Relief Bill Defeated as States Rejected Control
Washington The House defeated a Republican bid to shift relief administration to the states by a 106 to 39 vote. An amendment by Rep Bacon proposed bipartisan relief boards and state matching funds of 26 cents per federal dollar. In separate dispatches, Jones urged debt-bearing nations to support public welfare and Bailey promoted Jesse T. Jones for the presidency in 1944.
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Washington
House
Bacon
R-N. Y
Potato Producers Market Plan Heads to Ballot Friday
The referendum on the proposed marketing agreement for potatoes will be held Friday and Saturday. Clifford L. Smith urges all potato producers to vote for the plan, with polls at Hempstead city hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The measure seeks to require two thirds approval by producers by volume and 80 percent of handlers to trigger a formal order, shaping interstate shipments and quality limits under federal rules.
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Clifford L. Smith
County Agricultural Conservation Committee
Mone City Hall
Arkansas
Secretary of Agriculture
Mr. Smitly Inc
U.S
Lei Committee
Gary
Grounds Given for Revoking License
The article explains grounds for revoking a driver's license in Arkansas. Key triggers include three reckless driving convictions in a year, manslaughter or negligent homicide from vehicle operation, driving under the influence, any felony involving a motor vehicle, failure to stop and aid after an accident, perjury or false affidavit to the department. Cooperation of courts and clerks is vital to report convictions promptly to the Commissioner of Revenues for execution.
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Stife Uy
Dent. Arkiansas
UW. 5
Bureau of Public Roads
Commissioner of Revenues
Cotton Market Report New Orleans Quiet Close
In New Orleans and Cotton futures, trading was subdued as holiday hours limited activity. Mayotte opened a bullish session at 72 but closed near 872, while cotton prices drifted lower with middling prices around 4.81, signaling a soft close amid thin trading.
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New Orleans
Mayotte
Clark Withdraws From Senate Race
Hugh D. Clark of Hope withdraws from the ninth district race due to ill health and backs James Pilkinton of Hope. The field for state senator narrows to Pilkinton and W. F. Reagin of Glenwood, with Clark pledging support for Pilkinton.
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Hugh D. Clark
Hope
Hempstead
Montgomery
Pike
Clark
Fett
James Pilkinton
W. F. Reagin
Glenwood
Pilkinton
the Star
Hempstein County
J. H. Pilkinton
Aol
Duncan Formally Held for Murder
Prosecuting attorney George F. Hartje filed a first degree murder charge in Lonoke Conway against J. Bo Duncan for the May 3 slaying of CC. Vin Dalsen at Ragland. Duncan, held on a $5,000 bond, faces trial in September unless court order changes. The case follows two juries failing to agree and a Grand Jury proceeding. The note also mentions the Sistine Chapel’s construction for Sixtus IV in 1473.
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Circouit
W. J. Waggoner
Conway
Duncan
Waggoner
Fred EK. Berry
Lonoke
Hartje
Seven Men and Six Rooms at a University Inn
Before a major football game in Ann Arbor seven men arrived at a leading hotel. Only six rooms existed in one wing yet the manager assigned rooms so each man had a personal space. Can he truly accommodate seven with six rooms. Answer appears on Classified Page.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Roc No. 1
Officers Meet Planned in Hope May 25 26
The Aransas Fence Officers and Sheriffs Association announce a two day convention in Hope on May 25 and 26. Registration at Barlow hotel, welcome by Mayor Graves, program includes lectures on target practice regulations and wildlife protection, a fish fry, and entertainment. Officers listed include Ramsey, Bearden, Senggin, and Craig with a shooting committee led by Lt Scoggin.
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Aransas
Hope
Barlow Hotel
Graves
Yeade
J. Kart Scaggins
Little Rock
Faly Park
Wot. P
Bys. Am
Ramsey
Augusta
J. Ul Bearden
View
J. Earl Senggin
Little Reel
Second View
W. C. Craig
Jonesboro
Lieutenant Scoggin
D. McAlexanter
Robert L. Taylor
Little Rocks
Cray Carrol
Lonoke County
Gracy RR
Woolley
Union County
Johnnie Charles
North Little Rocksolive Department
B. E. Frazier
State Pulive
Newport
Camden Officials Indicted by Jury
Camden officers Proffitt Linebarrier and Maurice Cawthon were indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of interfering with Alcohol Tax Unit investigators. Testimony cited improper treatment during arrest after a chase involving a bootleg suspect. Bond posted. case to be tried in state court.
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Texarkana
Quachila County
Maurice Cawthon
Camden
United States Alcohol Tax Unit
L. C. Wilson
Youkey
Lincharree
Cawehon
Doyle Henry
Bootler
Cawthon
Linebarrier
Padwett
Clyde All
G. E.norbert
Hearig
World Fair Planning Committee Formed in Arkansas
The State Committee for the World Fair in Arkansas announced a planning group to develop a $100,000 exhibit for New York 1939. C K Palmer of Texarkana chairs the Centennial and Publicity commissions. Walter Mann of El Dorado to lead the committee. Other members include Roy Allen of Camden. The note mentions ancient Greek sandals.
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Little Rock
Ovork
New York
C.K Palmer
Texickana
Walter Mann
el Dorado
Roy Allen
Cameen
Court Vords Name Changing in Case of 2nd Earl Page
Pocahontas Arkansas records show Charles Hyslop, 35, had his name changed by court to Earl Page two months ago. A later hearing vacated the order and set a further hearing. The August Democratic primary includes another Earl Page on the ballot for land commissioner, causing a potential double Earl Page on voters’ tickets. The man said he was raised as Earl Page after being called that by a malene family, but could not be reached for comment.
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Hocanontas
Arka
Arkansa Thuesday
Pocahontas
Charles Hyslop
Earl Page
Pondimye
Arlaneas
Democratc
Pocahontis
Dooley Is Named Rotary Governor Of Arkansas District
In Hot Springs Arkansas the T88th District of Rotary elected Frank Dooley of Brinkley as district governor to succeed John L Hughes of Benton. The unanimous vote occurred at the opening conven tion session with about 260 delegates present. The talk included reflections on Rotary’s losses in Germany and Austria and the need for the organization to adapt to totalitarian climates to function globally.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Rotary
Frank Dooley
Brinkley
John L. Hughes
Benton
Dooley
Edwin Robinson
Sheffield
Haglund
Rotary International
Galil
Germany
Austria
Aml
Use of Pasadena in United States car travel in 1937
San Francisco report cites California State Automobile Association figures showing motor cars driven 75 billion miles in 1937. Mileage per gallon stands at 15, with ongoing efforts to promote fuel efficiency and better vehicle use nationwide.
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San Francisco
United States
Milvage
Gatlon
What Would You Do In Native Social Etiquette
A fragmented reader quiz on correct manners asks if a wife may send shavers to a man she knows and when hosts should be called for breakfast, with guidance on handling delays and favors. The piece presents multiple choice answers and briefly discusses avoiding misunderstanding through courteous action.
Memorial tribute to war dead at Rose Hill Cemetery
The Pat Cleburne chapter U S Confederacy holds memorial services at 3 a m Sunday at Rose Hill Cemetery. Principal address by attorney Steve Carrigan of Mope. Program includes band concert, invocations by Rev Fred R Harrisoi, roll call of Confederate and World War veterans, wreath weaving by Mrs Whorp chapter, taps by Wallace Van Sickle, and benediction by Rev W R Hamilton.
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Pat Cleburne
United States of the Confederacy
Rose Hill Cemetery
Steve Carrigan
Mope
Hope Bays Bind
Fred R. Harrisoi
Roll Cail
A. Hammond
Clira Law- Whorp
Wallace van Sickle
Rey
W. R. Hamilton
Youths Trained at State Fire Towers Program Launch
The State Forestry Commission and the National Youth Administration establish a project at three forest fire towers to train youths aged 12 to 16 in observation, radio, maintenance, firefighting, and forestry topics. Training includes practical forestry exams and periodic evaluations. A community singing event at Shoyer Springs is announced for Sunday at 2 p m with the public invited to bring songbooks.
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State Forestry Commission
National Youth Administration
Mag. 1
Delia
Gantt's
Gravel Gut
Saniles
Magnulis
Chalester
Cenfield
Regul Iatervals
Shoyer
Ehld
Shoyer Springs
Banquet Friday at First Church Planned by Young Members
The Men of First Church loyalty banquet is set for Friday night at 7. The young men of the church have organized a good program for the event at the Christian Church.
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Christian Church
First Church Church
Fourth Producer in Buckner Field Strikes Oil
STAMPS Ark The Standards Waters No 1 Buckner area Section 7 W 22 shows a strong show with acidizing tests planned to assess production. Crane No 2 Section Se16 22 struck pay dirt Tuesday yielding a bond showing oil. Casing cemented. DST set for Friday. This marks the field s fourth producer with two new wells on Kean hind site being spud and drilled.
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Ark
Buckner
Kean Hind
Jack McCabe to Play in University's Band
Jack McCabe will play with the University of Arkansas band in a concert at the new field on the evening of May 17. Claire Omar Musser of Chicago will be the concert artist.
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Jack McCabe
Fayetteville
Claire Omar Musser
Chicago
Bayetteville
Kappa Psi
University of Arkansas Burned
Negro Minstrel Show Set At Yerger High Friday
Nutr Yerser presents a minstrel show at Yerger High School auditorium Friday night featuring lively songs high stepping and fast dancing on the program.
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Yerger
Nutr Yerser
Yerger High School
A Thought Merrisiness Awakens the Claudian Vault
A fragmentary line suggests a Renaissance era flourish invoking Claudian style. The wording hints at a playful or cryptic meditation on wit and memory, with arch classical diction. No clear event or person stands out in the readable text.
Bailey Proposes RFC Bond Refund
Governor Bailey proposed seeking Reconstruction Finance Corporation aid to refinance Arkansas highway bonds at a lower rate. He noted current retirement progress, estimated $5 million used recently, and claimed 3 percent interest could save about $2.5 million annually while leveraging federal funds. He planned talks with Jesse H. Jones in Siloam Springs.
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Fayetteville
Ark
Carl . Bailey
Jesse H. Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Siloam Spring
Governor Bailey
Paragould
154Th Observation Squadron
Arkansas National Guard
John D. Howe
Siloam Springs
Campweller
J. C. Goff
Goff
Chamber of Commerce
Bailey
Roof. C
R. F.C
Viele Sam
ROOF
Britain and France Seek Freedom to Recognize Italy
Britain and France push to gain freedom to recognize Italy's conquest of Ethiopia as Haile Selassie watches. League of Nations debate resumes amid pledges and expected declarations from members. In Asia, Amoy falls to Japanese forces as refugees flood the coast and Shantung actions continue. In Spain, insurgent aircraft strike Barcelona killing at least 30 and wounding 40.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Ethiopia
Britain
France
Italy
Haile Selassie
League
Amoy
Shanghai
China
Kulangsu Island
South China Coast
Shantung
Barcelona
Spain
Work Begins on Fair Park L Grandstand Project
A crew at Fair Park started wrecking the old grandstand on Thursday to clear the way for floodlights and construction of an 80 foot long L shaped grandstand. The right wing runs 40 feet toward first base while the left wing extends 43 feet toward third base. The park entrance will connect to the rear of home plate. Completion is expected late this month with fence repairs planned.
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Fair Park
First Base
Third Base
Southern Roads to Hike Cotton Rate
Southern railroads approved a three cent per hundredweight raise on cotton shipments over 110 miles despite shipper objections. The measure, affecting about 50 railroads, will publish August 1. an additional seven to fourteen cent increase from Missouri Arkansas Louisiana and Memphis to Panadian and New England was deferred. Shippers may seek an Interstate Commerce Commission suspension and hearing.
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Memphis
Tenn
Southern
Galton
Missour
Arkansas
Louisiana
Railroad
St. Louis
WW. Alexander
Memphis Cotton Exchange
Interstate Commerce Comission
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England
CG. C. van Dalsen
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State Committee For
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Court Vords
Page
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