Here and There Editorial on Literary Digest Poll
Editorial argues that the Literary Digest poll last winter did not test candidate preference but policy, and that its results were misinterpreted as a verdict on Roosevelt. It notes editors’ reactions, defends the Digest’s accuracy, and predicts when a presidential straw vote might be held while cautioning against assuming the outcome before an opposition nominee emerges.
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Pen
West Poinst
Edgar G. Harris
Blytheville, Ark
Congress
John Citizen
Literary Digest
Mr. Harris
Roosevelt
Federal Spending Drives Business Recovery Outlook
Federal outlays shape the postwar recovery as veteran bonus plans and works relief merge with farm payments. Analysts differ on how much of the anticipated 5 billion dollars over six months will spur goods demand or go to debt. Public works and relief funds push money into industry while concerns grow over deficits and confidence.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Commerce Department
Hymnal Dedication at First Methodist Church
Two hundred Methodist hymnals will be dedicated at morning service on Mother's Day at First Methodist. The hymnals unite the three branches of Methodism and will be used by all three communions as memorials to departed members and loved ones. An dedicatory service will occur in the morning worship with names memorizing honored, book plates placed in front of the books.
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First Methodist Church
Methodism
WPA Defended as Spending Agency
President Roosevelt voiced support for Harry L Hopkins and a $1 5 million relief fund plan, opposing allocating $400 million to PWA projects run by Secretary Ickes. He spoke at a press conference after AFL leader William Green urged a new PWA program, signaling shifts in federal relief strategy.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Harry L. Hopkins
PWA
Ickes
William Green
American Federation of Libor
WPA
City Treasurer Loses Auto License Authority Over Delinquent Owners
In a first regular session, the new city council adopted a resolution moving auto license issuance from the city treasurer to the municipal court for delinquent payers. About 200 cars without tags prompted the change, with penalties and court appearances replacing treasurer visits. Police Chief Ridgdill warned delinquents and urged proper display of license plates. New committees were named for various city functions, and parking on Third Street was to be regulated by ordinance.
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New City Council
F. D. Henry
John W. Ridgdill
Ridgdill
Ridgal
L. Cater Johnson
E. P. Young
K. G. Hamilton
Il. Carter Johnson
FE. P. Young
L. Carley Johnson
C. E. Cassidy
Charles &. Taylor
L. A. Keith
Roy Johnson
Charles E. Taylor
I. G. Hamilton
C. &. Lassidy
Alderman Taylor
Marion Monroe
Fred Russell
Frank Newberry
Walter Huckabee
Clark Stephenson
J. P. Duffie J
BE. O. Wingfeld
A. L. Betts
W. ¥. Foster
Third Street
Graven
New Fleet Committee
Charles Reynerson
Ae Light & Water Plant
Von
VME Corp
Fermian
Sith Lsu
West Ark
Fair Pension & Relief Fund
American Legion Auxiliary
Motions in Hempstead liquor contest heard in county court
The Hempstead county liquor contest hearing resumed in Washington county court with Judge H M Stephens and Circuit Judge Dexter Bush. Multiple motions by contestants were overruled including dismissal requests and a bid for bond, the case set for May 27 after poll books and other concerns were addressed.
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Hempsteade County
Washington
H. M. Stephens
Dexter Bush
Steve Carrigan
Luke Monroe
A. Albriton
Aoc Moore
Albritiory
Moore
Hempstead County
Cadigan and Monroe
Carrigan and Moncroe
Supreme Court
Contestanis
Attorne Carrigan
Motrae
Hollis L. Purtle
Vasa
N. P. O'Neal
Jos P B. Vusvy
Hoover Forces in Win Over Landon
Early California results from 9 027 of 11 708 precincts show Republican delegates pledged to Landon at 205 293 and Earl Warren listed as uninstructed, with tabulation continuing. The report notes ongoing returns from San Francisco and statewide totals as of Wednesday.
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San Francisco
Calif
California
Landon
Warren
Landon Leads in South Dakota GOP Primary
In South Dakota, Governor ALM Landon of Kansas built a growing lead over Senator William Borah for the eight Republican delegates in Tuesday's primary. With two thirds of precincts counted, Landon held about 60,700 to Borah's 14,700, while Roosevelt led the Democratic side with 652,201 votes. Uninstructed delegates pledged to Landon could still back him at the convention if his chances remained strong. Democratic delegates backed Roosevelt nationwide. Tennessee Republicans endorsed Landon for the nomination and pledged their delegates to him.
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Landon
Borah
Sioux Falls
S. D
AH ‘Landon
Kansas
William E. Borah
Idaho
Dakota
All M. Landon
Onsus
William
South Dakota
Roosevelt
Tennessee
London
Nashville
Tenn
AL M, Landon
Plant Board Inspecting Yams In Hempstead County
JOE Wiles and Olly Cardwell of the State Plant Board in Little Rock inspect sweet potato farms in Hempstead county this week. Fifteen producers filed for inspection and classification of potato plants. Among the largest are E L Wylie Brown and Q O Reaves of McCaskill. They expect to finish classification within three days.
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Joe. Wiles
Olly Cardwell
Rowl
Little Rock
Hempstead
Clty
EL Wy. Browh
QO. L. Reaves
McCaskill
Wiles
Cardwell
Italian Flag Over Selassie Palace In Addis Ababa
Italian forces occupy Addis Ababa with the flag raised over Emperor Selassie’s palace while natives salute in Fascist fashion. Reports outline Mussolini’s plans to convert Ethiopia into an Italian colony with civil commissioners governing provinces and native troops trained under Italian oversight.
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Capital
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Associated Press
Emperor Selassie
Italy
Badoglio
Rome
Ialian
Badoglia
Libya
Eritrea
Somaliland
Carabinieri
Mussolini
Great Britain
France
U S French Trade Pact Reached in Washington
The State Department announced a reciprocal trade pact with France to be signed in Washington later that day. Details were not yet available, but both nations stress the accord aims to ease restrictions on American goods.
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WASHINGTON +Fi
Department of ‘State
France
Washington
Scout Leadership School Closes After Successful Hope Session
The Boy Scout Leadership Training School in Hope ended Tuesday night at The Pines pool after a self-cooked supper. Scout Executive Robert Elliott asked the Hope school board to allow use of the building where Rev. Thomas Brewster led the course. Elliott praised Brewster and thanked the Hope High School Parent-Teacher Association for serving dinners across sessions.
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Hope
Pines
the Pines
Robert Elliott
Hope School Board
Thomas Brewster
Brewster
Hope High School
Cake Walk to Be Held by Hope Boys Band
A cake walk fundraiser for the Hope Boys band is set for Thursday night May 14 in downtown Hope. South Main Street will be roped off, with band mothers baking cakes. Rue Oliver of Hope was named assistant band master and will lead band practice at Paisley school three days weekly from 8 to 12. The Hope band has joined the Arkansas Federation of Music clubs and aims to grow to about 100 members. Texas leads all states with more than 16 430 miles of railroads.
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Hope
Hope Boys
South Main Street
Rue Oliver
Hope Band
Arkansas Federation of Music Clubs
R. M. LaGrone
South Arkansas highway bid questioned by officials
In Little Rock a highway committee chair questioned the legitimacy of a low bid of 20 for grading and gravel from Emmetworth Chapel. He said the bidding process and allocations are under scrutiny as critics in the south Arkansas region complain of dust, business disruption, and a perceived neglect of regional needs.
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Hempstead Road
Little Rock
Wedai
Emmetworth
Kempstead
DeLaughter
Louisiana and Arkansas Rail to Acquire Rock Island Line
C P Couch of the Louisiana and Arkansas Railway announced the company has submitted a proposal to bondholders to acquire the Rock Island and Louisiana property connections from Haskell Arkansas to Alexandria Eunice Louisiana. The plan would link Little Rock El Dorado Fordyce and other Arkansas and Louisiana interests into a single system and open a direct route to New Orleans.
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Shreveport
Louisiana and Arkansas Railway
Rock Island
Arkansas & Louisiana Railroad
Chica
Rock Island & Pacific
Frr
Haskell
Ark
Alexandria
Ind’ Eunice
C. P. Couch
Lava
Mr. Couch
L. & System
Little Rock
el Dorado
Fordyce
Arkansas
Louisiana
BR. FA & L
New Orleans
Thorey
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