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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1933
Page
1
The piece links Lindberghs kidnapping tragedy to public anger over wealth and media sensationalism and notes Virginia arrests in a related ransom plot. It then shifts to a senate briefing where an expert urges silver coinage to counter British by debt politics, while criticizing war debts and European taxation on American cotton and wheat.
James K. Rhyne of Little Rock aged 59 and born in Ben Lomond Sevier County was appointed state director of highways by the Arkansas Highway Commission. He has 25 years as a general engineer and contractor and will serve as executive officer of the department while Roy W. Spence becomes secretary. The commission created the director post February 1 and has selected among 30 applicants.
Washington reports a quick paper profit of 25 million dollars to Samuel Insull and his family from a single BR investment, as Insull Utility Investments, Inc. rights were bought for 11.7 million. Senate also votes to take up repeal of the 18th amendment with a two thirds majority.
Governor Futrell issued a proclamation extending the automobile license fee payment deadline without penalty to February 28. The move accompanies advocacy for a school bill.
In Little Rock the House shot down Mrs. Cunningham’s proposal to shift taxpaying from spring to fall and reform tax procedures, 37 to 50. The Senate backed a compromise abolishing the State Education Board and commissioner, creating a seven member Board of Education and a new state superintendent to fill the vacancy.
Bulletin reports Colombian forces captured Tarapaca a P ote Mayo river port 80 miles north of Leticia, driving out a Peruvian garrison. Details of the engagement were unavailable. In New Orleans Representative Overton testified before a committee that Earl Long called a falsehood about a $20000 Nashville Bridge proposal influencing his election.
Dallas Chamber economist Henry W. Stanley, speaking at Hope Star events, closes a free lecture series with talks on Advertising for 1933 Volume and A Statistical Discussion of the Hope Retail Market. He argues Hope's trade data show many sales to adjoining counties and highlights turnover figures across various merchandising classes.
Fire officials report Hope has had 34 residential fires since August 23, 1932, with the latest in an unoccupied West Division Street house causing about $1,000 damage and possible arson suspected by Fire Chief C. L. Wyatt. Through 10 years ending August 23, 1932 total losses reached $115,670 for residential fires and $335,995 overall, with over 200 grass fires costing $7,000 for chemicals.
In Columbus Ohio Eddie Warner and Edward Cline hunted mice when a mouse escaped a tin can. Warner fired at the rodent but struck Cline in the calf. The incident ended without further harm.
Forecaster predicts partly cloudy skies and rising temperatures in the southeast Wednesday night but warmer readings in the west and central areas Thursday. No freeze expected. Tuesday night saw a temperature dip not reaching freezing while Wednesday morning readings ranged from four to thirty six degrees, climbing toward noon.
Berlin shoppers face a police rule limiting egg sales to after 7 o clock, while bread and milk remain available. Milk sales were shifted earlier to 6 30, but eggs stay restricted until 7.
New York’s note recalls Jim Corbett calling Peter Jackson the greatest. The 1891 San Francisco bout at the California Club lasted 61 rounds, with Corbett then 24 and Jackson 30. The lengthy clash featured brutal right hands, a crippling left forearm, and injuries that haunted Corbett later.
The Domestic Allotment farm relief plan moves forward after approval by the senate agriculture committee following long hearings. It would pay a tariff based bonus to farmers who sign contracts and follow acreage reductions, while non contracted growers market normally and receive no extra pay.
New era in transportation regulation envisions efficient service at lowest cost in the National Transportation Committee report released Tuesday night. The four month study, directed largely by the late official, outlines aims for improved rail service oversight.
Denver police arrested W. M. Mitchell and George Zarlengo in connection with the kidnapping of Boettcher a Colorado heir and Lindbergh acquaintance. Two others, Ben Mykasa and Frank J. Sullivan, were held in Chicago but later released. Boettcher’s wife is anxious to pay a ransom, and arrests followed a police conference with Boettcher’s attorney.
Denver financier Charles Boettcher Sr. and his family vow ransom payment as Chicago gangsters linked to the case are sought by police. Authorities say the abduction is among the most serious crimes, with Governor Johnson urging public help.
Seventeen teams from eight southwestern Arkansas counties compete in District 10 junior boys basketball at the New Hope School gym. Saturday schedule starts with morning rounds and ends with the championship Saturday night. Referees are Coach Teddy Jones and Glen Durham of Hope. An executive committee meeting will set dates and sites for District 10 golf and tennis tournaments.
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