Waldo
Ashdown
Walkers Creek
Fulton
McNeill
Kirby
Walkestwille
DeQueen
North Heights
Center Point
Strike vote called by share-croppers in Arkansas
MEMPHIS Tenn. H L Mitch ell executive secretary of the Southern Tenant Farmers union said Wednesday that union members were asked to vote on a general strike on eastern Arkansas plantations. Mitchell claimed plantation owners had refused fair contracts and made no effort to appoint a committee to meet with the union committee to reach a settlement.
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Memfhis
Tenn
H. L. Mitchell
Southern Tenant Farmers Union
Arkansas
Mitchell
Unim
Former Hot Springs County Judge Dies
Charles A. Davis, longtime Hot Springs public figure and former county judge, died Tuesday afternoon after choking on a small chicken bone. A native of Hot Springs, he helped run the Sentinel Record, led the county clerk's office, and later served as county judge from 1902, earning statewide attention for fiscal reforms. Survived by his wife and two sisters, his death marks the end of a notable civic life.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Charles A.davis
Mr. Davis
Fle
Bethel College
Russellville
Sentinel Record
Davis
Anedey Roker Mooney
Garland
Divis
Lanlae
Bike
St. Luke's Episcopal
Dias. Davis
Fley
Moosetown Doctor Seeks Hospital Amid Family and Romance
Dr John Luke, a country physician in Moosetown, appeals in Montreal for a hospital. His nephew Tony stays behind awaiting plane repairs while Mary MacKenzie, daughter of the plant manager, draws his attention. Tony contends with Greasy and schemes to see Mary as he helps repair the damaged plane wing.
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Stow
Ameren
John Luke
Little North Woods
Moosetown
Montreal
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Tony
Mary MacKenzie
Paul Luke
Medical Association
Grewy
MacKenzie
Greasy
Mousetown
Mary
Leller
Iris Montreal
Geo Mary
Greil
Meeks Maury
Tony Brethel
Mia
Bick
Bert
Arkansas WPA to Be Cut in March
Floyd Sharp, head of the Works Progress Administration in Arkansas, ordered reductions. Arkansas must trim project workers to 36,000 by March 1, then 33,000 by April 15, 31,008 by April 30, and 30,000 between May 15 and June 20. State officials say 41,000 were on the rolls March 1.
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Little Rock
State Works Progress Administrator
WFA
Floyd Sharp
Washington
Arkansas
National Strike Threatens Building Workers Nationwide
The Building Service Employees International union warns a nationwide walkout could follow a New York action. George Scalise, international vice president, says Chicago HQ received a telegram indicating possible broad mobilization of building workers across the United States if necessary.
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Building Service
New York
George Scalise
International
Whion
Fron International
Chicago
United States
Great Britain Enters Armaments Race Amid rising tensions
London reports a government plan to expand Britain’s air defense and mobilize industry. The cabinet is reviewing a broad arms program detailing preparations for potential conflict and increased military production.
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Great Britain
London
Eng
Cabinel Contitters
Diphonatt
Britain
Local Stockman U G Stoy Dies At Home
U G Stoy aged 72 a Hormpeteal county resident and local stockman died early Wednesday morning at his home on the Vince Washington highway He had been in ill health for months Funeral arrangements were incomplete Wednesday pending word from relatives He is survived by his wife and other family members
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U. G. Stoy
Vince Washington Highway
Stoy
Hormpeteal
Stuckinass
Meny
Ciarya
Wilewe
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