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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1934
Page
3
HREVEPORT is stirred by a horrible crime. On Tuesday night a mob of 5 000 fought its way into the lower levels of the Caddo parish courthouse but officers held the line and kept the mob from reaching the jail block on the top floor.
A late life romance unfolds as Amelia Earhart’s peerless fame meets Giulio Gatti-Casazza in a celebrated pairing. The tale traces Earhart’s past liaisons, the Betrothal with Putnam, and the public intrigue surrounding their quiet marriage at a private home away from adoring crowds.
A South wide discussion condemns mob violence after Shreveport riot. The piece argues officers must uphold due process and resist public pressure, referencing past lynchings and the danger of police coercion and mob rule. It emphasizes the ideal that justice should be administered by courts, not crowds.
Glen Carmical 26 son of Mrs W B Carmical lost his left arm in an automobile accident on the Hope Washington road Tuesday night about 11. The car struck a truck loaded with railroad ties. a projecting tie struck his arm while passing. Surgeons at Julia Chester hospital amputated the arm midway between elbow and shoulder. Police investigated but no action had been taken by Wednesday noon.
Shreveport, La. National Guardsmen, deployed across Caddo Parish's courthouse and park, repelled a mob bent on lynching Fred Lockhart after his confession to abducting and murdering Mae Griffin, 16. Police recovered bloodstained clothing from a septic tank, and Lockhart admitted the crime amid heightened crowd unrest and troop vigilance.
SHREVEPORT Louisiana Bank of Mongomery located 85 miles south of here was robbed by an armed gang Wednesday Bank President L D Wardlaw said the group was led by John Dillinger the famed outlaw based on preliminary details from authorities and witnesses
George White's Scandals contest invites readers to name five American scandals in fifty words on one side of the paper. Entries judged by the editor with prizes including $20 cash, guest tickets, and seats to see Scandals at the Saenger next Monday for Hope Star readers. The contest opened Tuesday with qualifying results and runs until Thursday night.
Hempstead coroner's jury ruled the death of Henry O. Hutson at age 50, a Prescott fugitive, was justified and at the hands of Avlee BE. Pittman and Clarence Baker, both officers. Hutson died from two gunshot wounds at Julia Chester hospital after a pursuit near Hope. No escapee found. Hutson and Hutson were sought for robberies in Nevada and Clark counties.
Four occupants die after a forced landing nine miles northwest of Lewisville Texas authorities identify pilot Harry Fowler 36 and three passengers Jack Poole 40 Lillian Rose 18 and Mrs Fewell Morgan all Dallas residents in a charred wreckage recovery from the private plane disaster.
The Pine Bluff Commercial reports convicts are used instead of mules to draw corn planters at Tucker Prison Farm Camp No 2. Four men are hitched to each planter and one convict drives them, due to livestock feed shortages. Superintendent A G Stedman could not be reached for comment.
Hempstead county American Legion and Legion Auxiliary will hold a joint meeting at Hope city hall Thursday night. Post Commander Dewey Hendrix announced the event inviting Parent-Teachers Association and all interested groups to participate. Mrs. Funsion of Little Rock will speak on child welfare along with other figures highlighting the Legion's annual commemorative activities.
Joe R. Floyd, disbursing agent, announced a final report showing Hempstead County totaled 204 461.20 in CWA spending from November 17 1933 to March 31 this year. Civil Works 172 497.46. women’s projects 13 351.45. direct relief 18 612.27. Labor checks 15 198, women service projects 1 327, direct relief orders 5 762. List includes Patmos Spring Hill Bingen Washington Blevins Hope Fulton Columbus crews and various sewing and canning projects with numerous clerical roles.
City council swears in City Attorney W. S. Atkins and City Clerk T. R. Billingsley as Mayor Fr. A. Boyett administers oath. Aldermen Roy Anderson, L. A. Keith, Dr. F. B. Henry, and Carrigan assume terms. Ward replacements noted. Committees named: Water and Light, Police and Market, Finance, Streets and Alleys, Fire and Hose, Ordinance, Lewer, Sidewalks, and Board of Public Affairs with listed chairmen and members.
In Washington Bishop James Cannon Jr faces trial as subpoenas are issued for letters and speeches by Rep. Tinkham to show he pressed prosecution. The defense seeks a directed verdict while prosecutors argue about 1928 campaign contributions and checks totaling forty seven thousand dollars.
Grail Moore and les Chicane Neght! tigales will play for the first spring dance at Hope Skating Sints Thursday night starting at 9 30 PM. Moore's band is a 12 piece Negro organization. The Alpha Omega fraternity sponsors the event.
Washington reports Roosevelt aims to push federal mortgage associations and a federal guarantee for home loan bonds to spur construction and employment. Senate action pending. The Bankhead production control bill passes House, goes to the president with debate over farmers rights and planned production to meet demand.
Markets on the Cotton Exchange show gains with May contracts up about 3 points from the prior close. In New Orleans and Chicago grain futures, May wheat and corn shift modestly higher as day closes reflect mixed moves across commodities. Prominent stocks including American Smelter, American Can, and U.S. Steel fluctuate in early quotations while poultry and egg prices outline modest regional variations.
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