Reciprocal trade treaty with Britain seen as simple
John T. Flynn argues the pact with Great Britain and dominions is a straightforward trade agreement, not a political move, and its real impact on agriculture and textiles remains to be measured. He notes wheat tariff abolition may not greatly affect exports, while textiles could shift production in New England and the South. The piece urges cautious optimism, citing McKinley’s stance on reciprocity and warning against overestimating the treaty’s effects.
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Wy Werneny
NEA Service
New York
Great Britain
Belgium
France
Netherlands
Sweden
Britain
Argentina
Canada
U.S
England
New England
William McKinley
Buffalo
NEA Service, Inc
Gunter Brothers Buy J R Williams Mill in Hope
Veteran operator J R Williams sells his sawmill plant and timberland to Frank Gunter and the Gunter Brothers Lumber Co of McNab. Williams retains retail lumber, will stay in Hope. The Gunters take possession this week and expand operations, adding a new industrial factor to Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Williams
Frank Gunter
Gunter Brothers Lumber Company
McNab
Willams
Gunter
Gunter Brothers
Hempstead
Ade
Williams
Hope
Governor to Seek Tax Equalization in Second Administration
Governor Bailey outlines 1939 program focusing on real property assessment equalization, freight rate corrections, and highway building. He cites assessment swings from 600 million to 400 million dollars, noting regional disparities and tax rate effects. He urges joint action with eight neighboring states to press freight rate reform at Washington. Camomile lawn note ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Bailey
Legislative Procedure Institute
Fifty-second General Assembly
Arkansas
Washington, D
True false quiz on animals and symbols
A short quiz item lists four statements about sleep in fish Canada’s maple leaf emblem and a New York church known as the Little Church Around the Corner plus whether diamonds burn and if raccoons wash food with an answer on page four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Church of the Transfigeration
New York
French and German Peace Pact Announced in Paris
In Paris a French German agreement vows to submit future disputes to consultation rather than war. The war renunciation pact coincides with planned talks between British leaders on a French British alliance. The accord complements the Anglo German anti war accord and formally recognizes the present French German border. Signing date not announced.
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Paris
France
Chamberlain
Viscount Halifax
Rev Bert Webb to Preach Thanksgiving Sermon
The Union Thanksgiving Service sponsored by the Hope Ministerial Alliance will be at First Presbyterian Church at 10 a m on Thanksgiving Day. Rev Bert Webb of the Hope Gospel Tabernacle will deliver the sermon with a program featuring combined choirs and readings by pastors from Hope churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Hope Ministerial Alliance
First Presbyterian Church
Thomas Brewster
Ministerial Alliance
Bert Webb
Hope Gospel Tabernacle
Webb
Churches of Hope
W. R. Hamilton
Thos
Brewater
Hollis Furtle
Livestock Trading Ends at Chicago Union Stockyards
Chicago Union Stockyards were at a standstill Wednesday as a strike by 675 CIO union workers halted all livestock trading. No shipments moved into the market and officials warned that any attempt to push animals through would trigger a broader strike by 20,000 packing house workers. No peace talks were seen.
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Chicago
Steeksyards
CIO
Five Field Advisors for Unemployment Pay
State Labor Commissioner Ed McKinley announced the appointment of five field advisors for the unemployment compensation division at 140 dollars monthly. They include Arvin A. Russ of Arkadelphia and George E. Bowers of Camden along with three others.
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Little Rock
Ed McKinley
Arvin A. Russ
Arkadelphia
George E. Bowers
Camden
Show of Force in South America Faces Trade Hurdles
NEA Service columnist Flynn analyzes two South America issues: a looming trade problem as U.S. and British investments totaling about 3.1 and 4.5 billion dollars face evolving fascist competition, plus the risk of living beside fascist regimes. He lists major U.S. and allied holdings and notes Chilean nitrate failures and copper downturns as nations slide into low moods.
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South America
Johny 'T. Flynn
NEA
Nown T. Flynn
NEA Service, Inc
Britain
United States
Mind Your Manners Social Etiquette Quiz
Test your knowledge of telephone etiquette with five questions and answers. Topics include ending calls, handling wrong numbers, dating etiquette, how to identify yourself to a maid delivering a message, and how to sign off when leaving a family member of the caller.
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Mr. Jones
My. Jones
Miss Jones
Elizabeth Jones
Star Is Suspended for Thanksgiving Holiday
Hope Star will suspend publication on the Thanksgiving holiday following its annual custom. Publication resumes with the city edition Friday morning on the mail. The Star suspends on three holidays: Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
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Hope Star
Mail
the Star
Thanksgiving closings hit Hope business houses and offices
Hope will observe Thanksgiving with post office city hall banks and most businesses closed Thursday. No city or rural deliveries and no window service. Outgoing mail will be sent as usual and incoming mail placed in boxes. City offices remain shut while Union Thanksgiving Day services go on at First Presbyterian Church at 10 AM.
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Hope
Robert Wilson
City Hall
First Presbyterian Church
Utility Head Urges TVA to End Government Competition
Wendell Wilkie, head of Commonwealth- Southern, told TVA committee he could spark a general recovery by ending government competition with private utilities. He estimated two billion dollars would be invested in private utilities if TVA would break the log jam in the utility industry, which he said TVA-PWA policy threats private companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wendell Wilkie
TVA
Commonwealth- Southern Corporation
Tennessee Valley Authority
Tva-Pwa
A Thought Truth is the Foundation of All Knowledge
A quoted aphorism states that thought truth underpins knowledge and binds societies, attributing the idea to Dryden as a foundational principle. The line frames knowledge as built on truthful thinking and social cohesion.
Germany to Take 20 Percent Jew Wealth Levy
Berlin reports the German government ordered a levy of 2 percent of Jewish fortunes over $2,000 to fund a 400 million dollar fine tied to the assassination of the German embassy secretary in Paris by a Jewish youth. The decree, published in the official Gazette, warns of no mercy in completing the final chapter of the Jewish question. foreign Jews are exempt and payment is due by August 15, 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Grman
Paris
Country Club Dance Moves to Wednesday Night
Hope Country Club will hold its dance Wednesday night instead of Tuesday. Members and invited guests will attend. Music will be by theUv Oghurni-GNeal orchestra. It starts at Pop da.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Country Club
Uv Oghurni-Gneal Orchestra
Pop da
Cotton Prices Move Slightly Amid Opening Trade
New Orleans December cotton opened at 8.04 and closed at 8.70 80, with spot cotton settled quiet seven points higher. Middling grade reported around 8.67 as the market ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Cotton
Spot Cotton
Rural Red Cross Urged to Report Campaign Totals
Rural community captains and township chairmen are urged to complete their Red Cross Ball reports for County Roll Call chairman Royce Weisenberger after Thanksgiving. Reports must list each contributor with name, amount, and address to ensure accurate totals and publish names in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Royce Weisenberger
SAN OG Hope Basket Company
John Guthrie
Hope High Football Special to Pine Bluff Thursday
Hope High School prepares a Thanksgiving Day football trip to Pine Bluff. A 9 am train will carry players, the 55 piece band, and fans. Ticket pricing and departure details are provided as Hope caps a strong 8 win 2 loss season with a likely top conference finish.
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Leonard Ellis
Hope High
Pine Bluff
Hope High School
Bobcats
Zebras
Garland
Foy Hammons
Bill Brasher
Parsons
Coleman
Mason
Sonnyphy
Quimby
Taylor
Bill
Tom Bundy
Ellen
Pines Hotel
Missouri Pacific
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Yonn T. Flynn
Iale
Rodney Dutcher
John T. Flynn
J.R. Williams Mill
Gunter Firm
The
Presbyterian Church
W. A. Hammond
Bartebb
Our Pathers
Flynn
American & Foreign Power
Anaconda Copper
International Tel
Texas Corp
Forvl
Firestone and Gondyvar
General Motors
U. S. Steel
Qur Copper
Chile
Gwov
Atlantic Ocean
Western Hemisphere
Lima
Peru
Colombia
ECU
Pacific Ocean
Seu
Bolivia
Atlantic
Brazil
Alile
Utility Head
Bobcats and the Zebras
Sam
J. P. Morgan
Turkey
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