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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1936

Page

4

Here and There Editorial on Britain's King Edward Abdication

ALEx H. Wasesuen discusses Britain's royal crisis as Edward faces exile and abdication while still seen by many as rightful ruler. Parliament may not accept two kings, and the oath of allegiance complicates public loyalty. marriage rights and the law pose further issues for the monarchy's future stability.

Britain Edward England Associated Press London Wallis Simpson House of Commons Redwarel

Clevenger Slayer Executed in North Carolina

In Raleigh North Carolina Martin Moore a 22 year old hotel bell boy was executed in the gas chamber for the July hotel room slaying of Helen Clevenger a New York University student in Asheville. Moore previously confessed to shooting and beating his victim and was pronounced dead at 1046 am. The Arkansas trio were also carried to the electric chair in a separate execution for robbing and beating an 80 year old woman last February.

Tucker Farm Arksa Arkansas Willie Smith Beverly Whi Wid Farlinder McCor Clevenger Raleigis

England Monarchy and Power in Parliament Debate

An 1920s era column discusses England as a limited monarchy with real power in the House of Commons, arguing the Commons governs and the king’s role is ceremonial, and notes possible future shifts as majorities change. The piece then shifts to reporting on Aimee Semple McPherson’s testimony in Los Angeles about alleged drunkenness and related suits.

England Belwearvl People's Representatives House of Commons Hause of Commons American Congress House of Commmons Edwirel Sodintnes Alice Evangelist France United States

Clarksville Man Appointed Adjutant General in Arkansas Guard

Bailey announced Friday that Capt. Daniel B. Byrd of Clarksville will be appointed adjutant general of the Arkansas National Guard. The article notes the University of Florida student age range is 15 to 5b.

Little Rock Bailey Daniel B. Byrd Clarksville Athens National University of Florida

Gentry Will Not Resign Insurance Department Post

LITTLE ROCK ALA State Insurance Commissioner A A Gentry said he will not resign when Carl Bailey becomes governor. Gentry was appointed by Governor Futrell for a six year term expiring in March 1939. Bailey announced he would appoint M J Tarrison of Little Rock to Gentry.

Little Rock A. A. Gentry Carl Bailey Gentry Futrell Bailey M. J. Tarrison

One Dead in Chester Strike Rioting at Shipyard

A clash at the Sun Ship Building Dry Dock Co plant in Chester Pennsylvania left one man dead and about 36 injured as strikers and workers contended in two riots.

Chester Sun Ship Builling & Dry Dock Co

Hidden Treasure of Kiver Stolen in Ark Case

In Pocahontas Arkansas a report from Tattle Rock details chemical analysis of viscera from Mig Elizabeth Bonner, mother-in-law to John WH River, an alleged wholesale poisoner. Kizer's estate lawyers failed to recover $4400 he reportedly hid. search uncovered a dirt filled hole two feet from a waterline under a bathroom with a square twelve by eighteen inch opening.

Pocahontas Ark Tattle Rock Mig Elizbbeth Bonner John WH. River Kizer River Bev A. Brown A. J. Cole E.G. Schoonover J& Newton Ellis

Oil Pioneer F N Martin Dies in Newberry South Carolina

News of the death of F N Martin, an early oil explorer in Haipstead county, at his home in Newberry South Carolina. He managed the drilling of the contest nae McNababet ten years ago and was well known by many county citizens.

FN. Martin Haipstead Newhberry S. C Seus Mr. Martin

Willis Larimer King, Steel Mogul, Is Dead

Willis Larimer King 83 director of Jones & Liamuhlin Steel Corp and honorary vice president of the American Tea & Steel Institute died Friday in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. King led the steel firm and held ceremonial post with the trade group.

Willis Larimer King Steel Pattsburgh Willig Lurchier King Jones && Liamuhlin Steel Corp American Tea & Steel Tigtitule

Turned Brown By Brown Turner in Nashville

Nashville readers remark on Christmas toy soldiers and firearms influence on children. The piece notes households now stock juice and toys, suggesting popular culture shapes behavior as children mature and marry.

Farm acreage cut proposed amid drought pressure

Washington four farm agencies recommend shrinking harvested crop lands by 15 to 50 million acres below the 1928 32 average to ease drought strain. Re settlement Administration officials said they would seek Congress approval for loans to drought struck farmers to help them become self supporting.

Washington Laang Drowth

Industrial Unions Promise New Steel Fight Next Spring

John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers threaten renewed effort to unionize steel as coal wage talks loom in April. Both sides ready to push concessions with Lewis seeking steel unionization and mine owners leveraging coal labor costs to influence steel wages, while the Gui fy bill aims to stabilize prices but faces renewal.

Treston Grover Associated Press Washington John L. Lewis C. I Lewis Stern Coal

Great Britain's New Queen Is Commoner in 23 Era

England readers were drawn to the royal romance as the Duke of York, second son of King George V, became engaged to commoner Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in January 1923. The article outlines the courtship, family approvals, and public reaction, noting the match would make Britain’s queen a native-born royal by blood and upbringing.

Great Britain George Milton Bronner NEA Service London Duke of York George V Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon Earl Strathmores Oncy St Paul's Wallenbury Strath- Mores King George Queen Mary England Prince of Wales Edward Britain Elizabeth Bawes-Lyon Buckingham Palace

Beauty Contest at City Hall Friday

Twenty five contestants enter the beauty contest and amateur show to be held at 6:30 PM Friday in Hope city hall auditorium under the Auxiliary of Hope Boss band. Twelve tots enter Shirley Temple parade and winners may receive screen and radio auditions in Lite Rock. Participants include Leamen Bundy White Co Kathleen Brown Sibyls Beauty shop Mary Ann Lile Cos’s Dre drore Helen Bowden Briant’s Trustor Margaret Sims City Bakers Katie McDaniel His Shoe store Audrey Me Adis Monts Seed st Phenos Mac Bev Carlene Briner GF Joy Bundoey Cytnga’s Pressiis and others.

Hope City Hall Auditorium Auxiliary of Hope ‘Boss Band Anel Suembers Suaitary Leamen Bundy White & Co Kathleen Brown Sibyls Mary Ann Lile Cos Helen Bowden Briant Margaret Sims City Bakers Katie McDaniel Audrey Me Adis Monts Seedst Phenos Bev Carlene Briner GF Joy Bundoey - Cytnga’s Pressiis Eligabeth Barluwee Ubique Rath di

Abe Collins Addresses Rotary Luncheon on Plans

Abe Collins spoke at the Hotel Barlow luncheon on Rotary's plans and the recent constitutional amendment. He humorously noted football season tensions between Hope and DeQueen, and urged better committee operation within Rotary International. The speech referenced Rotary Education and membership engagement, quoting Rotary literature as he urged active participation.

Abe Collins BeQuevi Rotary al Perha Rotary Education Rotary International Colin Rotary Liternal En

Edward VIII Abdicates. George VI To Reign

The British empire accepted Edward VIII's abdication on Friday in Parliament. His brother Albert Frederick Arthur George will become king as George VI. Edward plans to leave for France to be near Wallis Simpson, while Mrs Simpson seeks divorce. The abdication bill passes swiftly with broad support.

Edward France Mrs. Simpson London Eng Edward the Eightheas Albert Frederick Arthur George House of Commons House of Lords Edward Windsor Wallis Warfield Simpson Heralds George the Sixth Royal Commission Simpson Waits

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