New Deal in Washington Narrows on Power and Farm Aid
Washington reports show federal efforts to lower electricity rates nationwide. Wharton Texas moved to a municipal plant with a PWA loan, but withdrew after an offer from a private utility to cut rates if the city dropped the PWA request. Other towns like Seneca and Jamestown see similar project withdrawals or funding approvals. In cotton policy, AAA officials move toward larger share of benefit payments for sharecroppers, with 25 to 30 percent expected, while enforcement is eased to aid tenants amid debt cycles with landlords.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney
Washington
Iesult
Texas
Wharton
PWA
FWA
Seneca
Kan
Jamestown
N. D
Clark Foreman
Roppers
AAA
South
Mordecai Backiel
Cully Cobb
Britain Rallies For Stronger Navy Amid War Scare
British public sentiment tightens around defense as government and Navy League push for a stronger fleet. Ramsey MacDonald supports peacetime armament, warning Britain risks slipping into war if it neglects naval power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger PD
Green
Associated Press
London
England
Ramsey MacDonald
Navy League
Stanley Baldwin
Britain
Suspect Grilled in Slaughter of Six
Seattle dispatch reports Leo Hall, 33, charged with murder in the March 28 1934 killings at Erland's Point, after 17 hours of questioning following an accusation by alleged accomplice Mrs Larry Paulos. He remained defiant, demanded food, and slept briefly while in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Leo Hall
Erland's Point
Larry Paulos
Hope Bobcats Roll to 19-6 Victory Over Nashville Scrappers
3000 spectators watched Hope High School defeat Nashville 19 to 6 in a thrilling gridiron battle. Cargile starred with passing and a 78 yard scamper, Stroud excelled on defense, and Bright, Spears, and Parsons contributed key scores and receptions. Nashville mounted a late drive but fell short as Hope controlled the middle quarters and capitalized on smart plays and penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Ellis
Bobcat
Nashville High School
Hope
Scrappers
Bobcats
Stroud
Nashville
Cargle
Bright
W. Parsons
Cargile
Spears
Hosie
Centor
Red
Earl Ponder
Boglt
Barr
McDaniel
Big Freeman Stone
Stone
Nashville Phils
Taters
Holly
Genter
Keith
Amwlers
Thekle
Jared
Turner
Reccy
Rumsey
War end hopes collapse as Malo-Ethiopian conflict drags on
London authorities said no early ceasefire is expected in the Malo-Ethiopian war as authoritative sources reported stalemate. In another item, Britain moved toward sanctions against Haly next Tuesday, and reports from Fort-au-Prince described massive flooding and hurricane damage in Jeremie and Daemel regions with hundreds drowned and 96 bodies recovered at Jaemel, potentially 4000 toll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eng
Terasury Demeriment
Great Britain
Haly
Fort AU Prince, Halt
Jeremie
Daemel
Jaemel
New Jersey Repeals 2 Percent Sales Tax
New Jersey's 2 percent sales tax ended at 8 24 p m Friday after Gov Harold G Holt signed the repeal measure. The Assembly approved the repeal 50 to 3 and the Senate 11 to 0 with five senators not voting. Enacted for 17 days, the tax aimed to fund emergency relief at 2 million dollars monthly. Gov Hoffman warned the repeal would be a black spot in state history, urging continued revenue to finance relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
Harold G. Holtman
Assembly
Senate
Hoffman
Ape of the
Sutes ‘Pax Repeal Association
Gillespie Receives 99Year Term in Slaying Case
In Linden Texas Rayient Gillespie 50 was sentenced to 99 years for the murder of neighbor Jack Parton during a roadside dispute that also claimedParton’s 1 year old daughter Kaydell. His son Wallace got 3 years for murder under duress. Gillespie confessed to killing the girl in the dispute over his daughter Daliel Belle Gillespie final ties noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden
Texas
Rayient T. Gillesipie
Cass County Furs
Jack Farton
Parton
Kaydell
Gillespie
Alee
Wallace
Dallie Belle Gillespie
Clyde Hammond
Jackie Coogan turns twenty one and fortune revealed
Hollywood reacts as Jackie Coogan, once child star of The Kid, reaches twenty one and gains control of a fortune rumored between 350000 dollars and several times that amount. His mother Mrs Lillian Coogan confirms ongoing allowance and notes his UCLA studies and future aim to direct films. His father died in a car crash. the family hopes for normal life amid ongoing industry involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbin Coons
Hollywood
Kid
Jackie Coogan
Lillian Coogan
Ragauffin
Mark Twaii
Relief Frustrates Filipino Repatriation Efforts
Manila reports show the Welch Johnson repatriation act would allow about 60,000 Filipinos in the United States to return home at government expense if they file by December 1, 1936. Only one application approved after the act's start, due to pride and immigration limits, with insular officials noting many prefer not to abandon dreams of success in America. A pie supper is planned for November 2 at DeAnn High School to raise funds for a girls’ basketball program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Grigg
M. P
Britain
Naval Building Fund
Navy League
Vieven
Manila
United States
Welch-Johnson
Department of Labor
Ramon Torres
Seilar
Labor
Suspect in Schultz Massacre Found Strangled in His Room
Newark police report Albert Stern, a gunman tied to the Dutch Schultz tavern massacre and other gang killings, was found strangled in a gas-filled room. A note signed Al was located, contents undisclosed. The case ties to the East's rackets boss and a complex love intrigue involving two women claimed by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Albert Stern
Joseph Coccoza
New York
Dutch Schultz
East
Low
John Haller
Arthur Flegenheimer
Frances Flegenheimer
Poppy
Big Six
Huller
Palace Grill
Science Day At Hempstead Station Draws 350 Students
Approximately 350 science students and teachers from eight Hempstead County schools attended a study day at the Fruit and Truck Branch Experiment station on Friday. The event featured tours, farm demonstrations, and lectures by station staff and county agents, with school officials from Hope, Emmet, Washington, Patmos, Spring Hill, DeAnn, Rocky Mound and Piney Grove present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead County
Fruit and Truck Branch
Hope
Emmet
Washington
Patmos
Spring Hill
DeAnn
Rocky Mound
Piney Grove
George W. Ware
Ware
Sam Demeron
Jack Lincoln
Frank Stanley
J. L. Hiler
Hempstead
Nevada County
Helen Griffin
Katherine Heath
Nevada
H. B. Vineyard
J. L. Gray
G. C. Byrd
Aston CCC
Bery Henry
Glenn Durham
C. H. Whitten
J. B. Little
Roy Butler
Spring Hil
J. R. Jones
Frank Rider
Patmas
BD. G. Silvey
Norville Kelley
Pine Bluff Defeats El Dorado 19 to 0 in Friday Tilt
Pine Bluff Zebra overwhelmed El Dorado Wildcats after a tight start, scoring five touchdowns across the final three quarters. Reed connected with Bennett on a 20 yard pass for the first TD as Saltonstall kept the Century team bottled. Wildcat QB Saltonstall ran for 120 yards but other El Dorado backs were held in check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Iltile
V. Tollett
L. Tollett
Hope
Cargile
Bright
Nashvill
Boheals
Pine Bluff
Ark
Pine Bluff Zebra
el Dorado Wildcats
Zebras
Reed
Bennett
Saltonstall
Patmos Highway on Approved List
The Works Progress Administration announced that Treasury Dept warrant No 526 will enable W R Dyess Arkansas WPA administrator to select and fund select projects totaling 7 249 586 with local sponsor contributions of 696 120 The southwestern counties list shows federal and sponsor amounts for projects including Patmos Highway in Hempstead county and other works across Howard Lafayette and neighboring areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Works Progress ‘Administration
Treasury Department
W. R. Dyess
Arkansas
WPA
Mr. Dyess
Hempstead
Cluw
Hope—Community Service
Howard
Nashville
LaFayette
Lewisville
Stamps
Ralston—School
Italian Army Advances in Ethiopia Near Aduwa Front
Reported by Associated Press from Rome and Addis Ababa detail Italian forces pushing toward Aduwa in the Ogaden and Makale areas. Observers note heavy detachments, native scouts, and plans to press the southern front as Mussolini declares aims for decisive victory and extraction of indemnity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethiopia
Ini
Associated
Lalign
Rome
Italy
Soupian
Ogaden
Ley
Burei
Duke of
Bergama
Royal Blood
Italia
Makale Ad Tembien
Associated Press
Addis Ababa
Negus
Iere
Agaden
Masesolini
Hara
Aduweanit
Askin
Selassie Muih
Tigre
Igidlen
Mussolini
Arkansas May Be Replaced As U S Battleship
President Roosevelt discussed plans for replacing over age battleships including the Arkansas, which hit its 20 year mark on September 14, 1932. Navy study considers designs for future ships as seven of the 18 battleships near overrage status and seeks Congress funding for replacement while maintaining fleet strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Norm Hy Davis
Roosevelt
America
White House
Hull
Naval High Command
Congress
Arkansas
Navy
Swedish school savings rise across decade
Savings by Swedish school children have quadrupled in ten years to nearly 8 million dollars held in 359 banks. Each pupil starts school with a pass book and an initial deposit ranging from 30 cents to 2.50 dollars, reflecting organized child savings programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stolrholm
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Harold Ickes
Ickes
Donald
MacDonald
Marl Jatliine
Qerder
Peace
Coventry Mather
Flapper
Fanny
U.S. Pat
Pacific Coast
Blond Speedster
Ott
Puge Ihrer
Bulletins
Coogan
Chaplin
Jackie
U. S
Up DeAnn High School
Wie
Girl's Inn
Experiment Farm
el Dorado
Hot Springs Downs
Fordyce
Trujuny
Fordyve
Ari
Ialy
Tali
Valley of
Aduwa
Itali
U.S
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