Red River Crest at Fulton and Whirlpool War on Laws
Editorial notes the Red River rising toward 32.8 feet with crests forecast near Fulton and Liberty as sunshine reduces flood impact. It discusses law obedience, property rights, and a proposal to nationalize liquor regulation based on Rockefeller Survey findings, arguing for federal state and local alcohol authorities.
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Mr. O'Neal
Rockefeller
Grong
Wutann
Tradt
Sisindis
Syria
Burglars Steal Community Safe in Marshall Arkansas
In Marshall Arkansas a local store safe disappeared after a burglary. The safe housed postal funds and stamps from the general store of A. A. Kelley and was a fixture used by many merchants and residents. Explosives were used in the break in.
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Marshall
Ark
Buster
A. A. Kelley
Nei Ty All
Imiury
Ltatsu
250 000 Workers to Leave Jobs in Protest Strike
New York reports over 250000 workers ordered to stop work in protest against wage scales set by a presidential decree for the government’s program. Protesting members planned to travel to Madison Square Garden, with a strike called by the Central Trades and Labor Council and affiliated groups.
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New York
Hades
Attacks on Dry Referendum Fail in Georgia Courts
In Atlanta two attacks on the legality of last week’s dry referendum were rejected. Judge G H Howard denied a damus petition by Frank Hoyt challenging the election as legal, and Judge John D Humphries had earlier dismissed a case by W G Hastings alleging counties failed to certify returns within the legal time limits.
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Atlanta
Twai
Georgia
G. H. Howard
Frank Hoyt
John D. Humphries
W. G. Hastings
Awarded $3,700 Against Crosnoe Hutson and Wilson
A circuit court jury awarded J A Lee 3700 against Charlie Cresnoe and Jesse Hutson of Hope and Benat Wilson of Minden La for burning Lee s gin in April 1904 The Continental Gin Company of Dallas was released from liability on a motion for an instructed verdict and W C Parker of Bains was denied such verdict on Lee s 12400 damages The trial revealed Wilson offered 300 to burn the gin and Crosnoe testified Hutson and Wheaton aided in the arson with Crawford driving a Hope taxi to the scene
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Warnen
Coner
J. A. Lee
Charlie Cresnoe
Jesse Hutson
Hope
Benat, Wilson
Minden
Lee
W. C. Parker
Bans
Parker
Marvin M. Harris
Continental Gin Company
Dallas
Crusnre
Wilson
Wit
Croxsame
Statson Ji Hiern
Chris Wheat- Annogras
Warren
Ark
Judan
Mayvin
Continental’ Gin Company
W.C. Parker
Continental Git Company
Charlie Crugnoe
Joss Hutson
Thomas Crafford
B. F. Wilson
Crosnoe
Hutson
Chris Wheaton
Negra
Crawford
Dilag
Continental Company
Drownings Reported Near Texarkana At Bright Star Farm
Freddie and Billie Barren two children of Clint Barrett of Springbank drowned in a small pond on the Albert Yates farm near Bright Star while visiting. Their mother had feared for their safety earlier and authorities launched a search as reports indicated the children had been allowed to wade in the pond.
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Terarkana
Ark
Freddie
Billie
Clint Barrett
Springbank
Bright Star
Barrett
Albert Yates
Wade
Yates
Anne
Twelve Roosevelt Objections in Patman Veto Report
Washington hears President Roosevelt’s veto of the Patman currency expansion bill cited twelve objections. The objections allege the measure creates a $1.6 billion gratuity, harms veteran benefits, risks inflation, erodes currency value, and shifts relief from need to politics. The president argues the debt would burden the nation and demands for general pension legislation would follow, stressing fiscal safety.
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Washington
Presideuyl Troosevelt
Bank Night ruling clears Fort Smith theater programs
Fort Smith Municipal Court ruled bank night theater programs legal, dismissing lottery charges against San Ti Korbyl and Fort Smith Theaters, Inc. A similar case against Hoyt Kirkpatrick was dropped. Attorney Gemuerw urged an appeal, while Guy B. Williams noted that a later inquiry letter classifies bank night as lottery, which Arkansas law prohibits.
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Luetle
Rock
Gemuerw
Guy B. Willams
Harold Harper
Port Smith Municipal Court
Fort Smith
Williams
Euler
Ark
James A. Gallagher
San Ti
Korbyl
Fort Smith Theaters, Inc
Hoyt Kirkpatrick
Nuuk
Pele
Arkangas
Portion of President Roosevelt veto message on Patman bill
A fragment of President Roosevelt's veto text explains adjusted compensation for veterans. It discusses postwar claims, per day allowances for service, delayed cash payment, 25 percent increase, 20 year compound interest, and a $1000 endowment in 1945 or sooner if death occurs, with continuation to page three.
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Washington
Hoosevel
Chin
Negro Leader to Speak at Yerger High School
A. W. Zilton, Negro leader and vice president of the National Farm Ownership Association, will speak at 8 p.m. Thursday in Yerger High School auditorium. He will outline a plan to colonize Negro farmers with farm acreage, housing, and equipment on 20 and 30 year terms. J. W. Vinows, principal of Nevada County Training School for Negroes, also will speak. Public invited.
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Little Rock
Yerger High School
Zilton
National Farm Ownership Association
Zilion
Louisiana
J. W. Vinows
Nevada County
Flood Displaces Thousands in Oklahoma and Texas
About 4,000 people were left homeless as flood waters covered more than 20,000 acres in Oklahoma and Texas. The North Canadian River crest threatened Oklahoma City, prompting possible removal of 200 more families. In Texas, roughly 5,000 people were homeless along the Brazos and Guadalupe rivers, with over 125,000 acres of farmland flooded and crops submerged.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Texas
Ollahuma City
Oklahowa City
Yuleu Aml
Brahos
Guadalupe
23 Killed Daily by Autos in 86 Cities
Commerce Department reports 23 people killed daily by autos in 86 U. S. cities during the first 20 weeks of the year. The total reaches 3,257 deaths, about 84 more than last year. New York led the week with 18 deaths, Detroit 14, Chicago 13.
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Washington
Commerce Department
United States
Figur
New York
Detroit
Chicago
Prescott Robison's Store Robbed After Shootout
Robison's George W. Robison & Co. store in Prescott was robbed early Thursday of 26 in cash. A bandit escaped after four shots were fired by Night Marshal Litton. Police held twelve men off a freight train in Hope, but released them when fingerprints did not match. Suitcases with 170 in merchandise were abandoned. robbers fled via rear door. Sheriff Pittman pursued potential arrest in Arkadelphia.
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George W. Robison & Co
Prescott
Hope
Robison
Star
Pittman
Arkadelphia
Saratoga Class to Hear Rev. Peebles
The Saratoga high school baccalaureate sermon will be delivered by Rev. M. H. Peebles on Sunday morning at the Okay City Auditorium. Commencement exercises are set for Thursday with President Charles Overstreet of Magnolia A and M College delivering the address. J. F. Kaufman, president of the board, will present diplomas to 17 graduates including valedictorian Jani Spates and salutatorian Ca Cannon.
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Saratoga High School
M. H. Peebles
Okay City
Charles Overstreet
Magnolia A & M. College
J. F Kaufman
Jani Spates
Ca Cannon
Chlora Moon
Mattie Lou Tollison
Jessie Ayler
Inna
Lee Laster
Doris Gathrigh
Earl Sosling
Wiley Dillard
Sam McJunkins
Estes Walker
Thomas Bell
Joe Rosenbaum
Harvey Russell
Charles Russell
Extension of Leases for Oil Site Requested
J B Yates asked Thursday for extension of leases on acres aged for an oil test four and a half miles east of Hope. He said Rocky Mount residents live in Texas and he cannot obtain more acreage until August. He requested that existing leased acreage be extended to September 15.
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Hope
J. B. Yates
Bodeaw to Present Play Friday Night
The Preshmén aid Sophomore elise ws of Budeaw High School will sp ent The Dream, Phat Came True turned in three vets at Budeasw hugh school and stucium Friday sight.
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Elisews
Budeaw High School
Budeasw
Hugh School
Stucium
Alleged Alvin Karpis Captured on Idaho Ranch Flight
Bulletins from Omaha report a man believed to be public enemy No 1 Alvin Karpis was taken by airplane Thursday evening. A stewardess described the heavily menaced prisoner as dressed in tattered clothing and speaking freely, claiming his identity. He said he had been captured on a ranch near Bols Idaho, with federal agents believed to be nearby.
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Omaha
Alvin Karpis
Aydess
Bols
Idaho
Lady of Kyo
Six Naval Fliers Die As Seaplane Crashes At Sea
Six naval fliers were killed when a United States navy seaplane spun and plunged into the Pacific near the battleship Pennsylvania during fleet maneuvers. The crash occurred Tuesday night but was only disclosed Thursday after hopes for survivors were abandoned.
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Pennsylvania
United States Navy
Mid-Pacific
High Command
Former Pope County Sheriff Killed in Auto Wreck
Russellville Ark fatal car crash near Dardanelles claims life of W H Pnative 50 Equitable Life representative former Pope County sheriff. He was driving with a partner blamed for possible sleepiness or glare from oncoming cars. Survived by wife two daughters Miss Willette Eustice Hendrix College Conway father and two brothers Fred Abe Eustice Clarksville.
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Russellville
Ark
W. H. Pnative
Equitable Life Assurance Sochty
Fort Smith
Dardanute
Rustien
Pope Jequnty
Tei
Willette Eustice
Hendrix College
Conway
Mather
W. R. Eustice
Clarksville
Fred
Abel Eustice
Washington Debates Patman Bonus Bill After Veto
Washington headlines report President Roosevelt vetoed the Patman inflationary bonus bill. The House sustained the veto 54 to 40 after a 428 to 98 vote to override. The Senate killed the bill on Thursday, but signals a fresh push for similar relief. Activists consider alternative proposals as a campaign shift unfolds. Democratic leaders say they expect nearly 400 votes to uphold the president.
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Washington
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Patman Thon
Roosvelt
Uphol
Hope Ark Man Builds New Manhole Cistern Patented
N P O Neal of Hope Arkansas is listed by the U S Patent Office among week’s patent recipients for an improved brick manhole cistern construction method. The application, filed in August 1934, received approval for originality and improvement in three features. Commercial rights are retained by the inventor.
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New York
N. P. O'Neal
Hope
Ark
United States Patent Office
District Meet of Nurses Held Here
Miss Mary Emma Smith of New York director of nursing for the national organization for prevention of blindness was the featured speaker at a district nurses meeting in Hope oil hall. She spoke on preventing adult blindness and demonstrated vision testing for preschool children. Thirteen counties were represented. An afternoon session for county and ERA nurses led by Miss Eupha Hixson and Mrs. Ruth Anderson allowed each nurse to discuss problems.
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Mary Emma Smith
New York
National Organization For Presention
Hope Oil Hall
ERA
Eupha Hixson
Ruth Anderson
Markets Celica NEW ORLEANS cotton trading opens mixed
Markets Celica shows early trading in New Orleans with July at 11.98 then back to 11.94 amid light offerings. October around 11.68, December 11.81, January 11.78, March 11.81. Liverpool quotes steady to mixed with American sales of 3000 and prices ranging from 6.46 to 7.56 for various grades. futures close quiet, May 6.64, July 6.48, October 0.20, December 16, January 6.16, March 6.16.
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New Orleans
Liverpool
Cotun
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