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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1932
Page
2
Hope Star issues its masthead and policy statements including ownership by Palmer and Washburn, editor and publisher, and Associated Press affiliation. It lists subscription rates and a policy on tributes and unsolicited manuscripts, with regional mailing areas and pricing.
The Star's Platform proposes applying municipal power plant revenues to develop Hope's industrial and social resources, more pavement in 1932, better alleys sanitation, Chamber of Commerce support, and a county highway program to reduce dirt roads. It backs scientific agricultural programs, farmer cooperation, state highway progress, tar reform, and a budget system for efficient government.
The Miami courtroom erupted in joy as Captain W N Lancaster was cleared of murder in the Clarke case. The piece ponders whether women saw a heroic avenger, a romantic survivor, or a protective sisterhood, contrasting with Revolutionary era women and inviting psychology insights.
T V Soong proposes taxing foreign concessions in China to fund government work. The plan aims to curb communism through education and spur economic development by making concessions liable for federal taxes, aligning China with other nations in fiscal fairness.
The Alabama Association of Real Estate Boards urges consolidating Alabama’s 67 counties to a number no higher than the state’s congressional districts. The proposal argues small counties linger from the horse and buggy era and modern transport and roads remove the logic for tiny counties. It frames county consolidation as a remedy to rising governmental costs and taxpayer burden.
A collection of 1920s voices includes Colonel Lindbergh urging normal childhood growth amid publicity, Clarence Darrow asserting age is brain based, Senator Borah delaying politics, and John Crockett praising Hoover’s hands on approach, reflecting varied public sentiment.
Washington and nearby towns host a steady stream of visitors and relatives over the weekend including Washington L C Thornton and wife with the Parsons, Mrs Louise Sinclair from DeAnn visiting Miss Louise Springs, and many guests calling on families across De Queen Pine Bluff Texarkana and Hot Springs. Funeral and religious gatherings recur with Mollie Gilbert and Mrs Mollie Gilbert attended by relatives, friends and church leaders as Rev Stingley conducts meetings at Bingen.
Public schools will open in practically all districts of the state next month says Claude M Hirst state commissioner of education. He notes districts have adjusted finances to ensure openings but duration depends on funds and the per capita from the State Board of Education remains uncertain. Collects to the fit have not boosted last year apportionment. London England a one legged sportsman from Workington Cumberland named S Walker claims broad versatility after wartime injury. He plays tennis bowls golf walks runs rides drives and is a table tennis enthusiast.
An advertisement touts Chesterfields as a milder better tasting cigarette built from ripe leaf tobacco including domestic and Turkish blends. It urges readers to give them a trial, claiming they will please.
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