Liberia's shadowed tale and Firestone's role in Africa
Here and There editorial reviews James C. Young's Liberia Rediscovered, tracing Liberia's founding by freed American slaves, Firestone Rubber's plantation role, and a century of debt and governance shaped by European and American interests. It notes Liberian witch doctors and a humorous aside on weather control.
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Thomas Jefferson
Africa
Liberia
Monrovia
Munroe
United States
James C. Young
Doubleday, Doran & Co
New York
Mr. Young
Firestone Rubber Company
African Republic
America
Harvey Firestone
Mr. Firestone
Mrays
Firestone Company
Firestone
United Sites
Justus B. Rive
Johnson says private view on work week and dole
Washington dispatch reports General Johnson criticizing a ten hour work week, urging direct cash relief and dismissing new week limits as costly. He outlines rapid public spending in army, motorization, rail, housing, and factory modernization, and recalls plans for 1,000,000 workers in heavy industries. The remarks come as he addresses NRA ties and policy options.
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Washington
Uugh S Johnson
Johnson
Phan Johnson
Dobson
American Federation of Labor
Supreme Court
Murder Plot Told by Husband's Pat
Two White River fishermen were brought to Little Rock for questioning over the drowning of Mrs Bay ford Nelson, 21, near Olyphant. Suspects include Bill Sheritt and Andy Sherrill, with Beverly Jones and Buford Nelson also questioned after a man accused Nelson of murdering his wife during a fishing trip.
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Little Rock
White River
Bayford Nelson
Newport
Bill Sheritt
Andy Yharpe
James A. Pilegek
Little Howls Delantive
ML Rock
Beverly Jones
Cordell
Obki
Buford Nelson
Mes
Nelson
Wiite River
New Olyphant
Newpark
Gil Sherrill
Andy Charpe
Joes
Jones
Thorpe de Sherrill
Olyphant
Hamilton Dropped for Smoking and 3 Put on Probation
The Bobcat football team shook up the roster after a scrimmage. Regular end Hamilton was dropped for smoking, three players placed on probation for breaking training rules. Several regulars were demoted to the second team as coaches tightened discipline. The squad then pressed through a spirited practice ahead of Thursday night’s game with El Dorado. Tickets go on sale Thursday at five locations with box seats at Roy Anderson’s Insurance. gate admission is 50 cents.
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Bobcat
Hamilton
Hammons
Hot Springs
Trojans
el Dorado
Hope Confectionery
Moreland
Webb'sy
Green's Confectionery
Jack
Roy Anderson
Lemley Goes to Election Contest
Marry D. Lemley an attorney for Congressman Tilman B. Parks travels to Shamburg Tuesday to represent at the election contest hearing set to begin in Ashley circuit court on Wednesday. Parks says Ware Kitch Eng Magnolia contest the rule in Ashley and other counties of the Seventh Arkansas district. Compliant official returns show Parks with a small majority in the runoff primary.
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Marry d. Lemley
Hope
Shamburg
Tilman B. Paks
Penl
Ashley
Parks
Ware Kitcheng
Magnolia
Regul
Arkansas
Compley
Primiy
Lost Certificates May Be Utilized
Producers who lost participation certificates may obtain an additional advance of two cents a pound or offer their certificates to the pool for gate without delay despite the loss. Oscar Joherten, pool manager, announced that producers who misplaced or destroyed certificates must execute an affidavit on forms by the Administration to receive duplicates.
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Cotian
The
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Mie Pont
Oscar
Ene
Five Die as Typhoon Strikes Manila
At least five persons drown in Manila as a sudden tropical typhoon hits the city early Tuesday turning streets into debris. Damage in Manila ranges from 250,000 to 245 million dollars, with thousands left homeless.
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Manila
Wage Hike Ended After Hungarian Miner Stand
In PECS Hungary nearly 1,200 miners endured five days of death by own action strikes for higher pay. They finally agreed to a wage increase and three days per week work with relief measures while government efforts to mediate continued. The crisis drew national attention as officers and officials weighed safety and winter support.
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Pecs
Hungary
Pers
Duesday
Yale Won
Arenes Senidies Wold
Estergalyas
Moncks
Terturn
Assassins Acted on Blind Order in France Mission
Police disclosed Sylvester Malny confessed to being in a murder squad sent to France to target King Alexander of Yugoslavia. Investigators doubt his claim eight killers were present and say Malny fled after a shooter Petrus Kalomen killed in Aix en Provence. other band members sought soon.
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Melum
France
Italy
Hungary
Sylvester Malny
Tucsay
Malny
Alexander
Yugoslavia
Potica
Petrus Kalomen
Aixen Provence
Edwardice
Lightning Damage Case Nears Jury in Espeqit Court
Civil suit by She Jne Thomason against Hope Basket company seeks 40000 for injuries after being struck by lightning at a factory. Jury trial began after witnesses including factory workers and electricians testified. Separate notes mention a suspended sentence for a fatality involving a negro woman struck by a car and bond efforts for three Fulton defendants in Glenn L. Williams death. A pie supper at Rocky Mound schoolhouse benefits the pastor, with the Wilhoit family performing.
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Jne Thomason
Hope Basket Company
Wistington
Thomason
Joe Pronk
Franks
Rose Hill
Frank
Jidlye
Leipig Dunes
Washington
Drew Williams
Moten Hill
Andrew Smith
Glenn L. Willams
Qetoher
County Meetings On Options To Be Held This Week
Hempstead county cotton producers may sell options at current market prices or borrow 2 cents a pound. County Agent Frank Stanley announced applications on options will be written at many locations this week and at the county agent's office through October 24. Schedule includes Ozan Sardis Bingen Fulton Columbus Saratoga on Thursday October 18 and Blevins McCaskill Springhill Patmos on Friday October 19 with times listed.
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Hempstead
Frank Stanley
Debt Adjustment Up to Nevada Co
Prescott Ark Farm Debt Adjustment meeting set for Tuesday October 23 at 1 30 p m at the courthouse to aid Nevada county farmers facing foreclosures J L Hiler county agent notes loan forms for 1933 bale options to borrow 2 cents a pound netting 7 00 per bale with charges through October 7 These and terrace work under FERA Extension Service will be offered to reduce erosion and improve lands remaining deadlines and eligibility require farm ownership labor and possible 50 cent community terrace fund applications to be mailed promptly to the county agent outcomes hinge on local approvals and implementation
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Prescott
Ark
Starley White
J. L. Hiler
Nevada County
Eaton
FERA
Extension Service
Little Rock
J. L. Miler
Aerus
Leneville Times Says Sto Kidnapping Victim Alive
Louisville bulletin reports the Leneville Times claims Mrs. Alice Sto, a kidnapping victim, was alive on Monday and could be freed within 24 hours, based on reliable information.
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Louisville
Leneville Times
Alice Sto
Accuse 5 Officers of Losing Steamer Morro Castle Fire
New York report by the United States Steamboat Service inquiry board accuses Captain William F Warms and four staff officers of negligence in connection with the Ward liner Morro Castle blaze that caused 132 deaths. The fire itself shows no responsible party. The charged officers include Chief Engineer Eben S Abbott Second Officer Clarence Hackney Third Officer Harold Hansen and Bu Assistant Engineer Antonio R Bualja.
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New York
Board of Inquiry
United States Steamboat Service
William F. Warms
Morro Castle
Ward
Eben S. Abbott
Clarence Hackney
Harold Hansen
Antonio R
Bualja
Fall Revival at Church of Christ Opens Strongly
The fall revival at the Church of Christ on West Fifth and Grady streets began well with strong nightly crowds. Services start at 7:30 each evening featuring congregational singing followed by preaching focused on the Bible. The Tuesday topic is "The Need of Redemption."
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Church of Christ
West Fifth
Grady Streets
Paul
Convicted Official to Run for Office
Joseph I. Reece, convicted of stealing 100000 bonds from the state insurance department where he formerly headed, announced Monday for the United States Senate as an independent Democrat. He pledged to seek a federal post for his principal defense witness, Hilda McCray, who faces perjury charges related to her testimony.
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Nashville
Tenn
State Insurance Department
Joseph I. Reece
United States Senate
Hilda McCray
Miss McCray
Reece
Reeve
Senate
Cordell Hull
Flying Boats for Ocean Hop Urged by Lindbergh
Charles A Lindbergh told the president's aviation commission that regular trans oceanic flights are not far away. He urged using flying boats initially for safety as the government forms its aviation policy and considers feasibility of ocean hops.
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Washington
President's Aviation Commission
Charles Va. Lindbergh
Lindbergh
Prescott Rotary Guests at Squirred Stew Night
Prescott Rotary club invites Hope Rotarians as guests for a squirred stew in Nevada county seat on Tuesday night at 620 W Luck.
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Hope
Prescott
Nevada County
Writing Expert Testifies In Lindbergh Case Trial
New Jersey Attorney General David Wilentz told New York Supreme Court Justice on Tuesday that the Lindbergh ransom notes were written by Richard Hauptmann, claiming expert handwriting matches. Hauptmann denied killing the Lindbergh baby and questioned the alibi at a habeas corpus hearing as he faced extradition to New Jersey.
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New York
al David T. Wilentz
New Jerst
New York Supreme Justice
Hammer
O. Richard Hauptmann
Ana Sion
Hauptmann
N Hauptmant
Bruno Hauptmann
Lindbergh
Augustus Lindbergh
David
New Jersey
Haup
Baupmann
Wilentz
Germany
Tater
Fisch Hauptmann
James M. Fawcett
Isadore Fisch
Fisch
Fawcett
Markets Hope Cotton Exchange Opens Mixed in New York
New York markets show cotton prices advancing with Oct. figures up 13 points as New Orleans and Chicago grains post varied gains. Trading lists include major stocks like American Can and General Motors, along with farm produce prices for various poultry and eggs reflecting regional market activity.
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New York
New Orleans
Chicago
Atchison Chrysler
General Motors
Socony Vareina
U.S
Standard Oil
N. J
Little Rock
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Souther
Bernard M. Baruch
Platter
Fanny
Pat
Bobcats
Lemley
Tilman Parks
Hamburg
Oscar Johnston
Cinderella
Charles Carey Rumsey, Jr
Junior League
FE. J. Farrian
Grace Church
Mary Maloney
East Norwich
L. 1
Philippines
Mainy
Hope Basket Co
Rocky Mound
Twee
Wilhoit
Lois
Ozan
Nevada Co
Bulletins
Fifth and
Tennessee
Hope Rotarians
Jassie
Hope Cotton Exchange
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