Oklahoma Authorities to Get Crime Tourists
Baton Rouge police said State Police chief Louis Guerre would likely turn over four suspects to Oklahoma authorities. Three men from Tennessee and a Tennessee woman confessed to three highway robberies during a "crime tour" across the South and Southwest and were jailed in Baton Rouge. The suspects are Gordon Turpin 23 of Columbia Tennessee Melvin McMeen 19 and Monroe MeMeen 23 of Carter's Creek Tennessee and Lillian McMeen Nash 20 of Nashville Tennessee.
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Baton Rouge
Louis Guerre
Oklahoma
Gordon Turpin
Columbia
Tenn
Melvin McMeen
Monroe MeMeen
Carter's Creek
Lillian McMeen Nash
Nashville
May Extend Shuler Oil Field to North El Dorado
The Shuler field test at Alice Sidney Oil Co. Powledge No. 1 in section 7-18-17 aims to extend production a half mile north. After coring 61 feet of Jones sand to 7970 feet with rich saturation down to 7631 feet and shale below, officials undecided on whether to core to the big lime or begin completions. Operations paused earlier this winter after not finding Morgan sands at about 5600 feet. Drilling resumed weeks ago to test productive levels south of the location.
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EL Dorado, Ark—i
Alice Sidney Oil Company
Morgan Sands
Beneath The Cold Cash Mind Of A Rural Clerk
A reflective verse contrasts profit’s cold balance with a generous heart, followed by a series of local social notes from Benton and Texarkana. Entries mention visitors to the Fat Stock Show in Dallas, weekend guests in Texarkana, a marriage announcement linking Mary Louise Price and Luke Barber, and several familial and community updates from Arkansas towns.
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Profit
S. L. Reed
Zenobia Reed
Dallas
J. W. Perkins
L. N. Strange
Bromo Wilson
Camden
Claudia W. Price
Mary Louise
Luke E. Barber
L. E. Barber
Little Rock
Week-End Crashes Kill 78 Across Nation
The Associated Press reports at least 78 deaths from auto accidents nationwide over the weekend. In Arkansas a 70-foot bluff crash near Harrison killed 20-year-old Hiram Abiff Brown and left others injured, including 18-year-old Buster Waters in critical condition and two young women seriously hurt. Estalene Preston, 19, suffered serious injuries but is expected to recover, while Violet Martin, 18, escaped with minor injuries. Brown’s funeral is planned for Monday.
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Harrison Harrison
Ark
Highway 7
Harrison
Hiram Abiff Brown
A. B. Brown
Yardelle
Newton County
Buster Waters
Hartison Clinic
Estalene Preston
Violet Martin
Fll
Orion
Cir
Tal Iatve
Martin
Brown
Young Brown
Death toll from Barcelona air raids climbs to 815
Barcelona reports 815 killed as insurgent air raids continue. Ruins yield 145 bodies in one day. total dead rose from 670 with two days of bombardment. Rescuers dig for more remains as estimates reach 1,300 and injuries exceed 2,000.
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Barcelona
Petro
Arkansas Bass Dean to Sing in New Orleans Opera Debut
Dean William Dean son of Mrs Lois McKay Doan of Cabot will perform the baritone role Baron Douphin in four Per performances of Verdi's La Traviata staged by LSU School of Music under Pasquale Amato in New Orleans. Frances Greer of Helena will sing Violetta. Dean, a member of LSU quartet, has appeared as soloist for Louisiana governor Leche and plans further work in Los Angeles after the spring run.
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Arkansas
Per
Louisiana State University School of Music
Pasctale Amato
Metropolitan Oper Company
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William Dean
Lois McKay Doan
Cabot
Baron Ratiphay
Frances Greer
Helena
Songbird
US of L. School of Music
Violetta Valery
New Orleans
University
Dean
L. 5. U. Quartette
Lecca
Arkansas Federation Workers Clubs
AF. W.C
Gloves Champions to Battle Monday Night
Golden Gloves champions from New York Chicago and other regions meet at Madison Square Garden Monday night in an intercity showdown. New York picks Bill Speary Frank Ruffo and Harry Moon Mullin while Chicago plans Lloyd Montgomery Dan Merritt and others from midwest cities.
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Chicago
Midwest
Madison Square Garden
New York Daily News
Chicago Tribune
Chis Cage
Lloyd Montgomery
University of Arkansas
Dan Merritt
Cleveland
Aquack
Bill Speary
Manticoke
Frank Ruffo
Binghamton
N. Y
Harry Moon Muleling
Mississippi State
Sendlund Formally Sentenced in Case
John Henry Sendlund, a 27 year old Minnesota resident, was formally sentenced in Chicago to die in the electric chair for the kidnapping of 72 year old Charles Ross, a retired nursing worker. The record notes the defendant Waytarer Hardtack as a type of large biscuit baked without salt.
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Chicago
John Henry Sendlund
Minnesota
Medhanie
Satur Way
Charles 5
Ross
Waytarer
Navy
New Device Tracks Hen Nest Activity in Real Time
A California inventor unveils a nest system for laying hens that records egg laying and hen handling. As a hen enters the nest, dual doors control access, a camera records the hen, and a signboard logs production. The device aims to help owners monitor laying performance and breeding stock.
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Washington
Faust
Grlaned
Kellum
Moerena
Calif
Anti Crime Club Meets But Not to Talk Crime
Arundel England report on the Arundel Society for prosecuting felons and miscreants. The 50 members announced no criminals were caught or rewards paid for the 26th straight year, yet they meet annually as Britain’s private police force. The group traces back to the 8th century and its early battles with highwaymen and rustlers.
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Arundel
England
Arundel Society
Britain
Iron Tower of Paris Floors and Glass Enclosed Rooms
The Eiffel Tower in Paris is built entirely of iron which rests on a masonry foundation. Glass is used to enclose certain rooms reserved for special purposes.
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Eiffel Tower
Paris
Mountain Lions Called in New Mexico Study
Caygaris Hibben of the University of Mexico, aided by the New Mexico Fish and Game department, observes mountain lions. The study finds these predators generally avoid humans, prey mainly on deer, and kill some cattle. High pitched screams and birdlike calls are noted in reports alongside their elusive behavior.
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Caygaris
Albuquerque
N. M
Frank €. Hibben
Universe of
Mexico
Hibben
New Mexico Fish and Game Department
U. & Biologicil
Tvey
Tmibhen
Hempstead County Dems Nominate Sheriff and Prosecutor Candidates
The Star names candidates for the Hempstead county Democratic primary on Tuesday August 9 1938. Sheriff and Tax Collector REGINALD BEARDEN and Prosecuting Attorney Eighth Judicial District DICK HOTE are listed as slate.
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Star
Hempstead County
Shoviff
Reginald Bearden
Dick Hote
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