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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1936
Page
4
In Imperial Type Metal magazine William Feather argues that during postwar years Marshall Field valued character over mere creditworthiness. He shows how firms should favor steady, reputable customers and support institutions teaching right living, noting that modern credit agencies erode values and that integrity remains essential for profitable business.
Roosevelt era efforts to ratify the St Lawrence waterway treaty and the World Court protocol failed, despite a strengthened senate majority. Local support split along interests, with upstate New York power concerns, Chicago sewage plans, and New York City seaport fears shaping votes. Illinois criticism centered on Lake Michigan outflow and river power potential.
Washington reports Henry Ford received a patent for a rear mounted engine in cars aimed at easier riding and better weight distribution. The design places an eight cylinder V motor behind the rear axle with a unit mounted drivetrain and chassis supporting it. Ford notes this shifts the center of gravity rearward to free space and improve ride while allowing body design freedom without a front hood. William B. Stout of Dearborn notes early cars used rear mounts and this marks a return to that arrangement.
Vatican officials report Pope Pius age 70 is in unchanged condition on Tuesday. A Kiel Germany man was fined 3.20 dollars for kissing a married woman as reported, reflecting local conduct in the brief item.
The State Department issued licenses to export nearly 3 million dollars worth of second hand airplanes and engines to the Madrid government prompting swift action from Congress. Senator Duffy predicts immediate measures when the new session opens. The move follows Washington approving plane sales to the Valencia Socialist government via a New Jersey firm.
A late 1930s AP story analyzes Roosevelt's effort to balance relief and budget pledges as a new Congress convenes. It notes pressure from WPA demobilization, uncertainty over how far relief funds will be cut or preserved, and whether lawmakers will challenge or back the president. The piece hints at congressional strain and possible continued debate on fiscal policy and employment programs.
Nashville report critiques New Deal housing as approving many homes while mocking trailer living. It argues residents tire of crowded quarters and neighbors' advice during family disputes as year begins.
Twelve occupants of a United Air Lines plane died when it crashed near Burbank. Pilot Edwin W. Blom aimed for a landing in the San Fernando Valley, wreckage strewn along a 1,000 yard path. Rescue cautions and lingering searchers marked the grim incident in California.
A CulifAy nudist colony near Alma Santa Cruz mountains operates with relaxed dress rules. Director George Marcellus Sprey has grown the group to over 250 members. The founder, a former advocate of a different practice, remains outspoken about nudism as a lifestyle, citing well being as the core aim. The article notes the colony’s welcoming stance for beginners and ongoing growth.
Tacoma reports fears for the safety of 10 year old Charles Mattson led to a sudden halt in the kidnapping search. Tuese Dr. W. W. Mattson, the boy’s wealthy father, said he would not contact the kidnapper until advised by authorities. Department of Justice agents took full charge but gave no explanation for the cessation of activities.
A Hot Springs resident claims the local political machine blocked a real probe into John Dixon’s death while in police custody. Autopsy showed brutal injuries including ruptured lung and torn kidney. Coroner refuses inquest, citing potential grand jury action, while observers doubt indictments will follow.
County Red Cross fundraising advances with $7 more added Tuesday from donors including T H Butler Stu A P Powell Benton Huddleston J L Goodbar and others. County chairman D B Thompson received the checks as Wayne H England reported rural area totals and efforts continued to near the county goal.
Hope Kiwanis members at a New Capital hotel meeting expressed optimism for 1937. Speakers included John P. Cox, Franklin Horton, Leo Taver, Ramon Parrott, Sid Bundy, Matt Lee, Carl Bruner, Arthur Swanke, Louis Riff, Bert Webb, John Wace, Gib Lewis, Doc Floyd. R V McGinnis of the New theater praised the city and future prospects. A song was performed by single men Joe Sutton, Alex Alexander, Richard Reich and Alvin Pul.
Texarkana Arkansas obituary notes Dr. J K Smith 54 a prominent south Arkansas physician died in Texarkana hospital from a broken neck after a November 24 car crash near Grannis Polk county. He founded a clinic in 1920 that bears his name and served on multiple medical societies boards. Survived by wife five sons and other relatives.
Secretary Wallace allocated a 200 million dollar highway and grade crossing fund among states and territories for the 1988 fiscal year. Distribution based on population area and post-road mileage, with Arkansas receiving 2,187,752 in regular federal aid, 437,350 for secondary roads, and 3898,403 for grade crossing eliminations.
Dutch Crown Princess Juliana remains tied to her father’s democratic, conservative upbringing despite Nazi rumors. Officials assure Prince Bernard will not steer her from her mother Queen Wilhelmina’s traditional, frugal rule. Continued on page three.
Little Rock dispatch reports Senate leader Joe T. Robinson departing for Washington. He urged quick action on legislation like the Social Security Act and administrative features, noting the need to complete provisions and address labor, faith, and peace treaty centrality.
The official roster lists a large number of lawmakers as lawyers with many also holding farming, trucking, teaching, or clerical jobs. Senate averages 48 years old, House about 50, with ages from mid 20s to mid 70s. Arkansas natives include most lawmakers, plus reps from neighboring states. Baptists lead church affiliations, with Methodists close behind. The House includes two Republicans, A B Arbough and Orville J McIntuff.
Northwestern University students are named including Beers and Bouz and several Steins, with enrollments listed for dental and law students such as Jirka Tooth taker Herkier Frizzell Fry Stirruy Steed Saddle Creed Motty Sailor and Sea. In Lancaster Ohio Sheriff Belhorn reports a large scale theft of an oil derrick superstructure and five tons of pipe.
New Orleans grain desk notes cotton trading opened Tuesday with futures near steady levels. Prices closed unchanged to 12.45 cents, with middling at 12.84 cents.
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