50 000 Warplanes The Americas Lean on Us
President Roosevelt told a joint session of Congress that the United States must build a vast air and sea defense program. He proposed an emergency appropriation of 1 182 000 000 to start a fleet of 50 000 airplanes and warned of the need to fund it by taxation rather than endless borrowing. The piece notes mounting debt and public debate over financing this defense push.
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Congress
Roosevelt
United States
Central
South America
Europa
Asia
Canada
Potrons
U.S.A
Hoover
Mr. Roosevelt
Brown
Germans Advance on 110 Mile Front at Sedan
Berlin dispatch says German forces pushed along a 110 mile front from Antwerp to Sedan in the seventh day of a sustained drive. The high command reported the Allies on Wednesday accepted the fight as the Axis gains Netherlands and part of Belgium while a small section of France remains under threat.
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Berlin
Antwerp
Sedan
Netherlands
Zeeland
Palf
Belgium
France
German flag raised at Longwy as city occupied reports say
Berlin reports indicate the German flag waved from Longwy France amid occupation claims with no confirmation from German headquarters. French counter attacks south of Sedan reportedly repelled while German forces press toward the Maginot line as the Antwerp fortifications near Brussels are noted.
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Talen
Berlin
Longwy
France
Longway
Antwerp
Brussels
Belgium
Namur
Sedan
Maginot Line
Invasion of Low Countries Preview of Decisive Battle
Drive on Meuse Moselle valleys seen as preview of a larger war. Johnson analyzes German forces, expected maneuvers, and the aim to reach the Channel coast for air and naval bases. Belgium resists but is hard hit. Dutch capitulation may unfold in coming hours.
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Low Countries
Thomas M. Johnson
Netherlands
Belgium
Meuse
Moselle
Maginot Line
Malinchy
Luxembourg
Liege
Channel
England
Oslo
Reporter quits amid city hall intrigue and election beat
Tarry Collins confronts Steve Clark and announces he will quit the newspaper tonight. Clark tries to dissuade him, citing looming grand jury action, conventions, campaigns, and elections. Collins insists he has two jobs to do and will leave, hinting at continued duty elsewhere.
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Tarry Collins
Steve
Larry
Steve Clark
Grand Jury
Collins
Clark
Magnolia College Homecoming Day Plans Highlight May 19
Magnolia College in State A observes Homecoming Day on Sunday May 19 featuring commencement at 730 pm in the Greek theatre baccalaureate in the college armory at 230 pm Rev W F Couch Bearden class of 1928 will speak in the armory Former Students Association meeting with Benard Park president concert by the college band at 2 pm lunch served in the cafeteria at 1215 pm Elder M Cuthberson of Haynesville LA Church of Christ and IW Fulbright president University of Arkansas will deliver the graduation address Largest homecoming turnout expected Invitation extended to all former students to attend.
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State A
M. College
Magnolia
Aia
W. F. Couch
Bearden
Colllege Armory
Students Association
Benard Park
Fordyce
College
C. Cuthberson
Haynesville
Louisians
Church of Christ
IW. Fulbright
University of Arkansas
Formar Students Association
Cotton New York July Market Opening Note
Cotton prices for New York on July open show 1-4 decline to 27, closing at 9.34 for Middling spot. Market tone appears cautious with slight downward pressure on immediate values.
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New York
Cranium Crackers Riddles and Trivia Card
Unrelated questions test knowledge across fields. Chukker in polo and some other equestrian sports. Pile chards sounds like pilchards to eat. Lapidary relates to cutting stones. Pediatrics is medical field for children. George Washington inaugurated as first U.S. president on April 30, 1789.
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George Washington
United States
E R T Haselman 85 Marries Lettie Cannon in Gurdon
Ernest R T Haselman of Ozan 85 married Lettie Cannon 74 of Miami Okla at the home of Mrs R S Stephens in Gurdon by Rev A C Caraway pastor of the First Methodist church of Gordon He formerly ran a hotel in Oran He spoke on peace noting no wars in the US and said his nephews in Germany are in concentration camps in Germany
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Gurdon
Ernest R. T. Haselman
Ozan
Matige
Germany
United States
Lettie Cannon
Miami
Okla
R. S. Stephens
A. C. Caraway
First Methodist
Gordon Sunday
Haselmen
Oran
Oxford Fined on Reduced Charge in Cash Night Case
John Oxford former theater manager pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of embezzlement and was fined 500 dollars plus costs in the cash night case. The prosecution cited withholding attendee names to prevent winners from claiming awards. A separate charge of receiving stolen property against Fred Pyland was nolle pressed after an agreement with Oxford for a winning drawing.
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Telena
John Oxford
Oxford
Fred Pyland
Nolle
Pyland
Paschal Named Acting Internal Revenue Collector for Arkansas
Roy G. Paschal, longtime chief of the Income Tax Division, was appointed acting collector of internal revenue for Arkansas after Homer M. Adkins resigned to pursue another position. The appointment follows Paschal's seven years in the department and positions him to oversee federal tax collection in the state.
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Little Rock
Roy G. Paschal
Internal Revenue Department
Internal Revenue
Arkansas
Homer M. Adkins
Visitors Week for WPA Sewing Club
The county WPA Sewing Project at the new courthouse rear, supervised by Jett F Bundy, will welcome visitors from the 20th to the 2th. Open Tuesday and Wednesday 12 noon to 8 90 p m and Thursday to Saturday 8 30 to 5 30. The project employs mainly women, makes garments and goods for needy families, and operates on government and sponsor funding. Workers are trained to improve future private employment opportunities.
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WPA
Jett F. Bundy
Light and Dark Clouds Explain Cloud Brightness
A white cloud forms from water particles that reflect light. As particles grow toward raindrop size they absorb light and appear dark. Maricopa Aviz gets its name from the Maricopa Indians, a Yuma branch.
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Aviz
Injury lawsuits heard in Hempstead circuit court
Thursday morning in Hempstead circuit court the jury sided with the defendant in Ruby Fay Alford Jones versus Prescott and Northern Western Railway. In the afternoon a second jury ruled for Missouri Pacific Railroad in Melvin Weston versus the railroad after four witnesses testified about Weston claiming a back injury from moving a hand car from the rack.
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Hempstead
Ruby Fay Alford Jones
Prescott & N. W. Railway Co
Melvin Weston
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
Nevada County Game and Fish Protective Association organized
ROSSTON The Nevada County Game and Fish Protective Association was formed at Rosston on Monday night. George Gleshany of Waterloo elected president with E. L. Smith of Cale as vice president Roger N. Smith of Waterloo secretary and T. M. Bemis of Prescott treasurer. Dues set at 1.00 per year for those who fish and hunt. free cooperative memberships offered to farmers or tenants living on and working their land. Regular meetings monthly. next gathering May 2 at the Prescott courthouse. Committees named Membership Law enforcement Program with roles to be announced by the president.
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Rosston
Nevada County Game and Fish Protective Association
George Gleshany
Waterloo
E. L. Smith
Cale
Roger N. Smith
T. M. Bemis
Prescott
Court House
Progra
Sea of War Powers Debate Shapes Military Aid
Fragmentary text shows President Roosevelt urging Congress to approve large military spending and long-range plans to build a well-equipped army. References an $896 million appropriation and $546 million in borrowings while avoiding actions that might delay production of armored or air forces for foreign nations.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Borray
Hold Open House For Hempstead County Card Index Project
W. R. Pruitt, county supervisor, announced a visiting week from May through May 25 at the Works Progress Administration county section to cross index all divorce records for Hempstead County. The project, located at the fourth of the new courthouse, invites the public to visit any day to learn about the indexing. Indexing began in December 1938 under Pruitt, with both direct and indirect indexes set up and soon to be available for public use in the county clerk and recorder’s office.
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W. R. Pruitt
Uolt
Works Prgress Administration
Dee Ioridge
Hempstead Cor
Deber
Pruitt
Large Crowd at State Auxiliary Meeting
A large crowd gathered Thursday morning at Garrett Memorial Baptist for the State Ladies Auxiliary meet despite rain. Mrs B Jones of Magnolia served as president, with Devott led by Mrs D N Jackson of Texarkana. Mrs Holbert gave the welcome at Garrett Memorial Church. Rev Billie Montgomery Donaldson preached the sermon.
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State Ladies Auxiliary
Acting Strain Drives Insurance Premium Talk Across Industry
The demanding work of film actors places emotional strain on performers and prompts discussion among insurers. Industry sources note rising concerns about performance-related stress and its impact on coverage and premiums.
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