Election paradox in Arkansas Democratic committee meeting
The Democratic State Committee in Little Rock plans to hand pick nominees for a November special general election to fill governor-appointed vacancies. Governor Futrell may direct the process, but critics say holding an election only to endorse appointments wastes public funds and should be open to all contenders.
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Menjou the Millionaire: Actor Saver of Wealth and Style
Hollywood star Adolphe Menjou, famed for acting and fashion, explains his knack for business. He credits five years in hotels and a Philadelphia office for financial discipline, saying earnings matter only with smart investment and careful money management.
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NEA
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Adolphe Menjou
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Ad Fortung
Philadelphia
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Robinsons Headed to Philippines for Quezon Inauguration
Robinson and Mrs. Robinson depart for Chicago to join Vice President John Nance Garner leading a party that will sail Wednesday for the Philippine Islands. They will attend the inauguration of Manuel Quezon, first president of the provisional republic, with brief stops in the Aleutians, Japan, and China en route. Senator Robinson not expected to return before December.
U S Presses Tax Case in Louisiana
In New Orleans federal court, Abraham L Shushan Orleans Levee Board president faces charges of income tax evasion for 1929 to 1939 with about 53 000 in taxes due on over 400 000 in unreported income. Prosecutors allege large rebates on Levee Board contracts passed through Shushan linked to Standard Dredging Company of New York.
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Royal couple seeks parlor maid in Denmark ad
A local newspaper ad from Aarhus invited a young girl as parlor maid for a family of two adults. A reply revealed the applicants were the king and queen of Denmark seeking a word for their summer residence.
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Denmark
Italians to Annex Adwa Capital Sunday in Tigre Province
Italians plan a Sunday annexation ceremony at Aduwa the Tigre province capital with Gen Emilio De Bono present as Italian flags fly along the streets. Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie demands the Italian minister leave Addis Ababa within hours or face expulsion.
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Ras Seyoum
Eritrea
Two Indicted for Poisoning Woman
MINEOLA New York Everett RB Applegate was indicted for first degree murder with Mrs John Creighton for poisoning his wife a crime the woman allegedly confessed she carried out alone. Two more indictments cited alleged seduction of Mrs Creightons year old daughter Ruth in a bid to marry Ruth. He sought a guilty plea to the attack charges but the court ordered innocence pleas.
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Chain Store Tax Adopted by Texas
Texas Legislature approves a graduated chain store tax with rates from 10 dollars to 730 dollars per store in chains of 50 or more. The House concurred in Senate amendments by 34 to 33 and sent the measure to Governor Allred who supports the tax as must legislation.
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Open Race Denied for Judge's Post Opens in Arkansas Democratic State Committee
The Democratic State Committee rejected an open election in the November special general, naming district judges J. S. Utley Little Rock Warren DuVal L Parks and Elmer Owens for sixth tenth and eleventh districts with George Norman elected to the state central committee. D A Brahm of Warren urged an open race in the Tenth Circuit while Judge DuVal Purkins resigned from the committee and Bradham opposed limiting candidate entry to petitions from 150 electors.
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Little Reels
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Chancery Cart
Elmer Owens
Yellville
George Norman
Hamburg
State Central Committee
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D. A. Braham
State Board of Education
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Union delegate urges Italy break with League powers
Geneva bulletin reports a Union of South Africa delegate urged the League of Nations to probe the possibility of breaking off diplomatic relations with Italy. The recommendation came from a sanctions committee member who spoke after a committee meeting. In Washington a bride of three weeks, Mrs. Willie Mae Wood, was found nearly decapitated in a hotel room with undertaker W. Al Reaguer of Culpepper, Va, who injured himself with a pocket knife and was arrested.
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Continuance Urged for Cotton Control in 1936
Memphis hearing on the Agricultural Adjustment Administration praised its production control program for reviving life to the cotton belt and urged its continuation. Farmers, extension workers, cotton planters, and American Farm Bureau Federation officials supported keeping acreage reduction, while John C White urged some increase next year and Department of Agriculture guidance on the optimal crop size. Continued remarks to follow on Saturday as opponents speak.
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Mrs J J Phillips Victim in Fatal Shot Fight at Home
The Phillips home eight east of Hope saw a struggle over an automatic shotgun ending in the fatal shot that killed Mrs. J J Phillips. Jones was arrested then released and Coroner Weaver outlined a theory that both men were drinking and grappled for the gun before it fired. The couple tenants on the Leecones farm, Mrs Phillips survived by her husband and one son Leonard.
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Scholastic Honors for Hope Students in Freshman Tests
Grades from Henderson State Teachers College entrance exams show that five of the top 32 testers hail from Hope. Katherine Helton of Arkadelphia is first, with Roy Kennedy of Hope and Frank Gerig of Arkadelphia tied for second. other Hope students among the top ranks include Jack Turner Pete Brown Alice Willace and Jane Orton.
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Katherine Helton
Roy Kennedy
Frank Gerig
Jack Turner
Pete Brown
Alice Willace
Jane Orton
Social Security program delayed by comptroller general
Atlantic City report notes John G. Winant stating comptroller general John R. McCarl is delaying funding for a skeleton social security organization. The federation backs a nationwide plan to start by December 1 and to organize farm hands plus packing and canning workers. George L. Berry urges NRA salvage and fair competition to protect workers.
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New Social Security Board
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Attorney Belittles Clark Co Crisis
LITTLE ROCK Negotiations to prevent cancellation of PWA loans of 192000 and gifts of 155000 for school buildings city hall and waterworks in Clark county were reported in Little Rock Friday between Arkadelphia interests and insurance companies refusing to insure contractors against injuries to workmen. An agent said liability insurance rates statewide have risen due to Clark county jury damages. J H Lookadoo denied representing any PWA project and said the Clark county damage talk is exaggerated. He said responsible contractors can obtain insurance, citing a seven mile road completed between Gordon and Whelen Springs.
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