Arkansas Credit Comes First in State Road Debate
A Stuttgart reader column criticizes the State Highway Commission over No 3 trunk road delays and funding. The piece notes proposed gasoline tax increases and cautions that 1931 revenue may fall short, risking indebtedness and a cash shortfall of about $2,000,000. It urges prudent management, bank reserves, and continued road construction within tight margins.
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Highway Commission i
Stuttgart
Arkansas
J Iindén
Bastenstind Dught Blackwood
Wiekwwood
Pine Bluff
Memphis
Sman
State Commission
Blackle
Red Cross
Star
State Highway Commission
The Star Platform Calls for County Pacer and Cooperative Reform
The Star outlines a platform urging Hempstead County to pursue a municipal pace program, cooperative efforts, and scientific agricultural support. It emphasizes highway improvements, weather data use, and reduced expenditures as steps toward a more efficient government and economic development.
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Ues
Pacer
Nint
Hempstead
Reform
Rand
Alfonso XIII and the Bourbon Dynasty in Decline
The article reflects on the abdication of Spain's Alfonso XIII and the end of the Bourbon line's era. It argues that his departure may spare bloodshed, marks a shift away from rigid monarchy, and situates his act within broader moves toward democracy amid postwar upheaval, with republics rising and kings fading into history.
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Ango
Spain
Europe
Alfonso
Louise XVI
France
Hapsburg
Hohenzollern
Nanotf
Bourbon
Burbons
Washington Wicletter previews 1932 party arguments
Rodney Dutcher notes the arrival of elongated mimeographed sheets from both major parties. In six weeks the Democratic publicity bureau sent seven dollar sheets and the Republican bureau sent 41 similar sheets outlining early 1932 campaign arguments.
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Rodney Dutcher
Nea
Washington
Democratic Publicity Bureau
Republican Publicity Bureau
Hoover and Republicans blamed for wartime era woes
A political attack piece targets Democrats and President Hoover, accusing the Hoover administration of mismanagement, unemployment, and deceptive campaign promises. It praises Hoover and Mellon for economic measures, criticizes Democratic tariffs, anti trust repeal talk, and suggests Tammany Democrats control the National Democratic Party. It also extols Republican immigration restrictions and farm policy outcomes.
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Hoover
Alan
Wagner
Mellon
Treasury
Alexander Hamilton
Herbert Hoover
Hell Cross
Raskab
Democratic Party
Democratic National Committee
Farm Board
Tammany
National Democratic Party
Movie comics and their supposed histrionic flair
A brief critique notes that many movie comics exaggerate their talent merely due to being funny. It argues this expectation masks true acting ability and suggests humor alone does not prove dramatic range.
News OF Other Days from The Star of Mope
A 25 year old column summarizes scattered notes from Texarkana and local figures. Mentions Tom Chasnate in Texarkessy Lavine and a Street Fair sighting, Mayor Fred Webb at Texarkana events, and Walter Shiver’s business on a Thursday. The USDA’s prune life history film idea is touched, with a quirky note on dramatized waiters and forums.
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Tom Chasnate
Texarkessy Westortinly
Lavine
Hisab Cleplant
Fred Webb
Texarkana
Yesterdy
Walter Shiver
Washington
Local guests attend track meet and visits across towns
Years ago Vivian Mosely of North Igilily was guest of Miss Tarde Paisley for a track meet this week. Mrs Mac Garland of Bnunet was guest of Mrs J Leet, returning in June. Mr and Mrs George Crilichilel of San Francisco arrived yesterday to visit relatives in Hope.
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Vivian Mosely
North
Tarde Paisley
Mac Garland
Bnunet
J. Leet
George Crilichilel
San Brancisco
California
Hope
Wemal Chorus Boycott Joins Mexican Student Jazz Protest
A Mexican student league votes to boycott American jazz aiming to shake off the blues. The movement reflects broader cultural protest as participants connect music with national identity and social change.
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Mexico
Auto Owners Urged to Drive Carefully
A nationwide appeal by the American Automobile Association urges drivers to exercise greater care. The group cites fatality and accident statistics from 1940 and says a minority of drivers cause most crashes. It calls on cities to review accident records to guide safety measures.
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Qmotur
Masonic Novice Work Slated in Degree Tuesday Night
Masonic observers report a novice will perform the M. My Degree Tuesday evening under Worshipful Master Harry Shiver guiding the lodge activities. The event promises formal ritual work and ceremonial duties at the lodge.
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Harry Shiver
Stockings vs Bare Legs Battle Intensifies on Courts
London reports a shift in tennis fashion as Mrs Fearnley Whittingstall, previously Eileen Bennett, wears white stockings in Hampstead and defeats American champion Belly Nuthall in the final, challenging Britain's long held stance against bare legs on the court.
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London
UPI
Mra
Fearnley Wolitingstud
Wimbledon
Britain
Fearnley Whittingstall
Eileen Bennett
Hampstead
Washingtons Famous Flag Reunfurled at Valley Forge
Philadelphia report notes the recreation of George Washington's historic headquarters flag unfurled on the Valley Forge battlegrounds. Years of study led to the flag flying daily from a staff, marking a ceremonial restoration of a defining Revolutionary War symbol.
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Philadelphia
U.E
George Washington
Washington
Valley Forge
Flag with 15 stars circles the Valley Forge story
In 1777 78 Albert Cook Myers chairman of Valley Forge Park Commission historical committee led a flag revival through Horace Wells Sellars chairman of the American Institute of Architects committee and others. The flag measures six by five and a half feet and uses blue bunting with fifteen stars arranged in a circle.
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Albert Cook Myers
Valley Forge Park Commission
Horace Wells Sellars
American Institute of Architects
Aristocrats to Ride Arizona Pony Bought by Rockefeller
John D. Jr. purchases a strong Arizona pony Rockefeller Hought rode during a winter visit. The horse, shipped to Tarry flown N. Y. 3, is expected to join New York State stables, linking Rockyefeller interests with eastern racing circles.
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Tucson
Ariz
John D. Rockefeller
New York State
Arizona
Rockefeller
Tarry Flown
N. 3
Elopement scheme ends in seaside rescue and town car
In a chaotic seaside episode Beryl Borden and Tommy Wilson intervene to rescue Angie from a dangerous kidnap plot. A whirlpool and near drownings spark a tense return home as police and a physician arrive. Beryl grapples with pride as Tommy remains brusque yet protective amid the aftermath.
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Degin
Heryl Bonden
Lnve
Tomimy Wilson
Hein
Trrne Beryl Ant
Toumy
Mhn
Hope Man
Bersleta Tomins
Rome
Walt
Asten
Tommy
Fia
Auryrived
Mery
Haya
Angie
Walter
Fyonkried
Meryl
Vay
Felps Lim
Beryl
Lommy
Warsu
Thailuptor
Lintalen
Glo Séail
Toquay
Tojaipy
Tomary
Wim
Pony
Leryl
Gle
Tommly
Beryl Borden
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Star of Mope
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Roreuroue
Alfred Wegener
Greenland
Umanak
Leorological
Wegener
Gaplors
Arctic
John D. Jr
Bronc
Miks Borden
oMeer
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Shupaugeil
Jolt Smith
Lwoke
Borden
Tie
Fawna
Aed
Ila
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Dery
Will
Bugs
Lili
Hin
Shay
Qvanel
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