Old-Age Pensions Free Books Come From 51st Assembly
The 61st Arkansas General Assembly closed a thrifty session, approving civil service for state workers and highway bond refinancing. It earmarked about 5 million dollars yearly for pensions and aid programs, including free textbooks, homestead exemptions, and welfare funds, with distribution by county examiners and a new human finance board to oversee refinancing.
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Ediision
Civil Service
Clyde Ellis
Bentonville
Vesey
Hempstead
Arkansas
Senate
Bob Bailey
Earl Page
Cianmiins
A Thought The Light Of Understanding
A fragmented line discusses the light of understanding and clarity. The text hints at insight and contemplation, mentioning figures or names obliquely and forming a poetic blur of meaning. The readable portion centers on perception, knowledge, and the dawning of comprehension.
Federalists Push Rebels Back a Bit Near Guadalajara
Madrid dispatch says government troops backed by planes dropped 492 bombs on insurgent positions and forced enemy concentrations from Trijeque, twelve miles north of Guadalajara. An entire artillery battery was seized in the counterattack, according to the Madrid defense junta.
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Madrid
Spain
Trijeque
Guadalajara
Emmet Wins in the AAU Tournament in Little Rock
In Little Rock the AAU high school and independent divisions open with Union High of El Dorado advancing by forfeit. Winners include Bradley, Flippin, Turrell, Emmet, St. Mary’s Academy, and Stuttgart as quarterfinals set for Saturday morning. Beauty prize goes to Virgie Mae Gehrki of St. Mary’s, with Jean McLean and Naomi Boucle also placing. Emmet defeats Lonsdale 24 to 19 in a hard contest as three Lonsdale players are fouled out.
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Little Rock
Litle Rock
Union High School
Dorado
Columbus
Bradley
Flippin
Turrell
Emmet
St. Mary's Academy of
Little , Rock
Stuttgart
Inventor Elihu Thomson Dies at 83 in Swampscott Home
Swampscott Massachusetts obituary reports Dr Elihu Thomson inventor of electric welding and longtime associate of Thomas A Edison died at his home after a period of illness. Thomson, linked to General Electric advances, had a prolific career shaping early electrical engineering.
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Elihu Thompson
Thomas A, Edison
Swampscott
Mass
Elihu Thomson
General Elvette Company
Thonas A. Bdison
Shilup Strike Aimed At Congress Over Prices In Tennessee
Knoxville reports a chorus of lawmakers and citizens calling for measures on taxes and reforms while farmers fear cotton prices this fall may not improve when the crop reaches buyers who did not grow it.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Congress
Honor Society Induction At Hope High School
The National Honor Society held its annual ritual in the Hope High School auditorium Thursday morning with students and many friends attending. Inductees include Ene Alexander as president and officers such as Martha Ann Singleton, Horace Jowell, Mary Della White, and Daisy Dorothy Sieard. Senior members Foster Finley, Jackson Wiewyard, Nell Williams, and Marjorie Tew Threlkeld. juniors Atingle Thomas, Mary Myances Hain ons, Robert Jewell, Charles Crutchfied, and Janet Lemley. Existing members Enola Alexander, Marihi Ann Singleton, Joe Wray, Horace Jowell, Lester Robberts, Mary Della White, Daisy Dorothy Menrcd, Mary Nell Curler, Evelyn Brinn ongoing in organizational duties.
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National Honor Society of the Hope High School
Organzafie
Ene Alexander
Martha Ann Singleton
Horace Jowell
Mary Della White
Marihi Ann Singleton
Joe Wray
Lester Robberts
Daisy Dorothy Menrcd
Mary Nell Curler
Evelyn Brinn
Sales Tax Surplus to Cut Land Tax
In Arkansas the Barney Rowell bill becomes law with Governor Bailey's signature. It links a 15 percent sales tax to free textbooks and homestead exemptions. If the free-education funds exceed 850000, one third of the surplus funds a general property tax reduction. The comptroller will certify yearly any possible state levy reductions. The bill authorizes 1,000,000 dollars annually for appropriation.
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Little Rock
Barney Rowell
Carl E. Baily
Barney-Rowell
General Properlay
Tals Lp
Social Conference Here March 20th
The Arkansas Conference of Social Work schedules a district meeting in Hope on Saturday March 20 at 11:00. Sev enth Congressional District workers will discuss the state welfare program. Miss Gussi Haynie and Mrs. W. P. McDermott appear. WPA’s Dr. Palmer Patterson discusses membership value. A luncheon will be served at 12:30 at Hotel Barlow.
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Arkansas Conference of Social Work
Hope
Seventh
Gussi Haynie
State of
Arkansas
W. P. McDermott
Arkansas Conference For Social Work
Treasurer Fires His Campaign Aide in Arkansas
Eli W. Collins, campaign manager for State Treasurer Earl Page, was dismissed from the treasury staff effective Monday after Page asked for his resignation. O. H. Hood, brother in law of the treasurer, will be appointed to the post. Hood has served as a deputy in Page’s office and, recently, as an auditor and field inspector for the Revenue Department.
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Little Rock
Eli W. Collins
Earl Page
Treasury
Page
Mr. Collins
O. H. Hood
Collins
Goy
Bob Bailey
Carl E. Bailey
Cullins
Hey
Hood
State Revenue Dulwitment
Hay Pueiti
El Dorado Wins Missouri Valley Tennis Championship Event
Karl Hodge announced Saturday that the Missouri Valley Tennis Association will hold its championships at the El Dorado Tennis Club during the week of June 14. He chairs the tournament and schedule committee, with details set for El Dorado.
Fifth Oil Test at Rocky Mound Up to Landowners
Tyler oilman W E Stewart spent about $20 000 and a year drilling Rocky Mound wildcat to 4000 feet and then abandoned it He says he would not drill a fifth test if landowner opposition remains and rental waivers are required for 1937 The letter to RO Bridewell focuses on landowners and the community effort amid four dry holes and mounting costs in the Rocky Mound block Hope Arkansas March 11 147 W E Stewart
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W. E. Stewart
Tyler
Texas
Rocky Mound
RO. Bridewell
Rocky Mound Block
Stewart
Mr. Bridewell
Mound
Black
Tom Evans
W. EB
Hope, Ark
Dulin Sr Returns Home After Mayo Clinic Stay
P A Dulin Sr returns home from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota after three weeks of treatment. He states he feels hopeful about recovery and is now “kicking ground” toward health. In New Orleans, students at Samuel J Peters High School spend eight hours weekly building a mobile trailer project.
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P. A. Dulin, Sr
Mayo
Rochester
Minn
Mr. Dulin
New Orleans
Samuel J. Peters High School
Neuse Orleans
Exposé of garnishment swindle targets workers nationwide
An exposé details how criminals use watch sale schemes to trap workers into signed receipts and confessions of judgment. It follows Harry Mesker, a shipping clerk, who is pressured into buying a watch then has his salary garnished, leading to a cycle of loan shark schemes and ongoing debt. The piece argues these scams are common in cities across the country and total millions in losses yearly.
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Harry Mesker
Harry
Harry Aeait
Paysater Jewelry Company
Mesker
General Motors and Union Agree on Settlement After Strike
General Motors and the United Automobile Workers reached a peaceable conference table agreement Friday night, supplementing the February 11 pact that ended a two month mid day plant strike. The deal addresses grievances and sets procedures to prevent future strikes, but does not pave a national minimum wage or a 30 hour week. Union leaders will sign after over 200 GM local union delegates ratify in Detroit.
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Associated Press
General Motors
United Automobile Workers of America
Detroit
Total Demand for Texts Is Surveyed
The Arkansas State Department of Education will canvass counties to determine free text book needs for the first eight grades next July 4. County examiners, superintendents, and principals will provide data via competitive bidding. The state board will oversee distribution with county examiners handling delivery. The 51st General Assembly raised salaries and made positions full time as it ordered a new child enumeration from April 20 to May 15. current count is 639,806.
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Litele Rock
Ark
State Department of Education
W. E. Phipps
General Assembly
Mind Your Manners in Office Relationships
Question prompts on etiquette for office conduct with answers recommending formal addressing Miss or Mr., avoiding casual terms, avoiding perfume, avoiding deep red nails, steering clear of heavy eye makeup, and guidance on wearing or altering an afternoon dress for office use.
Sitdown strikes reshape labor scene in auto era
Detroit reports on injunctions against 50 strikers at Chrysler plants as sitdown actions surge nationwide. The piece notes spontaneity, leadership strain, and limited use of Wagner Act remedies, with impact on major unions' contracts and tactics. Continued on page three.
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Mich
Automobile Workers of
Americi
Chrysler Corporation
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