Wage Hour Provisions in House Bill Abstract
The wage hour bill approved by the house sets minimums of 25 cents per hour in year one, 35 cents in year two, and 40 to 42 cents in subsequent years for overtime. Maximum hours are 44 per week up to year two and 40 thereafter. It covers industries engaged in interstate commerce with exemptions for farm and perishable goods processing. Penalties include fines or imprisonment. effective 120 days after final passage.
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Washington
House
Fisher
Tl Mavic
Meree
Dewey Hendrix Announces Candidacy for Hempstead Assessor
Dewey Hendrix, present deputy tax assessor, enters the race for Hempstead County assessor. He pledged to campaign through the August primary, touting lifelong residence, prior experience as deputy assessor since 1995, and his qualifications. Hendrix thanked voters who supported the prior race and promised to serve all county residents fairly.
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Dewey Hendrix
Hempstead
Hendrix
Mx Belle Onstead
Haghet
Vendrix Hig
Ndt
Hempstead County
Tam
Tie Taway
Foseck
Sora
Barge-Truck Rate Order Suspended in Mississippi Delta
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspends proposed barge-truck joint rates for fruit shipments from New Orleans to southern Arkansas. River Terminals Corp and five trucking firms seek rates about 70 percent of all-rail freight. Hearings set in Memphis on June 1. Camden Chamber praises the plan while opponents challenge the suspension. Nearby lines would apply to Derade and Pine Bluff. Additionally a Civil War note about British relief to cotton famine workers appears.
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Washington
Inter
Camden Ark
Chamber of Cormmerce
Camilen
EY Derade
Pine Bluff
Chain of 20 links welded from four-link sections
A machine shop placed a 20 link chain order and arranged four-link sections. Each cut link welding job costs 40 cents, and the shop used four-link sections to form the 20 links, totaling 160 dollars for all welding.
Ambassador to Honor Bishop's Memory in Aberdeen
Ambassador Joseph Kennedy will attend the inauguration of an extension at St Andrew's Cathedral in Aberdeen on September 6. The memorial honors Samuel Seabury, first bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church, consecrated in Aberdeen, with funds raised in America.
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Aberdeen
Scotland
Joseph Kennedy
Britain
Shiloh
St Andrew's Cathedral
Samuel Seabury
Duestant Episcopal Church
America
Wage Hour Bill Passes House Amid Senate Hurdles
An alliance of Northern Democrats and Republicans pushed the wage hour bill through the House. Southern Democrats resisted some provisions while supporting others. The measure would set interstate wage standards starting at 22 1/2 cents an hour and rising 5 cents annually, with maximum weekly hours reducing from 44 to 40 after two years. Senate fate uncertain due to potential filibuster and different standard proposals. Officials note previous version differed, aiming for government wage-setting in selected industries but with flexible provisions.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Senate
Congress
House
Thabor
Peace Officers Open 2 Day Meet in Hope Arkansas
About 100 Arkansas peace officers registered for the 22nd semi annual Arkansas Peace Officers and Sherriff Association convention in Hope. Sheriff Ramsey of Augusta presides with Sheriff Plant of Searcy and Sheriff Davis of Hope among early arrivals. The first day features a public program at City Hall, a dance at Elks Hall, and attendance by state and district candidates.
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Arkansas
Arkansas Peace Officers
Shariff Association
Hestay
B. £. Ramsey
Augusta
Tatum Plant
Searcy
J. G. Davis
Hebur
the Hope
Dam
D. Alexander
W. T. Mann
Fairpark
W. 4
J. Parsons
Anwins Company
Wong
Target
EB. Ramsey
J. Elden
Hope
Little Rerk
W. C. Cynig
Jonesboro
Softball Teams Plan Night Drill Before Doubleheader
City and Comercial Jeadues pick squads will practice Wednesday night under floodlights at the high school field starting 7:45 PM to 9 PM in preparation for Friday's doubleheader at Prescott. Tickets sold to fund softball lighting projects at Fair Park. Coach Storey expects to announce schedules soon.
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Comercial Jeadues
Sttch
Windayew
Fair Park
Storey
Largest Cotton Crop in History in 1997 Output Figure
The Department of Agriculture released revised estimates showing cotton production excluding Hunters at 18,946,000 bales for 1997, up from 12,399,000 bales in 1936. The figures include area under cultivation, yield, and total production across major regions with regional yields stated.
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Washington
Deysartment of Agriculture
Cmryu Wehice
Hope Attorney to Deliver Address at Texarkana College
Hope attorney Ed McWaddin will deliver the commencement address at Texarkana College in Texarkana on Wednesday. Twenty-nine students will receive diplomas as James Vance, chosen by the class, delivers the student address on General Values in College Training. Dr W J Wilbanks, pastor and school board member, will present the diplomas.
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Thvarkana
Ed F. McWaddin
Hope
Ark
Texarkana College
Bosom
Texas
James’ Vance
W. J. Wilbanks
Dine Treet Presbyterian
Texaskind
Tax Exemption Plan Backed by State Agencies
A proposed constitutional amendment would exempt new manufacturing plants from taxation for ten years and establish a workmen's compensation act. The plan received unanimous endorsement Wednesday from the State Agricultural and Industries Commission the State Planning Board and the State Chamber of Commerce. Charles Brockdeny Brown of Philadelphia is noted as the first American novelist.
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State Agricultural and Industries Commission
State Planing Board
State Chamber of Commerce
Largest Class in History Receives Diplomas at School
Largest senior class in the history of Hane High School, eighty one graduates, will receive diplomas and certificates at an outdoor twilight ceremony on the campus. If bad weather, exercises move to the high school auditorium. Doctor W J Workman of Fayetteville will deliver the class address. Top scholars Janet Lemley Robert Jewell Tempie Toland Helen Ross will lead a school forum and a violin solo by Carlene Bruner closes the program.
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Workman
W. J. Workman
First Methodist Church of
Fayetteville
University of Arkansas
Janet Lemley
Robert Jewell
Carlene Bruner
J. P. Duffie
Edward Aslin
Ruel Oliver
Woodrow Parsons
Wallace Putmar
iGradio Quimby
Austin Roberts
Charles Segnar
Prank Shiver
Edgood Smith
Edward Spillers
Freeman ‘Stone
Henry Taylor
Mac Turner
Paul Waddle
Travis Ward
John Wilson
Joe Wimberly
Earl Wolff
Carol Wyatt
Bill McRae
Hugh Carson
Mary Elizabeth Andres
Edna Mae Baker
Helen Bolls
Mildred Booth
Ruth Ellen Boswell
Mind Your Manners Wedding Etiquette Quiz Answers
A historical etiquette quiz covers invitations makeup and cake. Answers indicate no escort implied by invitation, always answer home wedding invitations, the bride writes all thank you notes, brides should moderate makeup, and the bride cuts the first slice. For a small guest list, invite only close friends and relatives and inform others later.
Station Farm Hosts Men’s Day at Hope Experiment Station
Hope’s Experiment Station marks Men’s Day with Geo. Ware inviting male residents and visitors to view the site, touted as Arkansas’ finest and among the South’s best. About 10 000 attendees are expected yearly. transportation offered by Kiwanis and Rotary via Chamber of Commerce arrangements.
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Experiment Station
Geo. Ware
Suaian
Arkansas
South
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis
Rotary Clubs
Womack Removed From Henderson State Teachers College
Henderson Ark trustees voted to remove eight year president Womack at their annual meeting and will name a successor in Little Rock on June 28. Grady Smith was placed in temporary charge effective June 1 as summer session opens. two faculty members were not re employed.
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Arkadelphia
Ark
Henderson State Teachers College
Womack
Little Rock
Grady Smith
E.G. Saverio
Lamages
Miss Donaldson
J. Oscar Humphrey
Airliner Crash Near Cleveland Kills Ten
Cleveland officials report a United Air Lines twin motor plane bound Newark Chicago plunged during approach. Fire and wreckage cover a muddy ravine eight miles from the airport. Eleven aboard perished including two pilots, a stewardess, and seven passengers. investigators probe cause.
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Cleveland
Ohio
United Air Lines
Newark
Chicago
Department of Commerce
A Thought The First Law Given To Man
A short quote from Montaigne notes that the first divine law given to humanity was obedience, reflecting on moral discipline and order. The line emphasizes submission to authority as foundational to human conduct.
Freighter Bombed Sunk Near Valencia by Rebel Planes
The 1,251-ton British freighter Thorpehall was sunk near the Valencia harbor by seaplanes from the rebel-held island of Mallorca. One officer and one seaman were wounded. the crew were rescued. The report also notes Nazi funeral honors for Sudeten Germans and Japan’s control of the Tientsin Pukow railway in China. France denied requesting U S aid to join Britain in seeking peace in Czechoslovakia.
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Mhatarizesl
Valencia
Madrid
Spian
Mallorca
Associated Press
Czechslovakia
China
Adolf Hitler
Heger
Eger
Mans
Teriged
Orient
Tientsin-Pukow
U. S
Paris
France
United States
William C. Bellitt
Great Britain
Foreign Office
Central
Europe
Morgan Attacks TVA Honesty and Mismanagement
Former TVA chairman Arthur E Morgan testified before a congressional investigation panel alleging collusion and mismanagement at the Tennessee Valley Authority. He accused directors of failing to uphold public service and warned of hidden motives behind agency actions amid political pressure.
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Washington
Arthur E. Morgan
TVA
Congressional Investigation Committee
Morgan
I. A. Morgan Mthal
Elected Head of Women's Group in Arkansas Federation
Mrs. W H McCain of Cotton Plant was nominated without opposition to succeed Mrs Bryxl Baker of Dermott as president of the Arkansas Federation of Women's clubs. She will be elected Thursday. Other officers nominated without opposition include Mrs Frank Gerig of Arkadelphia as recording secretary.
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Little Rock
W.H. McCain
Cotton Plant
Bryyxl Baker
Dermott
Arkansas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Frank Gerig
Arkadelphia
Cotton opens and closes lower in New Orleans market
In New Orleans the cotton market opened Wednesday at 8.41 cents per pound and closed 8.30 to 8.31. Spot cotton finished quiet dropping 17 units with middling at 3.33 cents per pound.
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New Orleans
Uly Cotton
Spot Cotton
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