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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1936
Page
5
A high school graduation at Here and There Ti8e Hope marks 69 seniors stepping into adulthood. The speaker contrasts ancient wisdom with modern challenges, noting economic hard times since past generations and the enduring human need to adapt and learn as society evolves.
Byron Price reports that Roosevelt shifts away from a broad constitutional fight and asks for state cooperation. The piece analyzes the move as the era’s New Deal ambitions facing legal challenges to NRA AAA and the federal reach, signaling a turn toward preserving powers through state collaboration.
Washington news notes opposition to a constitutional change aiming to alter federal state relations as Daughters of the American Revolution pledge against it. The piece discusses cooperation versus compulsion, social security grants to states, and AAA program dynamics amid New Deal politics and court challenges.
Washington reports ICC hearing on coal transport by pipeline as alternative to rail freight surcharges. National Coal Association official Johnny D. Battle argues for Abandoned rail charges and explains a planned 8 to 12 inch water under pressure pipeline would grind, dry, and powder coal for shipment. The plan is under study and may extend to long distances if proven viable.
In Moose River Nova Scotia two miners Dr D E Robertson and Charles Alfred Scadding were brought to the surface after ten days underground. They survived the ordeal and cheered as fellow miners sang doxology while medical teams tended to them. A third victim died earlier, and the scene drew cheers from exhausted workers who had fought to pull them out. The case drew wider attention as details emerged of the long captivity and the risks faced by miners below.
Weather Bureau experts speculated on the end of a 25 year drought cycle with time as the only certainty. The weekly bulletin noted severe drought in Oklahoma and continued dryness in western Kansas while Arkansas had little rain and Texas saw relief. Some scientists warned of a potential shift to a cold and wet cycle, as past patterns showed drought followed by moisture.
Little Rock notice reports Rose Jenkins charged with poisoning deaths of three of her children in November 1954. Convicted last March, she received life terms, but the Arkansas Supreme Court reversed and ordered a new trial. Washington bulletin notes Rep Zionelwel of Washington state was forcibly removed for traffic disruption during a hearing.
State police and federal riders converged on Grant parish in a bid to end a farmer war over legalized cattle dipping. They sought Walter Johnson, a fugitive farmer accused of killing Sheriff Nugent and Deputy Brunson during the search for violators.
The first allotment for payment of old age pensions arrived in Arkansas on Thursday, reported State Welfare Commissioner Andrews to Governor Parrell. The administration of relief to unemployed persons was expected to discontinue June.
In San Francisco authorities report motorists flee to avoid lawsuits after accidents. Laws in 42 states now permit service on the head of the motor vehicle department and defendants receive notice by registered mail with judgment possible if no defense is made.
John Fiorenza, 21, ex convict, confessed to murdering Nancy Evans Titterton and dumping her body in her apartment bathtub on Beekman Place New York City. Commissioner Lewis Valentine and District Attorney William Dodge supervised the case as police pieced together the crime scene.
George M. Green Sr 52 died of pneumonia Wednesday in Julius Chester hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday from St. Paul church near Gawl, with Rev. G. W. Robertson officiating. Burial followed at St. Paul Cemetery. Survived by widow, a son George M. Green Jr. of Hot Springs, a granddaughter Margaret Ann of Hot Springs, his mother Mrs J E Green of Dan, four brothers Ed of Dueville Texas Dan of Hopu J K and QO BR Green of Ozim, four sisters Mrs Lu yall Mee George Smith Mrs Caprice Carrigan all of Ozan Palthearees HK P Robertson Stuart Crang Juli Robins C K Osborne Bill Gist Jom Barrow C M hvin and Clarence Lewis.
Scout Executive Robert Elliott announced a Scoutmaster Training course will open Monday at 6 30 p m in the Hope High School gymnasium. The program will be led by Rev Thomas Brewster pastor of First Presbyterian Church. Elliott said a Washington visit surfaced plans for a large delegation to Hope.
Establishment of clipper bases on Wake and Midway islands brings film shows. A Honolulu amusement company first screened short subjects then presented ten full length features at the remote stations.
Linda Bourne hurries home during April twilight as May promises changes. She fantasizes about the Gwentieth party with Dix on the terrace, imagining his aristocratic air and sensual mouth. Seventeen dates with Dix trace back to the Glee Club at Adelphi Hall and the convert.
A fragment from a dramatic scene unfolds with characters Loomligs and Ruth in a tense atmosphere. Linda returns from the Newtown Blade office to her home, where a blazing, lit yet silent house signals danger or a turning point in her life with Jim.
The Rev. Wallace Rogers of First Baptist Hope will deliver the baccalaureate sermon to members of the Blevins High School senior class Sunday at 2 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Graduates listed include Bathe Brown Geneva Cramer Nacia Derryberry Ruby Johnson Harvey Montgomery Martha Morton Aubrey Sage Marie Ward Delle Carmon Ruth MacCumn.
Reports from Rome and Addis Ababa indicate Haile Selassie prepares to defend Addis Ababa as northern tribes resist Italian advances. Ras Nasibu and loyal generals organize forces in the Shoan mountains while a national bank run unsettles Ethiopia’s capital.
By Marie Blizard 1936 NEA Service, the piece recalls a daughter named Linda Bourne who endures a traumatic scene with strangers on a porch. She is told to be brave and remember her father is dead by his own hand. Linda confronts memory, cannot cry, and faces truth about love and fear, with the narrative continuing on page eight.
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