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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1932
Page
1
The Star outlines a platform from 1982 advocating for improved sanitary conditions in Backyards and the Chamber of Commerce, a county program to build a road, and reduced poverty through scientific efforts. It emphasizes supportive reforms, cooperative state action, and a focus on Hempstead county’s development and re-operation efforts.
The House backed independence with a sweeping vote amid doubts about Uncle Sam’s motives as the Philippines trend toward self rule. Critics warn imperialism is costly and outdated while supporters argue Filipinos seek freedom and U S aid. Public sentiment appears split over empire and sugar interests in Washington and Manila.
Assistant Attorney General Seth Richardson issued a report on Honolulu crime conditions asserting no criminal rackets exist and that sex crimes are less frequent than in many mainland cities. He criticizes local police administration for political activity and inefficiency, noting broader city comparisons.
The piece argues for cutting federal spending by targeting top spenders. It lists the Veterans Bureau spending about 1 billion dollars annually, Army and Navy about 3800 million, Agriculture around 200 million, and the Treasury about 275 million, noting those departments as the primary targets for substantial reductions.
Oil promoters enraged by the pipe line venture propose building a line from Midland Texas to Topolobampo Mexico to carry West Texas crude to connect with the West Texas Pipe Line Gas Co for the Amarillo gas field. An engineer’s survey underpins the project with Californians led by James Sadler. Tank steamers sail daily from San Francisco for Japan and Orient markets as Topolobampo, a strategic seaport, looms ahead.
Discussion in Democratic circles at the capitol centers on nominating Senator Robinson of Arkansas as the vice presidential candidate alongside Governor Roosevelt of New York. Support focuses on West balance and Robinsons Senate leadership, with anti-Roosevelt factions fading as Roosevelt dominance grows in northern primaries.
The text notes Governor Roosevelt served as the vice presidential candidate in 1920 and Senator Robirosor in 1928, indicating a historical political alignment and key figures associated with those campaigns.
In Bloomington Indiana two women, Mrs. Joanne Rustemeyer and Mrs. Julia Marth, have known each other for seventy years without a quarrel. Both are 70, share the same birthday, and represent different backgrounds with one German and one Irish, a mix usually leading to conflict.
Denver Circuit Clerk Dale C reports a 17 year old messenger named Danny Cobeth chased a thief on a bicycle after a store theft. He captured the suspect and held him until authorities arrived.
Mountain Home Arkansas outlines a return to Ozark pioneer living as wage earners seek homes and independence. Buyers from Chicago Kansas City St Louis Detroit purchase over 100 land tracts in Baxter County and nearby counties. settlers convert unimproved ridge land into small subsistence farms with logs and rough boards.
Columbus S C Bill Harley 19 year old outfielder for the University of South Carolina has drawn attention from at least three major league scouts. Ky Thomas of the Athletics urged him to finish his diploma before pro ball. Sam Agnew of Brooklyn discussed a Dodgers chance after last summer. Harley earned a .467 average as a freshman, hit .352 as a sophomore, and is strong this year. He received a tryout offer at Winston Salem NC a Giants farm.
Figures released by Dwight H. Blackwood show the state highway department spent 874 50.85 during the five year period from the Marin eau Highway Law enactment to December 31, 1931. About 12 million dollars returned to counties and state agencies, with nearly a quarter used for debt service on road district bonds. Disbursements include debt service 8,725,750.00, aid to cities 385,872.14, road districts 32,211,862.11, road and bridge construction 794,490,356.37, maintenance 12,889,732.43, county court returns 8,796,796.80, administration 1,168,654.69, and departmental appropriations 3,257,824.81. Receipts cover balances, bank deposits, auto and tax revenues, bond proceeds, and federal aid totaling 9,???
A Dodge owned by G. T. Turner Ashdown and driven by H. S. Velvin Washington four miles south of Washington on the Washington Hope road Thursday around 4 pm rolled over injuring all four occupants Lat Moses three broken ribs with possible internal injuries Gough slight internal injuries Velvin minor injuries Mitchell vehicular occupant injuries not specified cause uncertain but speed on a slick road after heavy rain car turned on its top and demolished
In Fort Worth at Seventh and Main two officers dealt with a man who exposed himself and paused in the intersection. He calmly offered his trousers, and the officers escorted him behind buildings to clothe him again. Felice labeled him a mental case.
In Miami Florida a car driven by a man named Wentz crashed through the front of a market. The driver exited the vehicle in front of a soda fountain while the proprietor Feters faced an unexpected and unwelcome intrusion.
Susan Carey navigates lonely work life at a Chicago firm while attending a Bohemian party with Ben Lampman. A lunch with Hob Dunbar sparks hope of new romance but is followed by a sudden departure from Bob Dunbar who plans to study abroad, leaving Susan torn between desire and stability. Denise Stringkys’s intrusion sharpens the social tensions as Susan weighs future prospects in a city of restless singles.
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