Investigators Planned Visit to Arkansas on Trust Probe
U S investigators from the Federal Trade Commission will be sent to Arkansas and nearby Southern states to probe alleged price manipulation in the cottonseed and peanut oil industries. Directed by chief examiner H L Anderson, the inquiry follows a Senate order and involves several Department of Justice agents. Public hearings are not planned. officials will gather information privately.
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Washington
Federal Tribe Commission
Arkansas
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Heflin
Trade Commission
H. L. Anderson
Illinois Youths in Little Rock Jail
Warrants charging abduction issued against three St. Louis youths for taking 11 year old Evelyn Arthur from Ashley Illinois to Pursgowl and Little Rock Arkansas. They were arrested in Little Rock after wrecking the alleged stolen car and will be sent back with Sheriff H M Petri of Washington county. Suspects are Hugh Hawkins Virgil Bomar and Paul Jackson. Hawkins had been keeping company with the girl for several months, notifying her father.
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Nashville
Ill
St. Louis
Evelyn Arthur
Ashley
Pursgowl
Little Rock
Arkansas
Paraguald
H. M. Petri
Washington County
Hugh Hawkins
Virgil Bomar
Paul Jackson
Hawkins
Kavanaugh Field Condemned Sparks Stadium Plans in Little Rock
City Engineer condemns the grandstand and bleachers at Kavanaugh Field in Little Rock for fire and structural concerns. The Little Rock School Board owns the site, leased to the Little Rock Club of the Southern Association. a new stadium or grandstand is planned by 1992 to host athletic events for high schools and colleges. The field has hosted numerous college football games and boxing, with aging structures prompting condemnation after patron complaints.
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Little Rock
B. Stansberry
Kavanaugh Field
Lil- Uv Rock Club
Southern Association
Kavanaugh
Wo FL Kavanaugh
Southern Association of Baseball Clubs
Aftenoon
First 100 per Cent Firm Is Reported
Pat vod Mae Duffie and Carroll Allen run Duffie's Hardware in Hope. Bry Bryant, Anderson, and a Legion-aspiring quartet are conniving for a membership prize. Roy Allen traps them, Duffie's shop becomes the first 100 percent Legion site in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Vod Mae Duffie
Carroll Allen
Duffie's
Ome
Waeck
Stare Bryant Anderson
American Legion
Wynne County
Barney Hitter
Denty Cane
Wis Duffie's
Mac
Carroll
Pat
Bryant
Roy Allen
Duffie
Hope
Autumn Love Is Factor In Court Case In Divorce
In a North Carolina custody dispute Judge Craig Hood heard George W. Morgan III and his mother Lilli Morgan Pattison. The boy chose to live with his father in Illinois, saying he loves the fall scenery there. The court ordered the boy to reside with his father when leaves turn brown in autumn.
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Cuicago
George W. Morgan
Orev
North Caroline
North
Carolin
Judge Hood
George Jr
Kentucky Family Has Tragic History
In Bowling Green Kentucky Warren county a 55 year old man Chas McElwain died in hospital from burns from a fire at his roaming house. A two years earlier his daughter Ruth Tucker and her companion were fatally harmed and robbed near Memphis by an African American man. A son was recently fatally hurt in a tractor incident.
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Bowling Green
Warren County
Chas, McEwain
City
Burns
McElwain
Ruth Tucker
Memphis
Patterson Showing Steady Improvement
R. M. Patterson, a Kempstead county pioneer and valued citizen, is reported to be steadily improving after illness kept him confined to his room for several weeks. Friends expect him to be seen on the streets again, sharing optimistic views grounded in his hard work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Patterson
Kempstead
Ilness
Sneeze gas could prevent asphyxiation says Mount Holyoke chemist
South Hadley Mass Oct 26 Miss Mary L Sherrill of Mount Holyoke College faculty says a new sneeze gas created by mixing illuminating gas would produce fumes to wake a sleeper and trigger an involuntary cry of alarm, claiming it would virtually eliminate danger of asphyxiation.
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South Hadley
Mass
Mary L. Sherrill
Mount Holyoke College
Boat Murder Accused Back To Louisiana
John McGoulerich, the second mate on the steamer Creole, was turned over to Louisiana authorities today on requisition papers. He is charged with murdering Jack Kraft, a New York newspaper pressman, as the Creole steamed toward New Orleans on October.
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New York
John McGoulerich
Creale
Motulay
Jack Kraft
Louisiana
McGauberich
Kraft
New Orleans
Cow Turns Milk Into Jewelry and Other Goods
A New York event showcases casein from skim milk as the base for jewelry and many by products. Beads bracelets buckles fountain pens and buttons are crafted from casein with other uses including knife handles, door knobs and electric signs. The National Dairy Council promotes using whole milk for nutrition to support healthy communities.
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New York
National Dairy Council
Committee On
Aimericutt Public Health Associations
Fall Recovers From Shock After Conviction Verdict
Albert Fall, in frail condition, recovers at his hotel apartment under medical care after the guilty verdict in the Doheny bribery case. Attorney Mark Thompson and others were shaken by the news, with Thompson collapsing briefly during the verdict while Fall consults with his physician and family.
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Fall
Otero County
Bureh
Edward L. Doheny
Ward L. Doheny
Elk Hills Naval Oil Reserve
Y Doheny Company
Dynamite Charge Sinks Barge Near Camden
Officers believe a dynamite charge sank the main machinery barge of the Standard Gravel Company in 15 feet of water near Camden. A night watchman heard two shots around 3 am and notified authorities. Police investigation continues as a driver is sought to determine if an explosion caused the sinking, with suspects focusing on a crank.
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Camden
Standard Gravel Company
Here
Disant
He Wants Job of Mayor But Doesn’t Want Title
SOUTH HAVEN Michigan October 26 Capt B C Holmes veteran alderman chosen by the city council to succeed the late Mayor Charles Funk would take the job but refuse the title He has served as mayor pro tem since 1926 and acted as mayor during Funk illness He said I am willing to go ahead and do the work but I refuse to have the title
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Haven
Mich
Capt
B.C. Holmes
Charles Funk
Capt. Holmes
Shayor
Funk
Tunney’s Answer In Suit Attacked In Bridgeport
In Bridgeport Connecticut Ort 26 attorneys for Gene Tunney retired heavyweight champion and Mrs Katherine Pogarty Texas divorce suit clashed in Superior Court. Pogarty sought to expunge 20 paragraphs of Tunneys 21 paragraph reply with Tunneys lawyer claiming the charges of extortion and blackmail. Judge Foster ordered briefs due by November 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Ort
Gene Tunney
Katherine Pogarty
Texas
Fogarty
Main and Elm paving completes open traffic
The Main street paving is finished and open to traffic while Elm street repairs finish. The two arteries in Hope’s commercial life are widely praised as crews rush to finish north side work before bad weather arrives. Nearby South Elm also gains from recent improvements. In Malibu Beach California, a fire destroyed nearly a dozen summer homes causing over $200000 in damage. Firefighters faced tough odds to stop more blazes from spreading.
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Main Street
South Elm
Los Angeles
Malibu Beach
Calery
Silver Foxes Pay Off $100000 Church Debt
MILFORD Iowa Oct 26 Silver foxes are paying a $100000 mortgage on St. Josephs Catholic church. A church fundraising effort funded by a local club paid $30000 of the debt. The priest owns 22 foxes including Adam and Eve of the Sir Charles Dalton strain in Canada. Most foxes are pelted, one fur brought $867 in New York. The pig club also helped, with members each raising a baby pig whose proceeds supported the church.
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Milford
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
E. C. Meyers Ory
Charles Dalton
Canada
New York
Iowa
Lamont Says His Advice Is Not Needed Now
Washington dispatch states Secretary Lamont will sail today and propose a radio address to sustain industry and confidence. He asserts his advice is not required as circumstances have changed and he no longer expects the usual courtly approach.
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Lamont
Washington
Lamont Sail
Duliy Court
Heflin Seeks State Department Info On Fascist Ties
Senator Nettin of Alabama introduced a resolution urging the Secretary of State to provide Senate information on the reported conscription of American citizens of Italian descent by Italy and on the political activities of the Fascist League of North America or other fascist groups in the United States.
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Washington
Secretary of State
State Department
Nettin
Alabama
Foreign Relations Committee
Fascist League of North America
United States
Mexican Census Taker Has Mans Sized Job
In Ixtapalpa near Mexico City a census taker was mistaken for a tax collector and faced death threats from angry townspeople over questions on population and crops. Police intervened to prevent violence and authorities plan to dispatch scouts to explain why government inquiries are needed and to secure community cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Ixtapalpa
Hin Ram
Pantages Jury Remains Deadlocked in Statutory Offense Case
In Los Angeles, the jury in the Alesminnder Pantages case resumed deliberations after being charged late yesterday. The theatrical magnate stands accused of a statutory offense involving Eunice Pringle, an 11 year old, and no verdict had been reached after several hours of discussion.
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Los Angeles
Alesminnder Pantages
Moultiwillionaire
Eunice Pringle
Lobby Probe Is Getting Results
Friday afternoon L. J. Hubbard brought a box of taters to the paper office to ease hunger among the staff. This morning he added a Tom Watson melon promising more if frost stays away, but the items are already gone and none of the staff are hungry now.
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L. J. Hubbard
Star
Down Spring Hill Way
Down
Tom Watson
Radical Socialist To Head French Cabinet
Paris date shows Edouard Daladier radical Socialist leader informs President Doumergue of his acceptance to form a cabinet. He expects to present a full cabinet list by Sunday morning as efforts to stabilize the government proceed.
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Paris
Edouard Deladie
Doumergue
Legion To Conduct Statewide Drive in Arkansas
The American Legion in Arkansas launches a statewide membership drive from November 1 to Armistice Day, honoring National Commander Bodenhamer. The aim is a 10,000 member minimum, with 45 percent of the quota sent to National Headquarters by November 18, and plans to present over 4,000 cards to Bodenhamer at the department commanders conference. Local posts report meeting or exceeding quotas, with new posts forming and widespread community participation anticipated to boost veteran services and hospital, compensation, and disability aid.
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Arkansas Department of the American Legion
K. Bodenhamer
el Dorado
The
Legion
Louisville
Arkansas
Little Rock
Arkansas Department
Bodenhamer
R. L. Gordon
Hugh W. Wicker
Armistics
American Legion
Gordon
Arkansis
Department
Cotton Wings for Aviators Rise as Best Material
Cotton cloth dominates early aircraft coverings from wings to fuselage ahead of metal or plywood. The article notes Wright Brothers first powered flight at Kitty Hawk twenty five years earlier used cotton fabric. It describes typical two to three passenger planes using about one hundred square yards of cotton cloth annually replaced. It forecasts expanding market for cotton fabric and related items like tapes and parachute materials.
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Wright Brothers
King Hawk
N.C
Caraway Exposes Tariff Relations With Senator Bingham
Senate lobby committee chair Caraway condemned ties between Senator Bingham and the Connecticut Manufacturers Association as undermining trust in legislation. The report details a loan arrangement to aid Bingham’s work on the tariff bill and notes Bingham’s silence during testimony while Walsh alleges an unlawful one dollar a year employment claim.
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Washington
Bingham
Connecticut
Caraway
Senate
Association of Chass
pEpaciog
Department of Commerce
Walsh
Montana
Connecticu Manfacturers Association
Joseph E. Watcher
Commerce Bureau
Caraway and
Aged Merchant Beaten to Death in Mississippi Store
In Brooksville Mississippi on October 26 B F Moorehead a 72 year old merchant was found dead in his store with his head crushed and body badly beaten. The sheriff's force investigates believing he fought his assailants to reach his gun. The store contents remained orderly and no motive clue is found. He had no known enemies.
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Brooksville
Miss
B. F. Moorehead
Moorehead
English Author-Writer Grah am Balfour Dies at 71
Sir Graham Balfour, educator and author who befriended Robert Louis Stevenson in Sandoa, died in London at age 71 on October 26.
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London
Sir Graham Balfour
Robert Louis Stevenson
Sandoa
Modern Ark Is Built for Recent Georgia Flood
In Augusta on October 26 the Salvation Army under Adjutant A. B. Figgins built a large flat boat to serve as a modern ark. As floods rose, the ark plied streets rescuing marooned residents, delivering food, and evacuating the sick and vulnerable from flooded districts with a janitor aiding propulsion.
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Augusta
Noah
A. B. Figgins
Salvation Army
Salvation Army Ark
Adjutant Figgins
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Princess Arthur of
Connaaught
Duchess of Norfolk
Haroness’ Furnival
Arethur Is & Ucleé
Illinois
Little Rock City
Duffie’s
Legion Drive
Kentucky
Patterson
Tunney
Tennessee
Alamo
Tenn
J. E. Reece
Frank
Reece
Bessie Wolf
B. C. Emison
Main
Elm
Silver Foxes
Pantages
Georgia
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