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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1939
Page
2
A fragmented report lists players like Mulcahy, Passcart, Biraz, and Burkart, noting improving form and potential impact this year. Mentions Hickinson Bridges Miya Bay and a flood of names from Martins to Klein, with references to catching, outfield, and southpaws.
In Austin a report on Browns manager Haney highlights his focus on fundamental schoolboy skills at training camp. He notices lack of proper slides and bunts among pitchers and players, urging emphasis on baserunning and timely hitting to improve the club’s outlook this season.
Bruce Catton argues reforms stem from recognizing limits and paying for better living. He urges sensible economy and businesslike management in government, citing downsizing executive operations and outsourcing routine work to improve efficiency.
The First Baptist church conducts evangelistic meetings with multiple services and baptisms. Rev E P J Garrett of Cobway assists in a two week revival starting the Sunday after Easter. Dr Dwight Atwood of Texarkana will preach at the spring Evangelistic Rally with a devotional by Rev James Fitzgerald and visiting Bayliffs from other churches expected. Public invited.
Chicago reports to the Federation of Tax Administrators shows seven states lose about 34.15 million annually to cigarette tax evasion. Georgia and Oklahoma are cited in the most common schemes where cigarettes move through agents or ordered directly to consumers, bypassing in-state dealers.
In New York a trio of legendary doormen at chic spots along Fifty-second Street are described. Jimmy, the inside host. Herman at Vie Cafe Royal. and Bon Solr, the Harlem Arab in East Fiftys, mingle wealth rumors with service flair. Each cultivates a persona, while patrons tip lavishly and stories of fortunes persist amid their daily duties.
Fragmented OCR text notes debates over government reforms and removing bureaucratic ballast. Mentions Gov James pushing hard to speed up valid reforms, while observers differ on how many barriers can be removed quickly as work continues.
Argentine officials charged a German plot to annex territory and influence politics after Noticias GraGeas published a report describing a German embassy adviser detailing Argentinian areas as targets. Judge Jantus chairing the case held suspects incommunicado as authorities pursue formal charges.
A fragmentary feature paints a doorman named John Darby patrolling Chateau Moderns as nostalgia and theater mingle with guests. The piece recalls his Beaux Arts start during Anna Held’s era and a tip from a departing queen, portraying a vivid, if garbled, slice of nightlife atmosphere.
Arkansas City Kansas reports revived interest in Osage orange hedge production. B Shach of Yowkirk Oklahoma notes nine workmen cutting hedges for bows with piece prices up to 76 cents, while Collegiate victory boosts local sport enthusiasm. In San Francisco the Olympic Club confirms cricket addition to its program. East Lansing Michigan State sprint star Wilbur Greer is a versatile musician and bandmaster.
Fragmentary note mentions Darby, Howe, and Faye lacking nerve regarding a Zigeteld fur job. No clear event or outcome is stated.
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