Tornado Leaves Injured and Homes Lost Near Mount Vernon
Two people were injured and three homes were destroyed by tornadic winds southeast of Mount Vernon, Arkansas, Monday night. Mrs. Uriah Smith broke her collarbone as her home was blown apart, while Flosth Harris suffered head injuries when his house collapsed. A forecast warned of a possible freeze Tuesday night with lows around 22 to 28 degrees in the region, and temperatures dropped sharply from Monday night to Tuesday morning.
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Associated Press
North
South
End Near for Both Big Parties
Byron Price surveys post election mood about party realignment by 1940. He notes deep internal schisms in both major parties, questions the durability of Roosevelt coalition and Landon era structures, and suggests history shows parties rise from ashes after defeats. Continued on page four.
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Byron Price
Associated Press
Washington
My. Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Mr. Landon
Republican
Lath
Avise
Incomplete Thought on Bible Preparation and Belief
A fragment cites a debate about swimming and the preparation for an eternal existence versus belief in the Bible and obedience to its bids, attributed to Chalmers.
Turned Brown By Brown Turner
Nashville ed speech mocks election debates as parties ask endless questions. Critics include Father Coughlin Mr Lemke and Mr Browder, with jabs at politicians and voters alike. The piece lampoons partisan finger pointing and self interest in choosing a party.
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Nashville
Tenn
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Mexico
Lemke
Mr. Thomas
Mr. Browder
Mr. Colvin
Tiny
Plan Spending of Stork Derby Prize
Mrs Pauling Clarke, 24, plans to spend part of Charles Vance Millar’s 500000 prize on a divorce. She is one of six mothers tied for derby honors with nine children, eight living and five born after separation. Clarke’s husband seeks reconciliation, but she refuses. Lily Kenny claims two more registrations, boosting her total to ten, and she fights to claim full prize money.
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Oni
Pauling Clarke
Charles Vance Millar
Clarke
Mil‘lar
Mrs. Clarke
Lily Kenny
A Ae
Fascists Close on Madrid in Four Day Push
Insurgent forces advance toward Madrid from the south and occupy Fuenlabradas and Pinto as preparations for an attack accelerate. General Varela claims the capital could fall within four days.
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Associated Press
Madrid
Varela
Fuenlabrads
Getafe
Pinto
Movie Villain in Hospital Interview
Hollywood report on C Henry Gordon who was laid low by incipient pneumonia and not operated on He denies operation and jokes about hospitals noting fans see villains as angelic while he remains gracious stylish and affable He mentions visitors being noisy and the interview continues on page three
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Robin Coons
Associated Press
Hollywood
Whcc
C. Henry Gordon
Light Brigade
Sara- Khan
Mulk
Historic presidential election results by year and party
The record lists multiple historic presidential tallies: Roosevelt and Hoover bearing states and electors across years, with Coolidge, Davis, LaFollette, Wilson, Hughes, Debs, and Tutt noted. It records state wins and electoral votes, reflecting shifting party strengths and regional performances in early 20th century elections.
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Davis
Dem
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Wilson
Roosevelt
Tutt
Oy Babs
Debs
Bytom Wilson
Election Extra Tuesday Hope Star to issue midnight edition
Hope Star announces an ELECTION EXTRA to publish around midnight Tuesday with AP wire returns and complete state-by-state results. The paper will feature photographs of candidates and detailed vote tabulations, serving mail subscribers in place of Tuesday city edition.
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Hope Star
Associated Press
Star
United States
Roosevelt
Hoover
America
Hope
Heavy Vote Turns Out in This City
Balloting in Hope for the general election Tuesday drew a heavy turnout amid steady rain. The Star canvass from four of five city boxes at eight o'clock showed SID votes cast with Ward One described as perhaps the heaviest ever. Tally figures listed include Ward One and other wards, with Box Five reporting 116 votes.
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Hope
Unite States
Deer Invade Orchards Near Los Angeles
California farmers face deer incursions harming crops and homes as deer breach fences and venture toward orchards and property within 40 miles of Los Angeles. State law imposes fines up to 1000 dollars and jail for up to six months. farmers may shoot a deer on their land only if they tag it and hand it to a game warden. Adequate fencing is cited as the economic answer to protect orchards and gardens.
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KED Bluep
Calif
California
Few
Hornia Fann Bureau Federation
Los Angeles
Gleer
Devel
Conservatives sweep English municipal elections amid Labour losses
In England and Wales on Monday Conservatives won sweeping victories at the expense of Labour. Labour held 42 of 472 city and borough councils but lost many gains from 1900 era. Conservatives touted retrenchment and economy as the campaign theme. Elections replaced one third of council memberships. London boroughs were not involved. The London Council areas vote next year. Scottish polls occur Tuesday.
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London
Eng
England
Wales
Rough Time for Kiwanis Bachelors Meeting
The Kiwanis club held Tuesday noon at the Capital hotel with about 20 members present. New member Alvin Pitt, manager of a Royal Grocery, was introduced and initiated. Members gave short talks on their Kiwanis beliefs and ideals. The four bachelors Reich, Sutton, Pitt, and Moreland formed a quartet and sang due to their single bass. The note mentions the diamond vankert in value below the pearl in the Middle Ages.
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Capital Hotel
Alvin Pitt
Royal Grocery
Richard Reich
Joe Sutton
Dra Moreland
Quadruplets Born and Father Faints in Missouri Cabin
Mrs. Peart Bridges, 35, gave birth to quadruplets near Senath, Missouri, but two infants died Tuesday morning. The remaining babies, one boy and three girls, weighed two to three and a half pounds each. The father fainted on hearing the news, and doctors sought a nurse to help. The couple had five children before, only a four-year-old girl living.
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Senath
Peart Bridges
Missouri
Here
James Bridges
F. W. Speidel
Speidel
Corn Husking Test Set for November Tenth in Newark
The 1936 national corn husking championship moves to Alva Ogley’s 487 acre farm on old National Road, 13 miles southwest of Newark. Eighteen contestants from nine states will compete, aiming to beat Elmer Carlson’s 1935 record of 4152 bushels in 80 minutes, with Missouri Kansas Nebraska and South Dakota entrants likely repeating.
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Alva Ogley
Here
Nature
Missouri
Ohio
Dreuth
Iowa
Inds
Indiana
Kansas
Nebraska
Minnesota
South Dakota
Ohia
Fountain County
Tligna
Elmer Carlson
Law
Early Kansas Vote Sees Roosevelt Leading In City Area
Scattered precincts report mixed trends as Roosevelt leads in Kansas City Kansas area with 2 242 for Roosevelt and 1 141 for Landon from 115 incompletely counted precincts. Other states show Landon gains in New England towns and Arkansas reports show overcast skies and cold, with weather officials noting clear nationwide patterns despite low temps.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Landon
Roosevelt
Kansas City
London
Alf Landon
New Engla
Carolina
Florida
Alabama
I Keagi
Arkanass
Little Rock
Arkansas
Kietteville
145 Ships Tied Up as Strike Spreads
Coastwise shipping halted as a general maritime strike spreads from San Prangisco to Seattle. About 37,000 maritime workers walk out, 145 ships tied up, and two large vessels canceled in New York after sit down protests. Negotiations paused as unions press for new agreements.
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Calif-4
Atlantic
Gulf Ports
Maritime Commission
San Diego
Seattle
America
New York
Pacific Northwest
Edward E. McGradysset
Fecting
Neutrality Act Is Facing Court Test
Washington officials fear a Supreme Court ruling on the Chaco arms embargo could undermine the 1934 Neutrality Act. The Chaco measure allowed embargoes to promote peace, while the neutrality act requires a war exists before action. The case centers on Curtiss-Wright and similar conduct in Bolivia and Paraguay amid the Chaco War.
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Washington
State Department
Supreme Court
Europe
Bolivia
Paraguay
New York
Chaco
Curtiss-Wright Export, Corporation
Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company
Couzens A Wealthy Liberal Senator Who Backed Roosevelt
Washington obituary notes Senator James Couzens of Michigan was a wealthy figure who used his fortune to back liberal policy while remaining a Republican. He supported Roosevelt at times and contested Ford’s circle, voting with and against New Deal factions, and advised Vandenberg to stay out of the 1936 race to gain later influence.
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Washington
Congress
James Couzens
Michigan
Roosevelt
Henry Ford
Ford
Senate
New Deal
Senator Vandenberg
Vandenberg
Couzens
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