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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1934
Page
3
Census Bureau reports July cotton consumption at 7,745,509 bales and 44.20 bales of linters carried over from last year. The July intake totals 358,372 bales versus 600,641 the prior year, with a dwindling supply outlook ahead.
Huey Long cheered as the Louisiana House, in a crackdown on New Orleans officials, adopted a resolution to probe the city government. Similar to Seabury’s New York probe, the move targets Mayor T Semmes Walmsley, an Old Regular foe of Long, as anti administrationists push rapid passage of bills to curb city finances and expand state control.
At Clemson College 2000 people heard Secretary of Agriculture Rep Powell say the South must lead in rebuilding the nation’s economy and agriculture under the New Deal. He urged regional cooperation, permanent policy shifts, and an independent posture on the world cotton market as the South shapes spring planting and national plans.
In Caruthersville a group of farmers severely beat Charles L. Waugh, a lawyer for drainage district bondholders, then watched the sale of 13 farms where the lawyer was absent. Waugh, from St. Louis, was knocked unconscious and suffered head cuts but was reported not seriously wounded after treatment. Sheriff S. E. Juden conducted the scene as the incident continued onto page three.
In Little Rock on the GOP primary stage, Carl E. Bailey clinched a clear edge over Hal L. Norwood as returns rolled in. Bailey led with 12,027 votes to Norwood's tally, amid near-complete counts and 1,880 precincts reporting statewide for the race that could reshape Arkansas politics.
A telegram from A H Washburn to Carl Bailey in Little Rock congratulates him on a large victory in Hempstead and Nevada counties. The message notes a combined 4 220 to 1 391 tally and says Arkansas’ next Attorney General should be a faithful public servant trusted by the city and region.
Observers viewed Bailey as nearly unbeatable as returns trickled in from Arkansas precincts. He pledged to protect the public trust, praising a campaign unconnected to money or machine influence. Runoff pressure grew for Auditor Humphrey against Parker, while Governor Futrell widened his lead with early results from 1,800 precincts.
In Hempstead County Arkansas the governor won by about four to one. Editor Alex Washburn of the Hope Star and C A Graves, Futrell campaign manager, reacted with pride and sharp words after the results. Attorney General Norwood faced a stinging rejection in this county with 2,205 Bailey votes to 672 for Norwood.
NEW YORK P One banker has been appointed in each state to serve as liaison officer between banking institutions and the federal housing administration forces in carrying out the government s program for housing repair and modernization Emmet Morris of W B Worthen Co Little Rock for Arkansas WA SHINGTON P The government s campaign to stimulate home repairing strode forward Thursday with pledges of 1131 banks through out the country to co operate by making loans for such improvements Banks pledging their support included in Arkansas the Bank of Atkins at Atkins
A. Graves campaign manager for Governor Futrell returned to Hope after the election, tired but pleased by a large victory. He credited Hempstead County with a stronger showing than two years ago and thanked supporters statewide for a signal victory in favor of good government. Graves had kept campaign HQ at the New Capital hotel in Little Rock and stayed to attend a staff dinner at Hotel Ben McGehee.
Ben Langford, a McNab Negro, was shot and badly wounded Tuesday night by Charles Hester on a country road south of Menal. A confrontation followed after Langford allegedly offended Hester relatives. Hester surrendered to officers after the shooting, with one eye reportedly destroyed and the other damaged.
In Ohio and Nebraska primaries, Roosevelt aligned candidates tone the slate. Donahey, a former governor, won the Democratic senatorial nomination in Ohio while Burke leads Nebraska with Roosevelt backing. Fess, a veteran Republican critic of the administration, will oppose Donahey in November.
Emory A. Thompson led Hempstead county representative race after 37 of 38 precincts reported belated returns. Thompson 1,792, Pilkinton 1,706, Harris 1,358, Steed 997, Cannon 738, Casey 515. Wal laceburg box reported only on sheriff, county judge and attorney general races. Complete official returns and central committee meeting set for Friday noon.
Rome reports Italy ordered the withdrawal of 48 000 troops concentrated on the Austrian border following the previous month’s Austrian putsch. In Vienna Franz von Papen presented credentials to President Miklas in a brief ceremony, reflecting Austria's effort to downplay Hitler’s envoy's role.
The acting Soviet consul-general at Harbin demanded Manchukuo release 17 Soviet subjects arrested on charges of plotting against Manchukuo and Japan. The detainees, all Russian railway workers, were moved to Harbin for trial amid claims of collusion with bandits in attacks on the Chinese Eastern railway.
Washington The Railroad Retirement Board on Thursday ordered all Class One railroads to immediately pay to the United States treasurer one month of one per cent of their payrolls for July to start a fund for the railroad pension law. The assessments total $125,000.
London brewer John S. Labatt remains missing in Toronto as the 48th hour passes with no contact from abductors. Hugh Labatt reportedly spoke by phone with the kidnapers from a hotel room while detectives awaited word. A note on rendezvous timing hints at ongoing negotiations as police guard the area. Deputy Sheriff Whitten of Oklahoma died in a gun battle related to a separate bank robbery, while a McCurtain County constable was fatally wounded.
Garrett Memorial Missionary Baptist church will hold services Thursday and Friday night led by Rev. W. G. Rister of Lewisville. Rister is well known locally and church members invite all who will come to worship with them during these two services.
Belated returns show Wade Ki leading Neill C. Marsh for second place in Arkansas 11th district with runoff likely against Congressman T. M. Parks. With 288 precincts reporting of 297, Parks leads Kitchens, Marsh, McElhannon and Atkins though Ki appears set for a runoff against Parks in August.
Washington announced 23 additional counties named as secondary drought relief areas. In Arkansas, counties listed include Lawrence Clark Cleveland Dallas Franklin Grant Hot Spring Independence Saline Searcy and White Mora. Arkansas officials discuss expanding relief to three more counties, broadening primary drought areas. Local inspectors report fairly uniform drought impact with Pike and Hempstead hardest hit. Water shortages are not yet widespread, and some residents oppose inclusion to avoid selling livestock.
Wayne N. England announces Claud Faulhaber Kiwanis Lt Governor for this district will visit Hope as a guest of the Kiwanis Club next Friday night. Faulhaber succeeds Rev. GFA Strassner of Hope.
Market report shows October cotton at 13.40 with high 13.56, November 12.47, December 13.55 56, January 13.61, and March 12.72. Also notes Little Rock Produce listing heavy breeds and Leghorn hens and broilers per pound.
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