The Star's Platform for Hope City and Hempstead County
The Star's platform urges applying municipal power plant revenues to social resources in Hope and paving in 1933 plus alley and yard sanitation. It backs the Chamber of Commerce and a county effort to build all weather roads yearly to cut air mileage, support scientific agriculture, and promote cooperative effort with farmer organizations. It also calls for continued progress on the state highway program and a more efficient government.
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Faland Social Resources
Hope
Chamber of Commerce
Hempstead
Corruption and Civilization in Steffens Theory
In his autobiography Lincoln Steffens argues corruption accompanies civilization from agriculture to industry. He says business must control lawmakers to secure franchises and resources, and bribes enable railroads to transform wilderness into a populous, prosperous nation benefiting many while yielding vast wealth to stockholders.
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Lincoln Steffens
Steffens
Overstressed youths spark juvenile crisis concern
The piece argues that many young students as young as 11 or 12 commit suicide due to overstudy and nervous strain. It urges educational directors to examine school workloads and the pace placed on children to prevent such tragedies.
Independence for the Philippines Nears
The article notes that freedom for the Philippines appears closer than since the Spanish American War era as Washington prepares a definite timeline for independence. It argues sugar prices drive motives more than conscience, yet calls the impending pledge fulfillment worth celebrating.
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Washington
United States
Philippine
Quips from House Floor and European Leaders
Political put downs and witty remarks from representative Byron B. Harlan and German chancellor Kurt von Schliecer alongside a remark by George Bernard Shaw about world travel and autographs. The quotes reflect humor and international sentiment in the era.
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Kurt von Schliecer
German Republic
Family News Bulletin From Local Community
Harold Sanford and relatives spent a night with his parents. Dr. Pickell visited the Mitchell baby who is very sick. Homer Vines visted his father Thad Vines. Milton Rogers stayed with Haroki Sanford. Douthit the teacher stayed at Thad Vines home. Biddle family moved into Walker Owens farm house. Thad Vines and family and Edwin Britt visited Elia Hodnett home. Cliff Rogers and wife weekend visit with parents. Troy Astin and wife travel daily to Hope for work. Fred Petree continues daily mail rounds.
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Harold Sanford
H. B. Sanford
Dr. Pickell
Homer Vines
Thad Vines
Milton Rogers
Haroki Sanfords
Douthit
Mr. Biddle
Walker Owens
A. A. Rogers
Edwin Britt
Elia Hodnett
Cliff Rogers
Troy Astin
Hope
Fred Petree
Unappreciative Cat Bit Owner After Odd Behavior
In Columbus Ohio Mrs. Jessie Frost found her cat acting strangely and ran around in circles. When she tried to comfort the animal it bit her, prompting her to eject the cat and seek hospital first aid.
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Columbus
Onio
Jessie Frost
Way Overdue Complaint About Rusty Lawn Mower
The Humorist sketches a store manager explaining rust on a lawn mower bought last summer and hints at overdue payments or charges as the cause.
Christmas Dance Attendance and Family Visits Reported
Miss Lena Hill of Columbus attended the Christmas dance in this city on Thursday evening. Percy Burton returned from Frostville Ark to share Christmas dinner with his mother. Stuart Wilson of Little Rock attended a carol event. Clyde Briant arrived from Malvern Wednesday night to greet Old Santa Claus and spend Christmas at home.
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Lena Hill
Columbus
Percy Burton
Frostville
Ark
Stuart Wilson
Little Rock
Clyde Briant
Malvern
Santa Claus
Christmas Visits Return Home to Hugo Area
Terrell Cornelius came back to Hugo Oklahoma this morning after spending Christmas with relatives. Mrs. Cornelius will stay longer. Mrs. B. P. Haynes hosted a Christmas dinner with family members. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Hervey and two boys returned to Texarkana after visiting Mrs. Hervey's parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Reed.
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Terrell Cornelius
Hugo
Okla
Japan relies on submarines for defense over carriers
Admiral Keisuke Okada, Japan’s navy minister, says Japan will abolish aircraft carriers but keep submarines. He backs Geneva disarmament efforts and Hoover’s spirit of armament reduction, while noting Japan’s naval plan favors limiting offensive sea power with modifications. The details of the plan remain undisclosed.
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Tokyo
Japan
Keisuke Okada
United States
Hoover
Geneva
Murderous Wrath Lingers In Long Island Dinner Party
Linda Averill and husband Tom shelter a murder plot around the alleged killing of their cousin. Irish confidant Mr. Shaughnessey probes suspects, while Marvin Pratt and Captain DeVos loom as possible culprits. The trio schemes to uncover the truth without tipping off guests, hoping a decisive clue surfaces.
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Awos Peanony
Tom Averili
Long Island
Linda
Tom
Peabody
Ames
Mr. Statlander
Statlander
Shauskhressey
Rnche Linds
Wratt
DeVor
Comunirgy Club
Fleur Stoner
Dolly Alger
de Vos
Mear
Shaughnessey
Spalpeen
Amos
DeVos
Mr. Pratt
Marvin
Hope City primary slate announced for January 1933
The Star lists candidates for Democratic primary in Hope City on January 24 1933 including for Treasurer and Alderman as well as several named contenders. Admiral Okada comments on naval treaty ratios noting dissatisfaction with successive tonnage cuts and concern over fairness to powers with lower shares.
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The
Star
City of Hope
Japan's Navy Views Carriers and Submarines in War Plans
The Japanese navy favors submarines for defense and island links preservation, arguing carriers are 100 percent offensive. It notes Japan’s imperial communications depend on submarines to prevent island links from being severed and suggests possible reductions in battleship tonnage and gun calibers if other powers agree.
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Pacific
United States
Japan
He Pays the Pipers in El Paso Saloon Incident
In El Paso Silvestre Gonzales ordered musicians to play then refused to pay them saying the music pleased him not. A waiter tried to collect and Gonzales tore the shirt from the waiter before finally paying the $2.50, with police receiving the money.
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EL Paso
Tex
Silvestre Gonzales
Gonzales
Jury Grants Wife Ten Dollars Weekly Alimony
The jury foreman said the court will award Pat's wife ten dollars a week in maintenance. Pat quips that he may add a quarter now and then, reflecting a lighthearted tone in a domestic dispute report.
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Pat
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