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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1938
Page
3
Arkansas political centers on personalities in a three way fight for the Senate and governorship as 838,000 eligible voters compete in a nominating process. The article lists candidates for U S Senate and other offices, notes reapportionment, and hints at the campaign’s money and ethical questions amid a shifting political landscape.
A jumble of terms and names from a newspaper page, mixing references to blouses, stations, cities, and authors. It reads like a puzzle or misread classifieds, listing items such as stations and authors, with stray fragments like Naked Descending a Staircase and All the Sad Young Men.
Washington reports a rise in farm exports for the year ending due to higher wheat sales abroad. Total export value reached 7.47 million dollars, with shipments of grain and other agricultural products increasing over the prior period.
In M'Geher Arkansas near a Missouri Pacific cafe a shooting occurred around 4:45 p.m. ending with Buck Sevier wounded fatally. The violence stems from years of tension between two women. Bevier, once Desha County deputy sheriff and Missouri Pacific employee, was chief special agent for the Little Rock division with headquarters in Monroe.
A massive rally drew the largest crowd of the campaign as Bailey delivered a speech outlining progress and a plan for a second term. Governor Bailey highlighted record achievements, pledging to continue assistive measures and policy aims for the state.
Governor Carl Bailey urged renomination from the north steps of Hope city hall, praising his stewardship over 19 months and outlining tax relief, debt reduction, and state programs. Local speakers from Lafayette to Miller counties predicted strong support in Tuesday's primary, pledging loyalty and highlighting Bailey's alleged efficiency and honesty.
A brief quotation notes that a man has no right to act as he pleases except when he presses to do so, attributed to C. Simmons. The remark implies a view on personal liberty and constraint within social duty.
A former Hope resident, Rengen, died at his home in Dallas. The single survivor is his daughter, Mrs. BW. Thalbert of Dallas. A funeral was planned to arrive in Hope at 4 p.m. Saturday for burial in Rose HM cemetery.
An Associated Press dispatch describes Russian air activity over Korean rail lines northwest of Yulee. Twenty Soviet planes engaged in combat near Chanhufeng, one Soviet aircraft downed, one pilot bailed out over Korean territory. Japanese planes contested the attack while ground fire targeted Soviet forces.
Louisville dispatch notes Kentucky voters prepare for a Democratic presidential primary pitting Senator Barkley against Governor Chandler. The race tests New Deal leadership with implications for Senate leadership, Roosevelt’s influence, and the upcoming presidential contest. An election violence incident in Brownitt County leaves Sheriff Combs dead and an aide wounded.
The Hempstead County Democratic Central Committee met at Hope City Hall on Saturday to select judges and clerks for the Democratic primary Tuesday. The roster lists numerous wards with judges, alternate judges, clerks, alternate clerks, and guards across Hope and nearby routes, including Ward 1-A through Ward 4, and various street addresses, all under the Hope, Arkansas designation.
An Arkansas publisher defends Governor Bailey against Star editor Washburn’s criticisms. The essay rebuts claims of editor influence, cites Bailey’s civil service, bond refinancing, and savings from retired bonds, and scrutinizes rival candidate Judge BR A Cook while asserting Bailey’s progressive program and the right of Democrats to differ.
The Rejoinder by Alex H Washburn toretiny treasurer of Star Publishing Co Inc argues the Star is owned equally by Palmer and Washburn with shared management and profits. He defends editorial liberty while accusing Governor Bailey’s influence and local figures of political maneuvering affecting El Dorado Texarkana trade and state policy.
Pikes Peak officials announce professionals may race once yearly on Labor Day while amateurs must curb speed on the mountain highway. A cemetery work event is planned at New Hope ten miles south of Hope Worley on August 1 and volunteers are urged to bring tools.
ROBERT LEE, Texas uP-J. WH mith, veteran cattle buyer, never takes S100 bills with him when he sells cattle. He recalls a time he towed it anew and offered payment but the cattleman declined, then he had to go back, bury the bill, and wake to guard it at night, fearing a theft.
The Star holds an election party opposite the newspaper building on Walnut street Tuesday night with a big screen displaying returns and a loud speaker. Precinct officials are asked to report totals as boxes close. The Star will broadcast full AP wire from nightfall until after midnight and issue an Election Extra around midnight.
Hempstead county 1938 political stump tour ends with an all day rally at Ogles by school on North Majin street. Wayne England chairs beginning 9 am. Bob Cook for governor and Lester Booker for land commissioner to speak at 2 pm and following speakers include local candidates and state figures.
Cotton opened in New Orleans Saturday at 48.? and closed at 8.52. Spot cotton remained very quiet with two pointy buys at 8.57.
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