Arkansas weighs homestead tax exemption under Amendment No. 22
The proposed amendment would exempt homesteads of married couples and heads of families from all taxes except authorized improvement taxes. It defines qualifying property outside city limits as up to forty acres with improvements and inside limits as a lot not exceeding fifty by 150 feet with improvements. Homeowners must show deed or will and affidavit when appraising personal property.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Mrs. W. F. Garner Dies at Home Here
Mrs. W. F. Garner formerly Frances Cordelia Giles died Wednesday at 6 a m at her South Elm street home. Survived by husband N V Garner of Okmulgee Oklahoma two daughters Mrs John Yocum Spring Hill and Mrs Myrtle Baker Fort Worth Texas a daughter of J P Giles Spring Hill sister Mrs Will Moman Spring Hill father J P Giles Oklahoma and several church and fraternal affiliations. Funeral Friday at 2:30 p m from First Baptist church with interment Rose Hill cemetery.
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W. F. Garner
Frances Cordelia Giles
J. P. Giles
South Elm Street
First Baptist Church
Hope Chapter
The
Order of Eastern Star
Woodman Circle
Rose Hill Cemetery
Ohio Is Living Up to Its Tradition
Washington reports Ohio as a pivotal 1932 campaign battleground with major figures from both parties visiting Columbus and Cleveland. The state has produced election-shaping wins for Democrats in 1912 and 1916 while hosting key speeches by Roosevelt Hoover Davis Cox Baker and Atlee Pomerene as the race for 26 electoral votes intensifies.
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Ohio
Washington
Buckeye
Roosevelt
Columbus
Hoover
Cleveland
Detroit
John W. Davis
James M. Cox
Newton D. Baker
Wilson
Bulkley
Bulkey
Chicago
Atlee Pomerene
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Dawes’ Ignation
Cotton Prices Hold Steady as December Contracts Dip
Cotton closed steady on Wednesday with December contracts trading near 6.02 cents per pound amid narrow market moves.
One Deputy Killed as Lawmen Close in on Bank Gang
In Lapeer Michigan deputies halted a bank robbery gang eight miles north of town. Deputy Harvey Tedder died from a gunshot wound and Under-Sheriff Frank Greenan was wounded in the arm as officers opened fire. A bandit suspect was wounded and hospitalized with shotgun head injury.
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Lapeer
Mich
Here
Harvey Tedder
Frank Greenan
Mop Asks Cut in Electric Service Hope Lights
Missouri Pacific requests discontinue right of way lights in Hope at a cost of 100 dollars per month. The matter was referred to the water and light committee at the Hope city council meeting. The council approved the annual five mill tax levy. ordinance published in today's Star.
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Missouri Pacific Railroad
Hope
Water and Light Committee
Star
Paddington appoints Sir George Handover as Mayor again
London report notes Sir George Handover and Lady Handover will serve as Mayor and Mayoress for 1932 33 marking Sir Georges tenth mayoral term and Lady Handovers twelfth Mayoress term in Paddington.
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London
Sir George
Lady Handover
Paddington
Girl’s dating woes as boyfriend keeps her waiting
A young woman faces frustration as her boyfriend delays plans and keeps her waiting. The delay strains their relationship and her hopes for clearer commitment.
Invasion Threat Rises Near Tsitsihar Manchuria
Chinese wedge from the north and west menaces Tsitsihar as two fierce battles rage about 100 miles north. China controls northwest Manchuria and mass troops along the Chinese Eastern Railway. Some Manchukuo units have revolted to aid China and more rebellion spreads within Manchukuo ranks.
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Harbin
Manchuria
Tsitsihar
China
London's Rioters Tour Homeward After Disorder
London, Eng. riotous marchers who entered the city last week began returning home Wednesday morning. Twenty seven men arrested after Tuesday night disturbances were arraigned. two received six months hard labor, the others were fined small sums.
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London
Eng
Truck Regulation Deemed Advisable
Dr H W Blalock of the University of Arkansas argues for uniform motor truck regulation across states in the October School of Business Administration bulletin. He notes Arkansas has 33 ft length limits and 12 1 4 ft height with similar height in seven states, eight states allow 12 ft, and 38 states permit eight ft width. Arkansas permits one trailer with 85 ft total length, 22 000 lb gross load, 28 000 lb for sixwheel trailers, and no axle or wheel load limits.
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Fayetteville
Ark
H. W. Blalock
University of Arkansas
School of Business Administration
Arkansas
Blalock
National Highway Safety Conference
Oldest woman hitchhiker seeks ride to sister in North Carolina
In Jacksonville Florida 70 year old Mrs William Marley of Rai ford was found thumbing a ride into the city. A truck driver ferried her to the railroad station where a Salvation Army matron took charge. She hopes for transport to North Carolina to reach her sister and warns she may hitchhike again if denied. She is described as the oldest woman hitchhiker in the country.
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Jacksonville
Fla
William Marley
Raiford
Traveler’s Aid Society
Salvation Army
North Carolina
Week End Murder by Gabrielle E Forbush
Gabrielle E Forbush, long time editor and writer, publishes Week-End Murder her first full length detective novel. The mystery draws on her New York publishing career and personal experiences. Week-End Murder debuts Monday in the Hope Star.
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Hope Star
Gabrielle E. Forbush
Vassar College
Arthur R. Forbush
M. E. Missions in Debt Endangers Nearly 100 Workers
Dr. O E Goddard foreign missionary secretary reports at the North Arkansas conference that church income is 400000 short of projections. The board carries 640000 debt and a 10 percent salary cut looms for officers and missionaries. About 400 delegates ministers and laymen attend.
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Fort Smith
Ark
North Arkansas
Southern Methodist Episcopal Church
O. E. Goddard
Nashville
Tenn
Portland police report dull night as mood sinks at desk
In Portland Oregon patrolmen William L. Tully and Louis Reno say mood at the information desk is the lowest in 15 years. They could not transfer any money from the cash drawer to the safe as usual. The previous night was uneventful and detainees preferred jail to bail.
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Portland
Ore
William L. Tully
Louis Reno
Death of Mildred Valentine 19 in Hope Arkansas
Mildred Valentine aged 19 died at the family home on South Main after a three week illness. Funeral services were set for 10 AM at the home with the Rev. J. L. Cannon officiating. Burial followed at Rose Hill Cemetery. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs H M Valentine and sister to Herman, a Hope high junior.
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Mildred Valentine
H. M. Valentine
Hope High School
South Main Street
J. L. Cannon
First Methodist Church
Rose Hill Cemetery
Herman
Lane Taylor
Luther Hollaman
Corley Tedder
Robert Forter
Carl Green
Willis Smith
Frank Lowthorp
Hoyt Andres
Alice Harrington
Edith Harper
Virginia Hutchins
Frances Eason
Winnie Lou Bowden
Darleene Sanford
Mary Frances Irwin
Moonshine Raid Seizes 20-Gallon Still in Tacoma
Tacoma authorities shut down John Hoffer's operation after complaints that his moonshine whisky caused tongue swelling and vision spots. Deputies Varco and Falin seized a 20-gallon still and dumped 200 gallons of prune mash following Sheriff Campbell's order.
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Tacoma
Wash
John Hoffer
Fremont Campbell
Hoffer
Art Varco
J. T. Falin
Mother Seeks in Vain Twenty Years for Two Sons
Mrs. Marietta Alice Williams, widowed mother from Matoak West Virginia, has spent twenty years seeking her sons Charles Robert Williams thirty two and William David Williams thirty, who were taken by a relief society from Wheeling to homes long ago. Her latest two month search in Texas yielded no clue. She traveled through Dallas Fort Worth Wichita Falls Abilene and the panhandle before returning to Matoak. She said she would never give up the pursuit despite years of heartbreak.
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Marietta
Alice Williams
Hope
West Virginia
Leonard Ellis
Matoak
W. Va
Texas
Wheeling
Beckley
Charles Robert Williams
William David Williams
Democratic Fund for Hempstead Reaches Two Hundred Dollars
The Hempstead county Democratic fund closed at $200 after the final report. Gifts came from Washington, Blevins and Hope with help from state rep George R. Wyman who wrapped up solicitation and left for Prescott. County drive chairman Alex H. Washburn credited sheriff John L. Wilson and others for their support.
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Hempstead
Washington, Blevins and
Hope
George R. Wyman
State Committee
Little Rock
Prescott
Alex. H. Washburn
John L
Blevins
J. W. Lee Hope
R. M. Patterson
Dale C. Jones
E. P. Young
J. Fk. Brundidge
Bains
John Barlow
C. C. Spragins
L. A. Keith
Fire Destroys Atkins Store and Building Prompting Insurance
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed a $12,000 stock in the Jones store and gutted a two story building owned by C Bell in Atkins Arkansas. The blaze, discovered near midnight, was extinguished by Morriston and Russellville fire departments. Loss partly covered by insurance.
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Atkins
Ark
Jones
C. Bell
Morriston
Russellville
Nebraska Seeks Irrigation Loans to Expand Farms
Nebraska plans a major irrigation push across 1 500 000 acres to cropland along the Platte River and southern districts. Leaders expect a self financing reservoir system and loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to begin the initial stages of a broad program.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Great American Desert
Platte River
Platte
North Platte
Kearney
Grand Island
Columbus
Flatte
Hastings
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Owen Young to Speak for Roosevelt Thursday
James A. Farley announced Owen D. Young chairman of General Electric will speak for Governor Roosevelt’s candidacy at 9 15 p m Thursday night. Roosevelt will also appear on the program broadcast via a national hookup.
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New York
James A. Farley
Owen D. Young
General Electric Company
Roosevelt
Federal Deficit Grows in First Four Months
Washington reports a deficit of 629.889 million dollars for the first four months of the fiscal year. Income tax receipts total 77682 thousand, up from 359.121 million in the prior year. Internal Revenue receipts rise to 247.735 million versus 189.661 million.
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Washington
Treasury
Internal Revenue Department
Historic Railroad Race to Be Rerun
A 70 year old challenge renews with the Civil War era locomotives the General and the Texas. Mayors of Chattanooga and Atlanta spearhead arranging a rerun as the General trains for a possible comeback while the Texas seeks to defend its title. The 1862 race began at Big Shanty Ga and ended near Ringgold when the General failed.
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Texas
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Ed Bass
James L. Key
W. A. Fuller
Marietta
Big Chanty
Fuller
Ringgold
Rocco and Rollo Plead Guilty to Highway Robbery in 23 Year Terms
In Jacksonville, Frank Rocco and J. M. Rollo sought guilty pleas to highway robbery and were sentenced by Judge J. M. Peeler to 23 years each. They had escaped days earlier with a third prisoner using a hacksaw and rope. Rocco and Rollo were recaptured, while the third fugitive remained at large.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Frank Rocco
J. M. Rollo
J. M. Peeler
Rocco
Rollo
Fitzwater Beck 1 Oil Test Near Hempstead Shows 300 Barrels
Observation of the Fitzwater Beck No 1 test, 14 miles east of Texarkana, reports initial flow near 500 barrels per day for about three hours before fading to dead at noon. The well may become commercial if future tests prove workable. a pumping rig is ordered. Location lies between Garland City and Dooley's Ferry near Red River, Miller and Hempstead counties.
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Miller
Hempstead
Texarkana
Hope
M. D. Fitzwater
Highway No. 2
Garlord City
Dooley’s Ferry
Red River
Emporced Ede
German Republic at Stake in November Elections
Berlin analysis warns that Germany's thirteenth year faces a possible end to parliamentary government as Reichstag elections loom on November 6. Von Papen, Schleicher, and near-dynastic shadow of the crown prince drive talk of a dissolution or dictatorship amid calls for stability.
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NEA Service
Berlin
Reichstag
Congress
Paul von Hindenburg
Franz von Papen
Germany
von Papen
Kurt von Schleicher
Wilhelm Eitel Friedrich
Adolf Hitler
von Hindelburg
Liquor Raid Ends With Escape After Car Pursuit
Jacksonville patrolman C A Jones and his wife spotted a suspicious coupe driven by a known Black man. In a high speed chase the driver leaped from the moving car and fled as the coupe crashed into a fence containing 25 gallons of liquor.
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Jacksonville
Fla
C. A. Jones
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