This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1935
Page
3
The long awaited 4.88 billion work relief bill aims to absorb unemployment through large scale public works. It favors flood control erosion projects and urban rural housing, rail, bridges, highways, and recreational centers. The plan promises to stimulate private industry while rebuilding the nation’s physical capacity for long term gains.
The Senate Munitions Committee released a drastic income tax plan to curb wartime profits. It imposes tiered taxes on industry and individuals, limits net profits, and expands exemptions and deductions, aiming to fund the war effort while preventing inflation and profiteering. The McSwain bill in the House is also moving, with hopes to attach provisions from Baruch and Flynn.
The Freethinkers of America filed in New York Supreme Court seeking removal of a Washington tablet at St Pauls Chapel on lower Broadway. They accuse Trinity Church of presenting Washington as a fervent Christian who prayed for the country and allege the chapel profited from selling related cards. They seek $4000 punitive damages and restoration of the chapel to halt sales.
Gilford Ellis of Shover Springs presented a display showing two well formed figs described as Yellow Chinese variety. The exhibit, noted as unusual for Heampotead county, occurred Wednesday and drew attention from local observers.
London report shows Sir John Simon stated to the House of Commons that Germany already has a fleet as large as Great Britain. In Austin Texas the Third Court of Civil Appeals affirmed a trial court dismissal of an antitrust suit Governor James V. Allred filed as Attorney General against 17 defendants linked to Dior camps.
Hempstead county grand jury in session since Monday had not reported by 2 p.m. Wednesday as Washington reports. Jury action focused on one civil suit Tuesday with C A Shipp winning a verdict against Motor Finance Co. The Stuckey vs Washburn case consumed Wednesday morning with testimony from over a dozen witnesses. arguments began at 3 p.m. and the jury was expected to decide later.
Joe Palmer, linked with Raymond Hamilton in the Huntsville jailbreak, lost his bid for rehearing as the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals overruled the motion. He had been sentenced to death in Grimes County for murder of Major Crawson, an Eastham prison farm guard, during a convict delivery earlier last year orchestrated by Clyde Barrow.
Revenue Commissioner Earl R. Wiseman issued 14 new liquor permits bringing Arkansas retail dealer licenses to 233 on Tuesday. No action on Bisgoe and Grads applications amid protests. Wiseman will review protests before several Little Rock residential permits. Return permits were issued to Ruth Shiver Texarkana Jane K Dryson Altheimer W W Matthews Holly Grove Rohl Farrisa Bes Are Paul Dravin Hot Springs B K Carl Tiscuile Hot Springs Clarence Duon Caraway L O Burt T J Skaig Melbourne EB Ewing Gordon Pinnle Farmer West Felona J Hi Alley Mount Ida W M Moore A Pennington Pine Bluff G B Bevis Little Rock Max Rutsy Parkin. For congressmen, the good old days were these when they could answer there Goknik WAH a couple of pack wues of seeds.
Hope High School junior class will stage The Haunted House a three act melodrama Friday evening in the city hall auditorium. Written by Owen Davis the mystery play blends suspense humor and drama and has New York success behind it. Directed by Miss Miriam Carlton admission prices drop to 15 and 25 cents from 25 cents.
Guernsey school trustees elected the faculty for the 195-35 year at a meeting. High school department includes RB E Brown as principal and math, Hugh Bristow in science and athletics, Mrs W C Simms in French and history, Mrs E R Brown in English and athletics. Elementary staff lists Miss Allevia Wylie for fifth and sixth grades, Miss Mildred Beattelair for fourth and part of fifth, Mrs Edgar Tyler for second and third grades, Miss Nellie Hays for beginners and first grade.
Congress members complain the NRA codes harm small business as enforcement lapses and wage levels drop. Senators King Nye and Congresswoman Jenckes back remedies while industry voices push for better compliance. a test case from the men’s clothing sector spurs demands for improvements under the NRA.
Homer Burke, night policeman, bought the first driver's license issued here on Wednesday. License revenue will fund the new state police force. The fee is 4 cents per calendar year for each car owner, with family members sharing a single license. the license card carries the applicant and family names and should be kept in the car for officer verification.
New York report from the Methodist Federation for Social Service labels Father Coughlin Senator Huey P Long and General Hugh S Johnson as not pursuing leadership of a developing fascism. It notes Lang, Harvey Couch, Rudolph Hecht and others as backers, describing a triangular contest as a preliminary race for influence. The federation critique links the three figures to reform aims and opposition to Roosevelt’s policies, condemning capitalism’s failure to meet promised reforms.
Washington announces a procedure for exchanging unused 1934 Bankhead certificates for VBRG certificates. Exchanges are handled through county production offices and assistants, with certificates mailed to Washington and redistributed to producers for the current crop. New certificates will be available to farmers through county offices within weeks.
County Agent Frank R Stantley announces two more meetings in Hempstead County to discuss eradicating bovine tuberculosis. Veterinarians will lead and select polling sites for tuber culosis testing. The two meetings are set for Rocky Mound and Shaver Savings on April 4 at 2 30 p m.
INDIANAPOLIS The American Legion will keep the Vinson bill as its legislative aim. A legion official stated the veteran group will press Congress for favorable consideration of the Vinson bill. The measure would provide immediate payment of veterans' benefits though it does not specify funding methods.
O F Ford, 37, of Benton, is in a Little Rock hospital after a Tuesday 1 am shooting at his Benton home. Deputies report a neighbor awoke to a gunshot while Ford slept, revolvers found under pillows. no weapon fired. The case remains under investigation by Saline County officers and Benton deputies.
In Washington Hempstead County, the mayoral race ended with Mrs C M Williams defeating her male opponent W F Brack by a two to one margin in the Tuesday municipal election. Mrs W H Etter was reelected town recorder and new council members were Miss Mary Catts Miss Julia Delaney Miss Katherine Holt Miss Etla Monroe and Mrs Luther Smith. The town has been governed by women officers for two years.
In Hope one of its quietest elections, four wards cast a total of 121 votes. Each candidate earned 121 votes as officials announced winners: Mayor Albert Graves City Treasurer Charles Feynerson and four aldermen S Carter Johnson Ward One Kenneth G Hamilton Ward Two Roy Johnson Ward Three Charles E Taylor Ward Four. Induction into office will occur in mid year.
The April City P T A Council meeting was held at city hall with Mrs Chesler Lester presiding. Committees were named and the program announced for the District B T A meeting in Hope on April 12. Mrs Harry Lemley spoke on Spiritual Training in the Home stressing physical mental and spiritual development and the guardian role of mothers. She warned that even well formed bodies and minds can falter without proper home training, urging parents to cultivate stability and spiritual equipment for children.
LITTLE ROCK contracts totaling 325,000 for seven road and bridge projects were awarded by the State Highway Commission in its first meeting with seven members. Ben Johnson of Fort Smith was elected vice chairman after Dave Blenk of Wynne became chairman. New commissioners ALL Smith Silas Springs, Dy W F Cox Pu shontas, and BE Porter Clarksville attended. The Legislature expanded the commission from five to seven members, one from each congressional district.
Little Rock reports Governor Futrell vetoed a bill extending land redemption periods from one to three years and left another bill by Representative Thomson on his desk. He also withheld action on a measure requiring finance companies to file trust certificates and allowed liquor shipments under state licenses. In Washington, relief rolls declined to 4,485,076 in February as social security action looms and gag rule talks surface.
Progressives strengthened their position in Wisconsin with two more senate victories, narrowing the gap to one vote for a Democratic majority. In California, Epic party candidates gained in the runoffs, and Sinclair forces won a city council seat. Chicago Democrats solidified support for Mayor Edward J. Kelly as the nation tracks varied election outcomes.
Markets report a drop in cotton as opening orders and liquidations push futures down several points in both New Orleans and New York. May and July contracts eased while October and December also declined. Liverpool mood brighter but lacking clear catalysts. Poultry and live produce in Chicago show mixed steady pricing across multiple bird categories.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.