Campaign Speech by Thomas C McRae in Searcy May 29
This speech outlines McRae’s call for reform in Arkansas, arguing for a leaner state government, reduced expenses, and businesslike administration. He condemns current officials, pledging to root out patronage, pardon brokers, and bloated bureaucracy while emphasizing direct oversight of state institutions and departments. He rejects a U.S. Senate bid and commits to weekly updates if elected.
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Arkansas
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United States Senate
We Live in a New World says Governor on Politics and War
The governor defends progressive retrenchment and debt relief amid partisan attacks before the August 10 election. He cites wartime experience, youth support, and soldiers’ sacrifices to argue for honest government and a new political path, noting the nation cannot return to prewar conditions. (Continued on Page Three)
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Ines
McRae
Plato
Marathon
Salamis
Greece
Nomination Speeches Start at Republican Convention
At the Chicago Coliseum the Republican National Convention began nominating presidents at 9 am. General Leonard Wood drew a 40 minute ovation and Governor Lowden of Illinois received a lengthy reception after Arkansas waived on the roll call. Delegations will continue presenting nominations, with the session likely continuing through the night.
McRae Opens Campaign Headquarters in Little Rock
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Thomas C. McRae opened his campaign headquarters at 128 West Markham Street above the American Cafe near Hotel Marion. Prescott attorney W. W. Tompkins will run the office, with McRae’s sons Duncan L. and Thomas C. Jr. joining. McRae will speak at Forest Park today at a Pulaski County League of Women Voters barbecue and will campaign across the state thereafter.
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Thomas C. McRae
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Markham Street
Louisiana Street
Marion
Quapaw Club
W. W. Tompkins
Prescott
McRae
Duncan L
Thomas C. Jr
Tompkins
Forest Park
Pulaski County
Arkansans Attend Annual Library Conference
Beatrice Pratt librarian of the Little Rock public library and Pearl Williamson of DeQueen attend the forty second annual conference of the American Library Association in Colorado Springs from June 2 to 7. The meeting centers on the Books for Everybody movement to build public support for libraries.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Beatrice Pratt
Public Library of
Little Rock
Arkansas
Pearl Williamson
DeQueen
American Library Association
Association
Sugar Rationing to Hit Hotels and Restaurants Nationwidely
New York June 10 sugar rationing will take effect in all hotels and restaurants on June 21. Armin W. Riley special assistant to Attorney General Palmer announced after a conference with leaders of New York hotels and restaurants who pledged to reduce sugar use due to shortage.
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New York
Armin W. Riley
Palmer
Riley
Powers Funeral Held Thursday
Funeral services for Karl T. Powers, who died in Spokane Monday night, were held at the Methodist church at 2 o clock yesterday with Rev. E. Smith officiating. Burial was in Whitefish Cemetery. Powers, born October 1, 1869 in Kirksville Maine, married Anna Hach September 26, 1907 in Memphis Tennessee. He served as yardmaster for the Great Northern in Whitefish from February 1917 to October 1918 and later worked in local yards until ill health in December. He left six children, five living.
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Karl T. Powers
Spokane
Methodist Church
E. Smith
Whitefish Cemetery
Mr. Powers
Kirksville
Memphis, Tenn
Anna Hach
Whitefish
Powers
Great Northern
Wash
Study Aims to Raise 2 Million for Library System Needs
People nationwide push a study of two million dollars to expand library access. County library systems and higher service standards were debated in association meetings.
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Association
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