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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1936
Page
4
Avex Washburn argues in Here and There that American spending priorities favor autos and advertising over homes. Citing Commerce data, he notes auto sales as a share of 1929 levels and other sectors lagging, urging tax relief to support home ownership and curb advertising-driven distortions.
Arkansas Insurance Commissioner A A Gentry told the 11th annual convention of the American Association of Insurance General Agents that three flaws in five insurance laws hinder rate reductions. He cited meager fire prevention funding, uncorroborated accomplice testimony for arson convictions, and a policy that pays face value on total loss regardless of actual value. He warned such provisions inflate costs borne by the public and insurers alike.
A six week summer school conducted by Miss Mina Mae Milburn will begin Monday April 27 at the home of Mrs C Lowthorp South Elm Street Miss Milburn of the Hope school faculty announced that students may make up work in high school or grade classes Detailed information is available by telephoning Miss Milburn at 210 W
Walter A. Helms of Texarkana submitted his resignation as chairman of the State Penal Board in Texarkana and urged acceptance at the governor’s earliest convenience, while Gov Futrell planned to seek his reconsideration. Helms said he wanted more time for personal business. Futrell indicated he would not accept the resignation without discussion.
New York police report John Fiorenza a 24 year old upholstererʼs helper confessed to the murder of author Nancy Evang Titterton. He was among four who found the body in the apartment bathroom and admitted assault and strangling after being linked by a bound twine clue.
The Senate approved the 272 million dollar Overton flood control bill for floodways and reservoirs on the lower Mississippi. The measure would authorize 277 million in expenditures across Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi and Missouri with no opposition vote and sending the bill to the House. Overton predicted smooth congressional action.
Pink W. Taylor formerly of Patmos denied reports he was away when his house rented from L L Middlebrooks burned on December 24 at Patmos. He said he was at home helping extinguish the blaze with ice water and that relatives from Louisiana were visiting. Four Hempstead county men have been indicted in connection with the burning. He added he moved to a new home on Highway 28 near the Hope High School building.
Nineteen destitute Americans detained near Monument Colorado as Gov. Johnson weighs extending martial law to the eastern border to block destitute workers. A second, smaller group in Denver ordered to leave. Officials defend that workers were not being imported. sugar beet and railroad interests deny the claim.
Four Hempstead county men held on bond in the L. L. Middlebraks arson case will not be heard at the April circuit court term. They were rescheduled for the July term due to attorney illness. A Youth Temperance Council formed in Hone, with Regina Basye named president and James Butler as vice president. Miss Lily Grace Matheson, national W C T U field secretary, toured local churches and spoke on alcohol education.
Courtney White of Hope has been promoted to chief timber cruiser for the TVA. The notice, received Tuesday, says Mr White will approve all timber purchases for federal projects. He has been with TVA for two years.
Saratoga Juniors from Sayatoga Wish School sponsored by Mrs. George Al corn toured Star's plant Turse. They saw the forging press cashing room and linetype machines in operation. The visit supported field study. the class has 10 students. Earliest known technical toy dates to about 206 B C in Egypt.
In Tel Aviv and nearby towns fighting between Jews and Arabs continued on Tuesday, raising the total injured to 20 over three days, according to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
An Associated Press analysis notes Hoover and Borah risk alignment against Landon as Borah’s followers target his candidacy while Hoover insiders refrain from explicit attacks. The piece weighs regional dynamics, delegate battles, and possible shifts if Borah or Hoover’s positions harden or soften ahead of the convention.
Bulletins say two men trapped in the Noose River gold mine near Nova Scotia expressed readiness to bear nine days of suffering, with minister Michael Dwyer saying a few hours remain before a rescue attempt, while in Cleveland the National Republican Committee named Senator Frederick C. Steiner of Oregon as keynoter and temporary chairman for the June 9 convention.
Hope resident Ralph Bailey announces his candidacy for circuit clerk. A 38 year old with long ties to Hope and the county, Bailey pledges efficient courteous administration and invites scrutiny of his private and business record. He has worked for Johnson & Billingsley Hitt's Shoe Store and Geo W Robison & Co, and taught rural Nevada County schools. He plans a personal voter outreach across the county.
Alabama Highway Commission submitted a program to the federal bureau to pave 150 miles with briquetted bruininews? fabric as reinforcement. An allotment of 1,300,000 dollars was provided to Alabama to fund the trial with hundreds of thousands of yards of cotton fabric. The project involves layered bituminous surfacing with cotton fabric interwoven to reduce cracking and improve water resistance.
Reporting from London and Rome, the telegraph notes Italians advancing near Dessye withdraw after clashes with casualties and destruction. In Addis Ababa hundreds seek refuge in legations as banks close and foreigners rush to safety while government offices keep functioning and private businesses shut.
Joe McCorkle, 67, of Rosston, died at midnight Monday at his home. Funeral and burial services were set for 3 p.m. Tuesday at Bluff City. Immediate survivors were not learned. Prescott Rotary hosts noted visitors Henry, Terrell Cornelius, and Travis Steed of the Hope Rotary at Tuesday luncheon.
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