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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1938
Page
3
John T Flynn quotes an architect in Washington explaining how mood and money flow in capitalism. When people save rather than spend or invest, investment goods falter, production slows, and consumer industries lag, causing low mood. Borrowed funds can amplify this effect by creating new money through lending.
Acala Adams, 35, mother of three, was beaten and stomped to death at her home two miles north of Washington Wednesday night. Wayne Williams, about 35, is held in Washington county jail on murder charges after three children testified he attacked them and their mother. Coroner Dr. J. H. Weaver said the death came from a broken neck and that Williams denied the accusation, claiming a heart attack. The children named are Charley Adams, Bonnie Ruth 13, and Foie Mae Ashius 11.
A German government levy on Jews demands a $400,000,000 payment for the Paris slaying of a public official. The first of four installments, five percent of each Jew's wealth, is due now with jewelry or securities accepted in lieu of cash. The plan targets wealthier Jews, with the final payment due August 15, 1949.
The text notes that only female bumblebees survive winter. In spring they emerge from hibernation sites and search for a nesting site. Worker bees are imperfect males are mentioned. The passage records many miles and perfect females appearing in summer.
A quirky puzzle asks which statements are true. It lists five items about Jupet as a flow ery kingdom Cheapside a London street Yonades driving straws heavy boards snakes flying Con grows at night and asks to answer on the page.
An attorney general investigator said he has substantial reason to believe Doak Coster, president of McKessen Robbins Inc., is many identities. Coster and George E. Dietrich were arrested in Fairfield, Connecticut, on $5,000 bail each for violating the Securities Act of 1934. The official noted doubt about Coster's true identity and said state defenders were examining his past.
Mrs. Virginia Wright Latta, 52, cafeteria hostess, was burned to death and one man seriously injured when fire gutted a two story apartment hotel near Memphis downtown business section on Thursday.
MALVERN Ark UP Circuit Judge B Means Thursday sentenced Vaso Waymon Carrier an Oklahoma ex convict to life imprisonment for the beer bottle slaying of W J Vanllouser of Lubbock Texas near Malvern in November 32 Salt and dates are chief products of Fly Shuey desert.
The Goodfellows Christmas Cheer fund posted 199.95 at noon after a 29.50 Thursday tally. Director Roy Anderson urged completion this week to allow time for buying and distributing gifts. Donors listed include Mrs B C Lewis, Clifford Franks, Thomas Kinser, K G Hamilton, Frank Bowerman, and many others, with reports to Max Walker.
Texarkana Texas Legion post plans its annual fish fry and mulligan stew at County Fair Exhibit Hall to honor Leslie Huddleston Post No. 12 of Hope. W H Arnold Jr reports an open invitation to ex Service members statewide while C OR Weaver of Hope will speak alongside Arkansas 40 and 8 leader De L J Kosminskey. The event at Paiy Park by 7:15 pm expects many out of town visitors and a strong turnout.
The Soil Conservation Service ordered 1,000,500 seedlings from the State Forestry Commission for 12 SCS camps across Arkansas. The mix includes 616,278 black locust 221,000 short leaf pine and 108,600 loblolly pine seedlings to be delivered from Scott this week. Camps include Forrest City Monticello Hope Bentonville Harrison Damascus Heber Springs Jonesboro Magnolia Pocahontas Berryville and Charlotte.
Washington reports the Treasury sold 730 million dollars of new bonds on payment day, lifting total federal debt to 238.4 billion dollars. Unpaid war debts from European nations reach a fresh peak, passing two billion dollars as Finland waits to pay its share.
LITTLE ROCK. On a defense motion Circuit Judge Gus Ful continued to December 28 the trial of C. O. Wahlquist editor of a Little Rock weekly paper to a charge of criminal libel tied to statements about State Corporation Commissioner John F. Wells. Wahlquist denied directing the paper and denied writing the controversial article.
London England prime minister Chamberlain warned that Britain's financial power could deter Nazi leaders from waging war. He stated that even in long conflicts German rulers would consider Britain’s vast resources beyond armaments. Rebels Renew Attack at Hendaye and across Franco-Spanish frontier report simultaneous insurgent assaults on government lines in Keran and western Spain.
Municipal Water & Light Plant offers three electric utensils totaling 49.20 for Hope’s second annual Christmas decor contest. First prize a Mix Master worth 23.75, second prize an automatic double waffle iron 17.90, third prize an automatic electric iron 7.45. Bible decorations due by Wednesday night December 21. Judging and awards before Christmas.
Sanitary Bureau officials and American public health doctors, led by Dr John D Long, work across the Pan American nations to combat yellow fever, bubonic plague, and malaria. Their efforts improve water and waste systems, while airplanes and airline workers help prevent disease spread as travel expands.
December cotton opened at 8.57 and closed at 8.52 in New Orleans. Spot cotton closed quietly four points higher with middling at 8.47.
A fragmentary quotation attributed to Congreve notes that only one wise man existed in whom the knowledge was simply that he knew nothing. The line emphasizes epistemic humility.
Special agent Leroy May of the Commerce Bureau of Census reports 9 939 bales of cotton ginned in Nevada county for the 1933 crop before December 1, compared with 15 458 bales for the 1937 crop. Also noted is a claim about the oldest preserved soup in America, a year old broth flask sealed by Lanis Pasteur.
President Roosevelt accepted the resignation of Commerce Secretary Daniel Roper effective December 23. He cited impelling personal reasons and said he regretted the decision. Also noted: extended unemployment compensation to 6 million more workers and Farm Security loans for over 144,000 tenants and laborers. Ickes aides say he will not run for Chicago mayor, citing White House urging he stay in the cabinet.
The Saenger and New theaters announce free screenings for all Hempstead county school children and teachers as a Christmas gift. Tickets are printed and distributed by the chamber of commerce to every school this week for December 22 and 23. The Saenger will host rural students, while the New theater greets Hope school children with four shows at each venue.
The page collage recalls 1920s headlines with America greeting Prof. Einstein as uproarious crowds celebrate, a New Jersey judge challenging the 18th Amendment, Santa delivering Lewis a Nobel Prize, and discussions of companionate marriage while Christmas joys are dampened by a wave of bank failures. King Alfonso of Spain plans to vacate the throne.
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