Dust and duty in Hope timber talk on soil and forests
A Hope luncheon speaker urges Hempstead County timber owners to aid forest fire control amid a dust haze and warnings from history. He warns that soil loss, deforestation, and erosion threaten America, citing China's denuded slopes and the need to protect forests, soil, and resources for future prosperity.
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Heimpstead
China
Gyations
Senators Attack Wallace Over Cotton Price Policy
Washington bursts with clash as Sen George of Georgia and Sen Thomas criticize Secretary Wallace. George calls Wallace unfit for cabinet for saying his relief amendment to shift funds could invite farmers to dip into the treasury. Wallace defends order while noting processing taxes and farm pricing.
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Georgia
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Hope Company Buys 1020 Cotton Bales in Large Purchase
Hope Company announces the purchase of 1 020 bales from Jopin Cotton Company of Dallas. Henry Watkins and Son cover the sale, originally arranged by Dallas Company Tram points in Arkansas and Louisiana. Bales to be shipped to mills in Northeastern South Carolina.
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Henry Watkins & Son
Jopin Cotton Company
Dallas
Hope Firm
Arkansas
Louisiana
Watkins & Son
Northeml
South Carolina
Meeting Abandoned by Tenant Union Amid Turmoil
Fragmentary report describes a tenant union meeting in a place named Memphis with unclear details. It notes confusion, a pause in proceedings, and a reference to farmers awaiting a mission or decision at a marked time. Names and specifics are garbled, but the overall note is of a disrupted gathering and unresolved actions.
Objections Shake NRA Extension and Rail Financing Probe
Washington reports vigorous administration objections shaping the final form of the work relief bill while Congress weighs NRA extension measures and an inquiry into railroad financing. President Roosevelt aims for quick approval as efforts shift to final House action and Senate review.
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Washington
Retter
Thomas
House
Senate
Oklahoma
Thomas Sai
Roosevelt
United States
White House
Fire destroys four firms and private offices in Hamburg
Fire swept two buildings facing the court house square in Hamburg destroying four business establishments and a number of private offices. Damage was estimated at 29000 dollars.
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Hamburg
Ark
Fourth Liquor Store Permit Is Granted in Hope
Martin Pool of Hope was granted a state retail liquor license on Thursday, bringing Hope's licensed dealers to four. Mayor R A Boyett said Pool would receive a city license Friday and begin operations immediately. Existing permits went to J C Porterfield Jett Williams and Raymond Robins. Revenue Commissioner Earl Wiseman issued thirty four Arkansas permits, lifting the state total to 176. C B Cox of Prescott was among the new Arkansas licensees.
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Martin Pool
Hope
R. A. Boyett
Pool
Haing
J. C. Porterfield
Jett Williams
Raymond Robins
Earl Wiseman
Arkansas
C. B. Cox
Prescott
Forestry Plan Aims to Raise 2 Cents Per Acre for Fire Towers
Hope Rotary heard two state officials outline Arkansas timber fire loss of 495 million yearly and a plan to fund fire towers via a 2 cent per acre local levy, matched by federal 2 cents. Towers would be built in Hempstead County with units 6 9 and 10. town residents with timber acreage pay the 2 cent share. The system locates fires by cross shooting two towermen and dispatcher math, while landowners provide manpower.
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Arkansas
Hope Rotary Club
Hotel Barlow
David Campbell
John F. Glass
Hope Territory
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Glass
Campbell
Von
Grew Lakes
Reocky Mountain
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le Johnson
Edo McCorkh
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First Christian to Hold Homecoming Observance
First Christian Church at Hope hosts a full day Homecoming with sermons by Rev. Guy Holt Presgutt Rev. Highsmith and Rev. Lester Bickford. The event features awards for the oldest member and largest family, a combined churches fellowship at 1 pm, and evening services led by Rev. Hol with the theme Youth Gone Mad. Gospel programs aim to reach a Bible school goal of 150 attendees. Public invited.
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New Deal in Washington Amid NRA Debates
A fragmented Washington scene shows White House ties to the NRA and labor, with critics attacking the administration’s enterprise and congressional scrutiny intensifying. The Senate Finance Committee probes NRA influence and policy.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Pony Express Delivers Star in Red River Bottom Country
Hope Star unveils a daily pew turn system named The Pony Express to deliver newspapers to rural Red River bottom subscribers. Ray Sherman, Fulton youth, picks up bundles at dawn and travels about 35 miles daily on horseback to deliver to distant readers, many far from rural mail boxes, for 10 cents per week.
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Red River Bottom
Fulton
Ray Sherman
Sherman
Russia Satisfied With British Talk
Soviet foreign affairs commissioner Maxhin Litvinoff and British Lord Anthony Eden concluded after a 90 minute conference that there was improvement in Anglo Russian relations. Eden probed for European peace while Soviet sources gave no grounds for further gains.
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Moscow
Russia
Maxhin Lit
Vinoff
Anthony Eden
Eden
Europe
Mississippi Hunts for Ray Hamilton
Mississippi National Guardsmen and peace officers intensified a manhunt for Raymond Hamilton, the Southwest desperado linked to the Bank of Blumville robbery in Prentiss. In a tense night chase, two robbers disarmed a 15-man posse, kidnapped M. E. Smith, and forced him to drive before a broader mobilization. A woman and a deputy were wounded as officers and criminals exchanged shots.
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Two Men Held in Death of Woman
In Homer Louisiana two men, Bobby Natien of Homer and G H Allen of Dubach, were arrested in connection with the death of Mrs. James FE Ferguson Best found on the Homer Minden highway. Officers said Mrs. Ferguson had scratches and bits of flesh under her fingernails. The men were brought to Claiborne for questioning after being located following the discovery.
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Belgium Talks on Gold Bloc Devaluation and Policy
Brussels purports to move toward a new deal for gold bloc nations with devaluation of the franc likely and a reassessment of monetary policy. Premier Van Zeeland’s cabinet faces strong parliamentary opposition as markets expect a devaluation while the gold standard is questioned by key states including Switzerland and Britain.
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Fraternities Vote to Abolish at Little Rock School
In a near unanimous show of hands parents at West Side Junior High voted 112 in favor of abolishing fraternities and sororities in the Little Rock public schools, with 10 supporting faculty supervised control. The meeting, part of a board driven effort, drew 1,059 students across 759 families from the school.
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West Side
P. T. TA
New Orleans Cotton Futures Open Higher Then Sell Off
Cotton futures opened barely steady in New Orleans, trading up briefly before selling off. May opened at 10.96, slipped to 10.93, July fell from 11.40, October around 11.49 and December near 11.00. Belgian monetary concerns weighed on sentiment. Liverpool reported barely steady demand. New York quotes showed May 10.96, July 10.98, October 10.55, December 10.68 with weak overseas selling.
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