Hempstead County Prohibition Referendum Debate Recalled
The Star urges readers to oppose a local prohibition referendum and warns against spending $4,500 in county debts for a special election. It argues enforcement funding is missing, taxes should target liquor to cover court budgets, and that current liquor trade in Hope shows low diversion. The piece asserts the public is drinking less nationwide, urges scrutiny of figures, and notes ongoing debates continue on page six.
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Farley Rules Mail Use For Denied Utilities
Farley says holding companies failing to register under the New Deal utility law will not be barred from using the mails at least until the Supreme Court rules on the act. House Rules Chairman O Connor demands income data from H C Hopson of Associated Gas & Electric by December Fund, vows action if not provided. TVA act attacked as unconstitutional and revolutionary in Supreme Court brief by James M Beck urging review.
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American Liberty League
Hempstead County Democratic Club Organizes Women’s Unit
County Chairman Mrs. Lowthorp announces the Hempstead County Women’s Democratic club formation and plans to appoint township chairs in the county. The Star misnamed Mrs Arthur R. Swanke as chairwoman. Mrs C S Lowthorp of Hope is the chairman with Swanke heading the Hope unit. Mrs Lowthorp will visit each township next week to appoint chairs.
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British and French peace plan take or leave it
Britain and France issue a set of suggestions to end the Ethiopian war with an implied take it or leave it stance. Diplomats say this is London and Paris’s last word before an oil embargo against Mussolini’s government. Italy shows no shift, while Paris and London fear a total Italian collapse would disrupt European balance.
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Idabel Man Given Life for Murder
Julius Bohannon pleaded guilty in McCurtain County District Court to murder of Deputy Sheriff J. Whitten and manslaughter in the death of W. B. Wilhoit. Judge George R. Childers gave Bohannon life for the deputy murder and 39 years for manslaughter. Bohannon was captured June 45, 1995 near Hollis Oklahoma.
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Hope policemen advance to 125 salary per month
Salaries for three Hope policemen Were raised from 100 to 125 dollars monthly, tying them to the 125 rate of two others. A tie vote by Aldermen led Mayor Albert Graves to cast the deciding vote in favor. The raise takes effect January 1, and Chief Ridghill’s salary remains 135 dollars. Alderman L A Keith introduced the motion amid debate.
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Highway
Lea Robins
Graves
Corn Hog Contract Ready in January
The 1996-37 corn hog adjustment contract gets ready for Arkansas farmers with applications in January. County Agent Frank Stanley said details will be discussed at state and local meetings during the January signup campaign, with adjustments based on county committee appraisal and standards set by the secretary. The contract introduces new requirements and adjustments for corn and hay bases and ties payments to production levels and land held out of production. Continued on page six.
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After Two Years of Repeal in America
NEA Service review by Willis Thornton analyzes two years post repeal of national prohibition. It cites job gains in brewing and distilling, state and local tax revenue surpassing $600 million, and continued reductions in bootlegging though not elimination. Beer resurges as the preferred drink while hard liquor declines. enforcement remains costly and spirits fear a revived whisky trust.
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Goodfellows Drive to Start Friday
Committees of American Legion members begin their annual can vass of Hope Friday for the Goodfellows Christmas Cheer Fund. The Legion took over the old Goodfellows duties years ago and asks donations in the name of the city’s poor and their children, with Mrs Arch Moore to supervise pickups.
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Y.E.M. A. Session Is Called Friday Night
A meeting of the Young Business Men's association is called for Friday at 7 30 p m at Hope city hall. All members urged to attend as plans for holiday activities and other business matters will be discussed.
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Berlin Rocket Bomb Threat Reports Fleeting War Fears
Berlin reports claim new Pi experiments threaten a stratosphere rocket bomb that could strike London Paris Warsaw or Praha. If perfected such weapons could be fired at enemy territory and land within miles of strategic targets, risking demoralization and civilian casualties.
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Georgia Governor heads to New York for radio address
ATLANTA reports Governor Eugene Talmadge travels to New York to broadcast his Georgia’s Answer to Roosevelt while President and Cracker state leaders meet in Warm Springs. Postmaster General Parley notes postal receipts rise about 44 million dollars in the year ending June 30. In Nashville, Warden Neely says convict George Moss, one of three escapees from the state penitentiary, was captured near Tazewell. two others remain at large.
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Chinese Plan of Reform Delayed Amid North China Agitation
North China autonomy efforts resume amid renewed Japanese army activity near Nanking. Japanese forces warned war minister Ho Yin Ching to rush North China administration as General Ho travels north to supervise the new Nanking approved machinery.
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New Jersey Governor May Help Bruno Heuptmann
The New York Evening Journal cites a source close to Governor Hoffman of New Jersey claiming new information may save Bruno Richard Heuptmann from the electric chair or delay his execution indefinitely. The Journal says the information could fuel the best shocking story ever brought before the American people.
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Four Indicted in Louisiana Tax Case Tied to Huey Long Era
A federal grand jury in New Orleans indicted Seymour Weiss, former New Orleans Dock Board president. R. Wilson Little. Chauncey D. Nichols. and H. P. Schiff for conspiring to defeat income tax payments. The group, connected to the Louisiana Quarries Co and tied to the late Sam M. Bei, purchasing agent for the State Highway Department, allegedly used the quarry company’s influence to evade taxes.
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Oklahoma City Public Accountant
Sam M. Bei
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Prohibition Controversy Splits Support Over Repeal
A Washington controversy over repeal divides leaders of the Anti Saloon League and others. F Scott Brice and officials condemn reopening liquor traffic while James M. Doran asserts repeal reduced lawlessness and promises strict federal controls. Treasury data show lower hard liquor consumption since repeal and a push to register wholesalers under new rules.
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