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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1932
Page
2
The Star outlines reproduction rights for Associated Press dispatches and local news. It states charges for tributes memorials and cards, and disclaims responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts. Rates: $5.00 yearly by mail in certain counties and elsewhere. advance payment required.
The Star's Platform outlines a county plan to build a portion of an all weather road yearly to close the Gap and reduce shortages. It endorses farmer organizations and cooperative effort as practical for Hempstead county and calls for continued state highway progress, tar reform, and improved government efficiency through a better budget system.
A light historical aside notes that Alexander the Great’s troops introduced the word candy from the Indian term kand after tasting a sweet root there. The piece highlights how small human details about ancient soldiers illuminate history, suggesting further curiosity about daily life and morale in Macedonian troops.
A Washington report says the coming presidential campaign will favor minimal travel by Hoover and Roosevelt. Candidates will reach voters mainly through radio addresses and moving picture appearances rather than long barnstorming tours. The idea prioritizes efficiency, arguing that study-room talks can persuade more people than extensive travel.
Business Conditions Weekly from the Alexander Hamilton Institute cautions that an anticipated upturn may stall if freight rates building costs and manufactured goods prices rise. It warns that any premature rate or price increases could turn a budding recovery into a temporary setback.
Ex-Senator Henry C. Haysbrough urges Republicans to repudiate leadership harming the republic and calls for tolerance in efforts regarding Germany. Henry Ford laments moral progress and praises present-day morality as superior. Franz von Papen pledges to present a constructive program before the Reichstag to challenge unseating.
Mona Moran, receptionist in a Wall Street firm, loves Barry Townsend, a rich mine owner linked to Steve Accarillis. Bud, Mona’s brother, falls in with gangsters planning the big diamond theft. Barry and Mona share a tense, hopeful afternoon at his camp before a sudden interruption foils plans and raises questions of love and loyalty.
The article explains new federal taxes on home brewers and amateur winemakers, detailing a 15 cent per gallon tax on brewers wort, 3 cents per pound on malt syrup, and 20 cents per gallon on grape concentrate. It notes exemptions and how the tax may raise prices, plus a 2 cent per gallon tax on mineral and table waters over 124 cents.
The piece discusses Roosevelt and Garner shaping the eastern strategy with New York seen as the key state. It notes Garner as a loyal party man ready to aid Democrats, while Roosevelt consults rail executives and financiers on economic policy. It recalls Veterans’ aid debates led by the American Legion and traces party memory across elections.
The article discusses a political dispute over a wartime bonus venture, noting that political figures raise fraud accusations while in office. It mentions a shift in national attention as troops and tanks appear in combat formation on Penn- and hints at consequential political stakes unfolding.
Patrolman Hofmann inspected Frank Manzo's brakes after a minor Detroit collision. Manzo offered to demonstrate, but as he sped away the officer was thrown from the running board. The car's brakes then performed as tested, stopping normally.
Scientists worldwide prepare to study the sun eclipse shading the eastern United States on August 31. Prof. Sydney Chapman of Imperial College London suggests focusing on upper air electricity effects rather than solar light to develop practical theories for power from the air.
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm stars Marion Nixon and Ralph Bellamy at the Saenger for two days. The film, shot near Santa Cruz, features a recreated Sunnybrook Farm and a New England blizzard climax.
Advertises 85 cent bottle of Allenru from Briant's drugstore with a money back guarantee to relieve rheumatic pains within 48 hours. Claims elimination of uric acid and lasting happiness. Thousands know it, you ought to too.
A cemetery working will be held at Forest Hill nine miles east of Hope and half a mile off highway No 4 next Tuesday August 16. Everyone is invited to come and bring luncheon with them.
South Bend is the site of a new aircraft concept the dirigiplane. Inventor Dr. Cloyd L. Snyder describes a single broad air foil with attached tail fins and no external struts or braces. The entire craft including its engines is enclosed in the wing profile and it has flown in tests.
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