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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1935
Page
4
Christmas memories and old-time cheer echo through this town newspaper note. Local society items include library book gifts, holiday greetings, and society marriages. plus several personal notes on residents and church activities.
The 76 member Junior club plans Christmas caroling on Christmas Eve with sponsors. Mrs. Fred R. Harrison left Tuesday for Jonesboro to spend the holidays with her parents, Dr and Mrs Young. Harrison will sing at the Hatcher Rutledge wedding scheduled Tuesday afternoon in Jonesboro.
A Wednesday night card at Fair Park Arena features six boxing and wrestling bouts led by Dusty Rhodes versus Mickey McCoy at 135 pounds with a 90 minute time limit. Promoter Bert Mauldin lists a five man battle royal and multiple amateur bouts, with admission 10 cents for youths and 25 cents for adults.
The report outlines Hauptmann’s alleged confession aided by Fisch, with claims Hoffmann Parker and Kimberling seeking a full confession. It details Fisch’s role in linking the kidnapper to the ransom notes, the drafting of the notes, and potential receipt of the $50,000. The narrative also mentions Hauptmann’s fear of admitting involvement at trial and references the Khyber Pass as a separate note about geography.
A railroads style warning explains brakes at length. It notes one third of cars on streets have brake problems and stresses regular checks. Momentum becomes heat in braking, with 1400 degree temps possible, suggesting gradual stopping to save wear and ensure safety.
The writer defends the sales tax as a time payment for government revenue and warns against raiding it. Exemptions will be removed but the extra funds must be used to cut property taxes, aligning with pledges to fund state needs. The issue looms as a major topic in the 1936 campaign.
Mr Cobb outlined four year cotton acreage contracts replacing one year terms at a midsouth meeting with agricultural leaders. Farmers received rental and parity payments for 1935 acreage taken out of production while a bounty ensures an average 12 cents per pound for this year’s cotton, with the government paying the gap to the sale price. He warned Supreme Court action on the agricultural adjustment act and Bankhead cotton control law may affect policy.
A fragmented quote signals a discussion on continuing compulsory control in some form. The speaker notes potential abrogation of the Bankhead bill while stressing necessity with force as a means to regulate production.
The piece notes the Tor majority in Conintons supporting Baldwin and outlines the delicate status of League sanctions against Italy in London. It states Franco had not indicated a withdrawal from sanctions nor cancellation of commitments to back Britain if Italy attacks.
In London, United States chief delegate Norifah HB. Davis told Japanese diplomats that neither the United States nor Japan intends to strike first. He argued there is no reason to alter the current balance of naval power between the two nations.
Battle Creek Mich. Town send Townsend old age pension plan ballot issue dominates early returns as Third Michigan District faces a key test. Agencies predict a large vote with Main as Townsend plan backer on one side and Cavanaugh critic facing a tight race. Democrats cite potential third party moves by Dr Francis Townsend's co sponsor amid party splits.
The report describes a package sent from central Manhattan postmarked with a threat and a bloodstained letter. It mentions a watch engraved with a name, a demand of a large ransom in varied denominations, and a threat to expose an individual’s status. The missive references a political nomination and Townsend plan, with strong Republican context and a sense of significance in the district.
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