19 Aug 1931
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1931
Page
1
A fragment reflecting debate on interstate commerce regulation. Mentions earning capacity of the public and reasonable compensation, with references to Oscar West and party politics.
The piece analyzes Governor Huey Long's proposed cotton plan against Farm Board actions and acreage regulation. It weighs potential effects on 1932 crop supply, prices, and broader economic balance, warning against abrupt one crop fixes and urging consideration of tariffs, subsidies, and diversified farming.
Washington notes depict a brewing stalemate as rail unions press a six hour day and wage protections while railroads seek a 15 percent freight rate rise to cope with revenue losses. The ICC decision looms in fall, with unions wary of imposed cuts and industry owners pushing financial relief.
A new statute in Hifnels bans carrying firearms in automobiles intended for criminal use, amid doubt about traffic signals and rising bank overdraft fears. An Arkansas jury refused to verdict before evidence, suggesting justice may forego blindness for foresight. Aviators are seen flying widely this summer, possibly off the handle.
R T White returns from nine months vacation in Lexington and visits Nashville. Hollis of Bodcaw High is seen with Lyle Moore in Dallas. Joe Greene, Tom Anderson and Hosea Garrett plan a fishing trip to Idabel Oklahoma. Virginia Johnson returns from Columbus. Mitchell No 1 test well observers expect a real oil well once operations ready.
Guernsey Rev Price of Bodena filled his regular appointment here Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs. Harry Martindale and children of Slaton Tex are returning home after visiting relatives here and in Hope. Miss Aillena Wylie was guest of relatives in Nashville last week. Mrs. Jess Kitchen’s daughter and mother of Littl Rock spent last week with Mr and Mrs Roy Franks. Mr. and Mrs Elmer Anderson hosted a noon dinner Sunday for Mrs Hodnett of near Alton. Harvey Brown, Greenville Tex, returned home after two weeks with Bright Star and Blegins relatives. Several attended Holiness meeting at Hopewell. Mrs Rosie Kaiser of Fort Worth Tex visited Thursday. Mrs Maguie Franks left for extended visit with her son in Hampton. Sunday school held each Sunday not at 10 o'clock at the crossroads. Mayor Walker has gone to Germany for baths, unclear if he brought his record for treatment.
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