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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1938
Page
4
PAIGS France reports the French premier resigned after the senate voted down his finance bill. The tally was 220 to 4 percent as senators refused to consider parts of the plan. The premier had sought dictatorial powers to control finance and the economy as the only solution.
An American lawyer claims a principal stockholder of the Chenu Company disclosed that Japanese interests offered to buy all holdings near Vera Cruz, with valuable concessions along the Gulf coast. Reports say Japanese promoters discussed a pipeline across the Isthmus and potential canal work, amid expropriation actions in Mexico and scrutiny by U.S. investigators.
The report notes more than 5000 dollars spent for relief amid disaster aid. Over 4000 dollars supported liveliness and food, with multiple disbursements following flood events. About 245 families received food relief after a tornado struck southern Hempstead county. The Red Cross disbursement and disaster fund oversight are mentioned, with national disaster funds contributing.
A garbled text asks about who wrote a toy by Richard Wagnes and assigns numbers to items. It states the Venus de Milo sculptor is unknown and cites names like Hoter and Reanhands, creating a scrambled list of art attributions with no clear source.
Washington reports President T e e o s o e l e warns that work relief needs may exceed one billion dollars next year and discusses a new public works plan with loans to municipalities. House action on REC funding and rail-oriented provisions draws debate, with Wheeler voicing opposition to broad loan powers and economic risk.
Cox announces anniversary sale ending Sunday with bargains as the Joby Thrash beauty site opens Sunday morning. company founded by Johar B Cox with over 2b yuan in prescriptions filled. Cox with Ty years in drugstore business credits first service to Gallipe Solute. firm includes Commas eloot Do Cox and Rob Breivh with 47 years’ experience.
In La Porte California residents adapted to a snowbound town by using airmail free of postage. Snow disrupted deliveries as Warren Shingle a mail contractor flew a private plane to drop mail while residents spread a red blanket on the snow as a target.
Hempstead County plans a 4-H Club Rally at the Truck & Truck Branch Experiment Station Saturday at 10 a.m. A large delegation is expected from local clubs. The program includes devotional by Rev. Hammon, club work talks, a $60 school award, needle basket demonstration, pasture display, tours of Hope Printing Plant and Kraft Phenix Cheese, and a luncheon. Officers will attend a leaders conference at Hope City Hall from 10 to 2:30 p.m. Mr. C. L. Dillard to chair.
Mrs Lilly May Curtis, convicted slayer of six children and her husband, began a long term sentence after entering Goree State Prison. Accompanied by her daughter and son-in-law, she was photographed and fingerprinted. She will be assigned to work sewing and trimming cloths, with five years suspended from a prior 1945 sentence added to the new term.
Grays, Eng P The partners in Hlocat hake shop were fined $1 for violating the law by not keeping the shop warm as required. They argued the temperature was not to be kept at a strict minimum and refused a close fire device, claiming inspectors tested it at two different times. One reading showed 38 degrees and the other a similar low reading.
In Tacoma Washington the Cullare at luget Sound marks a golden jubilee this year. The institution celebrates its 50th year without an endowment, continuing operations for eight years with income exceeding expenditures.
4-H club members will inspect the Kraft-Phenix cheese plant during Hempstead County rally events on Saturday afternoon. The photo feature by The St captures youth participation and local industry involvement as students tour the facility and discuss cheese production.
Rebels of General Franco push toward the east coast near Hendaye as fighting spreads along Catalan fronts. Galicians claimed control of left flank near Mount Turmell, about 18 miles from Vinarex on the Mediterranean as the conflict intensifies along the Catalan line.
Russellville attorney and Lieutenant Governor Bob Bailey announced he will run in the forthcoming Arkansas gubernatorial race this summer. He said he may seek the governor’s office or seek re election as lieutenant governor, indicating he will decide as the campaign deadline approaches.
New York economist John Flynt warns that pension systems in several states are aiding graft and debt, misused by politicians seeking votes. He cites Missouri Oklahoma Texas Illinois and Colorado as examples where payments extend beyond eligible seniors, with many over seventy in Ozark and New Mintud counties receiving benefits. Continued on Page Three.
Walnut Ridge attorney Roy Richardson filed his corrupt practices pledge on Friday as a candidate for congressman from the Second Arkansas district. The seat has been vacant since Joh E. Miller of Searcy was elected to the Senate last fall. Richardson is a former prosecuting attorney and state senator.
Attorney General Holt ruled Friday that the $4,750 appropriation for the State Board of Barber Examiners salary in the recent special session is void. The action, urged by State Auditor Humphreys, failed to obtain a three fourths House majority and was declared invalid.
Seventeen members participated in a weekly lunch program at Hotel Barlow. Terrell Cornelius presented the educational talk. Aging president Tom Brewster accepted a club motion regarding Rotary endorsement and operation of a service project. Numerous guests attended including H. Hanroy and others listed among club attendees.
A reflection urging readers to accord God the same central place in their hearts as He occupies in the universe. It emphasizes reverence, humility, and consistent faith as guiding principles for daily life and decisions.
Arkansas Democrat reports a revolt within the State Board of Education over plans to remove Education Commissioner W E Phipps. A special meeting was scheduled for Saturday with Governor Bailey stating the purpose was not stated. At least three of eight board members were ready to oppose removal.
In Claston Washington W C Savage reported losing a watch and chain last spring while gardening. This spring he uncovered a stock feed cart root with four 15 inch roots and said the watch and chain were imprisoned between them.
A quiz on proper social usage asks if hosts may wear formal attire to after events, how guests dress for afternoon teas, hat removal rules, who should alight first, and order at receptions. Answers indicate formality varies by place, women have priority in exiting, and men assist women.
Tornadoes and floods swept the South causing 23 deaths and wide property damage in Alabama Mississippi and Georgia. A Whitestone Georgia mountain creek washed away 19 people in a combined store and home. Four bodies were found Friday and rescuers fear more victims. Snow flurries in northwest Arkansas raised fears of crop damage as temperatures fell to 33 degrees. Red River at Fulton fell to 257 feet by Friday morning and a new crest of 30 to 31 feet was forecast in a few days.
Desha and Drew counties receive concrete bridge over Coon Bayou east of Winchester and concrete overpass at McGehee on U S Highway 65 with J P McNulty Pine Bluff $82 754 64 Desha and Drew counties 13 74 miles grading and drainage on U S Highway 65 between Winchester and McGehee awarded to W W Keeton Little Rock for 59 638 49 Polk and Scott counties four miles on U S Highway 71 between Mena and Waldron awarded to Grady Smith Construction Company Lockesburg for 43 586 55 Scutt county 3 72 miles grading drainage stone base and black top on Wye City Boles road U S Highway 71 awarded to Porter Dewitt Construction Company Kirk Wood Missouri for 42 005 94 Feinsett county 21 miles concrete pavement on Trumann Bay road U S Highway 3 awarded to Flenniken Construction Company Shreveport Louisiana for 49 709 38 Stone county steel bridge over Syl Tamore creek between Mountain View and Calico Rock on Forest Highway 6 awarded to Vincennes Steel Corporation Vincennes Indiana for 45 258 72 bids received March 17 but award of contract delayed.
London reports a new galloping dry dock designed to carry flying boats by land or sea for Atlantic service. In a test it dove into water, lifted a 45 ton load ashore, and ran at about three miles an hour. The dock’s name reflects its performance in water.
New Orleans trading reports May cotton opening at 60 with a later close near 8.05. Spot cotton closed steady, with middling futures around 8.78. Market shows slight upward pressure in earliest LM readings.
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