Arkansas Governor Futrell Pushes Uniform Public School Plan
Governor Futrell says a special committee recommends four uniform measures to form a uniform public school system. A November amendment would centralize lower grades funding via sales tax, while districts would still fund high schools. The piece argues tax reform is essential to sustain Arkansas schools and teachers’ wages.
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Overnor Futrell
Arkansas
Dus
Arkansas Public Schools
Secretary of State
Ranch Foreman Kidnapped as Bandits Rampage Near San Miguel
Ian McMath narrates life on the San Miguel ranch in Coahuila, owned by Texan George Miers. The piece recounts banditry, revolutions, and early 20th century ranch operations with water systems, rope making, and the perilous border environment. It details Barksdale's kidnapping threat, past captures, and the 800,000 acre Mexican ranch’s resources and challenges along the frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian McMath
Hope
Mr. Norton
San Miguel
Mexico
Soething
Coahuila
George Miers
del Rio
Miers
Texas
Europe
Mexico City
Barksdale
de Suz Miguel
Venate
San Joss
Mites
Wal
Zaragoza
Allende
Ranehits
Son Wailt
Parksdale
Pedro
Donmx
Hart
U S Shows No Urgency to Host Navy Talks
U S and Great Britain study Japan's demand for naval revision amid likelihood of seeking increased total tonnage. Continued on page Twal.
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Associated Press
Washington
Japan
United States
Great
Havana Hunts for Envoyers Attackers
Havana police search for four men who fired on United States Ambassador Jefferson Caffery's home in a Sunday assassination attempt. A soldier died, another wounded as authorities pursue radicals blamed for months of Havana terrorism. The embassy pageant and cabinet sessions followed the attack as security tightened citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Jefferson Caffery
Francisco Ortega
Caffery
Men
H. Freeman Matthews
United States
Jeferson Caffery
Vaganlants
America
Police Drive Crowd From New York Court in Violent Clash
In a Tombs courtroom and surrounding street, police clashed with rioters after Magistrate Lesnar A. McGee cleared spectators amid the arraignment of two Welfare Bureau suspects on felonious assault charges. Dozens of officers moved the crowd out as blows and shoves erupted, witnesses reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lesnar A. McGee
Welfare Bureau
James Levbuy
Witnesuss
Lechay
Namir
Uniform Public School System Proposed for Whole State
In Arkansas a proposed state funded uniform public school system would extend to rural areas and require a six month term. The plan, approved by a subcommittee led by A B Hill, envisions state financing and an education equal for white and negro pupils. Cost estimates run about 4.2 million annually plus debt service. funds allocated by average daily attendance rather than headcount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Hill
Little Rock
Futrell
Governor's Committee
Supreme Court Invalidates Arkansas Debt Insurance Exemption
The United States Supreme Court held the Arkansas statute exempting insurance money payable to state citizens from attachment of debts invalid. The act was ruled unconstitutional and violative of contract rights. The decision affirmed after appeal from Pulaski County.
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Washington
Arkansas
Ife
United States Supreme Court
Pulaski County
Police Cases Are Continued in Court
A state case against Fred Sykes for assault with intent to kill Beulah Simpson was continued in municipal court Monday June 4. A petty larceny charge against Sykes was continued until June 4. Two charges against Irvin Burns for carrying a pistol and breach of promise were continued until June 4. Mase Nelson pleaded guilty to drunkenness and was fined 10 dollars and costs. The docketed case against J C Page for grand larceny was dismissed after payment of costs and officers expenses. Page had been arrested for stealing a violin from the Blau Moon orchestra, and was arrested in Louisiana with the instrument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Sykes
Beulah Simpson
Sykes
Irvin Burns
Mase Nelson
J. C. Page
Page
Blau Moon Orchestra
Louisiana
Dr Etta Champlin Heads Osteopathic Association
Dr Etta Champlin of Hope was elected president of the Arkansas Osteopathic Association at its 35th annual meeting. Dr W M Marper of Magnolia was named president elect for 1935 38 and Dr Chester Be Chapin of Little Rock was named secretary.
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SteyLe Rock
Etta Champlin
Hope
Arkansas Osteopathic Association
W. (. Marper
Magnolia
Elec
Chester Be, Chapin
Little Hock Wah
Collapse of Arms Conference Near Geneva
Representatives from the United States and Great Britain left Geneva signaling the disarmament conference is in grave danger of collapse unless decisive action is taken. Norman Davis and Sir John Simon spoke amid last minute pleas. Louis Barthou warned the committee the talks must not be sabotaged. Arthur Henderson cautioned officials that the conference had reached a critical stage.
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Geneva
Switzerland
United States
Great Britain
Norman Davis
Sir John Simon
John
Great Britain Sa
Veneretr Sippy
Highland Peach Crop Forecast Distorted by Handwritten Notes
A Monday forecast from Claud Hien, former Hope chief of policy now overseeing a division, estimates about 2,090 carloads of peaches will be shipped this year from Highline district. The report notes one of the largest crops in Youle, with substantial harvest expected and wide-state travel to access cheaper rates.
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Lin Howard
Claud Hien
Fermer Hope
Bass
Evehard
Youle
Hielifhen
Hinton
Detective Pitcock Aids Local Police In Williams Murder Case
James A Pitcock L A detective joins Hempstead and Miller county officers to aid in the Glenn Williams murder inquiry with D O Johnson in undercover work. Authorities say the shooting appears a local job and a 38 caliber pistol is linked to a suspect. A fourth suspect Arthur Johnson is arrested near Sheppard while three others Andrew Smith Moten Hill Drew Williams remain jailed.
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James A. Pitcock
Little Rock
South
Hempstead
Miller County
Glenn. Williams
Star
D. O. Johnson
Tzard County
Johnson
Williams
Major Fitcock
Fulton Toll Bridge
Clarence Baker
John L. Wilson
St. Louis
Wilson
Arthur Johnson
Sheppard
Allen Shipp
Andrew Smith
Moten Hill
Drew Williams
Reddit Lake
Fulton
Smith
Hope Couple Hurt in Accident Near Hope
Miss Mae Northcott and B D Tedrick of Hope were injured when their car collided with a Negro driver's vehicle after a drunken lane-side collision. Miss Northcott suffered more severe injuries including a facial blow and abdominal trauma while Mr Tedrick sustained a forehead wound. both were treated and reported not seriously hurt. The other driver, from Alexandris Louisiana, appeared to be at fault after sideswipe and wreck.
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Mae Northcott
B.D. Tedtick
Wistelelogit
Tor Sinclair Ref
Hope
Montgomery
Miss Northeatt
Tadelek
Vetueaig Te Mepe
Frans Alexandris
Weang
Tedrick
Bankina Vna
France Weakening on Debt Position Frame 14 Bronce
France shows a weakened debt stance as PM Louis Bar Phe hints at cabinet doubts after a Sunday briefing. Davis and Davis are noted in connection with U S discussions, while a Banco official warns of ongoing financial strain.
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PAIS
United States
New Steel Strike Threatening U S
Washington officials mediated as chairman Wagner urged M F Tighe to attend a Washington conference to avert a threatened steel strike. In Toledo five days of violence left two dead and nearly 200 injured, with federal mediators seeking a settlement to prevent a general strike in three auto plants.
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Washington
Wagner
National Labor Board
M. F. Tighe
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Ster! and Tin Workers
Toledo
Ohio
Charles P. Taft
Charles P
Electric Auto-Light Company
Jassix Dhan I
Tts
Aoke
Comipsiuay
Binghiat Stamping & Fact Cp
Logan Gee
Qaly
Federal
Melati
Ley Rtac
al Ud
Sitoe
Tito
Lovie Jhg
Rossi and Cados Cross Atlantic Westward in 384% Flight
French fliers Paul Cados and Maurice Rossi landed the Joseph Lebrix at Floyd Bennett Field after a long Atlantic crossing toward San Diego. They reported a 38% hour elapsed time from Paris and planned repairs before continuing. Weather and fog affected visibility along the coast as they navigated toward Newfoundland and Nova Scotia.
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Brooklyn
Rossi
Codos
Joseph Lebrix
Floyd Hennett
LeBourvet
Paris
France
New York
Atlantic Ocean
Paul Cados
Maurice Rossi
San Diego
Calif
Newfoundland
ST. John's Newfoundland
Cados
Cape Rare
Cp Hebedadtine
Len
Cape Race
Nova Scotia
MacKay Radio
North Atlantic
Cape Rave
Europa
Southampton
S. S. Washington
New Brunswick
New England
LeBourget Field
BE. S. T
Codes
Saveetty
New York Cotton and Commodity Prices Report
A fragmented page lists cotton market figures for New York with open high low close data and end of day stock quotations. It also hints at stock prices for several firms including American Smelter, Anaconda, Chrysler, U S Steel and General Mills. Farm product prices cover various poultry categories with per pound ranges and beef notes.
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New York
Socewees
Dewnloping
New Orleans
Ada
Chivago Grain
Boig
Amer
Can American Smelter
Anaconda Chrysler
Pac
U.S. Steel General Maroes
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Becase Arkan
Sis
Sehonthanse
Tom Barksdale
Pocket Canyon
U.S
Navy
Britain
Fanny Sé
Eppkrchie
Paige
Alyays
N. Y
General Assembly
U. S. Supreme Court
Howard County
Bitton
L.A
Barthou
Rufus Herndon, Jr
Rentay
National Hover Society
Tiger House
Tie
Rufus Herndon
New Steel Strike
California
Hope Cotton Exchange
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