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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1935
Page
4
Editorial reflects on Will Rogers life as a unique humorist and social observer. It honors his Oklahoma roots, aviation daring with Wiley Post, and his unmatched ability to read American life, noting there will be no encore.
Embree cited Hope fire losses totaling 348000 in twelve years, noting premiums paid by property owners far exceed payouts. He tallied 687 fires and described the city’s fire deaths as below the national average, urging water main improvements at Sixth and Hazel Streets to boost fire protection. osp organizers included Ruy Cypert and local figures from Hope and surrounding areas.
A shipment of farm tractors arrived in Hope on Friday via the North Arkansas Equipment Company. Some machines will go to customers while others will be shown at the company’s Walnut Street showroom.
The Hope Boys band directed by L. EB Crumpler will give a public concert on Monday night August 26 on the lawn of Hope city hall. The Choral club will assist in arranging nine varied programs. Seats will be available for attendees.
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals refused to halt AAA tax processing in Washington. The court said the milling firms failed to show sufficient need for a restraining writ, leaving government tax collection underway across seven Western states.
County Judge Hy M. Stephens was arrested Friday at his Bloving home on a warrant accusing him of aiding the escape and rescue of felons from the county jail. Deputy Sheriff Reginald Bearden served the warrant, and Stephens was released on bail for appearance in Hope municipal court August 26. The action stems from the jail break of several days earlier prompted by alleged excessive jail costs, with Deputy Prosecuting Attorney FP Stages filing information. The warrant named Sheriff Jim Bearden and Deputies BR G Robiny and W A Lewis as witnesses.
W o J McBay a Hempstead county farmer came to Hope asking for help locating his sisters Mrs Laura Goines aged 69 thought to be in Sebastian county and Mrs Lou Ella Childers aged 73 last heard of 28 years ago near Spiro Oklahoma.
Washington reports renewed pressure for a new 12 cent loan as Congress debates amending the agricultural adjustment program. Secretary Wallace met with President Roosevelt amid talk of an early Ton policy statement. Officials say exports of U S cotton fell 26 percent in quantity and 28 percent in value during the 94-1 season, with high prices and reduced foreign buying cited as key causes.
About 129 watermelons will be stored Friday in three Hope company storage plants for a melon feast to be given Saturday afternoon to the Alton CCC recruits. Hope citizens will present the melons. Trucks will transport the fruit to the CCC camp Saturday morning for the event.
In Little Rock ministers advocate uniting the three Methodist denominations in the United States. They say a merger would save costs in missions and small towns and press toward a stronger unified front against evil. The plan awaits General Conference approval and likely 1949 action.
In Washington the New Deal era features prominent political lobbies tied to Democratic and Republican committees. Veteran fixer figures move between White House access and congressional committees, shaping federal jobs and nominations. Names like Mullen and Kremer recur in discussions of influence and access.
Duggar's Star Brand Shoe Store will open Saturday August 7 in Hope at the former Keith's Jewelry location on West Second Street. Fred N. Gray of Camden will manage, with his family relocating to Hope for permanent residence. Duggar's also runs stores in El Dorado and Helena.
The Farm Bill aimed at strengthening farm price parity and defending the program against court challenges was sent to President Roosevelt. It tightens administration safeguards, limits price fixing to milk excluded, and allows certain tax recoveries if taxes are not passed to producers or consumers.
Earl Buchanan a 41 year old Texarkana lumberman died Thursday night at St Joseph hospital Memphis from injuries suffered in a Saturday night auto wreck near Beds Arkansas. He had showed initial improvement after concussion pelvic fractures and chest injuries but worsened before death. His father J A Buchanan mother and brother were at his bedside.
The State Welfare Commission decided to issue 75 000 to cover unemployables for a 30 day period. Checks to be distributed by County Welfare Boards and placed on a population basis to aid 8 000 to 10 000 eligible families. Disbursement window August 16 to September 16.
MEMPHIS Tenn. Trial of Lewis T Fitzhugh 67 city judge accused of city court fine remission racket ended with jurors deadlocked 9 to 3 in favor of acquittal a mistrial was ordered. Jurors later indicated acquittal for Fitzhugh and co defendants Walsh and Cohen, while remaining charged with Warner Clark showed acquittal on separate votes.
Governor Fie trell grants a 30 day furlough to Prince fdaviy Roger Monroe of Texarkana who was sentenced to 16 years for burglary and robbery in Mereco county. He was convicted in the Bank of Blevins robbery near Hope. Clemency recommended by Circuit Judge Dexter Bush Senator H M Burney and others. A new radio antenna described for Waensgpart planes uses about 35 feet of free wire projecting from a ship.
The House disagreed with Senate amendments to a 25 million dollar tax bill and sent it to conference for adjustment. The Senate passed a wealth tax plan targeting large incomes and corporations, while an amendment barring future tax exempt federal securities drew concern from Treasury officials. Early bonus legislation discussions followed, with promises of favorable treatment next January and potential funding details debated by party leaders.
A two floor blaze swept the Little Rock area destroying the house owned by Gibson Land Company and belongings of Arthur Singard and family. The garden was saved as flames damaged the dwelling in a sudden Wednesday night incident. A proposal suggests constructing an island in Lake Michigan to serve as a Chicago air terminal.
World flier Wiley Post and humorist Will Rogers were killed when their plane crashed near Point Barrow Alaska while en route from Fairbanks. Bodies were recovered and sent to Point Barrow for medical handling. The aircraft failed during takeoff on a misty Arctic night, inspection and cause details pending.
Markets show slight gains as cotton futures firmed Friday with October opening around 18 and climbing near 17.20 in New Orleans. In New York, near months rose on selling of near positions and buying of distant ones, with October at 11.25 and December at 11.06 as other contracts held near prior closes.
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