Government surplus pieces stir Washington talk
Bruce Catton recounts how federal agencies shuffle seized items from drugs to hats and furs among departments. War and Treasury divisions reallocate goods like gunpowder copper and imported beads to Indian and relief programs, sometimes for public sale or repurposing.
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Bruce Catton
Washington
Santelan
Treasury Department
Sit
War Department
Italy
Jugoslavia
New York
Indian Bureau
CCC
Forest Service
Army
Federal Theater
WPA
Maritime Commission
Rehard Rieddl
Senate
Senate Chamber
Riedel
Clare Hoffa
Michigan
Jie
NGA Service, Inc
Hope to Host National Honor Group Week in Hope
The state National Honor Society will meet in Hope Friday and Saturday with founder Dr Willis A Sutton of Atlanta as guest speaker. About 150 visitors have reserved, with more expected as housing fills. Events include registration Friday afternoon at the high school, a banquet at Hotel Barlow, a Saturday breakfast for sponsors, and a Saturday morning forum led by Dr Sutton. The community and county teachers are invited to an open meeting Friday afternoon at the Methodist church. Participating chapters span multiple Arkansas towns including North Little Rock, Searcy, Arkadelphia, Ashdown, Fayetteville, Jonesboro, Warren, El Dorado and more.
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The
National Honor Society
Hope
Willis ‘A. Sutton
Atlanta
Georgia
Quest
Mt. Hotel Barlow
Sutton
Gelode
Ahertoon
Methodist Church
Dr. Sutton
Esnasteers
Ease
Wile Rock
North Lite Rock
Benson
Searcy
Arkadelphia
Ashdown
Lewisville
Fayetteville
Jonesboro
Horatio
Warren
Stampa
Eudora
Camden
Gordon
Hot Springy
el Dorado
New Drug Said To Beat Pneumonia In Dallas
In Dallas at the Southern Clinical Society spring conference Dr Charles McKhann of Boston reported that sulfapyridine cures a large percentage of pretunias and pneumonia cases. He said the drug, licensed by the FDA, can prevent deaths from pneumonia and lessen dangers of influenza and related illnesses, noting its broad efficacy and safety.
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Dallas
Texas
Charles II, McKhann
Boston
Dallas Southern Clinical Society
McEham
Harvard Medical School
Food and Drug Administration
McKhonn
Thought Faithy and Augustine on belief and reward
A compact reflection compares faith to sewing and wind as a reward, citing Augustine. It links belief in God to action and outcome, suggesting that what we sow spiritually yields enjoyment of what we believe. The note reads as a succinct theological musing rather than a report.
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Augustine
Wanted men for alias work in cryptic ads
Treasury of a noted Blh monarchy converted to Christianity by a resident of a Syrian seaport prompts readers to guess the agency’s target. The puzzle mentions A B C L, US G, Calif natives, and a Prof to work with A G. Answers on Page Two.
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A.B. C.L
Calif
C. A
A. G
Tetley
Ausiers
WPA Cuts to Pressure Debate on Relief Wheats Rumors
Washington lawmakers spirited talks on WPA cuts to press Congress, with Representative Walter of New York arguing roll reductions target those in straits. WPA Administrator Huring denied any plan for heavier cuts, while Senator Lee of Oklahoma floated a domestic allotment program for wheat and cotton as a voluntary control scheme.
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Washington -Aa
Tive Walter
New York Republican
Congress
WPA
B.C. Hurring
Sener Lee
Oklihami Democrud
Lee
T. and T. Chemical Co. Organized Here
The T. and T. Chemical Co. of Hope was organized here with capital stock fixed at 3000 dollars. Incorporators are C. P. Tolleson Rey G. Thrash and Ed Thrash all of Hope. The firm will manufacture and sell fly spray cattle spray and furniture polish.
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Tolleson & Thrash
Little Rock
T. & T. Chemical Co
Hope
Ares C
Governor Bailey Signs Insurance Compensation Bill
Governor Bailey signed the insurance compensation bill by Representatives Morten Murry and Tolland. The measure, effective June 8, sets a $7 000 maximum benefit and requires employers with five or more workers to carry insurance or prove solvency by posting collateral. The governor vetoed two other compensation bills tied to the state fund principle.
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Little Rock
Bailey Wednesley
Morten
Murry
Tolland
Mrs W L Henson Dies Wednesday At Home
Mrs. W. L. Henson of Ot, aged..., died at 1:25 p.m. Wednesday at her home 803 South Pine Street after an illness of nearly a month. Funeral from the family home at 4 p.m. Friday conducted by Rev. W. J. Hamilton of First Bay datechurch. Burial in Rose Hill cemetery. Surviving are two daughters Mrs. C. Wigging of Hope and Mrs. Lee Miller of Prescott, one brother Billy Norton of Shreveport, and two granddaughters Elizabeth and Charlene Wiggins of Hope.
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W. ML Henson
South Pine Street
W. J. Hamilton
First Bay Datechurch
Rose Hill Cemetery
C. Wigging
Hope
Lee Miller
Prescott
Billy Norton
Shreveperty
Elizabeth and
Charlene Wiggins
Mind Your Manners Quiz Questions and Answers
A 1989 NEA Service etiquette quiz asks readers to judge social behavior. It presents questions about smiling while a companion talks, delaying responses, appearing animated, and price complaints. The piece offers suggested answers and notes the etiquette tone and common social missteps.
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Bever
One-Horse Town Becomes Poultry Hub in Indiana
Ramsey Indiana, a village of 70, earns the nickname poultry capital of America. Five hatcheries project shipping 20 million baby chicks in a 4 1/2 month rush, boosting a local post office revenue past 120000 over the last three years.
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Ramsey
Ind
Indiana
One Farm Magazine
Police chief debunks town rumors of shootings and robberies
Hope police chief Claude Stuart calls rumors of a local shooting, hidden hospital transfer, and a big diamond robbery absurd. He confirms Charles Lowthorp was mugged for under $4 and notes repeated burglaries at Mrs. B. R. Hanne’s South Main home with items taken, while offering no solid leads.
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Claude Stuart
Hope
Stuart
Sturt
Charles Lowthorp
Lowthorp
South Elm Street
Twthorp
B. R. Hanne
South Main Street
Jackie Coogan to Get Only $150,000
Los Angeles reports Jackie Coogan will receive about 150000 under an accounting settlement with his mother and stepfather. The deal covers about 390000 in gross earnings, with real estate valued at 228000 and other assets including 50000 in stocks and bonds. Provisions grant him the rights to negatives and prints from his film work and the ability to exploit them. The case followed claims that his father planned a trust fund from earnings, which never materialized.
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Los Angeles
Jackie Coog 4
Tuesus
Jackie
Arthur Bernstein
Jackie Productions, Inc
Coogan Financy Company
Jong
Coogans
Jack
Hitler Doubles and Death Rumors Stir U S Interest
Rumors of Adolf Hitler’s death persist with claims of a royal double named Maxi Bauer impersonating him at public events, including Munich negotiations. The sensational book alleging Hitler’s death has little credible evidence, while a 1938 assassination of Julius Schreck is cited as a past double incident.
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NEA
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
United States
Fuehrer
Munich
Maximilian Bauer
Chamberlain
America
Nice
Germany
Bauer
Berlin
Iveles
Hiller
Puchter
Julius Schreck
Bernau
Schreck
Sehreck Hitler
Europe
Ye “Mystery Man
Vou
Vienna
Hitler i
Fuehrer” Geen
France
Miller
Cotton market opens and closes steady in New Orleans
New Orleans March cotton opens at 8.88 and closes at 8.86. Spot cotton settles quiet with activity noted in hull and puddling at 8.77.
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New Orleans
Bailey vetoes city turnback bill amid refunding clash
Governor Bailey rejected a House bill intended to raise the gasoline tax turnback for Arkansas cities and counties. He cited a Supreme Court decision limiting county warrant payments and defended refunds, arguing the state already provides more turnback funds than in 1934. He argued the bill would cost the highway fund and was not signed.
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Sivile Rock
Bailey
Arkansas
Arkansas Supreme Court
Roger Weisenberger
Hope
Bailey I
Governor veto sparks calls for veto of other bills
Hempstead County Representative Royce Weisberger voices disappointment at Governor Bailey's veto of House Bill No. 95 which promised county and city road revenue. He notes attorney generals' ruling and intends to pursue a firmer stance while urging vetoes on Senate Bill No. 190 and House Bill No. 59, which would shift debt and bond payments to the state.
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Royce Weisenberger
Hempstead
Bailey
City of Hope
Sam Pier
Benton
Williams
Mississippi County
Britain Watches Prague as Nazi Moves Deepen
Reports from Warsaw, Moscow, Paris and Berlin describe German troops entering Prague and Bohemia Moravia after Czech leaders face occupation. British, French and Polish officials react as Slovakia declares independence and Prague president resigns amid a broader collapse of Czechoslovakia.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Slovakia
Paul
Germany
France
Paris
Hitler
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Bohemia and Moravia
Britain
Russian Ukraine
Vasal
Emil Haha Aed
Fuhrer
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