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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1932
Page
1
Editorial urges Roosevelt to avoid political maneuvering over James J. Walker’s graft case. It argues true reform must come from New Yorkers themselves, citing Seabury’s stand and Hofstadter committee findings. The piece warns against gubernatorial interference and favors a city-led house cleaning.
The text notes the death of Chap Weltman from a fatal stroke during election week. It highlights his long residency in Hope, his impact on local public life, and the sadness felt by the community as he is remembered for choosing Hope as his home and leaving a lasting imprint on city and county activities.
The 2 year old son of Mr and Mrs Manuel Jackson died from injuries after a wagon drawn by horses ran away near Franklin Arkansas. The wagon crashed through a fence and overturned injuring the mother critically on Thursday night authorities said.
In Batesville Arkansas a gas well was struck during water drilling behind the Pure Ice company plant. The well was capped amid excitement and no flow gauge was taken, leaving its commercial value undetermined.
In Arkansas the lieutenant governor contest remains uncertain after Tuesday's primary. With about 31 of 38 Hempstead county precincts reporting, Cazort leads Milwee by roughly 1000 votes. Officials await canvass results from all 75 counties to resolve the race.
Copenhagen reports Denmark expects the Permanent Court of International Justice to grant undisputed sovereignty over all Greenland. Norway and Iceland have disputed eastern Greenland claims, with a decision anticipated in December. Denmark cites historic rights and guardianship of Eskimo populations, noting limited settlement viability and minimal economic value beyond fishing and seasonal hunting.
Rioting and arson flared across southern Spain after a failed rebellion led by General Jose San Jurjo. One man died and three were wounded at Sante Fe, and a civil guard was killed during an assault on the Seville jail where police protected religious houses.
NEA Service describes a tense South American crisis with Bolivia seeking a sea outlet and Paraguay recovering from near annihilation. The piece traces historic rivalries, geography lockouts, and cross border trade routes, noting Peru and Chile routes for Bolivia and the Paraguay River for exports.
Paris reports that President Lebrun now receives protection from at least 20 plainclothes officers. In the wake of the May 6 assassination of President Doumer, the vigilance intensified with police oversight replacing the Surete Generale, though Doumer had resisted such measures.
A fire Friday heavily damaged the 22 room Looney boarding house, a Spa landmark, after an oil stove exploded. The unoccupied building suffered about 10000 dollars in damage while a keeper, whose stove exploded, was present.
The bullet that pierced the skull of Haden Clarke, fiance of Mrs. J. M. Keith-Miler, was introduced in court Friday as a defense exhibit in Captain W. N. Lancaster's trial for Clarke's murder.
Paragould native Junius Marion Futrell rose from a Greene County farm to become Democratic nominee for governor. A farmer, teacher, lawyer, and judge, Futrell served in the Arkansas Legislature, was circuit court clerk, state senator, and judge. He studied law on his farm, formed Huddleston Futrell, later practiced solo, and held top posts including chancellor and highway audit commission chair. He and wife Tera Smith have six children and he remains active in Greene County civic and religious affairs.
New Orleans dispatch reports Jack Garner arriving in New Orleans on the way to Albany to meet his running mate and discuss issues with Governor Roosevelt. Huey Long then enters the scene, joking with Garner about past favors and luck.
Funeral services were held by the Hope Rotary Club at Hotel Barlow on Washburn’s birthday after he was defeated for justice of the peace at Tuesday's elections. Terrell Cornelius led the razz program with hardware and domestic gifts. Mrs Ward Dabney sang with Kate Scott Holland at the piano. Charles Harrell attended.
The ghost of Ivar Kreuger haunts Sweden's campaign as investigations reveal his financial wreck funded parties including the liberal party. Ekman returned a 50 000 crown gift to Kreuger admins, aiming to force openness while shaping public opinion in Stockholm.
Jimmy Walker told Governor Roosevelt at the executive hearing that he did not influence a bus company franchise in which State Senator John J. Hastings was interested. Roosevelt opened the session with a warning that Walker may be summoned for cross examination of witnesses who testified against him. A court injunction delayed any final decision until August 19 as Sidney Levine seeks further action.
The Cemetery association presents an 8:30 p m benefit show at Hope city hall featuring seven cast members and 35 local girls in the chorus. Miss Jo Linthicum from St Louis will perform specialty numbers alongside Miss Frances Snyder and Mrs Hugh Latimer in a leading role. Director Jimmie LaVerre will stage a radio sketch with the song A Shanty in Old Shantytown. The auditorium is cooled by electric fans loaned by the Elks club for audience comfort.
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