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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1939
Page
5
Mechanized army units under General Jose Mragia drive tanks into Plaza Manuel Becerra, breaking Communist resistance as Madrid braces for the next move. No immediate indications of counterattack or casualties were revealed.
Fragmentary report notes a figure of 14,000 and mentions surrender by Thursday. No clear entities or location details are readable. Verification needed for accuracy and context.
Fragmentary note cites a biblical phrase about wages of sin as death torment and destruction attributed to South context. No clear event dates or people beyond generic references.
New Orleans March cotton climbed to 8.92 at Friday’s close after a quiet session. Spot cotton finished five points higher at 8.85 for thin demand and light trading across the market.
President Roosevelt described the new credit agreement with Brazil as strengthening economic links and improving the international landscape. He stated the pact would increase trade and reinforce bilateral relations between the United States and Brazil.
Anderson, a confessed killer, died in the Arkansas electric chair at Tucker Prison Farm after execution for murdering Eldon Cooley, 26, a Hal Springs grocer. He admitted additional killings elsewhere and said he had cleared up many cases, with Governor Bailey not interfering.
Hempstead county home demonstration clubs held their first council session of the year at Shover Springs. The meeting was called to order by council president Mrs. Wilbur Jones with Mrs. Ernest McWilliams providing the welcome and Miss Isabelle Schoo- Tey of the Allen club giving the response. Mrs. Harold Sanford delivered the devotional.
President Roosevelt said the original relief estimates from early January still held. He did not state if the upcoming relief message to Congress would demand a supplemental WPA appropriation of 150 million dollars. About 850,000 needy persons are on the WPA waiting list, an increase over January 3.
Puzzle asks to insert the letter B into phrases to form words matching clues. Clues reference smooth talking, a heroine, a spool, and an Arabian Nights character, with a final question about which miracle all four Gospel writers record. Answers appear on page two.
Abington Beebe co author of welfare reorganization and old age pay bill demands Governor Salley nullify Act 110 to restore federal aid to Arkansas Social Security Board requirements. He cites failed hearings and propaganda leading to funding loss and calls for Act 210 relocation and Senate action. Also notes appropriation for oil and gas commission operations through June 30, 1939.
Prague reports Czech police and troops opened fire on Slovak separatist demonstrators. One aid was killed and three members of the Slovak People's Party guard were wounded. A Vienna broadcast said Joseph Tiso, the deposed Slovak premier, is involved.
The Saratoga girls advance to the quarterfinals with a 29 to 20 win over Nathan in the second round. Green led with 10 points as both teams struggled from the field. Harrison paced Saratoga early but trailed by halftime. Bobcats face Lit Friday at 9 p.m. in the next round.
The National Labor Relations Board directed Bradley Lumber of Warren, Arkansas, to reinstate two employees with back pay and to disband the Bradley County Employees Association as the bargaining agent. The order, based on a stipulation among the company, United Brotherhood of Carpenters, and the regional NLRB director, also requires posting of notice of employment.
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